New York City, U.S.A.

New York city guide

New York is a real life movie set. It's hard to walk anywhere without seeing a scene from 'Ghostbusters' or 'Sleepless in Seattle'. There are so many attractions in one city from the Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty to tranquil Central Park. It's difficult to get lost in New York as the streets are laid out into a grid format and even if you do just find the nearest subway or grab a yellow cab! Downtown Manhattan consists of Battery Park city, Tribeca, Chinatown, Little Italy, Nolita, SoHo, Little India, Greenwich Village etc. To the east is the Hudson River where you will find the Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island. This great monument was a gift from the people of France and welcomed 12 million newcomers to America between 1892-1954. Her pointed finger alone is 8 ft long! There are regular ferries to and from the island. On return from the ferry the financial district is just around the corner where you can take a walk up Wall Street to see the New York Stock Exchange. Ground Zero now has two buildings in remembrance of September 11th.

If you're feeling energetic walk over to mid-town Manhattan. This place is buzzing with life and so much to see such as Madison Square Garden, Grand Central Station, Macy's department store for a spot of shopping! Rockefeller Centre, Chrysler building, Empire State Building and of course Times Square. Times square can get very busy therefore it is recommended visiting tourist information and planning what you want to do; whether it is seeing a Broadway show or visiting the many museums. There are plenty of places to eat in Times Square but make sure it is on your list in the evening to see all the lights and take in the atmosphere. In the upper town you will find Central Park. If the weathers nice hire a bike and cycle round otherwise take a casual stroll and look at the fountains, go ice-skating and have lunch in the 'Tavern on the Green'. Bloomingdales is around the corner and a fabulous place to go shopping. Make sure you visit FAO Schwartz 767 5th Ave, between 58th and 59th streets where you can play the huge piano featured in the film 'Big'.

Flights to New York

Many airlines fly into New York to John F Kennedy (JFK), La Guardia and Newark.

To and from the New York's airports

John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

Newark (EWR)

Activities and sightseeing in New York

Central park, Wall Street, Battery park, Times Square, Broadway, Maddison Square garden, Empire State Building, Chrysler building, Hudson River, Brooklyn Bridge, The Frick Collection, Grand Central Station, Ground Zero monuments, Guggenheim museum, Intrepid Sea - Airspace museum, Metropolitan Museum of Arts, Rockefella Centre and Radio city, Soho, South Street Seaport, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and Immigration Museum, Shopping - Bloomingdales, Macy's, Rockefella Centre, Holiday Valley Resort (Luxury New York Resort).

Eating and Drinking in New York

There are so many restaurants to choose from; with many different cuisines available - Korean, Russian, Eastern, Mexican, Italian etc. Remember the portions are huge so if you're not use to it you might want to skip the starter! Some restaurants are quite pricey but if you are feeling flush visit 'Barbaretta' at 321 west 46th Street between 8th and 9th Avenue; this is New York's oldest Italian restaurant. For a more reasonably priced meal with an American feel visit 'Jezebel' 690 9th Ave at 45th street with Louisiana-style dining. For a lively late night out stay around Times Square. If your looking for a comedy night the 'Gotham Comedy Club' is on 22nd west between 5th and 6th Avenue.