World-class museums, the Great White Way, overwhelming architecture, and all-around American culture ripping at the seams of the Big Apple, New York City. I've visited NYC at least a dozen times and have hardly done a sampling of what there is to do in this amazing place.Quick Tips: Though it is nice to stay in a hotel downtown, be aware that just about every area of Manhattan is close to a number of things you may want to visit. You may want to weigh the prices of various hotels by checking the Uptown, Midtown, and Downtown areas. If you are planning your first trip to NYC, it may be best to have a sketched-out plan of things you'd like to see. When you arrive, you may find the cit
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I've visited NYC at least a dozen times and have hardly done a sampling of what there is to do in this amazing place.
Quick Tips:
Though it is nice to stay in a hotel downtown, be aware that just about every area of Manhattan is close to a number of things you may want to visit. You may want to weigh the prices of various hotels by checking the Uptown, Midtown, and Downtown areas. If you are planning your first trip to NYC, it may be best to have a sketched-out plan of things you'd like to see. When you arrive, you may find the city overwhelming, so having an intact plan might help. If you're feeling adventurous, New York is THE best place to just wander around without a destination. You're likely to find a unique shop or a fabulous restaurant by accident.
Best Way To Get Around:
Cab - Cabs can be difficult to hail but are the best way to get from Point A to Point B without walking and/or getting lost. They can get expensive in long distances and in traffic. Subway - Ah yes, the New York Subway. I've traveled it a number of times and found it to be efficient, fast, and safe (so long as you're using common sense). I must admit that I can not attest to it being easy to navigate. Every time I've used the NYC subway I have been with someone who resides in the city and knows the ropes. From what I can tell, it seems to be set up fairly logically.
Walking - Walk whenever possible. You'd be surprised how close some landmarks are, even if they look far on the map. It is very easy to navigate on foot because of the perfectly numbered streets. When lost, just ask someone. I've always found New Yorkers to be very approachable.
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