New York City Vacation Highlights
Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
Best Views
The New York City skyline is world-famous and can be admired from different points in the City. Battery Park and the South Street Seaport offer some of the best views of Downtown Manhattan, while the terrace at Wollman Rink features beautiful views of the Midtown. If you have the time to explore Central Park, scenic spots include the Lake, the Reservoir, Cherry Hill and Bethesda Terrace.
Circle Line Cruises offers sightseeing trips that offer views of New York City from the water. Trips last from one to three hours and depart from the South Street Seaport and Pier 83 at West 42nd Street. For more information about Circle Line Cruises call 212-563-3200.
Broadway Shows
Times Square is a must-see stop for every New York City visitor. Whether you want to purchase discounted Broadway tickets or just looking for a New York experience, Times Square is the place to go. A jungle of restaurants, Broadway theaters, hotels and souvenir shops, Times Square is most famous for its giant bright neon billboards.
Family Vacation in the City
The best place for families is New York City's Central Park. It features its own Zoo, 21 themed playgrounds, a Marionette Theater, statues from children's stories, a carousel, a model boat pond and a large lake.
Kids also like historic ships at the South Street Seaport in Downtown Manhattan, American Museum of Natural History and the new Hayden Planetarium.
Romantic Ideas
A popular honeymoon destination, New York City offers everything - from romantic hideouts in Central Park to unique restaurants and fabulous museums. For a taste of classical romance, book a suite at the St. Regis. If you prefer modern ambiance, the new W Hotel in Times Square is stylish and centrally located.
New York City Vacation
Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: May 27, 2005