Top Things to Do in New York City

No matter who you are you should visit New Yorkyou to see all the sites of the city.
City at least once in your life. New York is not only oneBe sure to take a walk in Central Park too. This unique
of the largest cities in the world, but it is also one of thegreen space is located right in the heart of the city and
most exciting and interesting cities you'll ever visit. Thefeatures over 840 acres of landscaped and
scene of so much cultural history, New York City hasrecreational areas that include a zoo, a theatre, sports
something for everyone.facilities, lakes, food, entertainment and lots more.
Here are just some of the things you can do whenWhile in Central Park be sure to visit the Wildlife
you visit New York. And by the way, one of the veryCenter where you can see more than 1400 animals
best ways to experience the city is by staying in aand 130 different species.
New York vacation rental.If you are there between April and October you can
New York apartment rentals are homes owned byrent a boat and go rowing on Central Park Lake, or
New Yorkers which are rented on a short term basishire a gondola and have someone else do the work.
to visitors. Rather than staying in a boring hotel roomSports fans will absolutely want to visit Yankee
you can have your own luxurious short term NewStadium in the Bronx - the old historic version if you
York apartment right in the center of the action whereget there before it is demolished in 2009, or the brand
you can live like a New Yorker for a few days, anew version currently being built. The new Yankee
week or more.Stadium is scheduled to open sometime in 2009.
Once you're comfortably situated in your own NewAnother must for sports fans is an "all access tour" to
York apartment strike out and visit some of the worldMadison Square Garden, home of the NBA Knicks,
famous sites. Right at the top of the list has to be theWNBA Liberty and NHL Rangers. MSG is considered
Empire State Building. Well-known to virtuallyby many to be the world's most famous sport and
everybody, this national historic landmark is more thanentertainment arena.
a quarter of a mile high and towers over the heart ofThe list of tourist highlights in New York City is virtually
Manhattan.endless. You will almost certainly want to visit Times
While you're there, consider taking a New YorkSquare, Ground Zero, Wall Street, take a tour of the
Skyride. This 22 minute virtual tour lifts off from the topUnited Nations, and hop on the city's best free ride -
of the Empire State Building Observatory and takesthe Staten Island Ferry.