Szilvia GombolaA Beginners Guide to New York
July 14th 2008 05:19
I love New York City, the melting pot of different cultures makes it one of the most lively and diverse cities in the world. There is so much history to be discovered, and sights to be visited it is hard to know where to start. Here some ideas for first time visitors.
A great place to start is in the heart of Manhattan with a visit to Times Square. In Times Square, you will find many hotels, and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. You can shop for anything from clothes, to electronics, to toys. It is also a great place to pick up a tour to other parts of the city. There are many entertainment venues where you can see anything from a stand up comedy to a Broadway Musical.
The Empire State Building, located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street is a must see for first timers to the city. Since its completion in 1931, it has attracted nearly four million tourists a year. The observatory deck on the 86th floor offers panoramic views of New York City and beyond. The building, which is open day and night from 8.30am until midnight, 365 days a year, has been made famous as a backdrop for many movies such as, King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle and An Affair to Remember.
From here, make your way to Battery Park to catch a ferry to one of New Yorks most famous icons the Statue of Liberty. The Statue, which was a gift from France to celebrate America’s independence from Britain, stands 151ft high in New Yorks Harbour. The Liberty ferry takes you to the statues feet. From there you can ascend the 354 narrow stairs to the top. If you are not fussed on the climb, you can catch the Staten Island ferry, which is free and takes you past statue providing great views and photo opportunities.
For a taste of American history, you cannot go past Ellis Island. Up until 1954, all potential new immigrants to the United States passed through Ellis Island to undergo a series of mental, and physical health checks, to assess their suitability for citizenship. The Ellis Island Immigration museum provides an opportunity to see what life was like for new immigrants to the US. It is thought that a quarter of all Americans can trace their ancestry back to someone who passed through the Island. The Ellis Island Ferry leaves from Battery Park every half an hour between 8.30am – 4pm. One round trip includes both Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
New York is easy and cheap to get around; with an easy to use public transport system, that includes trains and ferries for more info. http://www.mta.info/index.html
A great place to start is in the heart of Manhattan with a visit to Times Square. In Times Square, you will find many hotels, and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. You can shop for anything from clothes, to electronics, to toys. It is also a great place to pick up a tour to other parts of the city. There are many entertainment venues where you can see anything from a stand up comedy to a Broadway Musical.
Times Square New York
The Empire State Building, located on the corner of Fifth Avenue and 34th Street is a must see for first timers to the city. Since its completion in 1931, it has attracted nearly four million tourists a year. The observatory deck on the 86th floor offers panoramic views of New York City and beyond. The building, which is open day and night from 8.30am until midnight, 365 days a year, has been made famous as a backdrop for many movies such as, King Kong, Sleepless in Seattle and An Affair to Remember.
Empire State Building
From here, make your way to Battery Park to catch a ferry to one of New Yorks most famous icons the Statue of Liberty. The Statue, which was a gift from France to celebrate America’s independence from Britain, stands 151ft high in New Yorks Harbour. The Liberty ferry takes you to the statues feet. From there you can ascend the 354 narrow stairs to the top. If you are not fussed on the climb, you can catch the Staten Island ferry, which is free and takes you past statue providing great views and photo opportunities.
The Statue of Liberty
For a taste of American history, you cannot go past Ellis Island. Up until 1954, all potential new immigrants to the United States passed through Ellis Island to undergo a series of mental, and physical health checks, to assess their suitability for citizenship. The Ellis Island Immigration museum provides an opportunity to see what life was like for new immigrants to the US. It is thought that a quarter of all Americans can trace their ancestry back to someone who passed through the Island. The Ellis Island Ferry leaves from Battery Park every half an hour between 8.30am – 4pm. One round trip includes both Liberty Island and Ellis Island.
New York is easy and cheap to get around; with an easy to use public transport system, that includes trains and ferries for more info. http://www.mta.info/index.html
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