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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. The visitor can
move among the bustling sidewalks of Chinatown, 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 many
more.
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, including the Empire State
and Chrysler buildings, the thrilling performances at
Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, Broadway and off Broadway
theaters provide unlimited cultural and esthetic
possibilities. 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.
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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