A trip to the USA is on the checklist of every travel junky. However, among all the marvels America has to offer, the NYC experience stands out. With soaring skyscrapers, Broadway marquees, state-of-the-art museums, vibrant neighborhoods, pleasant parks, and hip bars, New York City is inimitable. If you have your maiden voyage planned to the Big Apple, then the boundless possibilities of NYC might make it challenging to prepare the right ‘to-do list.’ However, fret not, as we are here to help.
TOP THREE UNMISSABLE THINGS TO DO ON YOUR MAIDEN VOYAGE TO NYC
To begin with, whether you are spending a week or longer in New York City or merely two to three days, it is best to stuff many experiences as possible into each moment to make your trip to the USA memorable and worthwhile. But how? Let us find out!
- Soak in the Beauty of the Manhattan Skyline
The Manhattan skyline is one of the world’s most famous. Movies such as King Kong, Spiderman, Sex and the City, etc., have immortalized the Manhattan skyline to the extent that it is now a part of pop culture heritage. Thus, on your first visit to New York, do not forget to soak in the stunning skylines of Manhattan from different observatories.
The observation deck on the 81st floor of the Empire State Building is perfect for capturing the classic views of Manhattan, where you get an unobstructed sight of the city skyline. Secondly, Rockefeller Observation Center is excellent for enthralling views of Midtown Manhattan, including Central Park. Lastly, for a vantage point of the Empire State Building, opt for the One World Observatory on your upcoming trip to the USA.
- Spend Time at the MET
The Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) is the biggest in New York City and is a one-of-a-kind entity that has etched its name gold in history and pop culture. The museum was founded in 1870. It includes more than an array of exhibits, from Modern Art of luminaries, such as Monet, and Dali, to renaissance paintings and Egyptian Mummies. Thus, the crown jewels of the MET span over 5000 years and comprise 2 million artifacts. Although to cover every nook and cranny of the MET, you need three to four; we advise you to spend at least a few hours getting lost among its massive corridors and embracing the unique remnants of the past. Moreover, just adjacent to the MET is the Museum of Natural History, the MoMA, and the Guggenheim.
- Set Sail into the New York Harbor
Amidst the bustle and din of the concrete jungle that NYC is, it is forgotten that you are, in fact, on an island. Of course, New York City owes much of its success to its island setting, which has enabled it to gain a thriving maritime status. Thus, on your upcoming trip to the USA, set sail on Manhattan Island’s waterway perimeters to gain a unique and refreshing insight into its unique geography and jaw-dropping architectural magnitudes. Of course, how can we forget the chance to wave at Lady Liberty from the Staten Island Ferry?
So, there we have it, the top three things you must indulge in on your first visit to New York City.
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