Vacations To New York
Overview
New York is the most densely populated city in the United States and plays host to over 50 million annual visitors and a population of over 8 million. This bustling metropolis has lots of things to see and do so you will never find yourself suffering with boredom.
Getting There & Getting Around
New York is serviced by three major airports. The John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) is located in Queens and mainly handles international flights. The LaGuadia Airport (LGA) is also in Queens and specifically caters to domestic flights. The Newmark International Airport (EWR) is located in Newark, New Jersey and handles both domestic and international flights. Many travelers will fly in for the day for business or come for the weekend to enjoy a vacation package.
Subway
Subways in New York are designed for convince with operations running 24/7. It’s also inexpensive with fares costing $2.25.
Taxi
Despite what you may think, taxis can be an affordable way to transport a group of people. Unlike most cities, in New York you can not call for a taxi pick up. You can tell if a cab is available when only the center of the medallion on top of the cab is illuminated.
Hotels
New York is filled with hotels from all ends of the spectrum. Whether you spend under $100 or over $1000 per night, the city will surely have plenty to offer.
Element Hotel by Westin ★★★★☆
311 West 39th Street (Between 8th and 9th Avenue) New York, New York, 10018
The Plaza ★★★★★
768 5th Avenue New York, NY 10019
Renaissance Hotel 57 ★★★★☆
130 East 57th Street New York, NY 10022
The Roosevelt Hotel ★★★☆☆
45 East 45th Street, New York, NY 10017
Attractions
Bronx Zoo
2300 South Blvd, Bronx, NY 10460
The Bronx Zoo is the world’s largest urban zoo featuring more than 600 species.
Central Park & Zoo
Hosts FREE performances at the Summerstage as well as seasonal ice skating in the wintertime. Central Park Zoo features more than 150 species from around the globe.
The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
99 Margaret Corbin Drive, New York, NY 10040
The museum displays over 1,200 pieces of medieval art.
Coney Island
Coney Island is in the southern part of Brooklyn and features an amusement area with over 50 rides as well as summer programs such as the Mermaid Parade, Burlesque at the Beach, the Coney Island Tattoo and Motorcycle Festival and the Coney Island Circus Sideshow.
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
The ferry ride to the museum offers you fantastic views of the New York Harbor and Statue of Liberty and the museum is loaded with displays and exhibits offering visitors an amazing insight into the immigrant’s journey.
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Avenue (between 33rd/34th Streets), New York, NY 10118
The Frick Collection
1 East 70th Street, New York, NY 10021
This collection of art features Henry Clay Frick’s art choices as well as a chance to tour around his home.
Madison Avenue
Home to some of the most extravagant shops in the world.
Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET)
1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028
This museum in New York has large collections of ancient art, including Greek and Roman. Admission fee includes same-day admission to the Main Building and The Cloisters Museum and Gardens.
Manhattan’s Chinatown
New York Aquarium
Surf Ave & W 8th St, New York, NY 11224
New York Public Library
42nd Street and Fifth Avenue, New York NY
Rockefeller Center
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10020
Statue of Liberty
Liberty Island New York, NY 10004
Staten Island Ferry
A FREE Ferry from lower Manhattan to Staten Island, used by commuters and tourists wanting to get a view of the harbor and the Statue of Liberty. Check out all that Staten Island offers at http://www.visitstatenisland.com/ .
Times Square
Restaurants & Nightlife
The Bar at Bull & Bear
Waldorf Astoria Hotel, 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022
Bemelmans Bar
Carlyle Hotel, 35 East 76th Street (at Madison), New York, NY 10021
This is a classic piano bar. This bar was not named after Ludwig Bemelman, creator of the Madeline series, for no reason, he actually painted the murals the bar is known for.
Campbell Apartment
Grand Central Terminal, 15 Vanderbilt Avenue, New York, NY
This bar was once the office of John W. Campbell, but now it transports guests back to the 1920s with it’s sophisticated atmosphere.
Chumley’s
86 Bedford Street, New York, NY
With walls covered in pictures of famous authors that once frequented the bar, this unmarked gem serves affordable drinks and delicious food.
Colicchio & Sons Tap Room
85 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Their four-course menu is a wonderful way to experience locally-inspired cuisine for either lunch or dinner. The restaurant is also well-known for its vast beer menu. Menus change daily.
DBGB Kitchen and Bar
299 Bowery, New York, NY 10003
This restaurant offers 12 varieties of homemade sausage, juicy burgers and heaping shellfish platters. Beer lovers can enjoy over 20 drafts and another 75 by the bottle.
The Four Seasons
99 East 52nd Street, New York, NY
Lupa Restaurant
170 Thompson Street, New York, NY 10012
Embracing Italia this restaurant only uses fresh, local ingredients.
Old Town Bar & Grill
45 East 18th Street, New York, NY 10003
This charming bar has the oldest operating dumbwaiter in New York and is the place to enjoy a mouth watering burger aside a cold beer.
Mesa Grill
102 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10011
Bobby Flay’s Southwestern restaurant offers guests a memorable experience.
Pete’s Tavern
129 East 18th Street, New York, NY 10003
This bar is the longest bar in continual operation in New York, remaining open even during Prohibition hidden as a flower shop, and has a full menu with reasonable prices and nightly specials.
White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
This bar has a famous patrons list that includes Dylan Thomas, Jack Kerouac and Bob Dylan.
