Travelbite
  • Home
  • About
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Caribbean
    • Central America
    • Europe
    • North America
    • North Asia
    • South Asia
    • UK
  • Holiday Ideas
    • Food around the world
    • Photography
    • Usual family Destinations
    • Things to do with Kids
  • Travel Deals
  • Travel News
    • Editors blog
    • Travel Blogs
    • Product Reviews
  • Holiday essentials
    • Airport hotels
    • Airport parking
    • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Tips
    • Featured
    • Travel Hacks
  • Contact Us

Travelbite

Banner
  • Home
  • About
  • Destinations
    • Africa
    • Asia
    • Caribbean
    • Central America
    • Europe
    • North America
    • North Asia
    • South Asia
    • UK
  • Holiday Ideas
    • Food around the world
    • Photography
    • Usual family Destinations
    • Things to do with Kids
  • Travel Deals
  • Travel News
    • Editors blog
    • Travel Blogs
    • Product Reviews
  • Holiday essentials
    • Airport hotels
    • Airport parking
    • Travel Insurance
  • Travel Tips
    • Featured
    • Travel Hacks
  • Contact Us
Uncategorized

A guide to New York's ultimate cultural attractions

written by admin March 19, 2016
Bon Voyage

A guide to New York's ultimate cultural attractions

Wednesday, 18 April 2012 4:33 PM

Discover New York's cultural attractions

Discover New York's cultural attractions


Everyone seems to have a different opinion of what New York's top attractions are. When it comes to cultural sites, these span everything from some of the world's finest museums to all-singing, all-dancing shows – but with so much to choose from, how do you decide what not to miss? Read our guide to discover which tourist hotspots really are unmissable.

One of the most exciting things about New York is that it's a real cultural melting pot. Representative of this rich and diverse culture are its five boroughs – Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Queens – and each has its own distinctive atmosphere. It's well worth visiting several to really make the most of your New York holiday.

Of course, among the best ways to get a feel for any destination's culture is to sample its food – and you'll be in for a real treat in the Big Apple. Indeed, the US is famous for its cuisine, and New York is no exception, offering towering deli sandwiches, vast pizzas and delicious hamburgers. While the city's gastronomic reputation might be geared towards the impressive size of its meals, don't be fooled into thinking there's no scope for fine dining, as here you'll find countless high-end restaurants. Amazing cuisine and colourful boroughs aside, just what are the best ways to experience a slice of New York culture?

Visit its iconic buildings

The city's most famous feature is undoubtedly its skyline. As you approach it from one of the local airports, the sheer size of the buildings in the distance will render you awestruck. What's more, amid this vast concrete jungle are some of the world's best-known buildings – and no holiday to New York is complete without visiting at least one of them.

Once the tallest building in the world, the Empire State Building is among the most iconic in the city, having featured in numerous films and TV shows. This Art Deco skyscraper boasts a huge 102 floors and you can visit the Observatory on floor 86 – situated 1,050 ft above ground – to get great views of Manhattan. If it's 360-degree vistas you're looking for, however, head to Top of the Rock at the Rockefeller Center. Said to offer the best panorama of the Big Apple, its three-tier observation deck lets you see for around 80 miles.

While not technically a building, the Statue of Liberty is an absolute must on any itinerary. Synonymous with the city, the statue was a gift from France in the late 19th century, symbolising the friendship between the two nations. Today, it is an icon equated with New York, America and freedom – and it is among the Big Apple's most popular tourist attractions. You can visit the statue by taking the ferry from Battery Park and, when you do so, it is well worth visiting the museum on Ellis Island as well. This isle was once the foremost immigration station in the US and nowadays houses a museum detailing this rich, fascinating history.

Museum Mile

New York is renowned as an incredibly cultural destination and one of the things that have helped generate this reputation is its wealth of fine museums. Many of these are situated on Museum Mile on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, and it is well worth investigating what's on offer before you travel to find the institutions that interest you the most. A perennial favourite, however, is the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Situated on the eastern side of Central Park, this vast gallery houses a staggering collection spanning everything from items from antiquity to modern art. As well as American collections, works from European masters can be seen, in addition to various fascinating artefacts. Pieces from Matisse, Whistler and Rembrandt are just a few of the works you can see here.

Broadway

Offering yet another way to enjoy New York culture on your holiday to America, Broadway is the city's vibrant theatre district, akin to London's West End. Seeing a Broadway show tops many travellers' to-do lists – and with good reason. These colourful, energetic productions represent some of the world's most lavish theatre, making them a must for any performance art fans.

If you're keen to get a broader experience of American culture, consider twin centre holidays in the USA. This means that as well as visiting New York, you can head to another destination before travelling home. Hawaii and Las Vegas are just two of the options to consider.

Tags:

  • broadway
  • empire state building
  • metropolitan museum of art
  • museum mile
  • new york
  • rockefeller center
  • statue of liberty

0 comment
0
Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest
admin

previous post
Find the perfect overseas adventure with Real Gap Experience
next post
Uganda

You may also like

Advantages of holding your wedding and honeymoon in Antigua

Green holidays: Cambodia to open eco-island resort | Travelbite.co.uk

Ecuador volcano update

Walking holidays

Articles tagged with: museum-of-contemporary-art-chicago

Travel deal: Jordan desert stargazing adventure | Travelbite.co.uk

Monarch Archive

Articles tagged with: boat-holidays

New cultural charter tours of British Virgin Islands

Helpful hints and tips for working abroad

Advertisement

  • Corporate Investigations Services Private Investigator east sussex Matrimonial Investigations hampshire Surveillance services kent
  • Corporate Investigations Services london Private Investigator surrey Matrimonial Investigations west sussex Surveillance services brighton

Popular Posts

  • A Guide to Your First Trip Abroad with Friends

    July 21, 2016
  • Travel blogs: first-hand travel experiences from around the world

    March 19, 2016
  • Book Peru tours and visit the colonial city of Arequipa

    May 17, 2016
  • Airport parking – convenience vs cost

    May 17, 2016
  • The up-and-coming countries in the world worth visiting

    June 6, 2016

Advertisement

Travel Deals

  • What is the best day to book a flight? Tips to score that cheap flight

  • How many air miles does it take to get a free flight to America?

  • There are a lot of travel blogs and websites

  • The travel deals on the most significant

  • The latest travel news on the most significant developments

Partners

privatedetective salford privatedetective stockport privatedetective wigan privateinvestigator ashton-under-lyne

 

Recent Posts

  • Must See Destinations in Tokyo

    January 20, 2021
  • Staycation Popularity Shows Positive Signs for the Motorhome Industry

    January 11, 2021
  • 5 Indoor Activities to Try this Winter

    December 14, 2020
  • Ideas For A Day Trip Out Of London

    December 11, 2020
  • How To Plan An Accessible Staycation

    December 11, 2020

Advertisement

  • Brazilian-Kampers-125x125.png
  • VW-T-125x125.png
  • tour-du-mount.jpg
  • security-services.jpg
  • manchester-removals.png
  • pi.png

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Google +

About Me

Travelbite.co.uk provides easy to find, useful information on destinations all over the world, so if you’re planning a holiday we can give you lots of ideas, tips, news and inspiration.

Popular Posts

  • A Guide to Your First Trip Abroad with Friends

  • Travel blogs: first-hand travel experiences from around the world

Keep in touch

Facebook Twitter Google + Instagram Pinterest
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Write For Us
  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Useful Links

@2016 - Copyright Travelbite.co.uk


Back To Top