New York is America’s most populous city with a population of 8.9 million residents. What make the city unique are its rich history, museum, culture, and multicultural atmosphere. New York City is the perfect place for you to spend the holiday with your family. While you’re there, here are some of the best things to do.
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Times Square
With more than 50 million visitors every year, Times Square is a place you can’t resist. It’s also a major center of the entertainment industry and commerce. Here, you can visit the top stores and buy the best fashion products in the world.
Times Square also has family-friendly restaurants offering delicacies from different regions across the world. Within the area of Times Square are fun and exciting tourists destinations like Madame Tussauds, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, Gulliver’s Gate, and many.
Bingo Halls
Suppose you’re a lover of the bingo games New York City has so much in stock for you. The city has many bingo halls located in a serene environment with all the best facilities. Maspeth Bingo Hall, a bingo hall located at Grand Ave is one of the most popular among them. The Fifth Avenue Bingo Hall is a place to play, meet new people, and explore.
These bingo halls with large spaces offer a great time for the entire family. No matter whom you are, veteran or newbie, you can play computers, boards and paper games. You can also play for fun or to win some money. To refresh yourself on bingo games and increase your chances of winning, you should try and play online. Get the best online bonuses at BonusesOnline.com where you can explore and practice with ease.
Museums
New York City is also the perfect place to acquire knowledge and experience the best of ancient and contemporary culture. While staying in one of the many New York apartments available, there are several museums in the city you can visit, including The New York Metropolitan Museum of Arts. There is also The Museum of Modern Art offering more than 300,000 books for you to explore.
It also displays photography, sculpture, drawing, design, and electronic media. American Museum of Natural History is never to be missed. The museum has on display over 34 million species of plants, animals, minerals, fossils, and human remains.
Empire State Building
New York City is a place of great architecture, especially with the many skyscrapers. If you want to have a panoramic view of the city, the best place to go is the Empire State Building. Not far from The Marmara Park Avenue hotel, this 102-story was built in 1930 – 1931 and cost over 40 million USD. It can be tough getting an admission so try to plan ahead!
On a clear day, from the top of the building, you can see important landmarks like The Chrysler Building, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and Times Square. With more than 40 million visitors every year, the Empire State Building is a busy place, so you have to wait to get tickets. To skip the lines, you can go for the express tickets that cost about twice the regular tickets.
Islands
You may not know this, but New York City has at least 30 islands spread across its waters. But out of these, there are two that stand out, because of their tourism activities and vacation destination. Getting to the island is by boat, so that’s an adventure on its own. While on Ellis, you can visit and explore the Ellis Island Immigration Museum to learn about the city’s immigration past.
People who visit Ellis Island also like to visit Liberty Island on the same day because they are so close. Coney Island is also a popular island in New York City, offering relaxation and entertainment. Join locals and other tourists to explore the beach, and the Wonder Wheel. There is also the Luna Park, an amusement park that features the Cyclone roller coaster.
Central Park
Covering an area of 834 acres, the New York Central Park is one of the largest urban parks in the world. There are so many things to do here, including picnicking with your family. You can rent a bike and tour or visit attractions like Cherry Blossom Trees, Belvedere Castle, and Carousel. You can also take the kids to visit the Central Park Zoo with over 130 different species from snow leopards to tropical birds.
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