New York is the third
most populous state of USA. New York has incredible historical sites throughout
the north. Outside of its densely populated southeast corner,New York
is largely agricultural. It is a major producer of dairy products is the
nation's largest grower of cabbage, and has an expanding wine industry.
No
other city has such a diversity of people and cultures as New York
City. Within the boundaries of its five boroughs lies a microcosm
of the whole world. Visitors can move along the bustling sidewalks
of Chinatown, visit the Greek tavernas of Astoria, the Old World
Russian restaurants and clubs of Brighton Beach, the Italian communities
of Little Italy and Arthur Avenue, the sari shops of Little India
in Jackson Heights, and so much more. This city of contrasts also
contains the SoHo section, with its stylish art galleries, boutiques,
and bistros housed in historic cast iron buildings among cobblestone
streets.
With 18,000 restaurants,150 world-class museums; more than 10,000
stores, numerous talented musicians, actors, and dancers; hundreds
of family friendly activities; a profusion of parks and gardens,
and an exciting nightlife, New York is at the top of the charts
in every area!
Its incredible architecture includes the Empire State and Chrysler
buildings. There are the thrilling performances at Lincoln Center,
Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Opera, Broadway and off Broadway
theaters. Overall, the City provides unlimited cultural and esthetic
possibilities.
A double-decker bus tour of Manhattan is a good way to get a quick
orientation. The bus line tours allow visitors to get off the bus
at areas of interest and reboard a later bus to continue their exploration.
New York is home to the World Series champions, the New York Yankees,
and from April to October you can cheer with and for them at Yankee
Stadium. New York has many other great sports teams such as the
Knicks, Mets, Giants, Jets, Rangers, MetroStars, and New York Liberty.
Horseracing is a spectator sport that can be viewed outdoors or
comfortably from the clubhouse. Follow the Thoroughbreds at Belmont
Park for most of the summer, and repeat the experience in the winter
at Aqueduct Racetrack.
The Statue of Liberty can be visited and climbed or simply viewed
from the water on a tour boat cruise or from the Staten Island ferry
(which is free). Seeing the city skyline from the water is unforgettable!
Ellis Island Immigration Museum, near the Statue of Liberty, conveys
the experiences of our forebears as they came to the end of their
perilous journey and embraced the promise of a better life in the
New World.
Among the 150 museums in New York City is one of the world's greatest:
the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the largest museum in the Western
Hemisphere displaying more than 100,000 works from artists such
as Picasso, Monet, Matisse, and Warhol Nearby is Times Square, the
brightest symbol of New York's revitalization. It is possible to
devote a whole day to the visual arts in just one trip to Museum
Mile on Fifth Avenue, between 70th and 105th Streets, with its many
cultural treasure troves.
New York City has many attractions that both entertain and educate
children. In planning how to get from place to place, remember that
children love to ride on subway trains. However, getting on and
off the train also involves a flight or two of stairs to and from
the underground. It is wise to consider overall travel time and
energy when planning the day. Be sure to allow for leisurely movement
from place to place, and for rest stops in between. Consider the
weather too. The adage "getting there is half the fun" is a good
one to remember in order to keep the day enjoyable, while avoiding
exhaustion and frayed tempers. Make a list of the must -see places,
and then cut it in half for best results. One trip to New York is
never enough. Each one can be a pleasant memory if the pace is right…
There are 15 miles of beaches within the city limits, 13 golf courses,
and four zoos. There are botanical gardens in each of the five boroughs,
including the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and the New York Botanical Garden
in the Bronx. The boroughs also have wonderful parks such as Prospect
Park in Brooklyn and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
New York is on the north-south flyway for migrating birds, and in the
Spring and Fall they are present in colorful abundance. Bird watching
is popular in Central Park and at the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge in
Queens.
First time visitors to New York can't possibly see and do everything,
but they can get a wonderful introduction to the sights, visit famous
attractions, and make notes for a return trip. In fact, there is no
such thing as a last visit to New York. There are always plans being
made for "the next time we're here …"
Manhattan is 12 miles long and 3 miles wide. Its streets run east and
west and its avenues run north and south. The east side covers everything
east of Fifth Avenue; the West side everything to the west. Most of
New York's best known tourist attractions are concentrated in Manhattan.
Brooklyn was a separate city until 1898. It has its own civic centers,
cultural institutions, shopping district and residential neighborhoods.
Its major attractions include: Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, The Brooklyn
Museum, Brooklyn Academy of Music, Aquarium for Wildlife Conservation
and Coney Island.
Queens is a largely residential borough and one of the most ethnically
diverse areas of the city. Neighborhoods include Greek Astoria, Latino
Jackson Heights, Asian Flushing. Flushing Meadow-Corona Park and Shea
Stadium are major attractions.
The Bronx is the only borough connected to the mainland. It contains
some of the city's largest parks, including: the Bronx Zoo, New York
Botanical Garden, VanCortlandt Park, Pelham Bay Park and a place called
Yankee Stadium.
Staten Island (also known as Richmond) is the most rural of the boroughs.
Its major visitor attractions are historic Richmond town, The Jacques
Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art, Staten Island Botanical Garden, the
Alice Austen House Museum, and the Staten Island ferry.
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