| places around the world are, of course, best visited at | | | | from up high, and of course the city is not short of |
| certain times of the year, something which may mean | | | | famous skyscrapers which afford panoramic vistas |
| that you have to rule them out entirely if the | | | | for miles around. The observation deck known as |
| ‘season’ doesn’t fit into your | | | | ‘Top of the Rock’ at the top of New |
| schedule. In addition, it can also mean that your visit | | | | York’s ninth highest building, the GE Building, for |
| coincides with those of thousands of other | | | | example, provides a breathtaking, 360 degree view |
| holidaymakers and, with so many others keen to see | | | | over the whole of Manhattan. |
| the same sights, this can impact on your experience of | | | | Fall |
| sightseeing. New York, however, is truly a city for all | | | | The wonderful colours of the foliage in fall make this a |
| seasons, and with things to attract you all year round | | | | spectacular time for sightseeing. New York, although it |
| you are sure to have a superb time and thoroughly | | | | is a huge city, has many tree-lined streets and |
| enjoy your stay. | | | | avenues, so wherever you go you cannot fail to enjoy |
| Spring | | | | the glorious oranges, yellows and reds of the leaves |
| Spring heralds the start of the warmer weather and, | | | | as you stroll around. Central Park alone is home to |
| with temperatures just right, this makes it an ideal time | | | | some 26,000 trees, making this an ideal place to enjoy |
| for sightseeing. New York, and especially its parks and | | | | the beauty of the season. But if you want to get a |
| gardens, really starts to come alive, and with flowers | | | | birds’ eye view, then the rooftop of the |
| and trees coming into blossom taking a stroll around | | | | Metropolitan Museum is a great place to head for. With |
| any one of the many urban oases that the city has to | | | | plenty going on around Halloween, and pumpkins for |
| offer can be a wonderfully relaxing experience. | | | | sale in many of the markets, visiting New York during |
| Rowing on the stream in Central Park is another lovely | | | | the fall offers loads of fun and some superb photo |
| way to take in all of the beauty of spring, as well as to | | | | opportunities. |
| view the magnificent skyline of New York City. Coney | | | | Winter |
| Island, with its beach, boardwalk, Aquarium and | | | | If winter is your preferred time for sightseeing, New |
| amusement area is alive and buzzing at this time of | | | | York offers a superb range of activities and some |
| year, making spring a wonderful time to visit this | | | | truly amazing views. If you plan on visiting Central Park |
| fantastic landmark and join in all the fun. | | | | in the snow, then don’t forget to take your |
| Summer | | | | camera because every shot is likely to be a picture |
| Sightseeing in New York during the summer months | | | | postcard masterpiece. If winter sports are something |
| offers many exceptional opportunities to enjoy the | | | | that you enjoy, ice skating is something that you can |
| great outdoors, and Central Park SummerStage is the | | | | do here too. This time of the year also sees the city |
| place to be for live plays, dance shows and musical | | | | hosting a whole range of winter markets which offer a |
| events - many of which are free to attend. With films | | | | wonderfully charming atmosphere. If you would prefer |
| being played in the open air both in Central Park and | | | | not to be out in the cold then winter is the ideal time to |
| Bryant Park, you can also take some time out to relax | | | | take in New York’s magnificent range of |
| and catch a movie. The warm summer days are also | | | | museums and art galleries. |
| great for taking in the glistening views of New York | | | | |