The seven best plans to do in New York in a week

1 – At the top of the Empire State Building

What could be more ideal than the top of the Empire State Building if you want a panoramic overview of New York City. Located in the heart of Manhattan, this building is the most iconic of the Big Apple and the breathtaking view it offers from its top is incredible. You can have a view of the different neighborhoods (Brooklyn, Queens) with the many bridges, but also Central Park or the business district. The best time is to go there when the sun goes down and realize how much city lights dominate the landscape.

2 – Make a show on Broadway

Broadway and its theater culture! Attending a musical performance on the famous avenue is indeed an activity to try to immerse yourself in the skin of a New Yorker. Then discover the most famous musicals such as “The Phantom of the Opera”, “Mammia Mia” or “The Moulin Rouge” which has returned to Brodway since last June and remains one of the most popular shows. taken.

3 – Rent a bike in Central Park

One of the most unmissable places in New York is obviously its green lung which gives us the impression of escaping a little, in the middle of the buildings. But now, Central Park, it’s very big so we suggest you rent a bike to be able to explore every nook and cranny without hurrying and allowing you to take a few short breaks. For this, remember to prepare something to make a picnic. On your way, don’t miss the lake and the homage to John Lennon with the “Imagine” mosaic.

4 – Take a ferry on the Hudson River

Visiting New York by water is also a possibility, especially if you have spent part of the day walking. We recommend a short one-hour cruise aboard a ferry on the Hudson River that separates the states of New York and New Jersey. Some of the ferries also offer dinner and also an arrival on Liberty Island where the famous Statue of Liberty is located.

5 – Flight over skyscrapers by helicopter

After walking, cycling and taking the ferry, how about a little helicopter ride? Above the skyscrapers, you won’t have to be dizzy for a more unique experience than the top of the Empire State Building. You will have the opportunity to cross the city from north to south to finish on the Statue of Liberty. Impressive!

6 – Attend an NBA, Knicks or Nets game

Another culture of the city, sport is omnipresent in New York. In particular basketball and the NBA with two franchises which compete for the local rivalry from October to April. On the one hand, you can go to Madison Square Garden, nicknamed “The Temple of Basketball” where the New York Knicks play, but which can also host other sporting events, such as boxing or hockey, as well as games. concerts. Across the Brooklyn Bridge, you can watch the Brooklyn Nets play at the Barclays Center, where Kevin Durant just signed.

7 – Getting to Washington from New York

Finally, to finish, it is also possible to go to other cities from New York. We invite you to discover the federal capital of the United States, Washington DC to visit the Capitol Square and see, with your own eyes, the White House. A city full of historic places and must-see monuments such as the Lincoln Memorial, which was the site of Martin Luther King’s famous civil rights march.

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