New York, New York Travel Information

New York City is a city exerting influence on the world finance, commerce and culture. It is home to the United Nation and many large corporations. World class museums, art galleries and theatres make it a center of cultural importance. Some call it the "Big Apple", "Gotham" or "The City That Never Sleeps"; however you call it, it's a popular destination with over 40 millions visitors per year.

Top Sights

• Central Park : Central Park is an urban wonder, a green oasis in the heart of New York City
• Empire State Building : A New York City Landmark, it soars more than a quarter of a mile into the atmosphere above the heart of Manhattan.
• Brooklyn Bridge : A sight to behold, also go to the park on the Brooklyn side.
• Times Square : A major intersection in Manhattan that has become an icon for the city.
• Statue Of Liberty : A universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

Top Activities

• Metropolitan Museum of Art : Over two million works of art, something to see for everyone.
• American Museum of Natural History : Dinosaurs, a model of a blue whale, an impressive visit.
• Museum of Modern Art : The place to see and learn about modern art.
• Broadway Show : Many theatres with some of the biggest productions in the world.
• City tours : For first time visitors or to dicover new parts of town, an overview is always a good start.

Top Shoppings

• Macy's : One of the largest store in the world and the store from "Miracle on 34th street".
• Saks Fifth Avenue : An upscale department store, that is worth seeing.
• Century 21 : Bargain shopping, New York style.
• Fao Schwartz : A beautiful toy store and the one from the movie "Big".
• Toys r Us : An impressive toy store directly on Times Square.

Top Restaurants

• New York Pizza : Try Lombardi's, its the first Pizza in New York and still among the best.
• Cafe Boulud : You want to know what New York can bring in refinement, try a restaurant like Cafe Boulud.
• New York Bagel : You have to try New York style bagel, and Ess-a-Bagel is a good place to start.
• Junior's Cheesecake : At least one cheesecake during your trip.
• New York Hot Dog : Not a restaurant, but you have to try one from a street vendor. The link brings some background on street vendors.

Useful Travel Guide

• Wikitravel New York : A travel guide in the form of a wiki. You can enhance it.
• Lonely Planet New York : Travel guide.
• Go Planit : Find things to see and do in New York City and even get recommendations for your trip.
• Go Planit : Find things to see and do in New York City and even get recommendations for your trip.

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