| New York is one of the few places on earth that offer the perfect mix of modern life, culture, technology, adventure and excitement. Just walking down the bustling street reveals abundant sights and sounds including outdoor vendors, food markets, elegant old townhouses, sleek modern architecture and chic bistros. New York City offers something for everyone in its platter.
Though it is not easy to list down the number of attractions in the city, there are a number of museums, art galleries, theatre performances and so many shopping destinations for the shopaholics. Besides historical landmarks like Statue of Liberty, Empire’s building, Madame Tussauds museum, the city is famous for its musical shows. These shows usually fall into one of three categories: Broadway, Off-Broadway, or Off-Off-Broadway. Broadway shows are the most popular. These shows that usually play to theaters of 500 seats near Times Square include the major musicals and big-name dramatic works. Tickets for Broadway shows can run to $100 a seat. To have an impressive view of the city the newly opened Top of the Rock Observation Deck on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors of 30 Rockefeller Plaza offers great view of one of the most impressive cities in the world. It remains open until midnight for a beautiful view of the city below the sky twinkling with stars. In New York you can shop to your heart’s content as clothing and shoes priced under $110 is tax free. There are numerous shopping destinations. You can find anything from trendy shops, department stores to best designer boutiques. There is Barney’s warehouse sale that happens twice a year where the designer’s collection is sold at high discounts. One of the major attractions in New York is the Times Square. Over 26 million people visit Times Square each year, some to attend the area's many Broadway shows, some to dine, and all to experience the glowing lights and energy of this place. The best Times Square experience is after sunset when the glowing lights and hubbub are at their most impressive. |
