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New York City. The city that never sleeps.
A modern metropolis with so many interesting places to see and so many things to do. A huge mix of cultures in just one city. New York City really embraces the term “melting pot.” An architectural beauty and and an epicentre of the arts.
You can find everything in this amazing city; world-known museums such as the Met and the MoMA, beautiful eye-catching street art in every corner, famous skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building, the Rockefeller Center and the Freedom Tower. You should also explore the vibrant neighbourhoods of Greenwich and East Village, the Meatpacking District, TriBeCa and the hip area of Williamsburg in your itinerary. Add up the natural beauty of Central Park, the impressive Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges, the iconic NYC skyline and the unlimited film locations and you get the feeling that you live in a Hollywood movie.
Last and maybe most important, the incredible food and bar scene. When you ask a New Yorker what to see and do in New York, they will always focus on food. And they are absolutely right. With so many different cultures in the city, there is a huge variety of international cuisine but always with a New York twist. You have to try the famous NY pizza slice, the New York Strip steak, mouth-watering burgers, pastrami sandwiches from Jewish Delis, unlimited vegan options and probably the best cookie in your life. Add up the impressive rooftop bars with astonishing views, the numerous speakeasies, quirky bars and beer spots and you have the best food and drink scene in the world.
Get ready to explore the most complete city destination in the world.
New York City Highlights
Central Park
Greenwich Village
World Trade Center
Brooklyn Bridge
Times Square
Sightseeing
Empire State Building
Rockefeller Center
High Line
9/11 Memorial
The Metropolitan Museum
Liberty Island
Grand Central Terminal
Little Italy
Vessel
Food
Emily | Pizza & Burger
Keens Steakhouse | Steak
Au Cheval | Burger
Katz’s | Pastrami Sandwich
Hometown Bar-B-Que | BBQ
Los Tacos No.1 | Tacos
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Co. | Bagel
Levain | Cookie
Magnolia | Banana Pudding
Drink
Patent Pending
NoMad Bar
Attaboy
Angel’s Share
Dead Rabbit
Dear Irving
Fresh Kills Bar
230 Fifth
The Press Lounge
Accommodation
The Whitby | ★★★★★
Casablanca Hotel | ★★★★
The Roxy Hotel | ★★★★
The Evelyn | ★★★
CitizenM NY Bowery | ★★★
Hotel Mimosa New York | ★★
Hotel Wolcott | ★★
HI New York | Hostel
New York City Map
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Quick Facts
Founded: 1624
Population: 8.6 million (Metropolitan Area: 22 million)
Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 in Winter & UTC−4 in Summer
Best Time to Visit: For pleasant weather, April to June and September to October | For the cheapest time to visit, mid-January to the end of February
Airports: John F Kennedy (JFK) | La Guardia (LGA) | Newark (EWR)
Currency: US Dollar ($)
Plugs: The plugs are type A and B. The standard voltage is 120 V and frequency is 60Hz.
✩ New York City is the largest city in the United States.
✩ New York City became the first capital of the United States in 1789.
✩ The first European settlers in NYC were Dutch.
✩ Until 1898, the city was known as New Amsterdam.
✩ New York City is made up of five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx and Staten Island.
✩ More than 800 languages are being spoken in New York.
✩ The ice cream cone, pasta primavera and eggs Benedict were all invented in New York City.
✩ The first pizzeria in the United States opened in NYC in 1895.
✩ There are more than 380,000 millionaires in the city.
✩ The New York Public Library has over 50 million books.
✩ New York City’s Federal Reserve Bank has the largest gold storage in the world.
✩ The average rent for a one-bedroom in Manhattan is $3,400.