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AT A GLANCE

New York City, New York is the city that never sleeps

and has so much to offer that its often thought of as

the capital city of the world, despite not actually being a

capital itself. Whether you want to shop until you drop,

see the sights that youve seen a thousand times in the

movies or catch a Broadway musical, you can do it all

here and more.

WHEN TO GO

Its always a good time to visit New York. The city has events running throughout the year and whilst

winter is excellent for the Macys parade, Christmas shopping and ice-skating, summer has its perks

too with al fresco concerts, and Coney Island just a subway trip away.

Weather

Winter: Wrap up warm in the winter as temperatures canrange from -10C to 4C and the wind chill can make it feel

colder than that, particularly when youre high up taking in

the view from one of the citys famous skyscrapers. Snow andrain are common so pack boots if you plan on walking

around.

Spring: This is a great time to visit New York as thetemperatures can reach highs of 26 during April. June is a

spring month in NYC and temperatures can rise to 32C as spring gives way to summer.

However, the low humidity during this season means the heat is seldom

uncomfortable.

Summer: Summer in New York is hot and humid, which is why youoften hear of the locals escaping to the Hamptons during this time.

Temperatures can reach up to 35C; the subway system can get extremely

unpleasant during this season so use taxis where possible. You shouldanticipate thunderstorms.

Autumn: Fall, as its known in the US, starts off hot and humid withtemperatures reaching up to 26C. However temperatures soon cool down

and around Halloween you can expect temperatures in the region of 10C.

Images: Lions by PChurch92 / New York Summer by Emily Collins


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THINGS TO DO

Theres so much to do in New York that you could easily spend a week there. However, most people

visit the city for a weekend break in which case you want to be sure to fit in a few highlights. Be sure

to catch one of New Yorks famous tours from theMovie and TV Locationstour toSex and the City,SopranosandGossip Girlthemed excursions.

Attractions

Empire State Building: Incredible views of the city fromNew Yorks iconic skyscraper

Museum of Modern Art (MOMA):The most influentialmodern art collection in the world

Statue of Liberty:Americas national monument andsymbol of freedom

Metropolitan Museum:Large collections of art datingfrom the Greek and Roman periods

Central Park:The citys main park has a boating lake, zooand horse and carriage rides

Rockefeller Centre: Visit the observation deck for city viewsor the ice rink come winter

American Museum of Natural History: One of the largestscience museums in the world

Grand Central Station: Visit the famous four-faced clockwhich has appeared in many movies

Brooklyn Bridge: One of the oldest suspension bridgesconnects Manhattan to Brooklyn

Nightlife

New York is known as the city that never sleeps, so as you can expect the nightlife is buzzing. If

youre looking for great bars and nightclubs you cant go wrong with the East Village which has a

large student population from NYU. The Lower East Side is great for hipster hangouts and artsy bars,

whereas for cool and upmarket clubs hit the Meatpacking District. The Bowery has a grittier Indie

and Punk feel and is the best place in the city to catch live music. Dont be afraid to cross the bridge

over to Brooklyn which is having something of a revival, Williamsburg is full of cool and kooky bars.

Finally, Times Square might be touristy but its good fun, with some fantastic cocktail bars and

nowhere will make you feel more New York.

No Idea:Every night this bar selects a name if its yours you can drink free from 5 -11pm 230 Fifth: A rooftop bar with stunning views of the Empire State building The Beauty Bar: A martini and a manicure for just $10 in this award-winning bar Pacha NYC: The Ibiza brand has an American outpost in NYC Camp: Brings summer camp to Brooklyn feast on smores and play board games Bowery Ballroom: Live music and Indie rock in this Art Deco building CBGB: Famous since 1976 for hosting punk and Indie Rock

PDT NYC: A speakeasy bar that users can access by using a phone box Webster Hall: The largest nightclub in New York city located near Astor Place
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Day Trips from New York:

Many visitors often dont end up leaving Manhattan, let alone venturing to the boroughs of

Brooklyn, Harlem or Queens. However, if city life does end up getting too chaotic or too stifling in

the summer there are many nearby places that you can visit for a quick day trip:

Boston: Walk the Freedom Trail and see the infamous Tea Party ship docked

at Boston Harbour. Youll also explore Bunker Hill before heading to Quincy

Market for lunch. In the afternoon you can tour Harvard, Cambridge and MIT

universities.

Travel time: 12 hours

Washington DC: Take a train to Americas capital in time for lunch.

Then catch a double-decker coach tour that loops around the

districts famous sites, from the White House to Capitol Hill and the

Lincoln Memorial; youll be able to hop on and off at your own

leisure.


Niagara Falls: One of the most popular trips from the Big Apple is

Niagara Falls. Take in the American and Canadian sides and enjoy

a boat trip on the Maid of the Mist. You may need to arrange aCanadian visa before you travel.


The Hamptons, Sag Harbour and Outlets: Take a trip to Long Island and

explore the 300 year old fishing village of Sag Harbour. On the way back to

New York, you can call in at the Tanger Shopping Outlets in Riverhead.


Philadelphia: Explore the streets of Philadelphia and see the

Liberty Bell and Independence Hall, before travelling in a

traditional buggy to Lancaster County, the home of the Amish

where you can explore their unique way of life.


Images: Statue of Liberty by Emily Collins / Rockefeller Centre by Emily Collins / Brooklyn Bridge by Emily Collins / Boston by Dougtone /

White House by Tom Lohdon / Niagara Falls by Kevin Timothy / Sag Harbor by Dougtone / Lancaster County by RiverRatt3
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SHOPPING

Some people go to New York for the shopping alone - and who can blame them? With a favourable

exchange rate from the UK, clothes and gadgets are often cheaper in the US. Manhattan is crammed

full of shops and even if you arent planning on splashing your cash, some stores such as Macys and

Bloomingdales are institutions in themselves and should be visited.

Shopping Areas:

Lower Manhattan: Stop by Century 21 for discountdepartment store shopping

Chinatown: Youll find many stalls selling exotic ingredientsand knockoff designer fashions

Lower East Side: Home to the Historic Orchard StreetShopping District

SoHo: A fashionable district home to J. Crew, Old Navy andPradas flagship store

Nolita: Cute boutiques selling bohemian fashion andaccessories

Times Square: Toys R Us flagship store and thefamous Diamond District

East Village: Find stores selling funky and cheapclothing around St. Marks Place

Greenwich Village: Home to gift shops, gourmet delisand homemade crafts

Meatpacking District: Big name fashion such as Stella McCartney and Christian Louboutin Union Square: Perhaps the best shopping in the city with many high street stores Fifth Avenue: This upmarket street is home to Tiffany, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Madison Avenue: A glamorous district which houses Barneys, Shanghai Tang and Lalique Herald Square: Youll find Macys Department store in this commercial district

Shopping Malls:

Manhattan Mall: This midtown mall has a large JC Penney on the lower level Kings Plaza Shopping Center and Marina: Located in Brooklyn the mall contains 150 shops Queens Center: Over 70 stores in Elmhurst including Victorias Secret and Aeropostale Staten Island Mall: Dining and stores on Staten Island, shops include Hollister and Guess Trump Tower: Exclusive stores and wine bars can be found in this luxurious mall

Markets:

West 25th Street Market: Pick up bargains at this unique flea market inHells Kitchen

The Antiques Garage: Over 100 vendors selling everything from baseballmitts to African masks

Arthur Avenue Retail Market: The Bronxs famous food market datesback to the 1940s

The Market NYC: Buy products from emerging designers in this hipmarket

Chelsea Market: Popular market in the shadow of High Lane serving foodamongst retail outlets

Images: Toys R Us by Emily Collins / Macys by Emily Collins / Chelsea Market by Tomas Fono
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FOOD & DRINK

With many different ethnic groups making up New York, the

citys cuisine represents its many different neighbourhoods.

However, New York also has food which originates from the all

over the state including classic American dishes such as hotdogs served with sauerkraut, New York bagels, eggs benedict

and New York cheesecake. Whilst in the city be sure to try

some of its classic street food, such as hot dogs from Grays

Papaya and shawarma. A visit to a Jewish deli is a particular

highlight and nothing beats the sandwiches sold at Katz.

Popular New York Hotspots:

Lower East Side With a large Puerto Rican population this is

the place for food from Latin America

Chinatown Head here for Chinese and Vietnamese

restaurantsHarlem Classic soul food such as southern fried chicken and

waffles can be found here

Koreatown This area comprises many Korean restaurants

Little Italy Italian and Chinese restaurants make up this area

Murray Hill Sample Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisine

in this region

Washinghton Heights Many Jewish delis can be found around here

Greenwich Village Head here for intimate restaurants and popular gastropubs

Williamsburg A fashionable stretch containing many new openings and steak restaurants

Times SquareHome to many chain restaurants such as Bubba Gumps and Virgils BBQ

Images: Katz Deli by Emily Collins / Times Square by Emily Collins

CULTURE & ETIQUETTE

The US is very similar to the UK in terms of etiquette, but there are still things that you should watch

out for. In New York the drinking age is 21 and this is strictly enforced with most bars asking for ID

even for those that appear to be much older than this. It is illegal to have a container of alcohol open

on the sidewalk (pavement) or public park. Do not eat and drink on public transport as it is against

public transit policy.

When eating out it is considered fastidious to use a knife and fork to eat a pizza. Instead take a slice

of pizza and fold it in half before eating.

Useful Phrases

Schlep Carrying a load for a considerable distance - I had to schlep downtown with myshopping

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Dos and Donts

DO take the Staten Island Ferry. Its free and provides incredible views of the Statue ofLiberty

DONTjaywalk. Although rarely enforced it can carry a fine if considered dangerous. DO buy tickets to a Broadway show. You can find a TKTS discount booth in Times Square DONT forget that the price you see doesnt include tax. This is added on at the checkout DO visit the Empire State Building first thing in the morning or late at night to avoid the

queues

DONT forget to get out and explore the other boroughs that New York has to offer DO ride the worlds largest indoor ferris wheel in Toys R Us DONT get ripped off. Many New York Museums and Galleries have free admission days.

Check their website for details

DO go to a supermarket and stock up on American sweets and Lucky Charms cerealTipping

America is known for its tipping culture, but its actually notthat complicated. If you were dissatisfied with your meal tip

10%, 15% if you were okay with the service and the meal, 18%

is excellent and 20% is outstanding. This not only applies to

waiters but also beauty salon staff, taxi drivers and

hairdressers. In a bar the tipping structure is similar but it is

usual to tip 25% on the first round to ensure that youll be

served quickly for the rest of the night. If you consistently tip

well you may be given a free drink on the house, which is

known as a buy back. In some bars, the bartender will provide you with an upside down shot glass.

Simply tip it the right way up when you want your buy back. Maids and housekeeping staff should be

tipped $3 per day.

Image: Bartender by Emily Collins

TRANSPORT

With a 24 hour bus and subway system, New York is one of the easiest cities to get around and is

accessible at all times. However, as Manhattan can be crowded it isnt advisable to rent a car.

Instead make the most of the many different forms of transport available to you.

Getting Around

Buses: New Yorks city bus network serves 666 millionpeople per year

Subway:Consisting of three lines, New Yorks subway systemis relatively simple to use

Taxis: Can be found everywhere and relatively affordable incomparison to Europe

Trains: Amtrak offers train tickets nationwide from NewYorks Grand Central Station

Ferries: There are numerous ferries serving Manhattans ports, some offering freetransportation
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Airports: New York has three main airports.LaGuardiain Queens predominately serves flightsbetween different cities in the US.Newark International AirportandJohn F. Kennedy

International Airportboth serve airlines from the United Kingdom.

Fare Information

Buses: A one way ticket on a bus will cost $2.25 Subway: A single journey on the subway costs $2.00 Taxi: A 15-minute cab journey will cost in the region of $20 Ferries: The Staten Island ferry is free

Image: Taxi by Emily Collins

HEALTH & SAFETY

British Consulate in New York Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Emergency number: 911
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