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New York Attractions, Something For Everyone

September 9th, 2010 No comments
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According to several sources, New York attractions are one of the biggest destinations for vacationers again this year. Many years in a row this city has brought families and couples from all over the United States and the world to its big buildings, Broadway shows, museums and statues. There is something for everyone to see and do in the Big Apple.

Everyone who visits the city should go see one of the largest buildings in the world, the Empire State Building. For security purposes, those who are not going to climb the stairs or ride the elevators or escalators need to exit the building or go in one of the many shops at the bottom. There are several different little stores surrounding the bottom of the building that people frequent while they are waiting for the rest of their party to descend from the building in the clouds. The view from the top is magnificent and some people say they can feel a slight swaying in the building if they are standing very still.

Times Square is another famous part of this city that can not be missed. And it looks just like it does on television and in the movies. There are theaters and shops lining each side of the famous metal art fence that is seen in many shows. There is also the big teletron style screen that has various ads on it. There is so much to see and do that one could spend an entire day simply going in all the shops and having a bite to eat at one of the famous delis.

After a Broadway show, unlike a movie, a family could stand at the stage door on the side of the building and wait for their favorite actor or actress to come out and they could ask for their autograph. The Broadway shows are like nothing else if one has never seen them. Live performances are so much better than a screen and tape. There are so many different kinds of plays, musicals and dramas that make a person think.

One of the better tours that people should not miss is the Ellis Island tour. There is a boat that brings people out to the island and then many special, knowledgeable guides that will take people on tours of the buildings where some of their family might have first entered the United States. It is a touching tribute to those people who come to our country now for a better life and don’t know the customs or speak the language yet.

Travel just a little ways outside of the city and one will find Niagara Falls. This is a fun place for everyone in the family. There are rain-ponchos so don’t worry about getting wet. There is a boat that takes people up close and in front of the falls and a walkway that people can walk behind a portion of them. People can view the falls from the top or the bottom and there is a nice little gift shop where people can purchase souvenirs to take back home with them.

The Statue of Liberty is another place a lot of people want to visit when they come to this unique city. Some people tour the famously large statue by helicopter and they can see other sites as well. Some portions of the statue are open to the public while other areas are closed for safety reasons.

Many family’s like to pay their respects to the fallen men and women who died on September 11, 2001 so the visit Ground Zero. There is a memorial there and then people leave small tokens for loved ones or strangers or the heroes who helped to save the millions of people who made it out safely. It is always a highlight as one of the New York Attractions to say that you were able to visit the sacred ground where the country came together and helped one another like never before.

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A New View On New York City Nightlife

November 23rd, 2009 No comments

Just last summer I was lucky enough to travel to New York City a few times. I had a friend who was working for an airline and, on occasion, offered a free flight to the city. I felt it was my duty as a true friend to accept his kind offer. Sometimes we’d head to New York for a single day, and sometimes we could stay for the weekend.

We would have a lot of fun shopping since there were so many more stores there than what I would ever seen in my own town. We even began going to random restaurants and daring each other to try the most disgusting thing on the menu. After that, we would always go out and take advantage of the New York nightlife. There are so many bars and clubs that it was a new experience every night.

We were out one night and saw a huge line on the outside of this hotel. We asked one of the patrons what the line was for and they informed us it was for a rooftop bar. This sounded way cool, so we jumped in line.

Once we got in the club, we walked out to the balcony and just stood in amazement. To the north was a gorgeous view of the empire state building. I couldn’t believe that we were actually here. This was the best night of my life.

When you visit New York there are a lot of bars you could try out, but this rooftop bar was easily one of the best ones I had experienced. Between the atmosphere and the beautiful skyline this was a great evening that will be hard to replicate.

After that we tried out a few other rooftop bars, but none of them quite delivered the same experience we had at the first one. I really wish I would have taken more pictures. The club’s website has a photo gallery, of course, but no pictures can ever do it justice.

This was a really incredible idea that someone had, to put a bar on top of a building in the heart of New York City. It was a really nice place too. Everybody was dressed really nice and the ladies there were gorgeous!

That trip to New York was unforgettable. Unfortunately, my friend ended up losing his free flight privileges, so I guess I’ll have to start saving up more money to make it back there. I guarantee that I’ll be visiting that incredible rooftop bar again.

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Enjoy Central Park On A Bike

September 20th, 2009 No comments

For many years over, New York has been an icon in financial, cultural, transportation and manufacturing. Giving you all an overall idea that New York is all about business. However, while New York can be a demanding city, it also has a pastime spot where you can release your stress away.

A historical landmark since 1963, Central Park has been an urban park right in the heart of New York City. Covering 843 acres of land, Central Park offers lakes, ice-skating rinks, the Central Park Zoo, and a wildlife safe haven, the Central Park Conservatory Garden.

Located at the center of the busiest streets in New York, it’s not surprising why many people flock to Central Park to get away from the fast NYC life. It does not only present a taste of nature inside the urban jungle but caters as well to entertainment and recreation. It is also a hub for the many tourist services such as bike rental in New York.

One of the best ways to enjoy your day in the park is to go on one of those Central Park bike tours. In fact, biking tours are well-liked by most visitors. It will help you get around Central Park with their well trained tour guides.

Central Park bike tours are typically scheduled at 10am, 1pm and 4pm. However, there are other options for touring Central Park. You can always rent a bike and tour Central park on your own or with family and friends. The choice is yours. One of the many notable advantages about going with a group bike tour is being escorted by a tour guide.

There are actually a lot of celebs residing near this popular urban park. Tour guides will point out their homes to you. It’s a good addition to the fantastic sights in the park. Sometimes you will even see a celebrity in the park, if you’re lucky. The possibility of bumping into a celebrity while on a bike tour in Central Park is higher than you might think

Another nice thing about having Central Park Bike Tours is that you’ll be able to enjoy the trails that are specially designed to highlight the recreation features of the park. The park has forty six miles of trail that would enable you to see the timeless attractions of Central Park. Attractions range from the magnificent sculptures, breathtaking bridges, serene lakes and the boathouse. Do make sure you bring your camera with you!

Central Park bike tours allow you to exercise while enjoying the atmosphere of Central Park. There is no better way to enjoy Central Park than having a sweet stroll like bike ride with your family. It’s an experience you don’t want to miss and most likely would want to do again.

Whether you are a tourist or live in New York, if you want a bike rental in New York to ride in one of the Central Park bike tours, you will have plenty of choices in size and style.

What’s Missing in the West Coast

July 22nd, 2009 No comments
by Haylee Landford

The West Coast is famous for many of the rare exhibits of our country. California has the coasts, Oregon and Washington have the lush forests, and even Texas can claim a home in the West with it’s circus of entertainment and adventure. However, I can’t shake the different kind of excitement that is offered by our opposing coastal friends and their culture on the East Coast.

I seem to always have found my home in the Western United States, so my exposure to the East Coast has been limited to visits there. Returning from these visits, I would always feel a loss of the certain charms I saw in the East that were vacant in my own part of the world. Maybe with great effort, we can bring some Eastern delights to our side of town.

One particular delight that the East Coast has mastered would definitely be, pizza. Sure there is the famous California Kitchen with it’s thin crust, that I prefer to call pizza chips. But, what compares to a Chicago Deep Dish? I’m not talking Domino’s either.

You can’t order pizza like this anywhere you go. The East is swarming with the most delicious, melt-in-your-mouth pizza that can only compare to Italy itself. If you can’t fold the pieces in half, feel it dripping down your arm, or stretch the cheese across the table, than you dare not claim any quality close to these superb East Coast pizzerias.

Search all you want to in Utah, California, Washington, or even the laughable pizza of Texas, and it won’t hold the tiniest candle to New York City’s or Chicago’s perfected pizza pies. However, man cannot live on pizza alone, and there are other like enjoyments depriving the westerners. Not surprisingly for me, I’m also referring to food in this case also.

Buffalo Wings got their name for a reason. Don’t think I’m talking about Buffalo, Wyoming either. What the South has done with barbecue sauce, the East has done with a chicken wing. The delightful sensation or gnawing chicken bits off the bone has thrived all over, but not to the level of quality of the original in Buffalo, New York. Just give in and order yourself a whole bucketful, and watch it disappear.

I like hot wings just like the next person, especially smothered in bleu cheese, but my all time passion has got to be sandwiches. This passion was founded during my time in a place called Pittsburgh. This town has concocted the most unusual mouth watering creations ever found on a sub. The cheese steak sandwich taking the cake, with steak, cheese, coleslaw and fries — this is all on the sandwich, mind you — is a shame to miss out on.

And for all you Reuben fans, don’t assume you’ve had the best until you come to Pittsburgh. Even widening the expanse to gyros, pitas, or pierogies, Pittsburgh, or anywhere in the East, holds the rights to these culinary treasures. Take a chance of asking anyone in California to make you one of those. You’d be better not to embarrass them.

Too many of my cravings have been left ungratified because I sadly live on the wrong side of the country. However, while we may not have these certain things for ourselves in the good old West, we do have claim to our own luxuries that have no business on the Eastern seaboard. These favorites of the East Coast must make the east what it is, and therefore they can keep it too themselves. I can always come back for a visit.

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The Key Things To Know About Broadway Theater New York

July 18th, 2009 No comments
by Nicole Thomas

Besides being called the Big Apple, the state of New York is also known as the country’s Theatre Capital. The Broadway Theater New York belongs to the must-see tourist attractions in the United States. New York City is popular due to the fact that the Theatre District is always over-populated by locals, visitors and critiques having a night out at a Broadway show. New York’s Theatre District holds about 40 large theaters accommodating atleast 500 viewers each.

Different kinds of shows are held at Broadway Theater New York, the most popular of which are musicals and plays. These Broadway shows are diverse and comprise of different genres, ranging from comedy to drama. Revivals of previous Broadway Shows are also held from time to time.

Here are some of the shows currently playing on Broadway that you should not miss out on: Billy Elliot (Musical), Accent on Youth (Comedy), Mary Stuart (Drama), Reasons to be Pretty (Comic-Drama), Exit the King (Comedy), Rock of Ages (Musical), and Next to Normal (Musical). Nonetheless, its an undeniable fact that all Broadway shows are utterly outstanding, and shouldn’t be missed by those who are looking for a one-of-a-kind amusement.

If you don’t like any of the shows currently playing this year, there are more anticipated Broadway shows lined up for late 2009 or some time 2010. Some of these shows are The Addams Family, After Miss Julie, Busker Alley, and Finians Rainbow, to name a few.

Although it may sometimes seem like it, the Broadway is not only for adult audiences, but it is for kids as well. Some shows in Broadway Theater New York are targeted to those who are young and who are young at heart. Some examples of these kinds of shows are Shrek the Musical, The Lion King, and The Little Mermaid ” all produced by Disney.

In choosing Broadway shows cast members, it is now common for well-known movie and television actors to get the lead roles for musicals and stage plays in order to attract more audience. However, there are still some stage actors who perform in some shows in Broadway Theater New York.

If you would like to see a show in Broadway Theater New York, but are a little low on the budget, don’t fret since it is possible for you to get a discounted Broadway show ticket. TKTS booths sell same-day tickets for a number of Broadway shows at rates ranging from 25%-50% off the regular ticket price. Several Broadway theaters also give out special student rates, same-day rush tickets, and standing-room tickets to attract a huge number of spectators.

Whether you live in the area or are a tourist on vacation, you will surely enjoy watching a Broadway show in New York. It may cost you some money, but every penny will surely be worth the unforgettable real live entertainment you are bound to experience.

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