NEW YORK
New York is rightfully considered the most visited city in the world with many attractions and entertainment. Every day you can discover something new, get acquainted with the cultural life of the metropolis, business areas, make purchases in shopping centers. New York is perhaps the most famous city in the world where financial institutions, numerous historical and cultural attractions, museums, shops, theaters and much more are concentrated. This is a noisy and busy city of skyscrapers and freedom, which many people know by the abundance of films and photos, where the action takes place on its streets.
New York has long gained fame as one of the most expensive cities in the world. Therefore, accommodation, food, shopping and travel around the city will cost a considerable amount. But still, it is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. Someone falls in love with New York at first sight, someone begins to hate this metropolis with an insane rhythm of life. New York is a city that simply drives you crazy, captivates, shocks sometimes horrifies. In general, it does everything you want but does not leave you indifferent.
The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Broadway musicals - this is what usually comes to mind when planning a trip to New York. Meanwhile, in almost every area of the city, there is something interesting for tourists. New York consists of 5 districts, each of which has its own rhythm of life, its own soul and its own unique character.
Manhattan is the most famous area of New York and the hallmark of the whole of America. Here are concentrated skyscrapers, offices of international corporations, boutiques and expensive restaurants, as well as the most prestigious apartments. Manhattan, in turn, is divided into 3 "subareas": Downtown, Middletown, and Uptown. Regional attractions include Broadway, Wall Street with Federal Hall and the New York Stock Exchange, China Town, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, and Times Square.
Namely, Times Square is one of New York's busiest pedestrian spots: up to 39 million people pass through it throughout the year. The area is famous for its huge screens and neon signs. If you manage to go for winter holidays in New York, then come there to celebrate New Year. On New Year's Eve, at least a million people gather on the square to watch the huge LED time ball descend down the flagpole, reaching the lowest point at exactly midnight.
Brooklyn is one of the southern regions of New York, which can be reached on foot from Manhattan on the Brooklyn Bridge. The majority of the city’s population lives there. In this district, there is almost no tall building: the area was expanding in width. Brooklyn is known as the site of artists and other creative New Yorkers, as well as for its concert venues and beaches. It is within Brooklyn that the Coney Island with the Luna Park and the Brighton Beach are located.
The Bronx is associated with black rappers in baseball caps and with thick gold chains. If you’re interested in this atmosphere, go on the north from Manhattan. This is Manhattan's northern neighbor. Despite the presence of slums with the poorest New Yorkers, the Bronx is the greenest area of the city, with a quarter of its territory covered by parks and gardens. The pearls of a local excursion are the Bronx Zoo and the Yankee baseball stadium. It is also worth going to the Botanical Garden, consisting of 48 separate thematic gardens. Besides, you can visit the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum and the Shipbuilding Museum.
Staten Island is the southernmost area of New York, easily accessed by ferry or bridge. It is a very green, relatively quiet district. On Staten Island, you should visit Port Richmond - the beating heart of Latin American culture, take a walk around the picturesque Park Hill and look at the exhibition at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
Perhaps, not only a native American but also any inhabitant of our planet, when asked what is the symbol of the United States, without hesitation, will answer - the Statue of Liberty. So, don’t forget to visit this place while being on vacation in New York. The entrance to the island’s National Park is free. However, to get to it, you will have to spend money on a ferry. Ferries depart from New York. You can take a trip to the Statue of Liberty from Battery Park Pier in Manhattan, or from Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
A visit to New York will not leave anyone indifferent. This bustling city is always on the move. Even at night, he does not fall asleep, but is transformed and continues to delight guests and residents with bright show programs and many lights. New Yorkers prefer to spend evenings in different places in the city. They daily make exciting plans for the evening since the city has a lot to do. At night, the city opens up an infinite number of options - the hottest bars and clubs, scenes with live music, pubs and sports bars - you can’t sleep.
You can have fun choosing a club to your liking, taking into account your preferences in music and atmosphere. Concerts of celebrities, which are not uncommon, attract tourists from all over the world. While Manhattan's nightlife is unusual and cultural, Brooklyn is more calm and relaxed.
According to statistics, more than half of the tourists arriving in New York call shopping the main purpose of the trip. This is not at all surprising - the city is famous for its multi-story shopping centers, a lot of attractive special offers and ongoing sales throughout the year. In addition, New York is firmly in the top ten fashionable capitals of the world. There are so many boutiques, malls, and outlets that even experienced shoppers don't know where to look first.
Shoppers in New York are divided into two large audiences: those who rush to the addresses of brand boutiques from Gucci to Fendi and from Prada to Louis Vuitton, and those who prefer to shop all at once in shopping malls. The first one is to go to Manhattan Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Broadway. For all-at-once shopaholics, we recommend heading to Macy's largest shopping center in New York to find everything from designer clothes to ordinary household goods, and Bloomingdale's department store, known for its special sales departments.
Airlines: Many different airlines operate from any part of the world. We will always offer you the flights to New York at the best prices.
Airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport
Distance from Airport: 40-50 minutes (25 km)
Language: American English
Timezone: Eastern Standard Time
Population: around 8.6 mln
Passport: Valid passport and visa is mandatory
Tourist visa: Required depending on where you are from
Currency: US Dollar
Tipping: Not included, but It is customary to leave 10-15% of the bill as a tip
Seat only: to book seats only – please find our link to great fares: www.aventura.is
Tourist tax: often rounded to 15%
Water: legally safe to drink but recommended to use a water filter
Electricity: from 110 to 120 volts and 60 Hz; Plugs are flat pins
Admire New York skyline at sunset from the Top of the Rock observation deck at Rockefeller Center. Now this "city in the city" is the main attraction of New York. The buildings of the Rockefeller Center has various house offices, shops, restaurants and television studios. There is also an excellent observation platform Top of the Rocks, from the height of which there is a stunning view of Central Park and the Empire State Building.
Measure the width of Broadway, walking between boutiques, shows, and restaurants. This is the longest street in the city extending for more than 25 kilometers, crossing almost all areas and twelve Manhattan Avenues. It will take more than one day to walk along the street from beginning to end, but it's worth it. You will take the most fascinating excursion into history, into the world of fashion, luxury, business people and statesmen.
Lie down on the lawn of Central Park being tired after the sightseeing race. This park is one of the most beloved vacation spots for locals and many tourists located in the Manhattan area. They come in the park not only to enjoy nature - you can feed the squirrel. If you are on a family vacation in New York, you’ll be like this place. There are Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, musical clocks, sculptures and monuments, the Delacorte Theater, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, the zoo, Belvedere Castle, and much more.
1. New York is the city of skyscrapers with the largest ones in the world. The Empire State Building is currently the fifth tallest skyscraper in the United States, behind the Freedom Tower in New York, Willis Tower and the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, and the 35th tallest in the world.
2. In New York, there are restaurants of all nations of the world. In addition to classic American food - from hot dogs to french fries and from hamburgers to chicken wings and steaks - you can try dishes from almost every 170 nationalities living in New York. Service in New York restaurants is excellent. That’s why it is customary to leave 15% of the tip.
3. The famous New York taxis were not always yellow. At first, the cars were completely diverse, until the owner of one taxi fleet ordered a study to determine the most noticeable color. That is why cars in the company turned yellow. And after 60 years, the municipality decided to paint all taxis with an official license in this color. Don’t forget to take a taxi to plunge into the atmosphere of busy people in the center of New York - just wave down a taxi!
New York has long gained fame as one of the most expensive cities in the world. Therefore, accommodation, food, shopping and travel around the city will cost a considerable amount. But still, it is worth visiting at least once in a lifetime. Someone falls in love with New York at first sight, someone begins to hate this metropolis with an insane rhythm of life. New York is a city that simply drives you crazy, captivates, shocks sometimes horrifies. In general, it does everything you want but does not leave you indifferent.
What to visit?
The Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Central Park, Broadway musicals - this is what usually comes to mind when planning a trip to New York. Meanwhile, in almost every area of the city, there is something interesting for tourists. New York consists of 5 districts, each of which has its own rhythm of life, its own soul and its own unique character.
Manhattan is the most famous area of New York and the hallmark of the whole of America. Here are concentrated skyscrapers, offices of international corporations, boutiques and expensive restaurants, as well as the most prestigious apartments. Manhattan, in turn, is divided into 3 "subareas": Downtown, Middletown, and Uptown. Regional attractions include Broadway, Wall Street with Federal Hall and the New York Stock Exchange, China Town, Brooklyn Bridge, Empire State Building, and Times Square.
Namely, Times Square is one of New York's busiest pedestrian spots: up to 39 million people pass through it throughout the year. The area is famous for its huge screens and neon signs. If you manage to go for winter holidays in New York, then come there to celebrate New Year. On New Year's Eve, at least a million people gather on the square to watch the huge LED time ball descend down the flagpole, reaching the lowest point at exactly midnight.
Brooklyn is one of the southern regions of New York, which can be reached on foot from Manhattan on the Brooklyn Bridge. The majority of the city’s population lives there. In this district, there is almost no tall building: the area was expanding in width. Brooklyn is known as the site of artists and other creative New Yorkers, as well as for its concert venues and beaches. It is within Brooklyn that the Coney Island with the Luna Park and the Brighton Beach are located.
The Bronx is associated with black rappers in baseball caps and with thick gold chains. If you’re interested in this atmosphere, go on the north from Manhattan. This is Manhattan's northern neighbor. Despite the presence of slums with the poorest New Yorkers, the Bronx is the greenest area of the city, with a quarter of its territory covered by parks and gardens. The pearls of a local excursion are the Bronx Zoo and the Yankee baseball stadium. It is also worth going to the Botanical Garden, consisting of 48 separate thematic gardens. Besides, you can visit the Edgar Allan Poe House and Museum and the Shipbuilding Museum.
Staten Island is the southernmost area of New York, easily accessed by ferry or bridge. It is a very green, relatively quiet district. On Staten Island, you should visit Port Richmond - the beating heart of Latin American culture, take a walk around the picturesque Park Hill and look at the exhibition at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.
Perhaps, not only a native American but also any inhabitant of our planet, when asked what is the symbol of the United States, without hesitation, will answer - the Statue of Liberty. So, don’t forget to visit this place while being on vacation in New York. The entrance to the island’s National Park is free. However, to get to it, you will have to spend money on a ferry. Ferries depart from New York. You can take a trip to the Statue of Liberty from Battery Park Pier in Manhattan, or from Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
Nightlife
A visit to New York will not leave anyone indifferent. This bustling city is always on the move. Even at night, he does not fall asleep, but is transformed and continues to delight guests and residents with bright show programs and many lights. New Yorkers prefer to spend evenings in different places in the city. They daily make exciting plans for the evening since the city has a lot to do. At night, the city opens up an infinite number of options - the hottest bars and clubs, scenes with live music, pubs and sports bars - you can’t sleep.
You can have fun choosing a club to your liking, taking into account your preferences in music and atmosphere. Concerts of celebrities, which are not uncommon, attract tourists from all over the world. While Manhattan's nightlife is unusual and cultural, Brooklyn is more calm and relaxed.
Shopping
According to statistics, more than half of the tourists arriving in New York call shopping the main purpose of the trip. This is not at all surprising - the city is famous for its multi-story shopping centers, a lot of attractive special offers and ongoing sales throughout the year. In addition, New York is firmly in the top ten fashionable capitals of the world. There are so many boutiques, malls, and outlets that even experienced shoppers don't know where to look first.
Shoppers in New York are divided into two large audiences: those who rush to the addresses of brand boutiques from Gucci to Fendi and from Prada to Louis Vuitton, and those who prefer to shop all at once in shopping malls. The first one is to go to Manhattan Fifth Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Broadway. For all-at-once shopaholics, we recommend heading to Macy's largest shopping center in New York to find everything from designer clothes to ordinary household goods, and Bloomingdale's department store, known for its special sales departments.
Good to know
Airlines: Many different airlines operate from any part of the world. We will always offer you the flights to New York at the best prices.
Airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport
Distance from Airport: 40-50 minutes (25 km)
Language: American English
Timezone: Eastern Standard Time
Population: around 8.6 mln
Passport: Valid passport and visa is mandatory
Tourist visa: Required depending on where you are from
Currency: US Dollar
Tipping: Not included, but It is customary to leave 10-15% of the bill as a tip
Seat only: to book seats only – please find our link to great fares: www.aventura.is
Tourist tax: often rounded to 15%
Water: legally safe to drink but recommended to use a water filter
Electricity: from 110 to 120 volts and 60 Hz; Plugs are flat pins
Things to do in New York
Admire New York skyline at sunset from the Top of the Rock observation deck at Rockefeller Center. Now this "city in the city" is the main attraction of New York. The buildings of the Rockefeller Center has various house offices, shops, restaurants and television studios. There is also an excellent observation platform Top of the Rocks, from the height of which there is a stunning view of Central Park and the Empire State Building.
Measure the width of Broadway, walking between boutiques, shows, and restaurants. This is the longest street in the city extending for more than 25 kilometers, crossing almost all areas and twelve Manhattan Avenues. It will take more than one day to walk along the street from beginning to end, but it's worth it. You will take the most fascinating excursion into history, into the world of fashion, luxury, business people and statesmen.
Lie down on the lawn of Central Park being tired after the sightseeing race. This park is one of the most beloved vacation spots for locals and many tourists located in the Manhattan area. They come in the park not only to enjoy nature - you can feed the squirrel. If you are on a family vacation in New York, you’ll be like this place. There are Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, musical clocks, sculptures and monuments, the Delacorte Theater, the Swedish Cottage Marionette Theater, the zoo, Belvedere Castle, and much more.
Facts about New York
1. New York is the city of skyscrapers with the largest ones in the world. The Empire State Building is currently the fifth tallest skyscraper in the United States, behind the Freedom Tower in New York, Willis Tower and the Trump International Hotel and Tower in Chicago, and the 35th tallest in the world.
2. In New York, there are restaurants of all nations of the world. In addition to classic American food - from hot dogs to french fries and from hamburgers to chicken wings and steaks - you can try dishes from almost every 170 nationalities living in New York. Service in New York restaurants is excellent. That’s why it is customary to leave 15% of the tip.
3. The famous New York taxis were not always yellow. At first, the cars were completely diverse, until the owner of one taxi fleet ordered a study to determine the most noticeable color. That is why cars in the company turned yellow. And after 60 years, the municipality decided to paint all taxis with an official license in this color. Don’t forget to take a taxi to plunge into the atmosphere of busy people in the center of New York - just wave down a taxi!
