New York City is one of the most well-known cities in the world, and for good reason. Dubbed the "city that never sleeps," New York is the prime example of a global metropolitan city. Just about everything that's anything can be found here.
New York City, as most Americans know, is the largest city in the United States, with a population of 8.1 million people in just 321 square miles. Its larger metropolitan area sports a total population of a little under 19 million people. This fact makes New York City the most densely populated city in the entire North American continent. New York City is also a global center for finance, entertainment, fashion, and culture, with a wide selection of museums, galleries, and other artistic establishments. Among many other things, the headquarters of the United Nations can be found in New York.
Dubbed the "Big Apple", New York's ethnic diversity is reflected by it's population being made up of 33% foreign born people. Hip Hop enthusiasts may want to visit the Bronx, which is well known for it's roots. Several hip-hop artists grew up in the Bronx which is reflected in their music. If you want to experience firsthand what your favorite artist experienced you can always book a hotel in the Bronx.
Be sure to check out Broadway if you are into the performing arts. It's 39 theatres feature the brightest and best of the performing arts. Plays like "Cats" and "The Phantom of the Opera" are well known for their extremely long runs on Broadway. If you've never experienced a Broadway play, put this on your itinerary when you visit New York City. Other arts centers are made up of the New York Philharmonic, the New York City Opera, the New York City Ballet and the Metropolitan Opera. One of the world famouse performing venues is Carnegie Hall.
A visit to the Madison and Fifth Avenues is an absolute must ff you are an intrepid shopper. You'll find a large concentration of high end stores here ready to serve the financially "well off". For those who are looking for more reasonably priced good Herald Square would make a good choice. If you are a good lover make sure you pay a visit to Union Square. For Collectors, East Village would make a good choice, where rare items can be bought and/or traded. For convenience sake, you might want to consider finding a hotel near these attractions.
Whether the purpose of your trip to New York City is business or pleasure, it is important that you find the best accommodations that you can find. There are many New York hotels, and as in all cities there is great variation in terms of their prices and quality. No matter what your budget, however, you can probably find a New York hotel that you can afford, and if you search intelligently, you don't need to trade your comfort just for a few dollars of savings. |
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