New York City is one of those cities that you need to visit once in your life. It is such a vibrant and varied place, and there really is something for everyone. So if you like to see musicals, enjoy lots of fantastic shopping or like getting a pizza at 4 am, then those are just some of the reasons why you should visit. There are many, many more!
If you are thinking of planning a trip, then where do you start? There are so many choices when it comes to where to fly to. Then there is where to stay. With so many different hotels, or even doing a room swap, like Airbnb, your options are really endless. Just make sure that you get an official ESTA before you travel if you are coming from abroad. You will just get sent home if you don’t apply for this at least a couple of days before you fly out. You wouldn’t want that to happen, as you’ll want to experience all that NYC has to offer. Here are some more reasons why you should visit.
Different Cultures and Experiences
New York City is a place that is completely unlike anywhere else in the USA. It is bustling with culture and all different people from all different backgrounds. So it makes it a fantastic place to visit. It means meeting all different kinds of people, as well as variety with your food and drink. There are food carts selling all different kinds of foods. Some will have more typical American food like hotdogs. Others will have more Middle Eastern foods like falafel. So you really can take your pick. There is a Chinatown area, as well as ‘Little Italy’. So you can experience a variety of cultures all in one city.
Famous Sights
New York City is a popular place to visit, because of all of the things that have been set or filmed there. Think of the likes of shows like Friends, Gossip Girl and one of the Home Alone movies, to name just a few. You will be able to see the places that were featured in these kinds of things. You might even spot a celebrity while you are out there! There are also the more historical sights to see, like the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, and the Statue of Liberty. They are all easy to see, using the subway or the Staten Island ferry. You could even blend in and hail a taxi cab like the locals. It has to be done when you’re there, right?
You Can See Great Shows or Sports
New York City has some of the best spots for theater shows or sports in the world. Why not see a musical on Broadway, or even stop off to see a concert or basketball game at Madison Square Garden? These places are pretty much second to none, and they attract all of the big names. So they should be planned into your itinerary.
