Immigrants say New York has this surprising quality of an extremely cozy place where one hardly ever feels alienated. Everybody can find their corner here, both citizens and tourists alike, let alone the number of things to see and do allows for countless theme-based itineraries. The following 10 will take you here and there, have you mix with New Yorkers to see how they work, relax, love, and have fun. See art at its most exquisite, relive the days of New Amsterdam, find out what it takes to get from rags to riches, and... make yourself at home.
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Broadway
Location: New York City, United States
Photo by gtrwndr87
One of Manhattan’s named and not numbered avenues, Broadway is undoubtedly one of the highlights of New York. Acclaimed as the pinnacle of American theater, Broadway is THE place to perform and visit for anybody who is into the performing arts. The name usually refers to Broadway theater which...
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Location: New York City, United States
Photo by William Warby
A friendship gift of the French to the American nation to celebrate the 100th anniversary of American independence, the Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World is wrapped with symbolism and sentimentality. The huge 93 m monument (the statue itself making 46m of it) by Bartholdi, Eiffel and Hunt...
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Location: New York City, United States
Photo by Gruban
A perfect place to escape the frenetic din of a city life is the New York's Central Park. Completed in 1873, the park was the first of landscaped areas of this kind in the US offering the city dwellers a vast 341 hectares patch of lush greenery. Today Central Park is an integral part of the city...
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Location: New York City, United States
Photo by GK tramrunner229
Greenwich Village (often simply referred to as "the Village") is a well-known, mostly residential district in Manhattan. At first uninhabitable because of its marshes, the area soon became a residential one in the 19th century and was later colonized by bohemians, beatniks and literary greats sq...
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Location: New York City, United States
Photo by Amitmogha
One of the beloved and world-recognized landmarks of NY, a popular film location and a great example of architectural genius is surely the Empire State Building. With its 1454 ft of height it dominates the skyline of Manhattan and draws from 10 to 20 thousands of visitors daily. Erected in the e...
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Location: New York City, United States
Photo by Fritz Geller-Grimm
Ready for an art feast? New York is definitely the place to be for a hungry art lover and there are places that should not be missed out if visual artistic creativity is what your after. So here we go. Metropolitan Museum of Art, which ranks as one of the world's greatest museums, will give you a...
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Location: New York City, United States
Photo by blhphotography
Famed for the Brooklyn Cyclones minor baseball team and amusement parks, the Coney Island is a popular resort peninsula in the southernmost Brooklyn and New York's famous boardwalk. Although it is just a shadow of its former self, Coney Island attracts numbers of visitors and potential residents...
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Location: New York City, United States
Photo by Mr Bullitt
This National Historic Landmark is the largest privately owned complex of the world. Comprising 19 impressive buildings, it started as a business project integrating gardens, dining and shopping with office space, all with a stunning Art Deco feel and elegance. The Center is a cultural and enter...
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Location: New York City, United States
Photo by Nils Olander
Home to New York's 12 premier art institutions like the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Ballet, the New York Philharmonic or Lincoln Center Theater, LCPA is the country's largest performing arts complex. The 16-hectare site was built on the grounds of a rundown neighborhood and meant to hav...
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Location: Bronx, United States
Photo by Tech. Sgt. Jeremy M. Call
Ask a native to bring some rules home to you and take part in something as American as can be. Located in the Bronx on the former site of Macombs Dam Park and replacing the previous stadium built in 1923, the Yankee Stadium is home ballpark to the New York Yankees baseball team. Much of the stadi...
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Point Break - A Perfect Bar Experience in NYC
A local friend recommended and took my Cali group to this amazing bar. He said that mostly locals came here so I didn't really know what to expect ambiance wise... but screw it, the view at this bar was absolutely breathtaking! No joke. I felt like a celebrity w/ superstar treatment as the staff are friendly and amazing to say the very least.
I don't know who the house DJ was but he definitely was playing music right up my alley. It would've been my dream for people to start dancing, but it's all good.
It's a bit sceney for my taste, but it really didn't bother me much. the bartenders knew their stuff, although their 1st cocktail was a little weak, when he saw i understood cocktails the next 2 were stronger. I also liked that even though the place was really hopping the bartender remembered what i was drinking when i came to order another. (he also understood how good a gin hendricks is, and not to overpower it with the mixer). It was amazing to see their “das boot” which is shaped like a boot filled with beer. Don’t get me wrong, I am not drunk…it’s an actual boot shaped beer container ready to be emptied..try it ..you will love it!! Oh..how can I forget, they even have a wheel o' shots where you just have to spin it and have to drink whatever shot it lands on!! Now call that bar creativity at its best!!!
We ordered the Veal and Fish Tacos. They were delicious. Mm! We ended up asking for spoons to polish off whatever remained in the platter. (Faux pas? Who cares as long as it gets in my tummy.) The fries were crispy, but not overcooked, just the way that I like them.
So take in this scene: You walk in to what seems like an overly crowded place, but soon fine an empty table. Time seems to stop and the only indicator of the night moving on is the moon and your brain cells slowly going to bed forever. The music is not to loud and the people around look good, the only thing left for you to do is to enjoy that drink you paid ridiculously low for and laugh at the joke your co-worker just told.
The vibe of the place just never seems to die out and if you happen to spot some NYC socialite, sports player, or star, don't let it get to you... because for that moment, this night they are no long more important than then you. In fact go up to them and introduce yourself!
All in all just a great place to meet new people, or just have drinks with people you already know. I've been to numerous bars in the city but i would say this place is just great. Very welcoming staff, very laid back ambiance. I’ve been here twice after my first visit with my Cali group . I would say its worth the every penny you spend!!