What The Modern Tourist Looks For In New York City

Holiday accommodation in New York is nearlywho only briefly glimpse it as they make their
always of a high standard, just like the price thattransit from the John F Kennedy International
often goes with it. But for this maybe once in aAirport. Tennis lovers will know it better for the
lifetime visit to marvel at the Empire State,US Open Tennis which is held there annually at
Statue of Liberty, or Central Park, it will mostFlushing Meadows. Holiday accommodation here is
certainly be worth every penny.very scarce if youre looking for a decent
New York City is one of the most popular touriststandard.
destinations in the world. It lies at theThe smallest of all the boroughs is Staten Island
south-eastern tip of New York State, just abovewith a population of around 400,000 people.
New Jersey. It is spread out over the islands andVisitors usually take a ride on the world famous
indentations of Long Island Sound and New YorkStaten Island Ferry which is extremely cheap and
Bay. It is linked together by a series of famousprovides stunning views on its half hour journey,
tunnels and bridges, most famously Brooklynthis ferry is a must to complete any visit to the
Bridge which links Brooklyn to Manhattan.'Big Apple'.
Manhattan Island sits at the top of Upper NewWhile visiting New York most tourists take the
York Bay, and the Hudson River is to the westopportunity to view the site of the World Trade
and the East River to the east. Manhattan IslandCentre and quietly reflect on the horrors of 9/11,
is separated from the New York State by thehere you can remember the brave men and
Harlem River. Holiday accommodation here iswomen who so tragically lost their lives. New
always hard to find, especially at an affordableYork is home to the American Museum of Natural
price, so the sooner you book the betterHistory, the magnificent home of millions of
New York City covers an area of 320sq milesobjects held in its collection.
and is made up of the Five Boroughs. ManhattanAnother moving experience is a trip to the Ellis
is regarded as the heart of New York and isIsland Immigration Museum. This is where many
made familiar to visitors from all of the films thathundreds of thousands of immigrants first set
have been shot in this location. This is the homefoot in the States and were processed here for
of skyscrapers, art galleries, museums andtheir citizenship.
theatres. Central Park sits nearly slap bang in theSome people like to visit the Empire State Building.
centre of Manhattan, and it feels like you'veIt is located on Fifth Avenue at 34th Street.
entered another world when you step out fromPeople are amazed when they realize that this
the hustle and bustle of times square and into theworld famous landmark was built in the 1930's.
park.Despite recent security scares people are still able
Brooklyn is situated on the western edge of Longto visit the viewing platform on the very top floor
Island. It is famous for the Brooklyn Bridge whichand marvel at the panoramic view of New York
links it to Manhattan with a further two bridgesCity.
spanning the East River. When crossing theAnother good place to visit is the Rockefeller
Brooklyn your breath is taken away by theCentre. It is still one of the best places to go for
amazing views of Manhattan and the river below.shopping and entertainment and many visitors still
Brooklyn is home to over two million people and istake in a trip round Central Park on a horse
the most populated of the five boroughs. A mustdrawn carriage. When there they can explore the
see tourist attraction is the Brooklyn Museum onzoo and sit on a bench and reflect at the
East Parkway.tranquillity of the lake sat in amongst this large
The Bronx is to the north and the only boroughbustling city.
on the mainland. In the past it has had a ratherNo trip to New York City is complete without a
bad reputation but is a rapidly improving areapanoramic boat trip around the harbour and a
today. Not many people realize that it contains theclose up view of the Statue of Liberty. It is
Bronx Zoo and New York's Botanical Garden. Itcertainly no wonder that New York City is
also, most famously is home to the New Yorkreferred to as the City that never sleeps.
Yankees, at Yankee Stadium , and no trip to NewSo for any trip to The Big Apple, make sure that
York is complete if you don't leave your holidayyou plan well in advance to sort out the most
accommodation and catch a game for yourself.suitable holiday accommodation, and also so you
Queens is an area neglected by many visitorscan fit in all the wonders the city offers.