The “Big Apple”, New York City, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. Every year millions of tourists swarm the streets to view every landmark that many feel epitomize American culture. There is something for everyone in New York. You will also enjoy great New York Hotels.

For the art or theater lovers, there are a number of musicals and plays being performed every day. The renowned Broadway boasts the most popular shows and big-name actors and actresses. If tickets are a little over budget, try off-Broadway shows. This is often where actors get their start and you may get to see a star being born.


The history buff will love traveling to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Once completed, try taking a tour of the houses of past presidents who had residence in New York. For the budget-wary, take a walk through historic and famous Central Park and check out Central Park Zoo. Or to commemorate more recent history, go to ground zero and visit the site of the World Trade Center.  

New York offers any and every type of cuisine a traveler could crave. Serendipity offers world famous, gigantic mugs of hot chocolate, perfect after ice skating at Rockefeller Center. There are numerous celebrity-endorsed restaurants that are worth a try. If nothing else, grab a gyro or a hot dog from a street vendor and take in the scenery in true New Yorker style.

Don’t bother renting a car in New York. In fact, you may be crazy if you do. There are plenty of public transportation options. The city bus runs around the clock. You can hail a taxi if you would like something a little more direct and private. If you want to try the subway you can get the feel of what it is like to be a real New Yorker.