NEW YORK GUIDE

NEW YORK GUIDE

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Money 3

Communication 4

Holidays 5

Transportation 6

Food 8

Events During The Year 9

Things to do 11

DOs and DO NOTs 12

Activities 17

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Emergency ContactsEmergency: 911

Essential Information

The fifth largest city in the world is also oneof the most-loved by tourists. The Big Appleis definitely an American icon and a center ofculture, fashion and trade. The stunning sky-line one of themost recognizable also helpsits popularity. There are literally thousandsof sights in New York, but seeing at least oneof the most famous, like the Statue of Libertyor the Empire State Building is a must for anyvisitor, even if they dont like meeting fellowtourists.New York City features a full portfolio of at-tractions. If youre looking for culture, headto the Metropolitan Museum of Art or visit theworld-famous Madison Square Garden. Thosewho like to spend the day outside can visit Cen-tral Park and its many hidden sights. Historylovers can visit the 17th century Trinity Churchand those interested in finances, the New YorkStock Exchange.The best advice is dive in and dont look back.New York is a thrilling city that will give you theexperience of a lifetime.

Time ZoneEST (-4), observes DST.

Contacts

Tourist Contacts

Non-emergency information: 311or 212-NEW-YORK(639-9675)Multilingual visitor information counselors:212-484-1222

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You can exchange your currency or travelerschecks in the numerous exchange offices or atmany of the larger banks. As always, its betterto exchange money in large quantities so you getbetter rates. Most places will offer a convenientbuy-back rate if you return your dollars beforeyour departure.

Alternatively, just use the ATMs which are abun-dant in NYC. Even though there may be a fee fortaking out money other than in your home coun-try, the exchange feewill bemuchmore favorablethan at the exchange offices or the banks. In gen-eral, you will need cash for street vendors, someof the regular shops and for some taxis.

Tax RefundsNew York City sales tax is 8.875% for both goodsand services and there are no official tax refundsfor it. Tax is not applied to clothing or shoes under$110. Some shops, such as Macys or Blooming-dales, might offer to give tax back if you sign upwith them (and show your ID) before your shop-ping spree.

PricesMeal, inexpensive restaurant $10-20Meal for 2,mid-range restaurant, three-courses $50-100Big Mac $3.95Bottle of water at supermarket $1 (0.33 liters)Domestic beer (0.5 liter, draught) $5Gasoline (1 liter) $1Hostels (average price/night) $50 804* hotel (average price/night) $100 300Car-hire (medium-sized car/day) $80 100

TippingTipping is widely expected in New York, as tipscount towards wages for people working in theservice industry. Generally, you should tip wait-ers, cab drivers and hairdressers around 1520%.Other services, such as porters or bartenders,usually get one or two dollars for their services.However, if the service you received was awful,leave just a few small coins. Tips are left on thetable when paying with cash or they can be addedto the total when paying with card. Some restau-rants also have tip jars near the counter.

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LanguagesAs expected, the major language in New York Cityis American English. However, the citys diversitymakes it so that you can encounter more than 70languages here, some of the most frequent com-mon being Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Arabic orFrench. You could even encounter whole neigh-borhoods where only one of these languages isspoken. However, it will be very hard to get bywithout a basic grasp of the English language.

Mobile PhonesThere are many providers in the United States;only two of the most popular, AT&T and T-Mo-bile, use the GSM standard which is compatiblewith most of the phones from Europe (but to beon the safe side, check with your provider). Theothers, such as Verizon or Virgin Mobile, use theCDMA standard which might not work with yourmobile phone if you are coming from outside ofthe USA. If youd like to stay in touch while visit-ing New York, youmight consider renting a phoneat the airport or getting yourself a local SIM cardfor much better rates, since roaming is expensivehere. The international access code for the USA is+1, the area codes for New York City are 212, 347,646, 718, 917 and 929.

InternetNew York City is well-connected and chances areyou will be able to use the internet almost any-where. Most hotels and hostels offer their ownWi-Fi connection (although you should alwaysdouble-check on their website), either free orpaid. There are dozens of internet cafs scatteredaround the city and regular cafs and restaurantsoften offer their own Wi-Fi connection, too.

Alternatively, you can use the options provided bythe city council. The New York Public Library pro-vides free internet connection; you can either usetheir computers or bring your own laptop. More-over, parts of the city are covered by public Wi-Fi namely certain parts of Bronx, East Harlem,Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge Park.

More information on the public Wi-Fi hotspots(www.nycgo.com)A list of the hotspots (nycwireless.net)

Internet Resources

New York Citys official tourist website (www.nycgo.com)Events in New York City (eventful.com)

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January 1 New Year's DayDr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day third Mondayin JanuaryFebruary 12 Lincoln's BirthdayWashington's Birthday third Monday in Feb-ruaryMemorial Day last Monday in MayJuly 4 Independence DayLabor Day first Monday in SeptemberOctober 8 Columbus DayElection DayNovember 11 Veterans' DayThanksgivingDay fourth Thursday inNovem-berDecember 25 Christmas Day

If a public holiday falls on a Sunday, it is observedon the following Monday.

Opening HoursShops are generally open from 10 AM to 6 PMMonday to Saturday, while department storesmight stay open until 10 PM. However, manybusinesses stay open later than that or dontclose at all. On Sundays, shops open aroundnoon and close around 6 PM. Banks are openfrom 9 AM to 3 PM, post offices stay open until5 PM. The general post office is open 24 hoursa day. Businesses generally close on the majorholidays.

Museums and other sights are generally openfrom 10 AM to around 6 PM, remaining openlonger on some days, while on Mondays, mostof them are closed altogether. The museumsare also closed on some holidays Thanksgiving,Christmas Day and New Years Day. However,they may have differing conditions, so alwayscheck the museum website before you plan yourtrip.

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Public TransportationNew York City is well-connected to the outsideworld. There are three airports near it in total; allconnected by bus and subway lines. Train linesthat go all over the USA, even to the west coast,leave fromNew York Penn Station. The city is alsowell-connected by buses and even the ferry.

If you want to travel by the subway, you will needtickets. You can pay bus rides with cash. They aresold at subway stations (both vending machinesand MTA employees), online or at many grocerystores. A single ticket costs $2.50 no matter thedistance you travel or number of transfers butmust be used within two hours of purchase. Thepre-paid alternative to tickets is called theMetro-Card. You can either charge it with money to usefor separate rides, or you can buy a pre-paid one.A 7-day card costs $29.

SubwayThe easiest way of getting around NYC. It oper-ates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The stationsare generally around eight blocks apart. Remem-ber that the express trains skip some stations. Onweekends and at night some trainsmay not oper-ate and there might be construction work goingon.

BusWorth using where there is not a subway stationnearby or as a goodway ofmaking cross-city jour-neys. Bus drivers accept cash, but only the exactchange. The bus lines are marked by the startingletter of the borough where they mostly stop (Mfor Manhattan). Some of the limited-stop busesdo not stop at all stops. Many of the buses alsorun through the night these can stop for youanywhere you ask, as long as its safe.

Ferry

A good way of getting from A to B, but also greatfor sightseeing. The one that will interest youmost is probably the Staten Island Ferry, since itis the only way of getting to the Statue of Liberty.It is completely free and runs every 15 minutesduring rush hours. Aside from that, there arealso connections to New Jersey and Brooklyn runby several different companies (New York WaterTaxi, NY Waterway and the East River Ferry).

Official website of the subway and bus lines(www.mta.info)Schedules of the lines (www.mta.info)Official website of the Staten Island ferry(www.siferry.com)

TaxisThere are two types of cabs serving NYC. Thewell-known yellow cabs can be hailed down onthe street when they are on duty (indicated bythe rooftop light being on). The minimum fare is$2.50 and you pay $0.40 for every of a mile youtravel. There is a small extra charge for night andrush hour trips and you have to pay the toll onsome bridges and highways. Remember that youshould tip the taxi driver 10-20% of the price. Alltaxis accept cash and most of them also acceptcards.

The second type is the livery cabs; they operatemostly in the suburbs. These are flat rate cabsand can only be officially called by phone; how-ever this rule is not enforced so strictly in someareas of Manhattan. As always, watch out for taxiscams and unlicensed vehicles.

YellowCabNYC (www.yellowcabnyc.com) , +1800-619-4419More information on the NYC taxi service(www.nyc.gov)

Driving

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Speed limits in cities 48 km/h (30 mph)Outside the cities 88 km/h (55 mph)Interstates 105 km/h (65 mph)Blood alcohol limit 0.08 BACAlways wear a seatbelt in the front seat. Pas-sengers under 16 yrs. must wear a seatbelteven in the backseat. Children under the ageof 8 must use a booster seat.Talking or texting on the cell phone while dri-ving is illegal use a hands-free kit.Drive on the right.Be aware of the fact that you cant turn right ata red light.Do not park next to a hydrant or on the cross-walks.Try to avoid honking the horn.

Driving is generally not recommended in NYC, es-pecially if youre planning to hang around Man-hattan. Public transport covers the city quite well,so unless youplan on venturing further afield, youwont need to drive your own car. If you do drive,make sure to have a goodmapwith you. Remem-ber that you have to pay tolls for bridges; alsotry to search around for the best parking deals inyour location.

One of the sites where you can search for freeparking spots (nyc.bestparking.com)

WalkabilityNew York City is very walkable; in fact, using yourown two feet is a preferred mode of transport forscaling shorter distances. This way, you can alsosoak up the atmosphere of the city and perhapsdiscover some sights on your own.

You do need to be careful when crossing the road many New Yorkers jaywalk but this does notmean you should do so. Make sure you really dohave the time to make it to the other side andalways look both directions before stepping into

the road. Your best choice would be to wait for agreen pedestrian light at a crosswalk.

Biking could prove a bit difficult, as NYC can bea true concrete jungle, but as long as you haveenough urban riding experience, it can be an effi-cient way of getting around. There are also manycycling routes for you to use if you decide to renta bike. One day of bike rental costs about $45.

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NYC bagels made from sweet, boiled doughNYC pizza the local variety of the Italian mealNYC cheesecakesNYC cupcakesMake sure you visit the street delis where youcan find authentic local specialties.Since New York is a melting pot, you can alsotry most of the worlds cuisines here.

The same applies to drinks. Chances are you canget almost any drink you desire here if you canfind a bar or other establishment with the themeyou seek. All sorts of cocktails seem to be popularwith the locals and most of the cocktail bars haveprobably invented their own mixes. You can alsoget great deals on all sorts of beers around thecity.

EVENTS DURING THE YEAR

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JanuaryJewish Film Festival (www.thejewishmuseum.org)Three Kings Day Parade and Celebration ahuge celebration loved especially by childrenWinter Antiques Show (www.winterantiquesshow.com)Lunar New Year Parade & Festival and the cel-ebrations of Chinese New Year

FebruaryNew York International Children's Film Festival(www.gkids.com)

MarchSt. Patrick's Day Parade (nycstpatricksparade.org) one of the most famous events of theyear in NYCArmory Show (www.thearmoryshow.com) devoted to contemporary artMacy's Flower Show welcomes the springwith flowers and gardens environments onHerald SquareSing Into Spring Festival (www.jalc.org) a jazzfestival

AprilTribeca Film Festival (www.tribecafilm.com)New York International Auto Show (www.autoshowny.com) the newest cars are show-cased hereEaster Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival

MayCherry BlossomFestival at theBrooklynBotanicGardenNinth Avenue Food Festival exotic cuisinefrom all around the worldFleet Week celebrations related to the USMarine Corps

JuneMuseum Mile Festival (museummilefestival.org) free admission to the finest museums

Pride Week (www.nycpride.org) devoted toNYCs LGBTQ communityPuerto RicanDayParade (www.nationalpuertoricandayparade.org)

JulyMacy's Fourth of July FireworksMoMA PS1 Warm Up (momaps1.org) a mul-timedia experience held by the famous mu-seumHarlem Week (harlemweek.com)

AugustNew York International Fringe Festival (www.fringenyc.org) stage performers from allaround the world perform in NYCSummer Streets Manhattan closes to traf-fic from 7 AM to 1 PM each day, making thestreets completely walkable

SeptemberNew York Film Festival (filmlinc.com)Feast of San Gennaro (sangennaro.org) cele-brations of patron saint of Naples in Little ItalyRichmond County Fair (historicrichmondtown.org)Atlantic Antic (www.atlanticave.org) streetfair famous for its food, crafts and showsCommemorating September 11th (www.911memorial.org)Fashions Night Out shops hold specialevents and sales for one night only

OctoberVillage Halloween Parade (halloween-nyc.com)Openhousenewyork Weekend (ohny.org) free tours of famous NYC buildingsCMJ Music Marathon and Film Festival (www.cmj.com)ColumbusDayParade (www.columbuscitizensfd.org)

NovemberRockefeller Center Tree Lighting

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day ParadeRadio City Christmas Spectacular (www.radiocitychristmas.com)NewYork Chocolate Show (www.chocolateshow.com)NewYork Comedy Festival (www.nycomedyfestival.com) the big named of stand-up comedyperform here

DecemberTimes Square New Year's EveHoliday shoppingLighting of the World's Largest HanukkahMenorah

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Free Things To DoLook out for the days when museums havefree admissions.Visit some of the architectural wonders of thecity Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center,Grand Central Terminal or Empire State Build-ing.Walk around 5th Avenue and do some win-dow-shopping.Stroll round at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardenand the iconic Central Park.Visit the Ellis Island National Monument andthe immigration center there.Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge.Explore Battery Park and its stunning views ofthe bay.Discover New Yorks unique neighborhoods.Ride the Staten Island Ferry for a free scenictour around the bay.

ShoppingNew York City is one of the meccas for shopa-holics. With shops such as Macys and the iconic5th Avenue just around the corner, there are re-ally plenty of things to see and buy here. As forsouvenirs, there is also plenty of choices. NYCis famous for its art and galleries and buying aunique piece for your home might be a good wayof remembering the city. A new dress from one ofthe boutiques might be the perfect gift. Or, if yourun out of ideas, you can always buy somethingwith the iconic I

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DO use the subway as your main means oftransport.DO search for your hotel elsewhere than onManhattan.DO remember how to hail the taxi.DO try to explore on your own at least for a bit.DO NOT buy any of the knockoffs offered bystreet vendors.DONOT give away that you are a tourist easily.DO NOT spend all your time on the most fa-mous sights (ormore accurately, in the queuesfor them).DO NOT expect that the taxi drivers knowevery street by heart navigate them by inter-section names.

SafetyNew York City has kind of a bad reputation, butis actually the safest large city in the States. Thepolice are present at most places tourists usuallyventure to and can give you directions, so dontbe afraid to ask. In general, you should always beaware of your location. Some of the districts inBronx, Brooklyn and Queens might be shady, butyou can always inform yourself about the safetyof particular neighborhoods on the number 311.

Whenwalking around after dark, stick to themainstreets. When riding the subway in the late nighthours, you might want to keep close to the con-ductors car.

As in other cities, you will want to avoid scams.Only use licensed taxis (especially when leavingthe airport) and businesses. Look out for thestreet vendors selling knockoffs. If anyone isbothering you, you can either completely ignorethem or just say a firm no, which deters eventhe most persistent. New York, as any other largecity, unfortunately has its share of pickpockets.

Keep an eye on your personal belongings anddont let lose sight of your bag or purse. Use thehotel safe to store valuables in.

When visiting some famous buildings, you couldcomeacross airport-style security. Theywill checkyour bags and you will have to walk through ametal detector, but these checks are generallyquick.

The tap water in New York City is safe to drink.

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DOS AND DO NOTS ACTIVITIES

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Statue of LibertyThis is New York in one sight. The iconic, majestic statue is an absolutemust-see while visiting the city.

GPS: N40.68917, W74.04444Phone:+1 212 363 3200Opening hours:Ferries from mainland operate from 8:30 a.m. The last departing ferryfrom mainline is season-dependent check the official website.The last ferry from Liberty island departs at 6:15 p.m.Please note that the wait times to board any ferry can be over 90 minutesduring peak months (April September) and holidays.Admission:Ferry prices:Adult: $17.00Senior (62+): $14.00Children (4-12 years): $9.00Children (under 4): freeEntrance to the Statue is free.To ascend to the crown, you need to purchase a special ticket ($3) togetherwith the ferry ticket.It is recommended to purchase your tickets in advance either to bookthem online or by telephone.

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Ellis IslandUsed to be one of the busiest immigration islands and the so-called "gate-way to America". Nowadays, it holds a museum.

GPS: N40.69800, W74.04178Opening hours:Closed until further notice (due to damages sustained during HurricaneSandy).

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World Financial CenterInteresting and beautiful buildings with many lovely things to do inside.Shops, restaurants, winter garden and water esplanade.

200 Vesey Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10281, USAGPS: N40.71381, W74.01494Phone:+1 212 417 7215Opening hours:The opening hours of shops and restaurants vary; check the official web-site.

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9/11 MemorialA moving memorial of the tragic 9/11 incident. The beautiful park withponds is definitely worth a visit. Book in advance.

One Liberty Plaza, 20th Floor, New York, NY 10006, USAGPS: N40.71100, W74.01310Phone:+1 212 266 5211Opening hours:Mar 18, 2013 Sept 22, 2013:Daily: 10 a.m. 8 p.m.Last entry: 7:00 p.m.Sept 23, 2013 Dec 31, 2013:Daily: 10 a.m. 6 p.m.Last entry: 5 p.m.Admission:Visitor passes are free, but must be reserved in advance. Reservationsmade online or by phone: $2.Special security measures apply (e.g. no baggage larger than 8x17x19 ispermitted).

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Wall StreetDespite its importance in global world, it is just another street. Lots of littleshops and great places to eat around. Do not miss the famous bull!

GPS: N40.70724, W74.01085

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Battery ParkOne of New York's public parks. A great chance to relax, enjoy the atmos-phere and meet the resident turkey.

GPS: N40.70372, W74.01609

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Chelsea MarketA heaven for foodies. This huge complex holds both restaurants and greatfood shops ideal for your NY food needs.

75 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011, USAGPS: N40.74238, W74.00579Opening hours:Mon Sat: 7 a.m. 9 p.m.Sun: 8 a.m. 8 p.m.

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ChinatownOne of New York's famous neighbourhoods. The atmosphere here is reallysomething same as the deals you can get in the marketplaces.

GPS: N40.71833, W74.00250

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St Patrick's Old CathedralA majestic Catholic cathedral just like the ones in Europe. The interior issimply stunning, but often crowded because of the tourists.

263 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10012, USAGPS: N40.72375, W73.99552Phone:+1 212 226 8075Opening hours:Masses:Mon Fri: 8 a.m., 12:10 p.m.Sat: 8 a.m.Sun: 9:15 a.m., 10:15 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m.Admission:Admission to the cathedral is free.

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Madison Square GardenOne of the world's most famous venues. Come here for all kinds of thrillingevents that you can enjoy in the unique atmosphere.

4 Pennsylvania Plaza, New York, New York 10001, USAGPS: N40.75051, W73.99345Phone:+1 212 465 6741Opening hours:Box office hours:Mon Sat: 9 a.m. 6 p.m.Sun: closed unless there is an event

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Macy'sNew York's iconic department store, which once was the largest in theworld. Notice the architecture of the building, too.

151 West 34th Street, New York, NY 10001, USAGPS: N40.75048, W73.98854Phone:+1 212 695 4400Opening hours:Mon Thu: 9 a.m. 9:30 p.m.Fri: 9 a.m. 10 p.m.Sat: 9 a.m. 11 p.m.Sun: 11 a.m. 8:30 p.m.

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Empire State BuildingOne of New York's trademark sights. Climb to the top and see the stunningskyline be it day or night. Book in advance.

350 Fifth Ave, Suite 300, New York, NY 10118, USAGPS: N40.74836, W73.98564Phone:+1 212 736 3100Opening hours:8 a.m. 2 a.m. every day.Last elevator up at 1:15 a.m.Admission:Main deck (86th Floor):Adults: $27Seniors (62+): $24Children (up to 12 years): $21Main Deck + Top Deck (86th and 102nd Floor):Adults: $44Seniors (62+): $41Children (up to 12 years): $38If you buy tickets online, you can go straight to the observation deck.You can buy the Express tickets to skip the line as well, however, they are abit more expensive.

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Flatiron BuildingThis famous landmark gave name to the whole neighborhood. You canbest admire it from the Madison Square park nearby.

175 Fifth Avenue, New York City, NY, USAGPS: N40.74109, W73.98964Opening hours:Closed to public.

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Metropolitan Opera HouseNew York's main opera house a world-class venue. The shows are simplyfantastic and so is the opera house itself.

Lincoln Center, New York, NY 10023, USAGPS: N40.77274, W73.98438Phone:+1 212 362 6000Opening hours:Box office:Mon Sat: 10 a.m. 8 p.m.Sunday: noon 6 p.m.

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BroadwayThis is it the most famous theatre street in the world. Whatever showyou see here, it's going to be the time of your life.

Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10023, USAGPS: N40.77014, W73.98207

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Carnegie HallThis world-wide known venue is a must-see for fans of music. Book a ticketfor one of the performances or visit the inside tour.

881 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10019, USAGPS: N40.76512, W73.97994Phone:+1 212 247 7800Opening hours:Box office:Mon Sat: 11 a.m. 6 p.m.Sun: noon 6 p.m.Tours are available from October to late May:Mon Fri: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m.Sat: 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.Sun: 12:30 p.m.Admission:Tours tickets:Adults: $10Students: $8Children (under 12): $4You can purchase the tour tickets in the box office.

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Times SquareOne of the best known squares in the world. Constantly bustling with lifeand a great spot for photos. A must-see.

GPS: N40.75773, W73.98571

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Rockefeller CenterOne of New York's iconic skyscrapers. Take the tour and definitely checkout the observation deck. A must-visit.

45 Rockeffeler Plaza, Manhattan, NY 10020, USAGPS: N40.75888, W73.97934Phone:+1 877 692 7625Opening hours:Observation deck: 8 a.m. midnightRest of the center: open 24/7.Admission:Tour of the centre: $17.00Observation deck:Adults: $27.00Children (6-12): $17.00Seniors: $25.00

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Chrysler BuildingThe Art Deco skyscraper is one of New York's landmarks and an architec-tural jewel. Unfortunately closed to visitors, but still worth a stop-by.

GPS: N40.75170, W73.97530Opening hours:Only the lobby can be visited.Mon Fri: 8 a.m. 6 p.m.Admission:Admission to the building is free.

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United Nations HeadquartersAn intriguing experience the complex can be toured with a guide. Fea-tures special activities for children.

United Nations Headquarters, New York, NY 10017, USAGPS: N40.74944, W73.96806Phone:+1 212 963 4475Opening hours:Visitors Center:Mon Fri: 9:15 a.m. to 4.45 p.m.The tour dates are subject to change and not always available. You need topurchase the tour ticket online in advance and arrive 30-45 minutes earlyto undergo security check.Admission:Adults: $16Senior Citizens (over 60): $11Students (with valid ID): $11Children (5-12 years old): $9

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Strawberry FieldsA touching memorial to John Lennon and his work and a gathering placefor the fans. Peaceful and perfect for thinking.

GPS: N40.77528, W73.97472Opening hours:Open for the whole year, closed only five hours each day: in the earlymorning from 1 a.m. 6 a.m.

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Central ParkOne of New York's famous sights and a tranquil haven in the heart of Man-hattan. Plenty of things to do and see here.

GPS: N40.77822, W73.96983Phone:+1 212 310 6600Opening hours:Open daily: 6 a.m. 1 a.m.For times of guided tours check out the official website.Admission:Free entrance.Guided tours are free and offered on a first come, first served basis.

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Metropolitan Museum of ArtOne of the largest art museums in the world. Features countless collec-tions of different artworks. A must-see for art lovers.

1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028, USAGPS: N40.77915, W73.96273Phone:+1 212 535 7710Opening hours:Sun Thu: 10 a.m. 5:30 p.m.Fri, Sat: 10 a.m. 9:00 p.m.Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25, January 1, and the first Monday inMay.Admission:Adults: $25Seniors: $17Students: $12Children under 12: freeThe fee includes entry to the Main Building, the Cloisters museum andgardens on the same day. No need to pay an extra fee for exhibitions.These fees are recommended, but not required.

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Guggenheim MuseumA charming museum with pieces by many famous names and unknownartists alike. Worth a visit just for the architecture.

1071 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10128-0173, USAGPS: N40.78295, W73.95895Phone:+1 212 423 3500Opening hours:Sun Wed, Fri: 10 a.m. 5:45 p.m.Sat: 10 a.m. 7:45 p.m.Thu: closedAdmission:Adults: $22Students & Seniors: $18Children aged 12 and under: Free

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Brooklyn BridgeThe iconic suspension bridge is an absolute must-see. Walk its length andtake in the New York skyline.

GPS: N40.70569, W73.99639

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East River ParkA beautiful long promenade lined with beautiful nature and offering fabu-lous views of the Brooklyn Bridge. Also a popular place for sports.

GPS: N40.71584, W73.97511

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