Where to Sleep in New York? – The Ultimate Guide to Staying in Manhattan
Where to Stay in New York? – The Ultimate Guide to Hotels in Manhattan It’s important to know which area to book a hotel or apartment in Manhattan, New York City, to enjoy what the best city in the world has to offer. The 5 most popular areas for tourists visiting the city are: Times […]
Northern Manhattan and the Bronx – Attractions and Activities
North Manhattan and The Bronx Borough The tour of North Manhattan and the Bronx borough is a slightly different taste from the skyscraper tours of South Manhattan. The northern part of Manhattan is characterized by low-rise buildings and is lush with greenery and views of the Hudson River. The Cloisters Museum in Washington Heights is […]
Brooklyn and Queens – The Ultimate Tour of New York’s Vibrant Neighborhoods
Brooklyn and Queens Even though New York at its core is the island of Manhattan, the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens, the city’s important residential boroughs, are also worthwhile places to visit. These two large boroughs are home to about five and a half million of New York’s residents. Brooklyn is the most populous borough […]
Central Park – The Green Heart of Manhattan
Central Park – The Green Heart of Manhattan Central Park in New York City is probably the most famous urban park in the world. It stretches right in the heart of Manhattan and is part of the city’s urban planning, together with the grid pattern of avenues and streets. Central Park is a vital part […]
Upper West Side – A Tour and Experience in Manhattan
Upper West Side Manhattan’s Upper West Side is mostly a peaceful and luxurious residential area. The district stretches west of Central Park and Central Park West Avenue (the extension of Eighth Avenue) and includes upscale residential buildings (the prices go up as you get closer to the park), shopping boulevards, great shops, more or less […]
Sports Events in New York City
Sports Events in New York City Sports in New York are a vital part of the city’s fabric. New York is brimming with popular sports teams in all major American sports leagues. The New York Knicks and Brooklyn Nets are the city’s representatives in the NBA. The Giants and Jets represent the city in the […]
The Attractions of the Upper East Side in Manhattan
Upper East Side – Museums and Sites The eastern part of Uptown Manhattan, the Upper East Side, is a mixture of luxurious residential homes and important New York institutions. The impressive museum boulevard of the Upper East Side is one of New York’s must-see sites. Along Fifth Avenue and Central Park lies a vast array […]
Islands of the Upper New York Bay – Statue of Liberty, Governors Island and Ellis Island
Upper Bay Islands – Statue of Liberty, Governors and Ellis Islands The Upper Bay Islands are some of New York’s most famous tourist sites. The Statue of Liberty, perhaps the greatest and most impressive of all American symbols, dominates the skyline south of downtown. The statue serves as the most brilliant and clear symbolic gateway […]
The Lower East Side and the East Village
The Lower East Side and the East Village The Lower East Side of Manhattan is almost consciously the Jewish area of New York. Today, not many Jews live in the neighborhood, but the significance of the community in the space of southeast Manhattan holds immense cultural importance. The Lower East Side has always been a […]
The Downtown of Manhattan
Downtown Manhattan Downtown Manhattan or Lower Manhattan is one of the most popular areas for a stroll in Manhattan. The important space is everything you could envision in terms of power and height, with giant towers, formidable bridges, financial offices, parks, restaurants, shops, chains, and sites. Downtown New York is the commercial growth engine of […]