Joanna James
The Big Apple is loaded with experiences, around every corner. You have a choice of attractions, ranging from the quintessential to the off-the-beaten-track ones that offer one an authentic flavour of what makes New York tick. Read on and choose from some of these fab encounters.
While New York is lauded as being home to some of the best museums in the world, the Metropolitan Museum of Art boasts 5,000 years of Human evolution to savour, which you could browse for well over a week if you choose to' and still not be able to cover it all! Amongst the hit attractions is the Egyptian Temple of Dendur and Warhol's MAO, that's right folks this is a New York version of the Louvre! The Citadines Connect Fifth Avenue New York is only 15 minutes away from the Met Museum, a convenient location for paying the place numerous visits!
Choosing the best central accommodation New York City has to offer will be the best, as you get to walk past those iconic billboards, so often a feature in any movie shot in the city. Do so by choosing to savour the part of New York, many New Yorkers choose to avoid – Times Square. You will love the chaos, the crowds, the giant billboards, where huge ads from the outlandish to the shocking are displayed and everything else in between – enjoy being a tourist! The encounters are a must to say you experienced the soul of New York.
Enjoy stunning views of New York City skyline from the popular look-out points. The 'Top of the Rocks' on the 70th floor of the famous Rockefeller Centre offers you fab views of the downtown area, as well as, that icon for Art Deco skyscrapers the Empire State Building. From the Empire State building you'll be rewarded with some stunning views of the city; head over to the 86th-floor deck and the observatory on the 102nd floor where you can choose to stay for a meal at one of the sky-high restaurants.
New York's Museum of Modern Art is home to some of the worlds most lauded modern artists. On display is the work of Picasso, Van Gogh, Warhol and Calder. By the way, Van Gogh's starry night painting is located there! The MoMA in queens is all that art is made-up of - confusing, shocking and provocative! Displays include sculptures, photography and art.
A walk along the Brooklyn Bridge, the prettiest in New York, is a must. Cross the East River along the structure of wooden planks, both exciting and ideal for sweeping views of Lower Manhattan. The crossing takes about 40 minutes and can at times be pretty crowded; if you find it to be overly crammed head over to the Williamsburg Bridge which connects the Lower East Side and Williamsburg. Although not as famous as the Brooklyn Bridge this one too offers some scenic views of the city's skyline.
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