| Whatever you are looking for, you will find it in the | | | | Manhattan. Both the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and |
| bustling excitement of New York City. This is where | | | | the Brooklyn Bridge can be seen as part of the |
| you can see several of the United States' best known | | | | extensive panorama visible during this trip. Extra |
| landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty. Live | | | | welcome is the fact that there is no charge for this trip. |
| entertainment, fashion, food and museums are the Big | | | | Empire State Building: |
| Apple's best known attractions. JFK and La Guardia, | | | | Amongst the world's skyscrapers the Empire State |
| New York City's two major international airports, take | | | | Building is one of the most immediately recognisable. At |
| flights from almost anywhere. Then, in order to get to | | | | the time of its opening in 1931 it had cost $41 million to |
| your destination or simply get around the city, you can | | | | build. It was one of the most quickly built skyscrapers, |
| take one of the world-famous yellow cabs, hire a car | | | | taking less than a year to be completed. You can go |
| or take public transport. With a hire car you can make | | | | up to the 86th or 102nd floors to the observation |
| your own timetable. You also generally don't need to | | | | decks. If the visibility is good, you can see for 80 miles. |
| worry about additional insurance products such as gap | | | | If you want a cup of coffee or a snack, you can find |
| insurance or having a car warranty when you hire a | | | | plenty of shops and bars inside the building. There is |
| car. You should not forget, however, the importance of | | | | also a thrilling simulated helicopter ride called New York |
| checking your documents so that you know exactly | | | | Skyride which will give you a virtual trip around the Big |
| what you are liable for if you have an accident. Below | | | | Apple. |
| you will find six of the best and best known sights and | | | | Metropolitan Museum of Art: |
| attractions that can be seen in New York City. | | | | The locals refer to this world renowned museum as |
| Central Park: | | | | the Met. It is the home to over 2 million works of art. |
| Get away from the traffic and fumes of the streets | | | | Pieces by world renowned artists abound. You will be |
| and instead enjoy the outdoor pleasures of the 843 | | | | able to browse through a variety of different pieces in |
| acre Central Park. People jogging or on bikes can be | | | | all genres, time periods and styles. In a separate building |
| seen every day making use of the park's extensive | | | | you will find the Cloisters - a place you should not miss. |
| facilities. You can enjoy a ride on the Friedsam | | | | It has one of the most extensive medieval art |
| Memorial Carousel and visit the Belvedere Castle. | | | | collections. You can take guided tours or meander |
| Young and old will enjoy the Central Park Wildlife | | | | around this huge museum on your own. The admission |
| Centre and a ticket from here will get you in free to | | | | cost includes the Cloisters as well as the Met. |
| the Tisch Children's Zoo. Inline skating can be enjoyed | | | | Statue of Liberty: |
| all year round in the Wollman Rink whereas ice skating | | | | The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are must sees |
| is possible only in the winter. It's possible to rent a boat | | | | when you visit New York City. You will be in awe of |
| or race mini yachts at the Conservatory Water. After | | | | the 450,000 pound gift from France. Go to the island |
| touring the wonderful six acres of the Conservatory | | | | by the ferry and then take a guided tour. The history |
| Garden you can, depending upon the weather, | | | | of the statue and facts about it will be provided by |
| sunbathe on the Great Lawn behind the Met. | | | | them. There are lots of exhibits and concession stands |
| Staten Island Ferry: | | | | in the base of the statue. Don't miss the opportunity of |
| The Staten Island Ferry is a beautiful way to see the | | | | seeing wonderful views of the harbour and city from |
| New York Skyline and major landmarks. The Statue | | | | the observation deck. You can also take a Lady |
| of Liberty is the first sight after the ferry leaves | | | | Liberty New York Helicopter tour. |