Everybody needs to visit New York City at least once in their lives. If you've never been, here are some travel tips for your first trip to NYC.
HamiltonCulturally rich, incredibly diverse , and loaded with famous landmarks, New York City is not just one of the most iconic cities in the United States, but in the world.
While my wife and I have both visited New York several times on our own, a recent four day excursion was our first vacation to the Big Apple together. The goal was to jam as much quintessential New York-ness into four days as we could. Our trip was fantastic! We maximized our time so we were able to see everything we wanted, but didn’t have to sacrifice our budget because deals abound.
For a major metropolis, New York City is incredibly economical. Public transportation is abundant and cost effective but most surprisingly you don’t have to spend a lot on meals. Here’s just two examples. One afternoon my wife and I ate at Joe’s Pizza, a local establishment that’s been around since 1975 with five locations around the city. A huge salad was $9 and a delicious slice of pepperoni was $4.75. For one of our evening meals we purchased a fixed menu dinner in the Theater District.
Take in Central Park: This amazing 843 acre park is a great place to walk, ride a bike, or have a picnic.Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge: The Brooklyn Bridge offers great views and also has local vendors selling inexpensive souvenirs. Dive into events at Bryant Park: There’s always something going on here. On one of our nights, a free showing ofPeople watch: You can do this anywhere, but Times Square and Rockefeller Center are a short walk from each other and are fun places to sit and take in colorful locals and tourists.
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