New York is comprised of 5 boroughs namely: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queen, The Bronx and Staten Island. Manhattan is most visitors’ go-to place, as it is famous for its wide choice of hotels, historic attractions, Broadway shows, spas, and some scenic points. There are three main tourist areas in Manhattan, and each of these areas has their distinct personality, they are- Uptown, Middletown, and Downtown. You can book your hotel in any of the areas you want just to be within walking distance of your go-to places. We traveled with another couple while celebrating our 10th year in business at Mesa Towing Services. Here are some fabulous places to see while you are there. We will certainly go back!
FAMOUS MUSEUMS AND ATTRACTIONS IN NEW YORK CITY
Uptown Manhattan is where the Central Park and some famous museums like – The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim and the American Museum of National History. Middletown Manhattan is home to famous attractions like the Rockefeller Center and Times Square. Downtown features some diverse areas such as SoHo, Chinatown, TriBeCa, the Financial District and the Village. You can get some of the best sights of Downtown Manhattan at the South Street Seaport and Battery Park. For a view of the Middleton, find your way up to the terrace at Wollman Rink.
Times Square is a must-see for every visitor in the city. Whether you intend to purchase some discounted Broadway tickets or you just want to have a New York experience, there is no other place that can offer you this than Times Square. It is famous for its large bright neon billboards. Here, you’ll find amazing restaurants, hotels, Broadway theaters and souvenir shops.
FOR KIDS
As a family, the best place to go to is the park. Here, there is a zoo, 21 themed playgrounds, statues from famous children’s stories, Marionette Theater, a historic Carousel, and a large lake. Kids will fall in love with the historic ships at South Street Seaport located in Downtown Manhattan., the Hayden Planetarium and American Museum of National History.
FESTIVALS AND EVENTS
Every summer, Lincoln Center Out of Doors take place at Lincoln Center. This festival comprises of 100 free events which include American, Brazilian, Haitian, and Pacific Rim music. If you are planning to go for your trip in summer, then you shouldn’t miss this festival because it is a perfect way to spend an afternoon in New York City.
The River to River serves as the largest free art events in the history of the city. It runs from May through September, and it presents more than 500 different kinds of performances. Events in Downtown Manhattan are held at Battery Park, City Hall Park, Castle Clinton, The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts situated at Pace University, Rockefeller Park, World Financial Center Plaza, and inter Garden and South Street Seaport.
If you are an Asian cuisine aficionado, then Chinatown is the best place for you. As an addition to the Cantonese, Szechuan and Shangainese restaurants, you’ll be offered a choice of Japanese, Thai, and Singaporean fusion dining venues.