New York City. The Big Apple.
New York City, also known as the “Big Apple”, has plenty of attractions. In fact, there is so much to do here, even if you were to spend a week or two, it may be difficult to see and hear everything this city has to offer. Buildings, museums, live theater and restaurants are just some of the attractions, which the “Greatest city in the world” has to offer. As far as monuments go the 2 biggest attractions of New York City are the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building. If it is a clear day then a visit to the 86th floor of the Empire State building is a must see. Its main claim to fame is that it was one of the first true skyscrapers in the world, and even after all these years it is still one of the tallest.
However, some of the biggest attractions of New York City are arts and entertainment. The city is packed with some of the most famous museums of the world and there is always Broadway if you are in the mood for some theater. The 3 most famous museums of New York are the Metropolitan Museum of Art, museum of modern Arts and the American Museum of Natural History. These museums have some of the finest art collections of the world and are visited by millions of visitors each year. As far as theater is concerned, the name Broadway is synonymous with live theater. Some of the best known plays are acted out by some best known actors on stage.
IF you are into shopping then New York City is considered to be a paradise for shopaholics. The most well known names as far as shops are concerned are Bloomingdales and Macys. These and other shops found around New York City guarantee that even the most discerning shopper will not go away dissatisfied. If food is your attraction then every type of cuisine is available in this city, from Mediterranean to Asian. In fact, the restaurants found in New York City consistently ranks among the best in the world.
May 19, 2011 at 5:43 pm | Destinations, North America, northeast | No comment
