Are you planning a trip to New York?

No other city has such a diversity of people andbetter life in the New World.
cultures as New York City. Visitors can move alongNew York City has many attractions that both
the bustling sidewalks of Chinatown, enjoy ferryentertain 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 Worldride on subway trains. Be sure to allow for leisurely
Russian restaurants and clubs of Brighton Beach, themovement from place to place, and for rest stops in
sari shops of Little India in Jackson Heights, and anbetween. 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 Statea list of the must -see places, and then cut it in half
and Chrysler buildings. The Empire state building, whichfor best results. One trip to New York is never
is the tallest building in New York City, wasenough. Each one can be a pleasant memory if the
completed in 1931 during the great depression, andpace is right…
stood almost empty for some time. Today, it's hostThere are 15 miles of beaches within the city limits,
to millions of visitors a year, most of whom ride to13 golf courses, four zoos . New York is on the
the fenced-in Observation Deck just a short distancenorth-south flyway for migrating birds, and in the
from the building's top. The popular New Yorkspring and fall they are present in colorful abundance.
Skyride is launched from the mezzanine with StarBird watching is popular in Central Park and at the
Trek's Scottie (James Doohan) as the guide. The SkyJamaica 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 goodPortland Square hotel, Milford Plaza and Hotel
way to get a quick orientation. The bus line toursPennsylvania.
allow visitors to get off the bus at areas of interestWhen 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 goodGo 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 orshortest way. Be prepared for some people to ask
simply viewed from the water on a tour boat cruisefor 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 isyou are a woman don't carry a long strap bag. When
unforgettable! Ellis Island Immigration Museum, nearstarting your day, wait till the city wakes up. If you
the Statue of Liberty, conveys the experiences ofare going in the summer the climate will be nice, if it's
our forebears as they came to the end of theirwindy in the city it can get cool. Don't forget camera,
perilous journey and embraced the promise of ahave fun.