Overview:
New York is the most densely populated major city in the United States. As many as 800 languages are spoken in New York, making it the most linguistically diverse city in the world. The five boroughs – Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, the Bronx, and Staten Island – have a population of 8,491,079 (2014 census) distributed over 305 square miles. New York exerts a significant impact upon commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment.
What to Experience in New York City:
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Museums: NYC has some of the best museums in the world such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the National September 11 Museum, the American Museum of Natural History, and the Museum of Modern Art.
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Shows: You'll want to check out Broadway, Off-Broadway, Lincoln Center, and Radio City Music Hall.
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Parks: Throughout the concrete jungle are a number of amazing natural landscapes like Central Park, Bryant Park, and The High Line.
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Iconic Neighborhoods: One of the best things to do in NYC is explore the various neighborhoods, such as Greenwich Village, SOHO, the Upper West Side, and Lower Manhattan.
Insider Tips:
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Cheap Broadway Tickets: Get in line at a TKTS Discount Booth on the day you want to see a performance to save up to 50% on a variety of plays (Bonus Tip: The South St. Seaport location is usually a lot less busy than the Times Square one, and only there can you purchase tickets the day before for matinees).
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Staten Island Ferry: The 5 mile, 25 minute ferry ride provides a majestic view of New York Harbor and a no-hassle, even romantic, boat ride, for FREE!
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Free Museum Days: Many New York City museums are either always free, free on specific days of the week or free for select hours - check here.
