Six Unmissable Sites To Visit In New York City
There is so much going on in this exciting metropolis that finding what you want is not difficult. This is the place to see some of the most recognised landmarks in the United States, including the Statue of Liberty. Live entertainment, fashion, food and museums are the Big Apple’s best known attractions.
You can land at either of New York’s two major international airports, JFK and La Guardia, from almost anywhere. To get to wherever you want from the airport you can use public transport, hire a car, or take a yellow taxi-cab. Car hire’s great advantage is that you are not limited by someone else’s timetable. You also generally don’t need to worry about additional insurance products such as gap insurance or car warranties when you hire a car.You should not forget, however, the importance of checking your documents so that you know exactly what you are liable for if you have an accident.
Below are six of the best and most famous sights and attractions which NYC has to offer.
Central Park. Get away from the traffic and fumes of the streets and instead enjoy the outdoor pleasures of the 843 acre Central Park. People jogging or on bikes can be seen every day making use of the park’s extensive facilities. You can enjoy a ride on the Friedsam Memorial Carousel and visit the Belvedere Castle. Young and old will enjoy the Central Park Wildlife Centre and a ticket from here will get you in free to the Tisch Children’s Zoo. In the winter you can ice skate; at any time of the year you can inline skate in the Wollman Rink. Rent a boat or race mini yachts at the Conservatory Water. You can take a tour of the beautiful six acres of the Conservatory Garden or sunbathe on the Great Lawn behind the Met.
Staten Island Ferry. The Staten Island Ferry is a beautiful way to see the New York Skyline and major landmarks. The Statue of Liberty is the first sight after the ferry leaves Manhattan. You get a panoramic view of this vast city, including the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and the Brooklyn Bridge. Extra welcome is the fact that there is no charge for this trip.
Empire State Building. Amongst the world’s skyscrapers the Empire State Building is one of the most immediately recognisable. It has been open since 1931 and cost $41 million at the time. It was one of the most quickly built skyscrapers, taking less than a year to be completed.
You can visit the observation desks on the 86th and 102nd floors. You can see for 80 miles on a clear day. You can buy a snack or cup of coffee at one of the shops or bars that are inside the building. You can also take an exciting virtual trip around the Big Apple by means of the New York Skyride which is a simulated helicopter ride.
Metropolitan Museum of Art. This world famous museum is known to the locals as the Met. It is the home to over 2 million works of art. Pieces by world renowned artists abound. You can wander through a display of pieces in every genre and style, and from every period. In a separate building you will find the Cloisters – a place you should not miss. You will find here one of the most comprehensive collections of medieval art. You can wander around this extensive museum on your own or be part of a guided tour. The Met and the Cloisters are both covered by the price of the ticket.
Statue of Liberty. When you are visiting New York City you should not miss Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. You are likely to be stunned by the sight of this 450,000 pound gift from the french. Go to the island by the ferry and then take a guided tour. The history of the statue and facts about it will be provided by them. In the base of the statue you can find plenty of exhibits and concession stands. Superb views of the harbour and city can be seen from the observation deck. A Lady Liberty New York Helicopter tour is also available.
American Museum of Natural History. The American Museum of Natural History is amongst the largest in the world. This is a very large place with over 42 separate exhibit halls that have hands-on interactive displays. If you are fascinated with dinosaurs, you will be amazed by all the fossils that are here. Here you and your family can spend hours being educated and entertained at the same time.
There is no let-up in the bustle of New York City. There is no shortage of things to do whether during the day or the night. If you want to start exploring this city, make use of the user-friendly public transport system. You might enjoy hiring a car instead. If you are likely to be in New York for some length of time – on business for example – you might benefit from finding a company from whom you could hire a vehicle on a short-term contract. You must, however, be on your guard! There are often severe penalty clauses in the contract hire lease agreement; early termination, for example, can oblige you to pay as much as 70% of the remaining rental. This is when you would need to look at your car gap policy to see if it includes contract hire gap insurance. If an accident results in the write-off of your vehicle, you want to be sure that it will not cost you. In the crazy bustle that is NYC there are 75,000 car accidents every year, so take good care!