New York vacation in the Big Apple
New York is the city that never sleeps and a top destination for
those seeking a thrilling and excitement-filled vacation
complete with culture and sophistication of the likes that can
only be found in this great city.
Once just a bustling seaport and the immigrant gateway into
United States, the history of New York has not always been
synonymous with class, culture and sophistication as it is
today. In fact, New York was even referred to as a sewer by
President Thomas Jefferson during his time in office. But the
19th Century, WW II and Wall Street changed the face and the
reputation of the city for good.
Today, New York is the most densely populated city in the United
States and is home to people of varying culture and tastes. For
this reason, New York is the perfect destination for those who
want to experience a vacation getaway unlike any other. In New
York you will never feel boxed into certain types of events or
entertainment.
Here you can plan your days according to whatever strikes your
fancy, not by what the locals have to offer because in New York,
the locals offer everything you can possible dream up. From the
River Festival to Shakespeare in the Park, New York has
something to offer everyone.
And of course, there are the usual attractions that draw large
crowds to New York City including the Statue of Liberty, Ground
Zero and the Empire State Building. And there is no end to the
options when it comes to aquariums and zoos, museums and art
galleries, and parks and beautiful gardens. The bottom line is
that if you can name it, New York has it on such a grand scale
that you cannot even imagine.
With more than 50 theaters and performing arts productions at
any given time, New York is fairly bursting with culture. From
classy productions to off-Broadway spoofs, New York theater has
something that can be enjoyed by even the most fickle at heart.
Here are just a few of the many more attractions to by found in
New York City:
Bronx Zoo. The Bronx Zoo is one of the largest zoos in North
America and houses more than 4,000 animals in its 265 acre
sprawl. Some of the state-of-the-art exhibits feature endangered
species and unique habitats. From the Himalayan Highlands, which
showcases endangered snow leopards and red pandas, to the
award-winning Congo Gorilla Forest, the Bronx Zoo is truly an
amazing experience for animal lovers of all ages. The Children's
Zoo even allows young ones to crawl, climb and explore simulated
animal habitats.
New York Botanical Gardens. The New York Botanical Gardens
boasts of 48 breathtaking, organic gardens situated on a
250-acre historical site. Complete with the largest Victorian
glasshouse in America and thousands of plant species, the
botanical gardens is a must see for any visitor to New York.
Children's museums. Two children's museums that stand out in
both the New York metropolis and across the country are the
Brooklyn Children's Museum and the Children's Museum of
Manhattan.
The Brooklyn museum features hands-on exhibits highlighting
cultural and scientific objects from around the world. The
Manhattan museum also features interactive exhibits and inspires
children and families to learn about themselves and our
culturally diverse world through the arts, literacy, media &
communications, science & the environment and early childhood
education.
And these are just a few of the things you can see and do while
in New York. For every one of these, there are hundreds of more
options to keep your family entertained in the Big Apple. From
fine arts and dining to watching the street performers downtown
and everything in between, New York will provide you with
memories and experiences to last a lifetime.