| There's so much to do in New York, that you almost | | | | of Art is highly recommended. It is the second largest |
| don't know what to do with yourself. For many people, | | | | collection in New York, but often far less crowded |
| taking a short break to New York can seem | | | | than the better known museums. None of these can |
| senseless since it can feel like trying to fit far too | | | | be experienced properly without taking sometime to |
| many activities into a short space of time. This isn't | | | | just enjoy your surroundings. |
| strictly true if you plan properly and do a little research | | | | The second day that you're there is often the most |
| before you go on your holiday. The amount of | | | | laidback since the rush of arriving in New York for |
| activities you try and fit into your holiday will depend on | | | | your holiday can wear off, leaving you feeling more |
| whether you've been to New York before and why | | | | tired than before. So the best way to start off the day |
| you're going to the city this time. | | | | is with a gentle stroll around Central Park just to wake |
| If you are taking a short break to New York and this is | | | | you up and allow you to enjoy the greenery |
| your first visit, then the most obvious and popular | | | | surrounding you. After that you can take a trip to see |
| attractions are where you should head for first. If you | | | | the most famous lady in the city. |
| enjoy the first holiday there, you can always fly back | | | | The Statue of Liberty is a must on your first visit to |
| for another holiday there. The majority of people go to | | | | the city, regardless of whether you're taking a short |
| New York to see the sights for which the city is justly | | | | holiday in New York or a very long holiday. The ferry |
| famous. The start point for many people is the Empire | | | | to Staten Island is relaxing and not physically |
| State building, where a journey up to the upper floors | | | | demanding and allows you a fantastic view of the |
| is a must due to the amazing view you can get from | | | | statue while you travel there. While on Staten Island |
| up there. | | | | you should have a look at the beautiful Botanical |
| While you're in the neighbourhood, you can always | | | | Gardens and the Zoo. |
| take a quick peek into Macy's so you can see what all | | | | The last day you spend is likely to be a frantic run |
| the fuss is about on your short break in New York. A | | | | around to buy souvenirs and gifts before leaving for |
| short way from there is the beauty of St Patrick's | | | | home. This is a great incentive to have another visit to |
| Cathedral with its picturesque old architecture. The | | | | Macy's before finishing up your New York holiday. You |
| contrast between it and the extremely modern | | | | can also visit other landmark stores such as |
| skyscrapers is part of the charm of this old church. | | | | Bloomingdales and FAO Schwartz. Then all you have |
| The next stop after that on your New York holiday | | | | to do is get all your luggage ready and head off to the |
| should be a walk along the Brooklyn Bridge. When you | | | | airport. |
| have reached Brooklyn a visit to the Brooklyn Museum | | | | |