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Sightseeing Sightseeing Overview Most tourists end up spending the majority of their trip on Manhattan and this is where most of the recognisable attractions are located. The remaining four boroughs are primarily residential – the Bronx to the north, Queens to the east, Brooklyn to the southeast and Staten Island to the southwest – although there is a sprinkling of worthwhile attractions located in them all, which will reward the adventurous visitor. Almost completely flat and, for the most part, arranged on an easily navigable grid system, Manhattan itself is very easy to walk around, with the excellent subway system handy for the longer hops between attractions. The city is packed with things to do and places to see – each street and neighbourhood offers its own varied sights and flavours. The top attractions, like the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, are renowned throughout the world but there are enough less heralded places to visit to fill weeks of sightseeing. Manhattan has several distinct areas that are worth wandering around, from the ritzy shopping and residential districts uptown, to the financial district of downtown, taking in the villages in between. SoHo is famous for its art galleries, shopping and café/bar culture. Greenwich Village traditionally contains a literary community and has the cafés to go with it. Rejuvenated East Village retains its Bohemian atmosphere, which is reflected in its quirky shops and drinking spots. Chelsea is also up-and-coming, with warehouse conversions mingling with more cutting-edge art galleries. Away from the city, Long Island and a number of city beaches provide an escape on hot and humid summer days. Tourist Information New York Convention and Visitors Bureau 810 Seventh Avenue, between 52nd and 53rd Streets Tel: (212) 484 1222. Fax: (212) 246 6310. Website: www.nycvisit.com Opening hours: 0830-1800 Mon-Fri, 0900-1700 Sat and Sun. Passes City Pass (tel: (707) 256 0490; website: www.citypass.net/ny) offers a combined ticket to selected New York attractions – the Met, the MoMA, American Museum of Natural History, Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum and the Empire State Building Observatory. The pass costs US$38 (concessions are available), is valid for nine days and is available for purchase at any of the attractions or online, at the above address. |
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