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New York City thrills tourists of all ages and backgrounds. The city is in the southern part of New York State and is known as being a melting pot with immigrants from around the world. hotel discount rates The city is home to large Asian, Eastern European, Irish, Italian, and Russian populations, and these cultures carry over into the fashions, foods, attractions, and art found within the city.
Many New Yorkers have a distinct dialect that drop the letter "r,  so that words like New York sound like New "Yawk." Still, it s hard to classify New York as having a specific accent because the city comprises hotel discount rates so many ethnic groups.
The city is made up of five boroughs : Brooklyn, The Bronx, hotel discount rates Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island. Each area has its own unique hotel discount rates history, but the earliest foundations of each borough start with European immigrants who came to the area looking to start a new life.
the latter part of the 1600s. While both cultures lived in the region, the Dutch culture was the most prominent. Dutch immigrant Jonas Bronck, settled the Bronx as farmland in 1636, and soon Irish and Italian immigrants took up residence.
Manhattan s founders were a branch of the Algonquin tribe. hotel discount rates When the Dutch West India Company sent dozens of families to the island in 1624, they founded Nutten Island (Governor s Island). Eventually, they outgrew that smaller island, so the governor purchased Manhattan Island from the Lenape in 1626.
Queens was named for Queen Catherine in 1683. During this time, the area was mainly farmland, but manufacturing helped build the area up in the 18 th century. Finally, The Duke of York offered Staten Island as a prize during a sailing contest, and a Manhattan team won, so Manhattan hotel discount rates claimed the island in 1687.
Ferry service brings passengers to and from destinations in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens as well as Staten Island and Governor s Island. You will need private ferry service to reach Ellis Island or the Statue of Liberty. Ferry fares are available one-way and round trip, as well as daily and monthly passes.
MTA bus service travels to all five boroughs. Individual fares and MetroCard passes make it easy to use the bus to local attractions and services. Check with the hotels hotel discount rates in New York City during your visit, as many sell MetroCards at the concierge desk.
MetroCards are also accepted on the city s subway and train system. Every subway station has a route map displayed for passengers to view, and there are pocket maps you can take. Subway and commuter rail lines travel to all boroughs and outlying areas in New York and New Jersey.
Taxis hold five passengers, seven if younger children sit on your lap. Fares are calculated by distance traveled and by minute, so you can make stops, but remember that the meter keeps running during those stops.
Walking is another way to see the city. If you want to explore the city mostly on foot, check into the New York City service called Big Apple Greeters, where a local resident/volunteer escorts you around the city.
New York City is served by three airports. JFK Airport is on Jamaica Bay in Queens County. It s about 15 miles from Manhattan. LaGuardia is in Northern Queens within eight miles of Manhattan. Newark Liberty Airport is 14 miles from Manhattan in Newark, New Jersey. All three airports offer domestic hotel discount rates and international flights.
In Manhattan, most streets run east or west, while avenues run north or south, and the majority are one-way. The only streets that are two-way are 14 th , 23 rd , 34 th , 42 nd , 57 th , 125 th , Canal, and Houston.
Broadway hotel discount rates and off-Broadway performances are a highlight of NYC vacations. The district is near Times Square. hotel discount rates Every theater on Broadway hotel discount rates is handicap accessible, and some shows utilize I-Caption services for the blind and hearing impaired. Purchase tickets online or at ticket venues at or near the 40 Broadway theaters.
There are dozens of establishments that feature live musical performances. Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center are two of the best if you re looking for classical, jazz, and orchestra. The New York Philharmonic performs in many local venues and city parks. Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, and the Brooklyn Academy of Music offer a variety of genres.
Central Park covers 843 acres in Manhattan . Highlights of this park include Belvedere Castle, the Central Park Conservatory Garden, children s playgrounds, Delacorte hotel discount rates Theater, ice skating rinks, miles of jogging/walking trails, Shakespeare in the Park, a wildlife sanctuary, and the zoo.
Statue of Liberty hotel discount rates sits on Liberty Island and is accessible via private ferry. Be sure to check online or call in advance to see if visitors are allowed on the island. If not, you can still see the statue from the ferry or from across the river in lower Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Liberty State Park near Jersey City.
Times Square is a district near Broadway that s best known for huge LED and neon billboards hotel discount rates advertising businesses, services, and Broadway shows. It s a hot tourist destination with shops, restaurants, museums, and hotels found throughout the district.
The World Trade Center collapsed on September 11 th , 2001, due to acts of terrorism, but the site remains a vital part of New York City. There are dedications to those who lost their lives in this area that are worth seeing.
The Bronx Zoo is a must-see attraction for any family. The zoo covers more than 250 acres and is home to 650 species. Exhibits are found in man-made environments and natural environments found along the Bronx River.
The Children s Museum of Manhattan started when funding for art, cultural, and music programs hotel discount rates was cut in area schools. To make sure children had access to these important aspects of education, the museum was formed in an old courthouse and then expanded hotel discount rates through a Carnegie Corporation grant. It s a hands-on museum specially for youngsters.
Toys R Us in Times Square is a key attraction to both children and adults. This multi-level toy store is home to a working Ferris wheel, a life-sized Barbie townhouse, a life-sized T-Rex, and, of course, toys for all ages. Tours are offered for any interested party.
Since 1924, Macy s Thanksgiving Day Parade has brought tourists flocking to the city. This three-hour parade winds along six miles of city streets. While the huge balloons are a key part of the parade, live musical performances, dances, and high school and college marching bands also occur.
The New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square is a popular, crowded event. People flock to Times Square to ring in the new year. Live bands perform until the countdown to watch the LED ball drop from the top of the One Times Square building.
The NYC Marathon is an annual event that draws thousand of runners. It s held during the first Sunday in November. Runners have 8.5 hours to travel through all five boroughs until reaching the stopping hotel discount rates point at the Tavern on the Green.
To launch the holiday season, there s the Rockefeller Square Annual Tree Lighting held in late-November. The tree is set up in Rockefeller Plaza and lit by more than 30,000 energy-efficient bulbs. Live musical performances take place during the event.
The US Open takes place at the USTA Billie Jean National Tennis Center in Queens. This yearly professional tournament showcases the best players in tennis as they compete for top honors and a share of the prize money.
New York City is home to major players in the media. NYC is home to three major record hotel discount rates labels, hotel discount rates hundreds of newspapers and magazines, and the headquarters to four television networks. If you want to sit in on a live taping of a television hotel discount rates show, ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC all have studios in the city. Hundreds of shows are filmed in the city.
New York City has more restaurants than you can imagine. You ll find many in the Times Square and Broadway districts, especially if you re looking for famous chefs seen on television. Don t overlook smaller neighborhoods, however. All five boroughs offer a variety of ethnic hotel discount rates options that range from American to Asian and Greek to Italian. There are Caribbean, Ethiopian, Kosher, and even Tibetan restaurants within the city.
Stores are all over New York City, especially in Manhattan where there are boutiques, chains, and shopping centers. For malls, head to the Staten Island Mall or the Manhattan Mall. The Diamond District on 47 th is also worth visiting. South Street Seaport on Fulton Street, the Financial District, and SoHo are worth a trip for fashions and gifts. If you re looking for bargains, head to Chinatown.
New York City has minor and major league teams. For minor league, there s the Brooklyn Cyclones and Staten Island Yankees, both baseball hotel discount rates teams. The New York Yankees hotel discount rates and New York Mets both play professional baseball at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field respectively.
Basketball teams include the Brooklyn Nets, who play at Barclays Center, and the New York Knicks who play at Madison Square hotel discount rates Garden. There s also a professional women s team called New York Liberty who call the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, home.
Times Square features family-friendly and upscale lodging. Hells Kitchen hotel discount rates is a short walk from Times Square and has affordable NYC hotels , so it s a good place to start if you need discount hotels in NYC. You ll also find rooms near New York convention centers, Grand Central Station, Penn Station, the three airports, and the other boroughs.
With a hotel, you rent a room, suite, or penthouse that has a private bathroom. A suite adds a kitchenette and sitting hotel discount rates area. A penthouse is a luxurious form of accommodation and the price is always higher. With a penthouse, you stay in a spacious apartment.
hotel discount rates Bed and breakfast or inns offer a bedroom in a person s home. Some have private bathrooms, while others require you to share a bathroom with other guests. The rates usually include a complimentary breakfast, and some offer lunch and dinner for an extra fee.
Youth hostels, college dorms, and the YMCA provide cheap hotel rates in NYC . Stay in a dorm-lik