Great Tourist Attractions in New York
When you are looking into planning your next
vacation New York is definitely a destination that you
should be considering. There are many wonderful sites to see
while visiting New York and the following will give you a
few suggestions for places to visit during your vacation.
If you would like to get a world-class view of New York then
you must visit the top of the Empire State Building. A
couple of tips that can make your visit even more enjoyable:
First of all keep track of what the weather will be like
when you plan to visit as the best views from the top of
this famous building is on a clear day. If you would like to
save some time, you should purchase your tickets online.
Just select the day that you are going to visit and as soon
as you are able to get though security, you can bypass the
ticket line and head straight for the lines to get on one of
the elevators. The observatory opens at 8am and closes at
midnight with the last elevator descending at around 11:15pm
so the Empire State Building is a good attraction to fit in
either at the beginning or ending of your site seeing day.
The Statue of Liberty is another must see attraction while
sight seeing in New York. This ever-enduring symbol of
freedom is a fun way to learn more about the history of the
United States. Plan to arrive early when you visit the
Statue of Liberty, this way you will have a much better
chance of avoiding long lines. You should pack your own
lunch, as there are plenty of spaces available to have a
picnic. In addition, if you will be spending a bit of time
outdoors so make sure that you dress appropriately. If you
are vacationing and on a bit of a budget then you will
definitely want to take the Staten Island Ferry when you
visit that Statue of Liberty, it's free.
Central Park is another great stop on a trip through New
York. You could enjoy a picnic or a boat ride or simply just
talk a stroll through the beautiful park. A few notable
spots in this famous park include Central Park Zoo which is
a great alternative for families that do not want make the
journey to the equally popular Bronx Zoo. Strawberry Fields
Pictures is a gorgeous living tribute to John Lennon. You
can see beautiful Imagine Mosaic and over one hundred
different species of plants here. Shakespeare in the Park
holds performances at the Delacorte theater in Central park
all throughout the summer. You will not be disappointed
taking in a show.
These are just three of the great attractions that New York
has to offer its visitors each and every day. The internet
is an excellent place to locate even more great attractions
and events going on through out the year that would make
your vacation to New York even more memorable. No matter
what you decide to do or what time of the year you choose to
visit you are bound to have a fun and exciting vacation.
By Adrian Kennelly
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