New York City is probably the most famous city in the world, and for good reason. This breathtaking concrete canyon land and cornerstone of the fashion, art, architecture, and business industries has more to experience than one could in a lifetime. New York has a rich history and vibrant culture that is at the heart of the American experience. This ever evolving city has so many things to do that one could get overwhelmed by it all. This article will cover the places not to miss. Known as the crossroads of the World, Times Square is truly one of the most electric and fascinating places to experience. Every sense is stimulated from the second you arrive in Times Square and as you walk, not exactly sure where to focus your attention, you can’t help but feel like a kid in a candy store. Always bustling with tourists gawking and locals speedily walking to their destinations, visitors can now bail out of the currant and take a longer more relaxed look at the attractions of the Great White Way by pulling up a lawn chair in the recently transformed pedestrian mall from 42nd to 47th streets on Broadway. A great thing to do is grab a slice of New York Style pizza or famous deli sandwich and do some people watching. The greater Times Square area includes the Theater District where Broadway and Off-Broadway shows are playing nightly. There are approximately 36 theaters packed into this small strip of Manhattan with attractions that will satisfy every taste. From major blockbusters to small plays, comedies, tragedies and musicals are awaiting you. It’s impossible to visit this area and not find something to do that will add to the New York experience.

Because New York has so much to see, a great thing to do that will increase your Big Apple knowledge is to take a bus or bike taxi tour. A bus tour is a fantastic way to see and learn about New York City and her many attractions from atop a double-decker bus. Passengers can get off and on at any stop and enjoy dining, sight seeing and shopping for as long as their ticket is good which is usually 48 hours or more depending on the combination tour you purchase. Another great way to experience New York is being pulled by a bicycle taxi. You will beef up your NYC trivia while zooming through Central Park; guides are friendly and very knowledgeable about the dozens of attractions you’ll see including famous landmarks, movie locations and famed New York residents. Because there are so many things to do and see, a bicycle taxi will give you a great snap shot of this huge park so you’ll know what you want to spend more time on during your next trip. To absorb some amazing history and culture a great thing to do in NYC is to explore some of the many museums that the Big Apple has to offer. These amazing museums have attractions and exhibits that are exclusive only to them. The American Museum of Natural History takes you on a journey through the natural world. Patrons have access to 45 museum halls, the Rose Center for Earth and Space, the Hayden Planetarium Space Show, IMAX and a number of special exhibits that change through out the year. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) are both beautiful and each provides a different look at art through the ages. Both museums are free for children when accompanied by an adult and the MoMA is free to the public every Friday night from 4-8 p.m. The Met is closed on Mondays except holiday Mondays and the MoMA is closed on Tuesday. All three of these museums have amazing café’s and gift shops.