10 Must-See New York Sights for First-Timers, New York, New York
You could spend weeks exploring “The Big Apple”. However most visitors usually have a handful of days to immerse and explore this exciting city. This is why I developed this 10 Must-see list for first-time visitors.
They are based on my time living and working there, and the dozens of trips that I have made there over the past twenty years – often with people going there for their first taste. My most recent journey was taking my partner’s parents who have had it on their wish list for decades and asked me to design an itinerary. They wanted one that gave them a typical New York experience while not breaking the bank.
- New York Hotels can be expensive (and the rooms small), so you need to plan for it. Although there are over 100,000 rooms in Manhattan, it can be a challenge to find reasonable priced ones at times, like in the run up to Christmas or when there is a major conference in town. You need to (1) agree a decent budget for accommodation which may be higher than you usually like to spend and (2) book as far in advance to lock in deals. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
They are based on my time living and working there, and the dozens of trips that I have made there over the past twenty years – often with people going there for their first taste. My most recent journey was taking my partner’s parents who have had it on their wish list for decades and asked me to design an itinerary. They wanted one that gave them a typical New York experience while not breaking the bank.
- New York Hotels can be expensive (and the rooms small), so you need to plan for it. Although there are over 100,000 rooms in Manhattan, it can be a challenge to find reasonable priced ones at times, like in the run up to Christmas or when there is a major conference in town. You need to (1) agree a decent budget for accommodation which may be higher than you usually like to spend and (2) book as far in advance to lock in deals. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 10 Must-See New York Sights for First-Timers
Guide Location: USA » New York
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Gary Bembridge
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/must-see-new-york-sights/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » New York
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Gary Bembridge
Read it on Author's Website: https://www.tipsfortravellers.com/must-see-new-york-sights/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Times Square
- Empire State Building
- Macy’s
- 9/11 Memorial and Museum
- One World Observatory
- Statue of Liberty
- Ellis Island
- The Highline
- Central Park
- American Museum of Natural History
- Guggenheim Museum
- Metropolitan Museum of Art
- Top Of The Rock Observation Platform
- Radio City Music Hall
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