Things to See and Do

 

From the moment you arrive you will discover that there is nowhere else on earth quite like New York City. Simply beyond comparison, this amazing metropolis calls itself the World of Excitement – and quite rightly so.

Also known as the ‘Big Apple’ New York is divided into 5 boroughs, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Spectacular Manhattan is the main attraction for the majority of visitors, encompassing Central Park, Wall Street. Greenwich Village, Fifth Avenue, the Empire State Building, and so much more.

Lower Manhattan, known as downtown to the locals is a unique blend of finance, historical architecture and fashionable style. The districts most famous address is Wall Street – the financial capital of the world. From downtown Manhattan you can also board excursion boats to see the Statue of Liberty. Other downtown areas worth visiting include Greenwich Village and Soho as well as the famous Brooklyn Bridge.

Midtown Manhattan is home to many of the cities most popular attractions including the Empire State Building and Central Park. The latter is a 340-hectare rectangular park, which offers an oasis of greenery and provides New Yorkers with an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. In Midtown you will also find exclusive boutiques and many well-known department stores, such as Bloomingdales. The midtown stretch of Fifth Avenue is also a shopper's paradise. Another attraction is Times Square, renowned for its dazzling billboards and numerous Broadway theatres.