JOIN NEW YORK - Advice & Information

New York City is known around the world for being a capital of culture, and is truly an iconic destination. With a stunning skyline, world class shopping, incredible dining and non-stop entertainment, there is always plenty to do, see and explore in this American metropolis. This holiday guide will brief you on all of New York City's highlights, including culture, entertainment, dining, shopping and nightlife. 

Arts and Culture: New York City is home to some of the best museums and art galleries on earth. Most of the popular museums are found in Manhattan. These include the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, the Museum of Modern Art and the Whitney Museum of American Art. For a greater understanding of the history of New York, head to the American Museum of Natural History, one of the most recognized museums in the world. 

Entertainment: Countless musical, theatrical and comedic performances take place each night in New York City. While the best known and most extravagant shows are held on stages in Broadway, smaller shows and local gigs are found every evening on nearly every street. There are also several independent film houses, showing both international movies as well as locally made productions.

Dining: In an urban metropolis as varied as diverse as New York, the variety of food is impressive. Try a typical street food lunch of a bagel, slice of pizza or hot dog while sightseeing. In the evenings, enjoy upscale dining at some of the best known restaurants on earth, home to classically trained and even celebrity chefs. Your choices are unlimited, ranging from Ethiopian to Italian or Japanese. 

Shopping: New York City is known as the fashion capital of the United States, so come prepared to do some serious shopping in the city. For the cheapest deals, stop by the street vendor stalls set up along the side of the road. Or, head to some of the most iconic department stores in the country, such as Bloomingdales or Macy's, which takes up over an entire city block of square footage. Fashionistas will want to stroll along Fifth Avenue at flagship stores selling a wide range of upscale items like jewellery, shoes and clothing.

Nightlife: As you can imagine from the city that never sleeps, the nightlife is truly incredible. In the centre of New York City, Manhattan, over 800 bars, clubs and pubs offer drinks for sale. Whether you want a quiet cocktail in one of the upscale bars in Chelsea or a vibrant club in the heart of the meatpacking district, you have nearly unlimited options. 

With a wide variety of museums, entertainment, dining establishments, shopping choices and vibrant nightlife, New York City is the ideal destination for travellers from around the world.

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