In a big city, with some much to see, it’s better plan what to visit and where to eat in New York
After visiting some of the most iconic places and walking everybody needs to eat in New York. Lets check also some of the best places to eat in the big city a quality food at a nice price.
Hotels in Manhattan | New York
Booking.comTimes Square
Times Square in New York has a surreal neon atmosphere, it’s one of the busiest pedestrian area in the World. Located in the heart of Manhattan, famous for its huge electrified ads as well as theater, shopping and dinning.
The Times square attracts over 50 million visitors every year, got the name from the New York Times Tower. The headquarters of the New York Times Newspaper built in 1904 when the area became the epicenter of New York Socialite.
In here you have the M Social Hotel New York.
Times square is also the center of entertainment industry in New York with Broadway Theater district and probably one of the most famous venues in the World for the New Year’s Eve.
World Trade Center
One World Observatory and 9/11 memorial.
One World Observatory is an observation deck situated on the top floors at 381 meters from the ground of One World trade center, also called the Freedom Tower.
It’s the tallest building in North America and the tallest building on the western hemisphere. One World Observatory provides amazing panoramic views of New York City.
One World Observatory is an observation deck situated on the top floors at 381 meters from the ground of One World trade center, also called the Freedom Tower.
It’s the tallest building in North America and the tallest building on the western hemisphere. One World Observatory provides amazing panoramic views of New York City.
Central Park New York
New York city has a lot of parks and recreational areas offering a great escape from the busy city streets.
The most known and visited park is Central Park, has a huge surface area with 843 acres (341ha) and features lakes, meadows.
First area opened to public in 1858 and already in the 1890’s already Central Park was famous spot for ice skating. The park is located in Manhattan and surrounded by tall buildings.
Central Park is also an important recreational spot in New York City.
Iconic Buildings in New York City
New York wouldn’t be New York without these tall buildings scratching the skies.
The Vessel
The Vessel is one of the newest high buildings/structure in New York has a unique architecture.
With 16 floors and 46 meters high is the main feature in the Hudson Yards Public square with a futuristic design.
The Chrysler Building
Another interesting building and this one was completed in 1913. The Chrysler building, it was the tallest in the world at the time of its completion. Chrysler building is a beautiful art deco architectural style.
After 11 months Chrysler building was no longer the tallest building in the world. They started to build the Empire state building that was taller than the Chrysler Building.
Empire state building is also an art deco style and was completed in 1931 and it’s still the 5th tallest building in the United States. Features an observation deck.
Little Italy
Located in lower Manhattan you have Chinatown and little Italy.
Little Italy was once a large settlement of Italian Immigrants and a known mobster meeting place here you can take a Mafia Walking Tour the movie Godfather takes place in Little Italy, New York. Little Italy is now a popular tourist attraction.
Grand Central terminal
Grand Central terminal, is a world famous commuter terminal in midtown Manhattan. The building also features shops and restaurants spread out to several different levels.
The main concourse is easily recognizable with its iconic watch in the middle from the movies and it’s an important meeting point.
Build in 1913 is one of the most ten visited tourist attractions in the World.
The Brooklyn Bridge
The Brooklyn Bridge, connects Brooklyn to Manhattan it was opened 1883 and at that time was the largest suspension bridge in the world.
Brooklyn Bridge has 1596 ft(486mt). It’s main tourist attraction in New York city. Over 115,000 vehicles, 30,000 pedestrians and 3,000 cyclists cross this bridge every day. It takes at least 20 minutes to walk the bridge from one side to another.
Wall Street
Wall Street is located in Manhattan financial district. Over the years the word Wall street became a synonym for American financial markets.
New York stock exchange and NASDAQ, the two largest stock exchange in the World, both are located on Wall Street. Take a photo at the side of the fearless girl or the charging Bull in Bowling Green Park nearby Wall Street.
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty is a National Monument and it’s 151 ft (46 meters) high and to the torch to the ground it’s 305 ft (93 meters) high.
Located in the Liberty Island in the New York Harbor. The Statue was a gift to friendship from the people of France to the United States in 1886.
Represents figure of Libertas a roman liberty Goddess holding a torch on the right hand and a tablet with the US declaration for independence the July 4th 1776 in her left hand.
The statue is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy the liberty island also houses a Statue of liberty museum.
To go to the Island of the Statue of liberty you have to buy a ticket on statue boat cruise.
Eat in New York
Tompkins Square Bagel
Located on East Village right across the street from Tompkins square park we have “Tompkins Square Bagel“, here you can eat a classic New York Bagel they hand make all the Bagels right in the back, so they are so fresh this place will not disappoint.
Kat’z Delicatessen
Kat’z Delicatessen this the only remaining Jewish delicatessen from over a hundred years ago.
It’s been in a bunch of movies that helped popularize it made it a staple that you must eat at and visit if you are in New York.
Founded in 1898 by eastern European Jewish who migrated to New York and brought their culture and recipes with them.
Superiority Burger and Village Square Pizza
Superiority Burger, one of the best burgers all over New York city and tastes absolutely delicious from the first bite.
Half a block away are the most delicious slices of pizza that you ever had at Village Square Pizza.
Los Tacos Nº1
Eat a Taco in New York at Los Tacos Nº1 besides its delicious Tacos you will feel like you are in a Mexican Cantina in the middle of New York city.
Los Tacos Nº1 was founded by three friends that were from southern California and Mexico and wanted to bring The Tacos to the east coast
Ample Hills Creamery
Ample Hills Creamery has the best ice creams in Manhattan New York.
It was founded in 2011 by a couple in Brooklyn.
Mainly the initial purpose of the ice cream shopping was to create a spot where people could eat an ice cream and come together and ended up being more than that.
It’s one of the best ice creams and now they have 4 or five locations in New York.
Transportation system in New York
If you arrive late and have the bags with you it’s recommended to use Lyft, it’s a ride share service. Download the app it’s incredible convenient and very easy to use.
In New York the app Citymapper shows the best way to walk around the city.
Will make your life easier will show which subways, trains, ferry, cars, walk, bicycling and the interesting part it will tell you the costs and how long it will take.
It’s just a very useful way how to get around New York.
When, using the subway remember to avoid rush hour. Rush hours are between 7am and 10am, 4pm and 7 pm.
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