According to NYCGo.com, in 2009 over 45.5 million people visited New York City. With an array of exciting activities in "The Big Apple," including museums, shows and eateries, planning which ones guests would like to visit could help them utilize their time efficiently while enjoying the activities in New York.
At the intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, Times Square also reaches between West 42nd Street and West 47th Street. A New York City landmark and gateway to the famous Theater district, Times Square sports thousands of lights and signs. Since 1907, on New Year's Eve, Times Square becomes the host of the largest party in the world, as the Waterford crystal ball drops at midnight directly above the Jumbotron and the NASDAQ sign. Over 2 million people flock to Times Square for the event every year. Times Square also houses famous companies, such as Planet Hollywood, Hard Rock Café and Times Square Studios.
Times Square Corporation
P.O. Box 3588
Champlain, NY12919
514-321-1025
timessquare.com
Located in the Empire State Building, NY SkyRide offers visitors the opportunity to take a virtual flying tour above New York City. Once visitors complete NY SkyRide's virtual tour, they then take a walking tour, starting at the cloud level observation deck in the Empire State Building. The ground part of the walking tour guides guests through numerous city attractions, such as Herald Square and Macy's Department store. The program lasts nearly three and a half hours.
NY SKYRIDE
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave.
New York, NY 10118
212-279-9777
skyride.com
Known for cuisine from around the globe, Foods of New York offers guests a creative tour of parts of the city based on food. Founded in 1999, Foods of New York brings guests through ethnic and cultural areas of New York for food tasting. As guests enjoy the fair, they also learn about the history, architecture and lifestyles of residents in various areas from guides. Tours last three hours in locations such as Greenwich Village, Chelsea Market and Chinatown. The company also offers outings to special food-related festivals, just as the Japanese Tapas and Sushi event. Other special outings include sit down meals in some of New York City's famous restaurants, as the host teaches the history behind the dishes.
Foods of New York
9 Barrow St.
New York, NY 10014-3861
917-408-9539
foodsofny.com
