New York is a city where 800 languages are spoken at once, where the economic fate of the whole world is decided, and a place where all tourists dream of visiting without exception. The “Big Apple” beckons with freedom, the sound of sirens, yellow cabs, Manhattan, Times Square and the Statue of Liberty. When you come to New York, you can feel deja vu, because all these streets, squares and parks you’ve seen thousands of times in movies and TV series. New York impresses, surprises, even frightens, you can adore and hate it, but you certainly can’t remain indifferent to this “capital of the world”.
The “hot season” in New York is from November to December. During this time, the theater seasons begin, the city prepares for Christmas, and the streets turn into the setting for the movie “Home Alone 2”. From April to September, the weather in the city is as comfortable as possible: no stifling heat and you can walk the streets for a long time. Many free outdoor activities are available during this time: the U.S. Tennis Tournament, marathons, Fashion Weeks, and plays in Central Park. The coldest and windiest months are January and February. However, lodging and ticket prices are cheapest during this time.
What should a tourist do in New York?
- Watch the sunset with a view of Manhattan. See New York City from the top, luckily you don’t have to look for a rooftop guide. There are plenty of rooftop bars in the city with panoramas of Rockefeller Center, Central Park and the Empire State Building.
- Take pictures in Times Square with the iconic billboards.
- Visit the Bushwick neighborhood. It’s an open-air street art museum. You can look at the graffiti on the walls of the houses endlessly. Despite its brutality, the place abounds with cute cafes and coffee shops.
- Take a helicopter ride. There are plenty of companies in town offering day and night flights, but one outing is sure to be unforgettable. How about, flying over Manhattan without doors.
- See Brighton Beach. The colorful, predominantly immigrant.
- immigrants, sprawled out on the Atlantic Ocean.
- And have a look at American flea markets. Brooklyn Flea-Fort Greene, Artists and Fleas, Bushwick Flea and other places are not just markets – they are entire open-air museums where you can find good souvenirs for yourself and friends.
- Walk to the Dumbo and see the main attraction, the Manhattan Bridge. This neighborhood resembles the setting for a crime drama series: dark structures and dark alleys, but don’t worry, you can still see Downtown, the Upper East Side, and the Williamsburg Bridge just steps away.
- Relax on the lawns of Central Park. You can’t be in New York without visiting the main and world-famous Central Park.
- Get to know gastronomic New York City. Food is another way to get to know new places. Local favorites include hot dogs, burgers, bagels, jairo, falafel, steak and guacamole.
- See the Statue of Liberty. If budget and time are limited, take the local ferry that leaves the South Ferry port and sails to the Staten Island area. A 30-minute view of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty is guaranteed.