Traveling to New York

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New York is the city that never sleeps, one of the largest in the world. Millions of people travel here each year, attracted by its monuments, shopping and the incredible atmosphere of Broadway and the Big Apple. The best time to travel to New York in September and October is when the temperature is more pleasant as the spring and summer are somewhat uncomfortable with the heat, and winter is very cold.

The problem when we visit New York knows where to start. The marvel of the city is the energy that follows its multicultural population. There are a variety of cultures and languages and nuances, which makes it attractive 24 hours a day.

New York is divided into five boroughs, Staten Island, Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan. Each has its own personality, its own life. It is a different place, full of life. New York is one of those places that, at least once in life, we must visit.
Visits to New York

The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of democracy and freedom. It was built by Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi and the French to New York in 1886 to commemorate the alliance between the two countries during the American Revolution.

Now we are going to Ground Zero of the World Trade Center. Six hectares of land that emerged after the horrific attacks of September 11, 2001. Today you can access the perimeter occupied at the time the Twin Towers. There are exhibits to see and remember those terrible times. The museum is open daily from 10.00 to 18.00 hours.

Another of the great buildings of the city is the Empire State Building, the highest in the city with 145 meters. Was completed in 1931 and it took only 410 days to complete, the fastest-built skyscraper in history. Who does not remember having seen in the famous scene from the movie King Kong?. You can see magnificent views of the city from the roofs of the 86 plants and 102 from 08.00 to 14.00 hours. Admission is $ 20 for adults and $ 14 for children between 6 and 11 years.

Central Park, with its 340 acres, was opened in 1873 and is the green lung of the city. Includes gardens, tennis courts, lakes and even a small zoo. Musicians and street performers animate all areas. During the winter you can skate with the backdrop of the skyscrapers of Manhattan.

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Visit Broadway is another of the great experiences of New York. His shows are world famous, and his music are the best in the world.

A great view of the city is the Brooklyn Bridge, 1,825 meters long and opened in 1883. It connects to Manhattan, Brooklyn, and see them at night, it really is completely lit evening. It has a walkway from which to enjoy wonderful views of the two major districts of the city.

And finally, we will stop at Times Square, right at the intersection of Broadway and 42nd Street. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people are welcome in this place the New Year. It is perhaps one of the world’s most famous squares.

Nightlife:
New York has a vibrant nightlife including jazz bars, discos, night clubs, comedy clubs and live shows. The village of Broadway, the Bowery and Madison Square Garden are just some of the best places to spend the night in New York. Great jazz bars have a 55 Bar and Arthur’s Tavern. The paths of the village of jazz from Harlem.

Live DJs can be found at Rivertown Lounge and Cream. For one session we will go to New York Comedy Club Comedy or vertical Citizens Brigade Theater. On Broadway, there are also major events, and in their neighborhood to access or Palace O’Neill.

Madison Square Garden hosts rock concerts, sporting events and other exhibitions. It is a magnificent Oak Room cabaret and People’s Voice Café. At the Rockefeller Center area of our Radio City Music Hall, with live music.

Shopping in New York:
The paradise of shopping in New York is the Big Apple. Fifth Avenue is synonymous with expensive boutiques and exclusive department stores like Bergdorf’s and Saks. In the Madison Avenue store are Chanel, Prada and Jimmy Choo. In Soho is also a wide variety of outdoor shopping centers.

How to get there?
New York has three airports. The John Fitzgerald Kennedy International Airport, 24 miles southeast of downtown Manhattan. To reach the city from its terminals, it is best to use the AirTrain, which connects with the subway, train or bus from downtown Manhattan. We also have Manhattan SuperShuttle, which operates 24 hours, which leads to anywhere between Battery Park and Street 227, which includes Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx and Staten Island. There are also buses that go to Manhattan. Taxis take 40 to 60 minutes to reach the city, and the general fee is $ 45.

The second airport is La Guardia Airport, 13 kilometers east of downtown Manhattan. There are public buses to the city that connect with the metro New York. SuperShuttle also operates the Manhattan.

Finally we have the Newark Liberty International Airport, located 3 miles south of Newark, 26 miles southwest of New York. To go to the city buses and the AirTrain, in addition to Newark Liberty Airport Express, which links every 30 minutes from the airport to Manhattan.

Transport in New York:
The public transportation system in New York is relatively good and cheap, including buses and subways. Walking is often the best way to fully experience and feel the city. Especially at peak hours, when buses, taxis and meters are saturated. However, the best way to travel around New York is by subway, which operates 24 hours, with most of the attractions of Manhattan, near the stations.

Finally, driving in New York is not very recommendable, because the traffic is crippling.

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