New York Travel

New York is one of the cities in the world with so many attractions and landmarks. Once you are in New York the question is not where will I go? But rather where will I start? There are several sights in New York that are a must see to every visitor. If you visit New York and you fail to go to these sights then you had better not gone to New York in the first place. These sites that are the most attraction sites are:

Times Square
Times Square is located at 43rd street and Broadway. This building was erected by the New York Times on 43rd Street towards the end of the 20th century. By the 1920s this site attracted more tourist as it was now home to vaudeville, cabaret and theater which moved to the street nearby. In 1929 there was a decline of theatre attendance and most theatres were now transformed into grinder houses that screened pornographic materials. But in the early 1980s, New York City made several adjustments to its neighborhood in trying to bring back the lost glory. Ever since these changes were made the site as now becomes the most famous New Year’s Eve countdown in the whole world.

Empire State Building
The famous Empire State Building is New York’s landmark and National Historic Landmark which is located a quarter of a mile from the Manhattan. It is located on the 86th floor, which is 1,050 feet above the city’s big streets. This building offers a variety of activities to people who visit. The observatory provides one of the breathtaking views of Manhattan and even beyond. Empire State Building is definitely the symbol of New York. You can as well visit the building any time you want be it day time or during the night.

Central Park
It is located to the north of 59th Street and to the south of 110th street. It is to the east of 5th Avenue and to the west of 8th Avenue. Some of the park’s attractions and landmarks are; Charles A. Discovery centre, Lasker Rink and pool, North Meadow and Recreation Centre, Central park Tennis Centre, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Belvedere Castle and several others.

Grand Central Station
This is one of the famous New York City landmarks. It took about 10 years to be constructed and it was opened on 1913. There was a possible demolition due to its increased deterioration but it was later saved in the 1960s. In 1990s the terminal was renovated and it is now the centre of attraction in New York.

Statute of Liberty
This is New York sign of freedom situated in the harbor. This statute is located on a 12 acre island and it is seen as a gift to the people of America from the people of France and it is a symbol of freedom and democracy. It was dedicated in October 1886 and was declared a national monument in 1924.

New York City is best known all over the world because of the empire state building. The building is the tallest in New York City and was completed at the height of the great depression in 1931. Immediately after completion, it remained without occupants for almost a year before visitors started streaming into see its magnificence. There is an observatory deck just near the top of the building. It offers visitors a pleasant view of the whole of New York City and tells them of how far the most powerful city on earth has come to attain its present status.

The statue of liberty can be accessed by climbing or through a tour on a boat. It all depends on the preferences of the visitor. For those who are on a family holiday, it may be difficult to choose between the two options. The struggles of the American people have been immortalized through the statue of liberty. This means that the statue is an attraction site to Americans and not foreigners. Domestic tourism therefore flourishes in much the same way as foreign tourism. People from different states come here to see what their country really looks like from a historical perspective. At the end of the holiday tour, you can be sure to have understood democracy in new light. Here there are too many symbols that tell the holiday maker what challenges the country has gone through and the challenges that lie ahead.

The Ellis city immigration museum is a perfect place to educate your children about the heritage of America and hoe it has influenced other countries on the continent and throughout the world. The day remains full of fun and one trip to the city is never enough. As you climb through the numerous buildings to be found here, it becomes clear that New York is like no other place on the planet. Millions of visitors always come to New York with great expectations concerning the services offered here. These expectations are never dulled as the holiday maker travels through roads and subways. One has to admit though that the city has been overwhelmed by the influx of so many foreign and domestic tourists. The existing infrastructure may not be adequate to serve the increasing population after a few years.

Old World Russian restaurants are the other great attraction sites you don’t want to miss on your first and second visit to New York. The sidewalks of these restaurants are magnificent. They have a Russian aura on them, making them a wonderful place to visit. The items on sale are just as attractive. Due to the strong sense of attachment that Russians have with these hotels, tourism relations between America and these countries have increased. Many Russian travel agents are linking many firms back home in Russia in order to facilitate easy travel arrangements to and from these countries. The wonder of these hotels is something that mirrors if not perfects the Russian culture as seen through the eye of the Russian native.

New York holds top world class and classic airports in the world. There a number of them but the major ones are discussed below:

John F. Kennedy International Airport
The airport is located in Log Island in Queens Country; southeastern of New York City close to 19km from Manhattan. It is basically the top international air passenger gateway to the USA, and also the leading freight gateway to the country.

The airport is operated by the port authority of New York and New Jersey which manages two other major airports in the New York.

The services in the KJFK airport are incredible, and you will never regret at nothing taking a flight from the airport. Given the fact it is a major international gateway hub for the Delta Airlines and American Airlines, you will be sure to have a safe flight to various destination within the states. Basically, ninety airlines operate out of JFK.

Newark Liberty International Airport
Newark airport is located within the city limits of both Newark and Elizabeth, New jersey, United States. It is 15 miles southwest of New York City, but it is the most flooded airport in the city.

The airport is operated by the ports authority of New York which also manages the above discussed airport. It is the tenth busiest airport in the United States and the nation’s fifth busiest international air gateway, as JFK ranks first.

The airport offers first class flights around New York and all around the world. Its services are incredible as it handles close to 35.4 million passengers as compared to JFKs’ 47.8 million passengers.

Stewart international airport
SWF is located west of Newburgh, New York. It is a much smaller airport as compared to the above two airports. It originally developed in the 1930s as a military base to give way for cadets to learn aviation studies. It has since then grown into a major passenger airport in New York, and it grows with each single day.

The airport continues to serve many passengers through New York and the United States.

Teterboro Airport
This is a general aviation reliever so to say, located in the Boroughs of Teterboro, United States. It is 12 miles away from the midtown Manhattan, which makes it very much famous and popular for both private and corporate aircraft.

It is basically the oldest operating airport in the New York City but also a major one. The first flight was made in 1919 and you can imagine how long this has been in existence. It has the best services with experienced professionals in the field.

It is said that if one observes Times Square for an hour, one is expected to see people from almost all nationalities in the world. There is only one word in the English dictionary that defines New York – mammoth! Mammoth in terms of ethnic and cultural diversity, mammoth in terms of its growth in technology, in short, truly a mammoth city. And it is every man’s desire to be a part of this culture, even if for a short span. And so, to cater to their needs we have some fabulous hotels, the best of which are reviewed below.

Located in downtown Manhattan, the Ritz-Carlton is as close to perfection as can be. Although some people might disapprove of the location, it is not in every hotel that you get a brilliant view of the NY City harbor, with telescopic close ups of the Statue of Liberty. For sure, you wouldn’t mind a drink in the bar while watching a beautiful setting sun. The hotel without a doubt lives up to the image that has long been associated with its name, providing luxurious accommodation and five star service that will leave you with nothing to complain about (if the location is not an issue). A state of the art gym, super comfortable feather beds, high speed internet and 24 hour assistance are just some of the services this fabulous place has to offer.

The Peninsula New York, one of the oldest hotels in the city, is the exact opposite when it comes to technology. Catering to the executive traveler, the hotel has 185 guest rooms and 54 suites, all equipped with state of the art technology that leaves your room at your finger tips. Among the top 3 ‘Hotels for business’ in all of North America, the Peninsula Hotel has also won the prestigious five diamond award for 4 years in a row. A high-tech health club and spa, and impressive halls for business meetings and gatherings make this the ideal choice for the corporate crowd.

And if you’re looking for a hotel that has everything, from an ideal location to spacious rooms to shockingly good looking bathrooms to brilliant service, you need to visit the Four Seasons Hotel. This hotel serves pure luxury with large rooms having separate sitting areas, in built mini bars, and silk draperies that are electronically controlled. High speed internet access is also available. Service is exceptional, whether you call for room service, a driver, or even a translator!

A city complete in every aspect, New York has something for everyone. And with such luxury available to you, you will surely have the best of the Big Apple.

The city is so big that it is divided into districts; all of the districts offer their own nightlife, sightseeing and accommodation listings. New York City is the largest city in the New York State the city has about five districts that are all famous for one thing 0or the other. The districts are Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. The most famous of theses districts is Manhattan and Queens.

The city is a major play in the financial, communications, politics, and fashion, music and culture circles of the world. The city is very influential to some of the trends that are adopted worldwide; such is the importance and power of the city that some of the decision that is made in its buildings has a bearing on all corners of the world. The United Nations has its headquarters in the city so do other countries that have embassies in the city. The city weather is composed of all four seasons. Summer can be very hot and winter comes with weather may be very harsh to visitors. The city is prone to being hit nay storms especially tropical storms and this is usually during the summer season and early fall.

The city is home to many ethnic groups some who have been around for ages like Chinese and Italian people. There is china town in the city and that is the area of flushing and little Italy where most Italians reside is in the area of the Bronx. The various districts in the city are synonymous with different ethnic groups that live in the city. The city is home to a majority of the fortune 500 companies, not only that New York City is that heart of the financial sector of the United States of America. Such is the financial power of the city that if it were a country it would have the 16th largest gross domestic product. The city is home to every thing that ha to do with the economy and even other sectors like fashion, film and music.

To get to the city one can use airplanes and the city’s airport is one of the busiest in the world. The city is home to several airports, three large and several small ones. The city’s largest airport is named after a former president that is John F Kennedy International Airport. It is advisable to go on time to the airport as the traffic in the city is very bad especially on the expressway to the major airport. There are various ways that one can use to leave the airport, there is the more conversional way and that is using a taxi or if you want to leave in style there is a limousine and car service at the airport. Coach services and shuttle services are also there. There are various modes of transport that one can use to see that city.

The city has a lot of places that would be a pleasure just to hear about them and to visit them a dream. The most famous landmarks include the Statue of Liberty, to get to the statue you need to ride a ferry and it costs about $12. You have to book in advance to get a chance to get to view the museum at the base of the statue. People will be disappointed to note that people are no longer allowed on the crown of the statue and not even the torch. There is the Brooklyn Bridge is a gate way between Manhattan and Brooklyn. For people who want to experience the cultural side of the city there is the Lincoln center.

Central park New York is famous because of the various movies that have been shot at the park. The park is also home to a zoo and various concert venues and a museum of art. The most desirable place to go would be time square the street in New York that has buildings that have video screen that are always spitting images of various kinds. Time square can be a night mare or a great spectacle for visitors as the square is a very busy place and one may not have the time to stand and suck it all in. The Lincoln center offers various art forms like ballet, soap opera, symphonies, movies and art exhibitions. One can just go to the center just to marvel at the great buildings that are there.

The United Nations building is another place to visit. The empire state building is one of the buildings that make up the famous New York City sky line and it is that tallest of the buildings. Wall street is another area to visit and see the place where all the decision that matter are made, the NYSE is the most watched stock exchange center in the world as the happenings there have a bearing on the world economy. Visits to the trading floor balcony have been suspended for the mean time.

The city is home to many galleries and museums\. Public museums in the city are run by the town council and these kinds of museums accept donations for the entrance fee. Th4e private galleries and museum are expensive. The galleries and museums are closed on Mondays. The city has various other parks that one can visit besides central park. Most people spend their time in the city taking an open bus tour of the city and going to Staten Island that is home to the statue of liberty.

A visit to New York especially for entertainment purposes will not be complete without a trip to the world famous broad way shows. The shows on broad way are very popular such that they are long queues to gain entry the shows. New York is a great place to visit as there is a lot to see and there are new experiences at every corner of the city and do not forget to take the yellow cab when you are in the city.