| No other city has such a diversity of people and | | | | better life in the New World. |
| cultures as New York City. Visitors can move along | | | | New York City has many attractions that both |
| the bustling sidewalks of Chinatown, enjoy ferry | | | | entertain and educate children. In planning how to get |
| rides, visit statue of liberty, shopping in manhattan, | | | | from place to place, remember that children love to |
| visit the Greek tavernas of Astoria, the Old World | | | | ride on subway trains. Be sure to allow for leisurely |
| Russian restaurants and clubs of Brighton Beach, the | | | | movement from place to place, and for rest stops in |
| sari shops of Little India in Jackson Heights, and an | | | | between. Consider the weather too. The adage |
| exciting nightlife, and so much more. New York is at | | | | "getting there is half the fun" is a good one to |
| the top of the charts in every area! | | | | remember in order to keep the day enjoyable. Make |
| Its incredible architecture includes the Empire State | | | | a list of the must -see places, and then cut it in half |
| and Chrysler buildings. The Empire state building, which | | | | for best results. One trip to New York is never |
| is the tallest building in New York City, was | | | | enough. Each one can be a pleasant memory if the |
| completed in 1931 during the great depression, and | | | | pace is right… |
| stood almost empty for some time. Today, it's host | | | | There are 15 miles of beaches within the city limits, |
| to millions of visitors a year, most of whom ride to | | | | 13 golf courses, four zoos . New York is on the |
| the fenced-in Observation Deck just a short distance | | | | north-south flyway for migrating birds, and in the |
| from the building's top. The popular New York | | | | spring and fall they are present in colorful abundance. |
| Skyride is launched from the mezzanine with Star | | | | Bird watching is popular in Central Park and at the |
| Trek's Scottie (James Doohan) as the guide. The Sky | | | | Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in Queens. Some of the |
| ride emulates a rooftop flight over the city. | | | | discounted hotels in New york are East gate Tower, |
| A double-decker bus tour of Manhattan is a good | | | | Portland Square hotel, Milford Plaza and Hotel |
| way to get a quick orientation. The bus line tours | | | | Pennsylvania. |
| allow visitors to get off the bus at areas of interest | | | | When visiting New York you must keep in mind your |
| and re board a later bus to continue their exploration. | | | | safety first, have places you want to see scheduled. |
| Manhattan is also in walk able distance, which is good | | | | Go with someone else, preferably someone who |
| since getting a cab there is difficult! | | | | knows the city. Don't trust taxi's to take you the |
| The Statue of Liberty can be visited and climbed or | | | | shortest way. Be prepared for some people to ask |
| simply viewed from the water on a tour boat cruise | | | | for money, change etc. Don't give keep going. If you |
| or from the Staten Island ferry (which is free). | | | | are a man, keep your money in separate places. If |
| Seeing the city skyline from the water is | | | | you are a woman don't carry a long strap bag. When |
| unforgettable! Ellis Island Immigration Museum, near | | | | starting your day, wait till the city wakes up. If you |
| the Statue of Liberty, conveys the experiences of | | | | are going in the summer the climate will be nice, if it's |
| our forebears as they came to the end of their | | | | windy in the city it can get cool. Don't forget camera, |
| perilous journey and embraced the promise of a | | | | have fun. |