Excursions in New York

The ice cream cone, pasta alla Primavera, Benedict eggs, Teddy bear, air conditioning, and toilet paper were invented in New York. Your guide will certainly tell you even more little-known facts during a fascinating tour of the city.

New York City Attractions

The city is divided into five districts: Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, and Staten Island. A sightseeing bus tour is the best option for those who want to see everything at once.

Take a walking tour with a guide who will show you little-known places. Walk around Greenwich, take a look at SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. Popular tourist destinations, that are associated with America for many people:

• Times Square;
• Statue of Liberty;
• Central Park.

A tour of the Brooklyn Bridge will give you a lot of pleasant experiences. A funny story is related to the opening of the bridge. At that time, it was the longest suspension bridge in the world. The people of New York were full of doubts about its safety. Showman and circus founder P. T. Barnum offered to take his elephants over the bridge, but he got a refusal. However, in mid-May 1884, a circus performer walked along the viaduct in the company of 21 elephants and 17 camels.

Grand Central is another beautiful building in New York. The station is visited by more than 700 thousand people daily, which makes it one of the largest and busiest stations in the world.

A very original attraction of the Big Apple is hidden in the Western part of Manhattan. HighLine Park extends from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street. In its southern part, you can find the Chelsea market.

The Financial District makes an indelible impression! Perhaps, you can begin a great journey across America from the Financial District. There are:

• Wall Street;
• Federal Hall;
• Stock Exchange.

English-speaking guides recommend having lunch in one of the places on Stone Street. Once it stretched from Broadway to Hanover Square and now it is divided by the Goldman Sachs Bank building.

The place where the houses meet the sky

The landmark of New York is skyscrapers. The Manhattan skyline has inspired artists, photographers, and filmmakers for generations. The guide will definitely advise you on one of the popular view points located on the tops of the buildings:

• One World;
• Empire State;
• Top of the Rock.

You don't have to visit all three places. Wherever you decide to go, you are guaranteed a bunch of emotions.

The Empire State is the most famous skyscraper. Interesting fact: it is struck by lightning about 23 times a year! Top of the Rock is not so high, but it offers a magical view of Central Park and the Empire State. One World is the newest and highest of all. The Harbor and the Statue of Liberty will spread out before you.

American-style cultural leisure

There is nothing more symbolic in New York city than the Theater District with more than 40 theaters. Whether it's a new musical or a classic play, the magic of Broadway will send you to parallel worlds. The cost of tickets can be cosmical. You can purchase budget tickets at the TKTS discount center or in the TodayTix app.