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New York City Must See Atrractions |
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Written by James B. Markus
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If you are fortunate enough to have seven days in New York City, you will find this just enough time to see the most popular visitor attractions. Probably one of the first stops will be the Empire State Building and whilst it may be on every tourists list, that doesn't mean it is not worth it, especially the view from the top.
Tour boats can take visitors out to see the big lady 'The Statue of Liberty' but be prepared for long delays these days; the view of her from Ellis Island or South Street Seaport is an option worth considering.
An easier option is to take the Staten Island ferry which doesn't cost anything and can still give a first class view of the Statue of Liberty; dropping off at the terminal is the best place because it is where there are some good street artists. Without going to the site of where the World Trade Center Towers used to be no seven day visit to New York would feel right. Despite the moving nature of this place where over 3,000 people lost their lives, most people do not wish to take a picture of it. For those who love to shop there is of course the famous Tiffany's and Broadway plus some fantastic old discount warehouses worth a look down on the Lower East Side.
If you're up for more discount shopping then you need to get to Macys and have your tourist discount card handy as it can save you eleven percent after which a trip to Bloomingdales would be in order. At the time of writing the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum was closed for refurbishment but should be open by the fall of 2008; if you're going to be there next year it will be a worthwhile place to see. For those that are interested in large vessels like planes and aircraft carriers for example, then this is the place to visit with the aircraft carrier - Intrepid; submarines and even a Concorde to name but a few of the craft they have there. It is also worth a visit to the New York City Police Museum and whilst the museum does not have an entrance fee, five dollar donations are generously accepted; all sorts of items are on display here and it's a great place for souvenirs.
The migrant period of New York is highlighted in an excellent exhibition at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum where scenes of what made America a great place to be are alongside of scenes America would like to forget.
One museum not mentioned a great deal is the City of New York Museum on Central Park that houses images and objects of the past (and present) in an exhibition that is constantly changing. Once again, admission to this wonderfully grand building is free but a donation of at least nine dollars is expected. Most visitors seem to be on a flying visit so end up missing some of the most beautiful areas and that's why seven days in New York should really be the minimum stay.
Last, but not least, be sure to stop at the many local pizzerias. Anyone of them will do but if you see a Famous Original Ray's, or a Ray's Famous Pizza, or a Famous Ray's Original Pizza, then you are in luck! You've truly not lived, nor tasted a real "pie" until you have one of these heavenly slices. Be sure to fold in in half to fit in!
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