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Welcome to "The Big Apple!" This city, also known as the Capital of the World, contains within its borders close to 7.5 Million residents. New York is home to many nationally and internationally recognized landmarks and places of interest such as the American Museum of Natural History, the Statue of Liberty, and the Broadway Theatre. What makes New York special is its contagious energy and excitement. At the center of so many industries, New York is truly on the cutting edge of civilization. While other cities are only beginning to shape a skyline, Manhattan has captured the world's imagination as the most magical exuberating city for centuries. New York City and Broadway are synonymous; maybe that's why some consider New York to be a spectacular stage set with the world's most fascinating and colorful actors. New York is, above all, a walker's city. Along its busy streets, an endless variety of sights unfolds everywhere you go, and the character of its neighborhoods changes every few blocks. Quaint town houses stand shoulder to shoulder with sleek glass towers, gleaming gourmet supermarkets sit around the corner from dusty thrift shops, and chic bistros inhabit the storefronts of soot-smudged warehouses. In terms of the geography of NYC, it is best to imagine the Greater New York area as a main center island (Manhattan) surrounded by outer islands (the other boroughs):
Click on any link below to find out more information about New York City:
New York City's Official Tourism Website - Information on recreation, accommodations, things to do, and official tourism kiosks and visitors guides. NY.com - NY.com is the ultimate cyber-reference, providing 24-7 access to the city that never sleeps with over 1,000 pages of ever-changing content and helpful online reservation systems. This free resource provides vital information to visitors and residents alike; from NYC history to local news and weather, you'll find it all on NY.com. NYC Government - Official site of New York City. New York Department of Education Top Rated NY Public Schools and other information about schooling in NYC. The following are links to sites I have found that have very useful or entertaining information about the New York City area: New York City Guide - Your comprehensive guide to New York. New York restaurants, bars, night clubs, hotels, shops, spas, events, attractions, yellow page listings and more. Exploring NYC - From the Columbia University subject guides. Manhattan User's Guide - Manhattan User's Guide is a daily e-mail that keeps you on top of the city...from splashy restaurant openings or wonderful hole-in-the-walls to useful services such as the best moving companies or tailors to the best shopping in town, the occasional look at bad architecture, good politics, good architecture, or bad politics. Must See New York - the perfect business or vacation travel guide for the first time visitor to the Big Apple. We've made it easy to figure out what to see and do in New York by identifying the Must See things-to-do and see.New York City Visitor Guide - Welcome to NYC.com's Visitor Guide! Here you will find all the information you need to make your visit to New York City a memorable one. Whether you need help getting in to the city from one of our airports, or you need information on our unique neighborhoods, you'll find it all right here! The Urban Etiquette Handbook - New rules for getting along in an endlessly wired, ruthlessly crowded, sexually libertarian city. Written about Manhattan in New York Magazine, but its guidelines can apply to any urban metropolis. Beginner's Guide to New York City Use our Dine Site Guide to find restaurants in the New York City area. Area Hotels, Accommodations & Travel: Urban Living New York Hotel Search - Offers a search of availability and rates for all New York area hotels, with discounts of up to 70%! New York Rental Car Search - You can also search for a rental car in NYC using this link. Search Flights to New York - You can search for the best airfares and schedules to New York. |
