New York City
Last Updated: Oct. 29, 2011
by – Alex McCarty, Tour Manager, North America
Area Code: 212 (Manhattan)
Climate: Average seasonal temperatures: Spring 5-16°C (42-62°F), Summer 21-24°C (71-76°F), Autumn 20-8°C (68-48°F) and Winter 0-3°C (32-37°F)
The City So Nice, They Named It Twice!
The Granddaddy of ’Em All! The City that Never Sleeps! If You Can Make it Here, You Can Make it Anywhere! The Big Apple! NEW YORK CITY!!
New York is everything you ever thought it would be. Whatever you’ve seen in the movies, on TV, or in stories you’ve heard – they’re all true and to truly understand this town you must travel to New York and experience it for yourself.
Sure its population nearly doubles on a daily basis (to 13.5 million), and its skyscrapers indicate a city living in mid-air; sure its citizens are famously rude and its throngs of visitors only add to the overwhelming congestion; sure just crossing the street can be a life-affirming challenge and navigating the Subway system often reduces first-timers to tears. But that’s only the beginning!
After a visit to Times Square and the Empire State Building and Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue and Rockefeller Center and catching a show on Broadway and hanging out in the Village, with all the punks and hipsters, and shopping on Canal and SoHo and taking the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty and having a stroll through Central Park, it will all become so clear: this is easily the world’s most classic city.
It is all things — ferocious, glamorous, sophisticated, a little rough around the edges, romantic. A modern-day Rome, for these times, for our times. There is no place else like it!
Note: Tours that depart from New York usually do not spend any time sightseeing in the city. The exceptions are the New York Explorer and the New York New Years Eve. It’s important that you make the most of any time you have in the city before your tour departs or on your return.
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whos doing new york explorer 28th june for 3days?
bridget
posted on Jun. 03, 2011
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Hey is any one doing the new York new year
Explorer1254411
posted on May. 25, 2011
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If you are in NYC and on a budget, I highly recommend staying at one of the New York City Discount Hotels, there are quite a few good ones. Instead of spending a fortune on hotel accommodation, there are many great restaurants, Broadway shows, etc. to check out.
Explorer1130064
posted on Apr. 02, 2009
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I did the Big Apple tour and loved it. New York is by far my Favourite City in the world. Problem is I wasnt there long enough. If you are going to go on this tour you need a couple of days after to have a ook at everything you missed. Its sucha ful on 3 days and even though I did a lot and saw a lot it was a bit of a blur and I also missed out on heaps. Definatel go see a broadway show. You can get cheap tickets on the day that you want to go Just ask your TM where the tickets are as I can not remember the name if it sorry. NYC is so easy to get around. If you cant or dont like the subway then there are Yellow Cabs evrywhere. Just stand out a bit wave your hand and a Yellow Cab will come.
Terri
posted on Dec. 06, 2007
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You must go see a Broadway show. I went and saw ‘Hairspray’ (AWESOME!!!!!) and got my tix at the booth near the Marriot Marquee in Times Square. Purchased my tix 15min before curtain and got front row (tix was also 1/2 price). U cant get much better than that!!
Joanne
posted on Nov. 21, 2007
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MOMA is well worth a visit, and if you’re short on cash, has free entry between 4pm-8pm on Friday nights. It does get very crowded though…
Explorer1080635
posted on Nov. 19, 2007
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I think the view from the Empire State Building is better at night.
cdm115
posted on Nov. 13, 2007
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Don’t forget to get tickets to a baseball game, Yankee Stadium is a favorite for most. But the Yankees and Mets are both getting new stadiums.
cdm115
posted on Nov. 13, 2007
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Visiting a Broadway show usually tops people’s to-do lists. If you are want a classic show, go for “Phantom of the Opera” or “Les Miserables” (I prefer Les Mis!), and you will not be disappointed.
If you are looking for something more recent, “Wicked” and “Spring Awakening” are both fantastic. My FAVORITE show, and my biggest recommendation, is “Avenue Q”. The score is hilarious, the story is heartwarming, and you will definitely love it! (and there are puppets!)
If you are going to see one Broadway show in your life, really be selective. Some shows are fun but not a must-see (“Putnam County Spelling Bee”) and some shows are just worth skipping despite their level of being well known (“Beauty and the Beast”).
Also, my fav place for pizza is called Luzzo’s. It’s on First Ave between 12th and 13th. They are one of the few coal-oven places in the city (most are brick), import fresh buffalo mozzarella from Italy… but the catch is they only make pies, not slices ;-). Mmm so good.
Angie
posted on Oct. 23, 2007
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Get the best Jumbo Pizza by the slice from Jumbo Pizza on 110th and Broadway!
BigVicSlick
posted on Oct. 16, 2007
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In the Lower East Side of New York City, you’ll find a little-known Venezuelan restuarant, which has the best Arepas that I’ve ever had named the Caracas Arepas Bar. It’s a great place to eat after wandering downtown all day by foot.
robbyrussell
posted on Oct. 13, 2007
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If the weather permits, walk. New York is an amazing tactile experience. There is something new on every corner. The Subway is safe (in the daytime at least) and its fast, but I would recommend you stay on street level to really experience the city. Or if you are in a hurry, take the M1 bus down Fifth avenue
DanO.
posted on Oct. 13, 2007
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