Statue of Liberty

Year Round Vacations in New York City

Call the Big Apple Greeters before you arrive at your destination. If you want to get an insider's look at the Big Apple, this non profit organization tries to match knowledgeable volunteers with visitors, and you can expect 2-4 hours of their time, showing you fun and friendly places to shop and dine, pointing out historical sites of interest and answering all your questions about the city in an informal free tour. 212-669-8159.

For those of you visiting New York City, you're just a short trip from New Jersey's Atlantic City (2+ hours). And, now, round trip weekend train service from New York's Penn Station to the Atlantic City Boardwalk will get you there quickly and comfortably, complete with food and beverage service. The Atlantic City Express Service (ACES) also offers shuttle service to three of the top resort/casinos on the Boardwalk.

Choose from the many tours available to view Manhattan Island. Take a helicopter tour, cruise, limo, coach, or walking tour. Whatever means you use, you'll have an unforgettable experience as you travel about the city.

Winter Vacations in New York City

A trip to New York would not be complete without a visit to the Radio City Music Hall, showcasing spectacular presentations. Colorful, imaginative, and breathtaking describe performances featuring dancers, and live orchestra. Located at 1260 6th. Avenue (Avenue of the Americas) between W. 50th. Street and W. 51st. Street. For information on shows, call (212) 247-4777. See more New York Winter Vacation Ideas on our December page as well as New Year's Eve Ideas in New York City.

New York City Museums and Attractions

• American Museum of Natural History
• Bronx Zoo
• Brooklyn Bridge
• Bryant Park - off 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, behind the NY Public Library
• Carnegie Hall
• Central Park
• Chrysler Building - 405 Lexington Ave. at 42nd Street
• Ed Sullivan Theater and the David Letterman Show
• Ellis Island Immigration Museum
• Empire State Building
• Fifth Avenue Shopping
• Guggenheim Museum - 5th. Avenue at 89th. Street
• Hayden Planetarium
• Hearst Tower - 951-969 Eighth Ave., near 56th Street
• Madison Square Garden
• Metropolitan Museum of Art
• Museum of Modern Art
• New York Botanical Gardens
• New York City Ballet
• New York Hall of Science
• Rockefeller Center and the NBC Studios
• Saint Patrick's Cathedral
• South Street Seaport - free outdoor concerts throughout the summer
• Sports Museum of America - 26 Broadway
• Staten Island Ferry
• Statue of Liberty
• Times Square
• United Nations Headquarters
• Wall Street