If you are interested in traveling to ‘The City that Never Sleeps’ and you want to know what to do, what are the best plans, where you should go and in which restaurants you have to eat; At Q’PASA we tell you the ten things you should do when you travel to New York.
New York is one of the most visited and loved cities in the United States. It is known as the “Big Apple”, which houses a great cultural, artistic and architectural center. So get ready, because you don’t want to miss out on absolutely anything!
- Metropolitan Art Museum
One of the plans in New York that you cannot miss is to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, better known as MET. This is one of the most prominent museums in the world, it is located in Manhattan and opened to the public at the end of the 19th century.
MET is one of the most emblematic cultural institutions in New York, there you can find exhibitions such as the Egyptian Temple of Dendur Transposed, to the exhibition “About Time: Fashion and Duration” by The Costume Institute.
This museum keeps a collection of five thousand years of applied arts and fine arts, that is, more than two million works collected from around the world.
- New York Catacombs
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If you are a history lover, visiting the New York Catacombs in the Basilica of the Old Saint Patrick’s Cathedral will be quite an adventure.
These Catacombs will allow you to appreciate crypts of icons and historical figures of the city, learn about the history of the church, know the tunnels and underground passages of New York and much more.
The tour that takes place by candlelight, part of 266 Mulberry St, lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes and it is recommended not to bring children under 13 years of age. The price of the tickets ranges from $ 35 and you can buy them at the ticket kiosk at 32 Prince Street.
- Viewpoints of the Empire State Building
One way to appreciate the whole panorama of the ‘Big Apple’ is from the observation decks on the 86th and 102nd floors of the Empire State Building. This building has 102 floors and from 1931 to 1972 it was the tallest in the world.
The cost of the viewpoint on the 86th floor, which is 320 meters high, costs $ 42 and if you want to go to the viewpoint on the 102, which was renovated, you will have to pay $ 72.
In addition, you will be able to enjoy the galleries on floors 2 and 80 of the ESB, you will learn about the construction of the building, you will be able to live a “King Kong style” experience and you will know what the most decisive moments of the Empire have been.
- ABC Kitchen
The restaurants run by chef Jean Georges, one of the most recognized worldwide, are those of the ‘ABC Kitchen’ family. This cook is considered one of the titans of the New York food scene.
This restaurant is located at 35 East 18TH Street and to go to enjoy the delicious dishes you must make a reservation.
This chain started its empire in 2010 and has become popular for its local, sustainable, organic and seasonal menu. It is a site that attracts the attention of thousands of celebrities, surely when you go you will find a singer or actor.
Extra fact, the dining rooms were made with building materials found, salvaged, recovered and / or recycled.
5. Statue of Liberty
The iconic Statue of Liberty is considered one of the most visited tourist attractions in New York. This monument is located on Liberty Island, south of Manhattan.
This statue that represents the freedom and independence of the United States, is one of the best known in the world. In addition, on the island you can enjoy the pedestal and crown viewpoints that are in the sculpture and the Museum of Liberty Island, which opened in May 2019.
6. Walk through Central Park
Central Park is an icon in every movie that has been shot in New York. This urban park is extremely large, measuring 4,000 meters by 800 meters and is one of the most visited in the United States.
In the park you can perform recreational and sports activities, you will find flora and fauna, and you will be able to see monuments, lagoons and valleys.
According to A New York, it is advisable to visit the park by bicycle, in the surroundings you can find several places that rent ‘bikes’ for hours or even for a whole day; Prices range from $ 8 to $ 20, the payment you make will depend on the time of use.
7. Enjoy a musical on Broadway
In the Broadway theaters that are located in the Theater District, they present the most magnificent, splendid and spectacular plays of the city and the country, they are even recognized worldwide for their immense productions.
Some of the shows featured and most watched are: Hamilton, Wicked, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Aladdin, Chicago, and Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.
Presentations usually last about three hours and depending on the show, prices range from $ 29 to $ 149.
8. Of Fara
If you go to New York you cannot miss out on trying Di Fara’s pizza, one of the most famous pizzerias in the city since 1965.
The one who has been in charge of making the iconic pizzas in this restaurant is Dom DeMarco, who at eighty years of age still makes many of the recipes offered in his business.
If you want to try their round or square shaped pizzas you should get up early, as the lines can be a bit long, the wait is an hour or even more.
9. 9/11 National Monument and Museum at the World Trade Center
In the World Trade Center, you can find the National Monument and Museum that records the 2,977 victims who died in the attacks on the Twin Towers in 2001 and the people who died in the events that occurred in 1993.
The Museum exhibits the days and events leading up to September 11, what happened during the incident, the effects that the unfortunate event brought with it, fragments of an airplane, the last column that remained standing and a fire truck that resulted affected in rescue actions.
10. Gray’s Papaya
And how not to eat a delicious hot dog in New York? Although New York Hot Dogs are very popular, Grey’s Papaya’s are said to be the best in town.
The business is located on Broadway, near Lincoln Center and Central Park; If you love ‘junk food’ and want to try the ‘most famous hot dog’ in the ‘City that Never Sleeps’, you will have to stand in a long line, because thanks to its fame, many people want to go eat this famous ‘delicacy’ .
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