New York City Guide

New York is just like it is in the movies. Horns whine constantly from yellow cabs, hot dog vendors adorn every street corner and fading wisps of steam can be seen trailing from every second manhole. Even though it is just like it is in the movies, nothing can prepare you for your first visit. Walking around Times Square for the first time is extremely surreal because, for a split second, it seems like you are in one of those movies. But it isn't all towering skyscrapers and busy sidewalks. The East and West Villages are surprisingly low-rise, while Chinatown, Little Italy and Soho are close-knit communities where you will find many of the best restaurants in the city. Ironically, one of its best features is that there is too much to see and do - within hours you will be planning your second journey.

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• anonymous says:

  “ I've been there nearly every year for the last 5 years and i dont get tired of it and wont for a long time. I really enjoy the shopping in macys and outside the city in Jersey. The Jersey Gardens Shopping Centre. It's only 25minutes away and its only $10 return, which is much better than… more Woodbury which is about 50minutes and around $35 return. If your from other states or countries you can get a free discount book for the centre which helps and there is no tax on clothing in jersey also. There is so many ways in which you can save money from your flights, hotels, transports and ticketing. Why pay more when you dont have toclose

  Posted: on Sep 7, 2009 |

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• cgilvarry says:

  “ I have just had my first visit to New York in 12 years and I can't believe I left it that long between visits. It's a kicking city with loads to offer every kind of visitor. I shopped, I saw the sights and I only had 2 days. I can't imagine how much damage I would have done if I had any… more longer...can't wait to go back.close

  Posted: on Jun 15, 2009 |

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• becca says:

  “ One of my favourite places in the world, no doubt! I love the atmosphere of this city, with so many different types of people coming together in one place. There's lots of great things to see and do. I love places like Central Park, the Museum of Natural History, Bryant Park, the Village,… more the Brooklyn Bridge and so on. It's really easy to get around, both when you're using the subway and when you're walking around. Thanks to the block system it's really easy to get your bearings and find your way. Lots of great places to eat and drink too, pretty much anything you could ever want is available, and there's an awesome live music scene too. We weren't staying in Manhattan and I think it was really great to get a look at some of the city's other boroughs. I would definitely recommend looking around outside of Times Square and its immediate surroundings. While I was there, my friends and I spent a lot of time walking around, which gave us a great feel for the place. I really, really enjoy it there, and I can't wait to go back!close

  Tags: nyc, attractions, people, live music, neighbourhoods, food, nightlife
  Posted: on May 15, 2009 |

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