Whats the first thing that comes into mind when you hear about NEW YORK?
Twin towers? September 11 attack? Osama bin laden ? or the latest Kal Ho Na Ho?
New york , also known fondly as the ’’ the big apple’’ is one of the biggest state’s and the capital of America.It is also one of the most important business and financial center of the world.
New York city is divided into 5 zones or boroughs:-
1)Bronx
2)Brooklyn
3)Manhattan
4)Queens
5)Richmond
However during my visit to new york, twice, I have mainly visited manhattan, which is full of all the major tourist attractions and queens.
I won’t be giving great details about the city of new york but would definitely try and mention all the places which are worth visiting in this state.
Most of the famous places in new york are situated in manhattan which is the center of the state.
Places you cant afford to miss:-
The statue of Liberty
One of the seven wonders of the world , the statue of liberty will take your breath away with its wonderful architecture and its stature. Situated on the new york harbour, a ferry takes you to this small magical place( call it an island) where this statue is placed.
The empire state building
One of the tallest skyscrapers in the world and definitely in new york will blind you with its beauty and grandeur. Its a place which you cant afford to miss specially the observatory which is built on its roof from where you can see the entire city of new york and beyond. Made famous especially by the movies:- An affair to remember and sleepless in seattle.
Times Square
This intersection of the 42nd street and broadway is also known as the ’’crossroads of the world’’. Every year at times square we see huge celebrations on the new year’s eve and the famous dropping of the ball act at midnight. At night the whole place is lighted with all kinds of huge illuminated signs of shops and large television screens.
The famous Madame Tussaud’s wax museum can also be visited at times square with other lots of famous restaurants, toy shops, electronic stores and video parlours.
Central park
A beautiful park situated in between the hustle bustle of the city is full of trees, meadows, bridges, water bodies , carriage rides, zoo and other such things.
Note:- A lot of scenes of KHNH have been shot in this park.
Other places of interest in new york are Soho, Little italy ( has a very european feeling ) , new york stock exchange, botanical gardens, metropolitan museum of art, water front and trinity church.
Zero Ground , where the september 11 attack took place has also become one of the major tourist attractions, where tourists flock in from all directions.
The best way to travel in New York is by metro which is very convenient, cheap and located at every place since parking is a major problem in new york. Hiring cab’s is another option however that would be a little expensive.