| New York City is one of the most well-known cities in | | | | Phantom of the Opera" are well known for their |
| the world, and for good reason. Dubbed the "city that | | | | extremely long runs on Broadway. If you've never |
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| global metropolitan city. Just about everything that's | | | | itinerary when you visit New York City. Other arts |
| anything can be found here. As most people know, | | | | centers are made up of the New York Philharmonic, |
| New York City is the largest city in the US, with just | | | | the New York City Opera, the New York City Ballet |
| over 8 million people in an area of 469 square miles. | | | | and the Metropolitan Opera. One of the world |
| This earns it the honor of being the most densely | | | | famouse performing venues is Carnegie Hall. A visit to |
| populated city in North America, and has the highest | | | | the Madison and Fifth Avenues is an absolute must ff |
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| a good variety of galleries, museums and other artistic | | | | the financially "well off". For those who are looking for |
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| most diverse cities in the world, with many attractions | | | | sake, you might want to consider finding a hotel near |
| for people of varying interests. For instance, if you are | | | | these attractions. Whether the purpose of your trip to |
| a hip-hop enthusiast, you may want to visit the Bronx, | | | | New York City is business or pleasure, it is important |
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| to check out Broadway if you are into the performing | | | | can probably find a New York hotel that you can |
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