We wish anyone the chance to discover New York City one day. And here are some tips of things to do there.
You’ve never had the opportunity to discover New York and you really want to? Go as soon as you can! It is an incredible city which surprises when you come there for the first time by its size, the height of the buildings which frightens you then fascinates you. The possibilities of spending a short weekend in the “Big Apple” exist and for a first approach, it’s perfect! Here are 7 things not to miss when walking around New York!
1/ Central Park
It is a must and a must. The advantage is that given its size, you will have dozens of ways to discover it. Strolling in the park when the weather is nice or even in winter when it’s full of snow, it’s tasty! We recommend the Memorial of Strawberry Fields located on Central Park West and dedicated to John Lennon.
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2/ Explore Times Square
It is without a doubt one of the iconic places in New York. And there is so much to discover while walking the streets of this important area of the city. Its permanently lit neon lights make you dizzy, but you can discover both the shops, the mythical avenue of Broadway and the theaters of the 42nd. Housing all ready is the guarantee of fairly easy access to all corners of the city.
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3/ Harlem
Long considered the black neighborhood of the city (and disreputable), it has taken over the hair of the beast for twenty years thanks to the arrival of the middle class who left Manhattan too expensive to settle there. Another event contributed to restoring the image of Harlem: after his departure from the White House, Bill Clinton set up his offices there. We can only strongly advise you to have the chance to discover a Gospel mass there. Magical and powerful!
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4/ Empire State Building
Visiting it is certainly as cliché as visiting the Eiffel Tower in Paris. But it is also unstoppable! Going up to the 86th floor point of view will give you an unforgettable view of the whole city. Vertiginous! If you access it via the elevator which does not mark the stop before the 86th floor, there too you will live a unique experience! To do !
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5/ Grand Central Station
A monument of architecture in the heart of New York. You can access it by going up the famous 42nd Street which crosses the city from one platform to another. Entering this place where more than 750,000 Americans meet every day is just as striking a memory.
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6/ Greenwich Village
A special place in New York! A bit like the bohemian chic district of the city (film sets like it a lot – like Friends) but also a high place of counter-culture. We love to walk there, discover its charming little townhouses, these green spaces up to the famous Washington Square Park. Unthinkable to miss it!
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7/ Ellis Island
Spontaneously when we speak of New York, we rather evoke the very close Statue of Liberty which is the first thing that people arriving by sea saw. But Ellis Island was really the gateway to the United States through which everything the world passed and the place is to be seen because steeped in history. A must!
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BONUS : a short ride in one of the many yellow taxis in the city is a must! Well you have to learn to “whistle” the taxi, it’s probably less disciplining than in Paris but it’s the assurance of a real tour in the city in a different way!
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