New York City has the nickname of the city that never sleeps, because there is always something going on. From the Broadway theater scene to the shopping on Fifth Avenue to the Empire State Building and the Statute of Liberty, there is something for every traveler to see and do in New York. Still, if you are visiting the city for the first time, it can be hard to know how to navigate around and what to see. Fortunately, some simple tips can help make your trip great.
The most practical deal you can get as a tourist is the New York CityPass. The New York CityPass will save you lots of time and money and spare you from standing in long entry ticket lines for six of the Big Apple's premiere attractions. Each ticket comes with a booklet packed with valuable city information including transport information, contact numbers, schedule of operating hours, as well as tourist tips to make your trip a memorable one. The New York CityPass includes tickets to the following tourist attractions: The Empire State Building Observatory with one audio tour, Museum of Modern Art, American Museum of Natural history with one Space Show, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Ferry Ticket or Circle Line cruise, and Guggenheim Museum.
If bringing a toddler to the city, bring a stroller. Strollers may seem bulky and inconvenient but it will be worth all the trouble if you want to get around the city with ease. Touring the city will require a lot of walking and carrying a baby or child all day long will be physically taxing for you. The stroller is a great way to secure your child while crossing through traffic and huge crowds. It will also save you a lot of energy and will prevent your child from tiring easily.
Part of the reason you're visiting New York City may be that you've seen it in your favorite shows and movies. New York makes a great setting for books, dramas, and movies and you can see it in person. For Seinfeld fans, there's a Kramer's Reality Tour, hosted by Kenny Kramer who was the inspiration for the show. For the loyal fans of Carrie Bradshaw and her friends from "Sex and the City", you can take the Sex and City tour to visit restaurants, shops, and bars where you can even enjoy a cosmopolitan cocktail and a Magnolia Bakery cupcake. Other entertainment-inspired experiences include skating at Rockefeller Center, shopping at the Tiffany & Co. jewelry store just like the iconic Audrey Hepburn did in "Breakfast at Tiffany's," and perhaps even dancing on the giant piano at FAO Schwartz just as Tom Hanks did in "Big."
