Best places in New York City to visit

“New York” one of the famous Northeastern state of US with 40% population. It is also known as the Big Apple city with fast forward and well-developed cities in the world. This city is famous for its monuments, parks, museums and many more interesting places in New York. If you are planning for affordable and memorable vacations of a lifetime then it is the right place and choice for you.

The city is full of energy, beautiful art, different kind of food, entertainment, politics, fashion, technology, media and scenes in nightlights. Different and unique culture make this city more beautiful and attractive. This is the 10th most popular and expensive city that attracts around 50+million tourist annually.

Here are some of the most beautiful and attractive places in New York to visit –

Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge started constructed in 1869 and it takes 14 years to complete. The bridge finally opened on 23 April 1883 and 1800 vehicles crossed the bridge. It cost around $15.1 double from the original belief.

The length of the bridge is 5989 ft, and its height is 1.8KM. It takes around 45-60 minutes to cross the Brooklyn Bridge. The east river that connects through boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. It is the world’s first steel-wire suspension bridge.

This is the famous destination places in New York that one can drive, walk or ride on a bike and take photographs, Videos with the beauty of the bridge. It becomes more attractive when the weather is beautiful. Brooklyn Bridge is one of the older and longest bridges in the world. It is considered the most attractive places in New York for the tourist. This bridge is the sign of historic landmark of US.

Things to do near Brooklyn bridge

• From Brooklyn Bridge, one can see different cities landmarks like-a statue of liberty, Verrazano-Narrow Bridges, skyscrapers importance of the eastern river.
• Manhattan bridge which is the longest bridge and built around the eastern rivers.
• Williamsburg Bridge- It is the toll-free bridge built around the east river that connects at lower east Manhattan with the Williamsburg.
• Bayonne Bridge – This bridge is also made up of steels that connects Staten Island to New Jersey

Transport facility

Train route from Manhattan

• You can take 5,6 or 7 train from Brooklyn Bridge/ city hall stop or can take J or Z trains from Chambers St. stop.
• Or can take 2 or 3 No train – Park Place, N or R train – City Hall.

Timings

Open 24*7

Cost – Free

Hotels near Brooklyn bridge

• Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
• Aloft New York Brooklyn
• Blue Moon Hotel
• Hilton Brooklyn New York

Best restaurants in Brooklyn

• The River Cafe
• The Osprey
• Neighbors

Indian restaurants

• Indian spice Brooklyn

Tip–  If you want to travel and visit Brooklyn Bridge then the best timings are at night.

Statue of liberty

It is the symbol of lightning in the world. This is the most precious gift given by France people in the 19th century. Statue of liberty is the positive sign of friendship between France and America. The statue was structured by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and built by Gustave Eiffel. It is finally completed in 1884 and opened on 19th July 1986. The Height of the statue from head to toe is 46 meters. The weight of the statue is 450,000 pounds

This statue is in the arms of the Hudson River in the harbor of New York. One of the prominent statue that represents the sign of Freedom and Democracy. The is another most beautiful and popular attraction of tourist in the world in the places in New York. Here one can study the history of the monument.  You will not only visit the statue but you can also visit the pedestrian. It has a museum on the second floor where you can explore N numbers of Photographs, art, videos and the history of the monument briefly.

Interesting facts about the statue of liberty

• The statue has its exhibition on the second floor where you can explore all the history of the monument.
• For reaching the crown visitors have to climb 354 stairs or can use elevators.
• Inside the statue, there is also an audio tour in different languages- Hindi, Spanish, French, English, Arabic Korean Chinese, Japanese, etc.
• Top of the crown there is 21 windows.
• The statue will also provide information and facts to its visitors in a Park Ranger tour they will tell you how it is made, what is the story behind the statue, who designed it etc.

The best tourist place to visit places in New York. It gives life experience that one can explore the fun and long-lasting memory. You can ride on a boat and can see the view of the liberty there. It the combination of beauty and knowledge about the statue in the places in New York.

Transport Facility

(Manhattan to the statue of liberty)

Stops located near battery park

• Bus – Bus number M5, M15, M20 South ferry stop.
• Subway- 4 and 5 trains stop – Bowling Green.
• R train stops – Whitehall Street.
• The train stops -South Ferry station

Timings

8:30Am – 4pm

Statue of Liberty tickets price

*Book your tickets online 3-4 months before.

* Ticket office opens before 30 minutes.

Hotels near the statue of liberty

• Holiday Inn Manhattan
• Club Quarters Hotel, Wall Street
• Gild Hall, a Thompson Hotel
• Hyatt Regency Jersey City

Restaurants near the statue of liberty

• Statue of Liberty Crown Cafe
• Nonna Beppu
• Liberty House Restaurant

Indian restaurants near the statue of liberty

• Persis Biryani Indian Grill
• Aahar Indian Cuisine
• Benares

Tip: Best timings are morning or evening so that you can enjoy in the lakes with the beautiful scenes of liberty.

Museum of modern art (MoMA)

Museum of modern art gallery (MoMA)

This museum is located in Manhattan, New York and the best museum places in New York. It was developed by Abby Aldrich Rockefeller with two friends Lillie P. Bliss and Mary Quinn Sullivan in 1929.

It is the most popular modern art museum in the places in New York. It’s key to developing and collecting modern art. On the fifth floor, you will find rotating paintings and different photographs. It has 22,000 films and 4 million still films.

Visitors can grab an Audio clip in a museum of MoMA. Here you will see Modern art, various photographs, sculptures, paintings, sketches, drawings, different artists books, films, and various other ancient art in the places in New York. The institute MoMA is free every Friday nights from 4-8 PM.

Fun Facts

• There are different kinds of events happening in the MoMA.
• Different female artist photos in MoMA museum.
• The institution will also provide Audio tour to its visitors
• There are few paintings you must see while visiting there-The Starry Night, The Persistence of Memory, The Lovers
• Around 70,000 artists represent exhibitions.

One can visit here with family, friends. It is noted as the favorite spot of the places in New York. For tourist and locals, it is the best place to have a feeling of peace and fun the contemporary art. These arts at MoMA will give their visitors inspiration and knowledge about the sculptors, arts.

Transport facility

From Manhattan to museum to the modern art gallery-

By bus- from Maspeth NY –

• Bus no- (Q-39) E

From Laguardia Airport, Queens –

• Bus no – Q-32

From Arthur Ashe stadium

• Bus no –Q-48, Q-66

Timings

10:30 am – 5:30 pm

11 West, 53 street Manhattan

MoMA tickets

Hotels near Museum of modern art New York

• Park Central Hotel New York
• Baccarat Hotel & Residences New York
• Wellington Hotel
• Warwick New York

MoMA restaurant NYC

• Gotham Lounge
• Upstairs at ’21’
• Il Gattopardo
• FIG & OLIVE Fifth Avenue

Tip: To visit this museum full of Unique modern art and gallery Morning/Afternoon is the best timing.

Times Square

Times Square is located in mid- Manhattan. Also known as the heart of the Manhattan. It is earlier known as long scar times and it was again renamed on 1904 as One time square. This is the tourist destination and entertainment spot of the places in New York.  It is from West 42nd to West 47th street. Times square is lighted with hoardings and advertisements everywhere. There are around 40 million people who visit this place per year and places in New York.

Fun Facts About Times Square:

• Earlier it was called Longacre Square and after that, it renamed in 1904 as Times Square.
• At the time of New Year, everyone celebrates the Dropping of the ball.
• it is filled with boards and hoardings lights all over at it attract more visitors at that time.
• There are various types of bars in the Times Square
• In 2011 it becomes 100% smoke-free.
• First time New York celebrates its New year Eve in 1903 when the newspaper New York times decided to celebrate its company opening

There are cinemas you can watch. Some of the top attractions that include superhero characters and the Naked Cowboy with playing the guitar on the hand

It is the entertainment industry where the individual takes, photographs in the street, eat, sing etc and enjoy your best time in the places in New York It attracts millions of visitors every day. Times Square has the perfect view at night that one can enjoy with their family and friends

Transport facility

(The Route to times square )

By Bus – From Astoria, NY, Astoria

• Q102, Q32

From Yankee Stadium, Bronx

• BX13, M7

From Watson Hotel

• M57, M7

Timing

Open 24*7

Ticket price

Cost– Free of cost

Hotels near times square New York

Hilton Times Square

• Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
• Row NYC Hotel
• Hotel Edison Times Square

Times Square restaurants yelp

• Gran Morsi
• Giardino D’oro
• Carmine’s Italian Restaurant – Times Square
• The Brazen Tavern

Indian restaurants near times square

• Utsav Restaurant
• Saar Indian Bistro
• Biryani Cart
• Indian Project

Tip: For Tourist or either localist you must visit on New years eve which is the best time to enjoy because there are bright lights with Hoardings, Advertisements and Dropping of the Crystal Ball in the Times Square.

Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal is the places in New York to visit. It was built in 1871 named New York Central Railroad, later it’s renamed as Grand Central Terminal. The central station was opened on 2 Feb 1913.

It is located in Park Avenue 42 street of Midtown of Manhattan. The Grand Central Terminal is the largest station house in the places in New York as well as in the world. But it is also the shopping, eating and cultural destination in the places in New York.

This station covers the area of 48 Acres and 44 platforms along with 67 tracks. It covers various stations and tons of places in New York. There are many activities going around the station. It is 10th most visited tourist attraction in the places in New York and in the whole world. Its estimated visitors in 2013 is 21.10 million.

Fun Facts:

• You can see the Information booth clock in the Grand Central Terminal.
• The Campbell Bar
• There are various types of exposed bulb everywhere in the station.
• It also has a Vanderbilt Tennis Club there.
• One will also enjoy the Architectural Information and details

This is one of the popular and best places in New York City to visit. The station also has gifts shops, museum, waiting room and, food section and various another interesting thing inside the Grand Central Terminal.

Transport Facility

(From Grand Central Terminal)

• By Bus – M101, M102, M103, M1, M2, M3, M4, Q32 and M42
• By subway- 4, 5, 6, 7 and S subway lines

Metro lines – Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven lines on Metro-North.

Timings

It daily opens from 5:30 am to 2:00 am

Hotels near Grand Central Terminal

• Dylan Hotel NYC
• Fitzpatrick Grand Central
• Seton Hotel
• Grand Hyatt New York

Restaurants near grand central yelp

• Sagaponack Bar & Grill
• The Marshal
• Essex
• Cipriani USA

Indian restaurants near grand central station

• Zaika New York
• Darbar Fine Indian Cuisine
• Imli Urban Indian Food

Tip – If you want to enjoy the beautiful view you can visit on Morning hours.

Central Park

Central Park is located in the middle of the Manhattan, New York. This park was established in 1867. It is bounded by the Fifth Avenue East and Central Park West. This is the most visited park in the places in New York.

Central park is constructed on 778 acres area. It is covered with greenery all over the park.  Also known as the historic landmark of the places in New York. It is the fifth-largest park in the places in New York. This is 4 Km long. Greenery is covered all over the park. It has around 50 million visitors(2013).

Since 1962, it is the national historic landmark. Responsibility and maintenance of the park are done by central park conservancy. It is a privately owned organization and works on a contract based with the New York City Department of Parks and recreation. Central Park is the most visited park in the urban area. Of the park in the US and one of the best places in New York City to visit.

Things to do in central park

• Boat Riding
• Ice skating
• Swimming
• Ice skating
• Children Tisch zoo
• Storytelling
• Carousel rides

It is also spotted as one of the popular and best places in New York City to visit. Visitors are very much attracted to this beautiful park. Different kind of events and activities takes places in this central park. One can chill with their family with friends. It is also the world-class destination places in New York City to visit.

Transport Facility

(To reach Central Park)

By Subway-(Manhattan)

• Take the N, R, or Q trains from Fifth Avenue/59th Street station
• Lexington Avenue #6 train to the 68th Street/Hunter College station

By Bus (Manhattan)

From Fifth Avenue, between 59th and 65th Streets

Bus No – M1, M2, M3, M4, M5, M66, Q32.

Timings

6 am–1 am

Tickets

Main Entrance – Free

Central Park zoo price

Hotels near central park NY

• The Mark
• Park Lane Hotel
• Hotel Wales
• Hotel Plaza Athenee

Family restaurants near central park

• The Dining Room
• Sushi-teria
• Roof Garden Cafe and Martini Bar
• The Petrie Court Cafe

Indian restaurant near central park New York

• Sathi Indian Restaurant
• Bombay Grill House
• Indian Accent

TIP: The best time to enjoy in Central Park is at evening or at Night.

 

Lake Placid

Lake Placid is a village near the Adirondack Mountains which are located in New York City. This place is known for the winter Olympics venue and a snow sports and outdoor activities. The Adirondack Mountain are the attractions to entertain the tourist while hiking passage trails are near the mountain.

It is the best place in New York City. The lake placid Olympic museum.

Shows artifacts including the medals and uniform. Summer activity like Canoeing and kayaking in mirror lake, on a boat tour of Lake Placid. Shopping options are available here with a wide range of boutique shops here.

Hotels Near Lake Placid

• Crowne Plaza Lake Placid
• High Peaks Resort
• Hampton Inn & Suites Lake Placid
• Town House Lodge

Restaurant Near Lake Placid

• Adirondack Corner Store and Deli
• Wiseguys Sports Bar & Grill
• The ‘Dack Shack
• The Good Bite Kitchen

Few Festivals are organized by the people of the Lake Placid.

Lake Placid Film Festival

Wednesday, October 23, 2019

• Full Festival Pass for 2019 – $119 Early bird price – $99 now through June 30th
• lakeplacidfilmfestival.org

Lake Placid Film Festival is founded by the native person name Kathleen Carroll, who is a former critic view from the New York  Daily News, Russell Banks, who is an author, Nelson Page who is formally is an owner and operator of a theatre. Naj Wykoff is an artist and writer where John Huttlinger is a local businessman and art person. These people are a founder of the LPFF and them top priority to seek those movies that typically cannot be seen anywhere else in the Adirondack regions.

This Film festival starts from 23 October to 27 October in Lake Placid.

See you at the movies.

Oktoberfest

SEPTEMBER 28 – 29, 2019  | WHITEFACE MOUNTAIN

Mark the date for a weekend-long, Bavarian-style celebration with real music, dance, food, and beer. This is one of the 5 Must-Visit Oktoberfest in North America by SKI Magazine. Fire up the Oompah band and enjoy a long mug of German beer at Whiteface Mountain Oktoberfest.

OKTOBERFEST TICKETS & PRICING

Finger Lakes

The Finger Lakes is the home of 11 long, narrow lakes in Central New York. They are famous for the wine-production region, in finger lake, there are 100 wineries and vineyards. The family- friend activity bound here including the Glenn H. Curtis Aviation Museum and the world’s largest museum of play Many tourists come to the area for the beautiful scenery and outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy biking, hiking, boating, fishing, and much more in the area’s state parks and other outdoor areas.

Finger Lakes back to the 19th century. Cayuga and Seneca Lakes are among the deepest in the United States – 435 feet and 618 feet respectively – with bottoms well below sea level. Though none of the lakes’ width exceeds (5.6 km), Seneca Lake is (61.3 km) long, and square miles (173 km2), the largest in total area.

Hotels Near Finger Lakes

• Holiday Inn Express Canandaigua – Finger Lakes
• Quality Inn & Suites Downtown
• Country Inn and Suites
• Watkins Glen Harbor Hotel

Restaurant Near Finger Lakes

• Hazelnut Kitchen
• Timber Stone Grill
• Apizza Regionale
• Ember Woodfire Grill

Best Time to Visit The Finger Lake For Enjoyment and Fun And Many More…

March-April

Key Events:

• Spring Carnival Weekend at Bristol Mountain (March)
• Wild Water Derby in Shortsville/Manchester (April)

May-September

Key Events:

• National Lake Trout Derby in Geneva (May)
• Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansions Roses and Rosés (June)
• Ganondagan Native American Dance & Music Festival (July)
• Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend (July-August)
• Naples Grape Festival (September)

October-November

Key Events:

• Artist Open Studio Trail (October)
• Granger Homestead’s Christkindl Market (November)

December-February

Key Events:

• Clifton Springs Festival of Lights (December)
• Native American Winter Arts & Crafts Show (December)
• New York Ice Wine & Culinary Festival (February)

St. Patrick’s Cathedral

St. Patrick’s Cathedral is the Archdiocese Mother Church of New York. Established in Fifth Road over the Rockefeller Center this harbor is the greatest Gothic House of God in the US. This worldwide milestone, devoted in 1879, invites in excess of 5,000,000 guests every year. With its 330-foot towers, it is one of the City’s most breathtaking design sights.

Inside, it brags a seating limit 2,400, various raised areas and recolored glass windows, and a goliath organ with 7,855 funnels. Administrators are held every day and all are welcome, the guests and admirers the same way.

HOTELS NEAR ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL

• The Hotel At Fifth Avenue
• The Towers at Lotte New York Palace
• The Kimberly Hotel
• Hotel Elysee by Library Hotel Collection
• Best Western Plus Hospitality House

RESTAURANT NEAR ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL

• The Atrium Cafe
• Grano
• Cafe S.F.A.
• Hama Japanese Cuisine
• Godiva Chocolatier – Rockefeller Plaza

Information about Visiting hours and days in St Patrick’s Cathedral.

The Cathedral will be closed to the public on the following dates in 2019

• 02 August 2019 (12.30- 15.00)
• 19 October 2019 (all day)
• 26 October 2019 (all day)
• 2 November 2019 (all day)
• 9 November 2019 (all day)
• 23 November (12.00-15.00)

Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls is the natural wonders of North America which attract millions of visitors each year. Situated with the border of Canada and the US. There are three waterfalls in the park are:- American Falls, horseshoe falls “ also known as Canadian falls” and Bridal Veil Falls. The  Horseshoe Falls is the tallest and widest fall, dropping at 167 feet and 2,700 foot wide.

Visitors are allowed to get the picture from all three falls from the Observation Tower or take a ride from Mist boat tour into the basin of Horseshoe Falls. This park also illuminates the spectacular firework shows on special events in the nighttime.

HOTELS NEAR NIAGARA FALLS

• Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Niagara Falls, ON
• Ramada by Wyndham Niagara Falls Near the Falls
• Comfort Inn Fallsview
• Ramada by Wyndham Niagara Falls/Fallsview
• Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls – Fallsview

RESTAURANT NEAR NIAGARA FALLS

• Rainforest Cafe
• Brasa Brazilian Steakhouse
• Prime Steakhouse Niagara Falls
• Queen Charlotte Tea Room
• Tide and Vine Oyster House

Niagara Theater Adventure

The air-conditioned Niagara Adventure Theater auditorium has seating facilities at the 314 Stadium and is located at the Niagara Falls State Park Visitor Center. ” Adventure movie of Niagara ” are screening every 45 minutes, so be sure to compare the schedule as organized.

Rates

2019 Admission Rates (at the door):

• Adult: $12
• Child (Ages 6-12): $9
• Child (Ages 5 and Under): Free, but must be accompanied by a guardian.

2019 Group Prices:

• Adult: $8 per person
• Youth: $6 per person

Rates are inclusive with tax.

For more information on the Niagara Adventure Theater, please visit NiagaraMovie.com, or call 1-866-750-4629.

9/11 Memorial and Museum

This Memorial was a twin story tower which was once dominated the Skyline but` it was destroyed by a Suicide bomber in a Jetliner on 9/11,2001. Which causes a great life loss. Once there are Twin tower stood here but now only Two square reflecting pools are here. Each one is huge in size, which is known as National 9/11 Memorial, to giving the tribute to all those who killed here as an attack of  9/11, 2001. This area is surrounded by trees and grasses and the pool over the sides and flowing into a bottomless square.

Around the pool, there are bronze panels with the names of those people who were killed in an attack.  The 9/11 Remembrance Gallery is situated in a great, bending glass working, between the two pools. It highlights shows that incorporate relics, photographs, and recordings, exhibiting the narrative of 9/11, just as the fallout and effects. The structure is built around the remainders of the World Exchange Center and joins the old structures inside the phenomenal new gallery building.

HOTELS NEAR 9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM

• Artezen Hotel
• Lyric
• The Beekman A Thompson Hotel
• Conrad New York Downtown
• The Frederick Hotel

RESTAURANT NEAR 9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM 

• Eataly Downtown
• ONE Dine
• O’Hara’s Restaurant and Pub
• View Of The World
• Hudson Eats

Visiting time in 9/11 Museum and Memorial

Memorial: Open Daily

7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

9/11 Memorial Museum

Daily

Sun.–Thu., 9 a.m.–8 p.m. with last entry* at 6 p.m.

Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m.–9 p.m. with last entry* at 7 p.m.

You can buy the ticket online on their Official Website:- www.911memorial.org for more information.

The American Museum of Natural History

The American Museum of Natural History, located to the west of Manhattan, New York City, is the largest general history exhibition hall on the planet. Situated in Theodore Roosevelt Park over the road from Local Park, the historical center complex contains 28 interconnected structures lodging 45 changeless display corridors, notwithstanding a planetarium and a library.

The exhibition hall accumulations contain more than 33 million examples of plants, creatures, fossils, minerals, rocks, shooting stars, human remains, and human social ancient rarities, of which just a little portion can be shown at some random time, and involves in excess of 2 million square feet (190,000 m2). The historical center has a full-time logical staff of 225, supports more than 120 exceptional field endeavors every year, and midpoints around 5,000,000 visits yearly.

HOTELS NEAR AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY.

• Park Grand London Hyde Park
• Holiday Inn Express London – Wandsworth
• Park Grand London Hyde Park
• Park Grand London Lancaster Gate
• Holiday Inn Express London Stratford

RESTAURANT NEAR AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY

• Storico
• Parliament Espresso and Coffee Bar
• Calle Ocho
• Shake Shack
• The Milling Room

Visiting time in American Museum Of Natural History.

Open daily from 10:00 am – 5:45 pm except on Thanksgiving and Christmas…

For more information about the ticket and pricing. Visit their Official website :-https://ticketing.amnh.org/#/tickets

ENDING WORDS

New York is a beautiful place to spend your holidays. To make you trip more planned read the blog to know about places to visit in NewYork.

Yes, if you are planning your trip to go to beautiful places in the world. These are one of them. It is the favorite destination places in New York that one searches for and wish to go once in a lifetime. These places in New York are also spotted as tourist attraction places. Over millions of local visitors and tourist visit these natural and beautiful places in New York. These are called the iconic and best places in New York City to visit.

You can also visit here with your family and friends with very reasonable price listed above. As every trip gives you fun and enjoyment, but these places will give memories to your lifetime.