The Big Apple is full of things to do and visit. So much so that it is sometimes difficult for first-time visitors to prioritize activities. Don’t panic though, we reveal our top 6 activities and sites to see in New York as a priority after a flight with French Bee.
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To afford a flight Paris-New York, sometimes it is necessary to pay astronomical sums. But with French airline French Bee, now anyone can afford a cheap plane ticket to the Big Apple. And once there, there are many things to see.
We won’t cut shortcuts, but you won’t run out of things to do in NYC. The most populous city in the United States is in fact an inexhaustible nest of activities to keep busy. In this situation it is difficult to know who to contact.
So, to help you in your search for mythical and iconic places to see and visit in New York, we have prepared a little top for you.
Activities and places to see absolutely in New York
Statue of Liberty
A little bit of France across the Atlantic in the company of this granite statue located on Liberty Island. Well known to all, the famous statue attracts almost 4.2 million onlookers every year. From its height of 93 meters, the Statue of Liberty is one of the main symbols of the United States, also symbolizing the Franco-American friendship.
The Empire State Building
The skyscraper dominates New York from its 102 floors that rise 381 meters. Something to make your head spin. However, it is not the tallest building in the city and is in seventh place in this ranking. However, this skyscraper, which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World, is worth a look for its size, its night illuminations or even to observe the place that King Kong had the opportunity to climb. You can take the opportunity to stroll along the mythical Fifth Avenue.
Central Park
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While on Fifth Avenue, you can take the opportunity to get some fresh air in Central Park. A veritable green lung of the city, Central Park has 341 hectares of trees and vegetation. View of the skyscrapers, relaxation area with ponds, lawns and gardens, Central Park also offers various sporting and musical events.
American Museum of Natural History
By taking the Central Park West exit, you can also head to the American Museum of Natural History, one of the city’s two most popular museums (alongside the Metropolitan Museum of Art). History lovers will find what they are looking for among the many collections that make up the museum (natural sciences, human civilizations), not to mention the huge library. What to believe Night at the Museum.
Times Square
If you feel like mixing with the crowd (although it’s not very difficult in New York) or enjoy a small dose of euphoria, you can go to the famous Times district Square. It offers an incomparable energy, not far from Broadway and its theatres, but above all through its luminous advertisements on giant screens. Solicitations from all parties that must Times Square the nickname “The city that never sleeps”. If you are lucky enough to go there at the end of the year, you will be able to witness the traditional New Year celebrations. There are a thousand and one things to do in this lively neighbourhood.
Brooklyn Bridge
We’ve all seen it in the background but not in real life. The Brooklyn Bridge is one of the oldest suspension bridges in the United States. It connects the boroughs of Manhattan and… Brooklyn by crossing the East River. The Brooklyn Bridge offers a breathtaking view of the two boroughs thanks to its many angles. Ideal for taking pictures of the bridge from all angles.
It would take pages and pages to summarize all the activities to do and all the places to visit in New York. The city is rich in history, art, culture and offers a typical architecture made up of skyscrapers. With these six places to discover that we have proposed, you have enough to fill your stay in the Big Apple with memories and wonder.
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