How To Pass A Day In New York City.

Getting To New York:An exclusive elevator takes you takes to the 6th
Served by three major airports, two train terminals andfloorwith entry directly into my spacious living room.
amassive bus depot, New York City is the mostBecauseof this room's extra large windows it almost
importanttransportation hub in the northeastern USA.seems as ifthe Empire State Building is in the room
John F Kennedywith you, makingfor an unforgettable New York City
Airport (JFK), 15 miles (24km) from Midtownmemory.
Manhattanin southeastern Queens, is where mostMore Where to eat:
internationalflights land. Recently voted the third-worstIf you're looking to splurge, try one of the Upper West
airport facilityin the world by business travelers, JFK isSide's well-known and expensive restaurants, Cafe
best avoided.Luxembourg between Amsterdam and West End
La Guardia Airport in northern Queens is 8 milesAves, attractsthe pre-performance crowd from
(13km)from Manhattan and services mostly domesticLincoln Center with its
flights. Ifyou're arriving or departing in the middle of theFrench-inspired food: cassoulet, escargots
day, Laandinteresting salads.
Guardia is a more convenient choice than JFK.Prices range from $15 at lunch to $25 at dinner for
Newarkmaincourses. Don't even try getting in here without
Airport is in New Jersey, directly 10 miles (16km)areservation.
westof Manhattan.What To See:
Eating In New York:Waterfront Museum - Visitors can enjoy visual
Need some recommendations? Try the relaxedandperforming arts programs and educational tours in
gourmetcuisine of Portuguese restaurant Alfama onmarinehistory aboard the Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge
551 Hudson#79.
Street (especially on Wednesdays); the funky yetSkyline Cruises - Skyline Cruises offers tours of
provincialalltypes, schools, international tourists, senior
Italian hotspot, Max on 51 Avenue B; and in thecitizens,etc… completely customized to your
summerthere is always the 79th Street Boat Basin forspecifications. Times,locations, food & beverage
sunsets,barbecued food and great atmosphere.options, multilingualnarration's and entertainment.
Getting Around In New York City:Madame Tussaud's - The American idea of wax
There are 5 main ways to get around New York, theymuseums willbe changed forever when you visit
are;Madame Tussaud's inthe heart of New York. The
By Subway, By Taxi, By Car, By Bus, By FootMuseum features over 175 waxfigures of celebrities,
The subway isn't the cleanest form ofsport figures and singers.
transportation,homeless people live in stations andCarnegie Hall - Carnegie Hall is a world famous
even in subway cars;but since everyone uses it all theconcerthall. For more than a century, Carnegie Hall has
time, centralset thestandard for excellence in performance.
Manhattan is generally considered safe.Central Park - Central Park was the first
Nighttime is not necessarily a dangerous time tolandscapedpublic park in the United States. The park
travelas long as you are taking a popular subway line,offers over
abstainfrom flashy jewelry, and are not going to one840 acres of landscaped and recreational areas that
of the outerboroughs. Stay away from the platform'sincludea zoo, a theater, sports facilities, lakes,
edge, and boardthe train during non-rush hours fromfood,entertainment and lots more.
the off- peak waitingarea, marked at the center ofWhere To Shop:
every platform (this areais monitored by cameras, andCalvin Klein 654 Madison Ave between E 60th and
the conductor's car often stopshere).61st Sts,is a study in elegance by the media savvy
Once you board, try to be in the same subway car asdesigner.
otherpeople you think are safe and stay near theBarney's 660 Madison Ave between E 60th and 61st
middle to beclose to the conductor (you'll see his faceSts,has become famous for treating potential
from theplatform).customers as toofat, too poor and, in the men's
During rush hour and in crowded stations like 42nddepartment, too straight.
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youto discourage pickpockets. A real concern forstore.
women issexual molestation - there are quite a fewValentino 747 Madison Ave between E 64th and 65th
crazies whoride the subways to brush up or gropeSts,displays the creations of one of the world's best-
others. If thishappens, be loud in your indignation.knowncouture designers.
When dealing with taxi drivers, remember that theyThe massive Giorgio Armani 760 Madison Ave
knowwhere they are going better than you, so don'tbetween E 65thand 66th Sts, shows that the
presumeto know the best route to somewhereworld-famous designer can'tstand to be outdone by
because it's whatyou've heard.anyone. Armani's gorgeous clothesfill four floors.
Remember to tip at least 15% and a minimum tip ofPrada 841 Madison Ave between E 69th and 70th
atleast 50 cents if not more.Sts,showcases the Milan company's expensive and
Where To Stay:trendyofferings. The shoes start at $300.
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Spectacular views of theAle's from all over the world. Great place to meet
Empire State Building are yours when you stay insingles.
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