1.Shopping Part - The Indies: Yes, New York is home to every designer's North American flagship store, but it's also filled with independent shops and small-scale designers that line the streets of Soho and the back door boutiques of Brooklyn. If you're looking for one-of-a-kind and unique clothing, New York City is the place to get it.



2.Brighton Beach: Brighton Beach is like New York's little secret. Nestled away, far below Brooklyn and just after the infamous Coney Island fairgrounds, sits Brighton Beach - a Russian and old European oceanside oasis from the city. You'll find men playing chess on the seaside and women gossiping by the gazebos. You'll eat paschka to you burst, maybe even swim, and finally wind up wondering why you never came here before.

3.Shopping Part 2 - The Majors: Well, New York City is home to all the top designers. Fifth Avenue is an infamous stretch of major brands and top of the line fashions. If you've always wanted to try the big boys or come home with a designer bag, you'll find one of the world's biggest selections right here. You may want to hide your credit cards before heading out.

4.The Music: Whether you're looking for the hippest new thing coming out of Brooklyn's numerous indie clubs, a musical, or some of the best jazz in the world uptown, New York City is the place to get it. From symphonic to electronic, the world's musicians play here at one point and every night there are hundreds, if not thousands, of live music events happening all over the city.

5.Total Tourism: If you're a tourism junkie that's all about the must-see's, New York has it all. In one single day, you can go to the top of the Empire State Building, skate at Rockefeller Center, visit the Statue of Liberty and take in a Broadway show. From the Lincoln Center to FAO Schwartz toy store, New York is absolutely brimming with tourist destinations to check off your been-there-done-that list. After all, New York is probably the most tourist-ey city in the Americas.