If you are thinking of taking a trip to the Big Apple, then you should know that you are definitely making the right decision. Being the most populous city in the United States, it is the world center for finance, politics, communications, music, fashion and culture. It is home to an unrivaled collection of museums, galleries, restaurants, night clubs, bars and incredible architecture.



The city that never sleeps is the nickname for this special place because at any time during the night you can go out into the city that really does never close down. On your New York City NY vacation, you can go out whenever you want during the morning, noon, or night and you will not be alone.

Getting around during your New York City NY vacation is absolutely not a problem. The Metropolitan Transit Authority runs all of the subways and buses in the city. Over four million people ride the subway every day and you can take a ride for two dollars. Although if you prefer not to ride the subway, you can hail one of the 13,000 yellow cabs that will be happy to take you anywhere you want to go. The average trip in a NYC yellow cab costs about nine dollars.

If you are planning a New York City NY vacation, you will only have the problem of how to choose from the hundreds of attractions available to you. From the Empire State Building, Chrysler Building and Brooklyn Bridge to Times Square, Little Italy and Chinatown, you can be part of attractions you have only seen on TV or in the movies. From Radio City Music Hall, a Broadway play and the American Museum of Natural History to the Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Rockefeller Center, there will be so much to do and see that you may have trouble deciding what you want.

If you want to reflect on the past and share a prayer or quiet moment with those lost in the tragedies of 9/11, the area around Ground Zero is open to the public. A walkway and a large fence prevents anyone from actually being able to enter the site, but you can easily view the area from the east, south and north sides.

And the food, always about the food! You can start the day with a real bagel and your favorite topping. With literally thousands of places to dine in the city, whatever you desire is here waiting for you. Want to eat out on a budget? No problem! Check out any one of the hundreds of Manhattan deli food bars where you serve yourself and pay based on the weight of your selections.

Enjoy sports? There is always a professional team playing in the NYC area such as the Yankees or Mets, the Jets or Giants, the Knicks, Liberty or Nets and the Rangers. The NBA store is located on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan and ESPN can be found in Times Square just for starters.

Where to stay while on your New York City NY vacation? Have you considered staying in one of the vacation rental apartments? Or how about one of the many available suite hotel rentals? While rooms in NYC are smaller than in many other cities, you and your family or friends can be so much more comfortable in a place with a kitchenette and private bedrooms. And the price may pleasantly surprise you.

No matter when you plan to take a New York City NY vacation, check out the many wonderful things to do and places to stay while you are visiting this very special place.

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