New York City is the city that never sleeps. You can eat a meal at 2:00 a.m., take a stroll around Times Square and look at all the lights at 10:00 p.m., and even see the place where tons of people first entered this country at, Ellis Island. There are several "must see" places, including the Statue of Liberty and Times Square.
The first stop on your trip to New York City, besides your hotel room, needs to be the Statue of Liberty. Located on the New York Harbor beyond the lower end of Manhattan, the statue can be seen from Battery Park, but to really see the attraction you need to ride the Staten Island Ferry and take a tour of Ellis Island and the statue. You may also want to come back at night and see the Statue of Liberty all illuminated.
When people think of New York City, they think of attractions, subways and Fifth Avenue. Start at Grand Central Station and then see the Crysler Building, next the Rockefeller Center. Then start window shopping at all the stores. Go in and out and shop until you drop. Don't miss St. Patrick's Cathedral and the famous Plaza Hotel. Stop by the FAO Schwarz toy store for a little playtime before heading north to Central Park.
Once you are exhausted from walking and shopping up and down Fifth Avenue, take a seat in Central Park. Rest for a minute before walking through and looking at all the nature in this large park. Take a horse carriage ride for around $35 for a 30-minute ride (prices vary plus tip). Don't forget to check out the Wollman Ice Rink if you are visiting during the winter months. Then see the Tavern on the Green and Central Park Zoo--even if you don't have any children.
Old but famous, Serendipity3 is a must see destination. Noted as New York's first coffee house boutique, Serendipity3 has been visited by celebrities, world leaders and visitors from all around the planet. Located at 225 East 60th Street between Second and Third Avenues, the restaurant is busy so get there early because the lines can be long.
The lights, the stores, the atmosphere defines Times Square. You must visit this are at night. Walk and take in Broadway, the stores and the people. Don't forget to stop in Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum and the larger than life Toys R Us store. Have dinner or a snack at one of the many eateries located on Times Square.
If you like live television shows, go see a live showing or taping of the Today Show or David Letterman. Most tickets are free. So search early for your tickets and arrive early for any showing/taping.
You can't leave New York City without seeing the Empire State Building. Check out the attraction on Fifth Avenue at 34th Street. The Empire State Building is New York City's most famous skyscraper. Go up to the Observation Deck and take in all of the city. Then visit the eighty-sixth Floor Observatory and walk around to see all four sides of the building. Why not see it late at night? The last elevator goes to the top at 1:15 a.m.
