How to spend good holidays in New York (activities, tour guides)
Are you planning a holiday to New York city and would you like to know what the best attractions the city has to offer? With these tips you will know what the best New York has to offer.
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Tours
Holidays to New York are never boring because there is so much to do! If you want to see a lot of the city in little time, why not book a New York City tour? You can choose from tours on a hop on/hop off bus, cruises or helicopter tours. If you like Sex and the City you can also go on a Sex and the City tour, where you pass the sights that feature in the show. Check out Allnewyorktours.com, Newyorksightseeing.com or citysightsny.com.
Sights to see
The view
You can't go to New York without going to the top of the Empire Estate Building. If you find this to be too crowded, you can go to the Top of the Rock Observation Decks. Often people find the view from here superior to the one from the Empire Estate Building.
Attractions
Another sight you must see is the Statue of Liberty. You gain access to Ellis Island by taking a Circle Lines ferry. A new attraction in the city is the Ground Zero Museum Workplace. Here you find artifacts from the recovery and images. In the evening you can visit Time Square.
Where to eat
There are plenty of restaurants to choose from. You can go for cheap meals in the many fast-food chains, or go for a luxurious dining experience. New York has it all. Among the favourites of the restaurants are Capizzi for pizza, Le Bernadin for seafood and French cuisine and Land for Thai Food.
Where to stay
There are plenty NYC cheap hotels to choose from. If you have a lot of money to spend you can opt for the Four Seasons or the Ritz Carlton. Holiday Inn chains offer cheaper accommodations at central locations. If you are doing New York on a shoestring budget, you can stay in one of the many hostels the city has to offer. The New York Loft Hostel, for example, is a newly renovated loft apartment that serves as a hostel in Brooklyn. This one even has a jacuzzi. Check out Hostels.com for more deals.