| There is so much to see and do in New York | | | | stars deliver some of Shakespeare's greatest |
| City at anytime of the year. New York | | | | plays. |
| sightseeing can be rewarding to organize all by | | | | New York City Tours Tip #3: Statue Of Liberty |
| yourself, but for the tourist who's short on time | | | | By far one of New York City's greatest |
| the best things to do in New York City can often | | | | landmarks, a trip to New York would not be |
| be found in one of many New York City tours. | | | | complete without visiting the Statue of Liberty. |
| There are some purely unforgettable sights in | | | | To reach the Statue of Liberty, catch the ferry |
| New York that are essential to include when | | | | across to Liberty Island from Battery Park. Tours |
| choosing between New York City tours. | | | | can be arranged beforehand or when you arrive |
| New York City Tours Tip #1: Broadway -- New | | | | at the island. To do this globally recognized symbol |
| York! New York! | | | | of freedom justice, allow for at least half a day |
| Start spreading the news, if you want to be a | | | | to complete the tour and explore the surrounding |
| part of it in New York then a visit to Broadway is | | | | islands. An alternate way to view the Statue of |
| an essential stop on New York City tours. Get | | | | Liberty from afar is on one of the harbors many |
| carried away with big name acts like The | | | | tours -- not only does this provide a different |
| Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserable, The Lion | | | | perspective on the majestic lady herself, but also |
| King, and many more. Often you'll be entertained | | | | has the advantage of avoiding the Liberty Island |
| with a star studded cast, because for many | | | | crowds. |
| years Hollywood actors and actresses, like Nicole | | | | New York City Tours Tip #4: Metropolitan |
| Kidman, Julia Roberts, and even Denzel | | | | Museum of Art |
| Washington have all hit the Broadway stage for | | | | For a more culturally sophisticated experience, |
| the thrill of a live performance. Tickets can often | | | | indulge in a tour of the city's museums. The |
| be bundled at a cheaper rate with hotel | | | | Metropolitan Museum of Art is by far one of New |
| accommodation, or a group booking -- which is | | | | York City's finest museums. From Rembrandt, to |
| where organized tours have the advantage over | | | | the Cloisters, to ancient Egyptian artifacts, and to |
| individual sightseers. | | | | the latest in Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum |
| New York City Tours Tip #2: Central Park | | | | of Art can fill hours of tour time. Organized tours |
| In a city full of skyscrapers, Central Park provides | | | | that incorporate the museum will provide you a |
| a welcome reprieve from the hustle and bustle. | | | | great way to see the museum's most intriguing |
| New York City tours that include a stop off at | | | | highlights from the many permanent and |
| Central Park should allow for plenty of exploring | | | | temporary collections. |
| and relaxing time in the 800-odd acres of | | | | New York City Tours Tip #5: Madame Tussauds |
| parkland. For an energetic exploration of Central | | | | New York |
| Park, join one of the many bicycle tours of the | | | | Lastly, Madame Tussauds New York is an |
| park, or rent a bicycle, get a map, and explore | | | | entertaining and engaging destination on New York |
| the park yourself. For the more adventurous, | | | | city tours. The museum showcases life-size wax |
| horses can be rented from the nearby stables at | | | | models of America's Hollywood royalty and other |
| a reasonable cost and provide a unique and | | | | recognizable famous faces -- or in the case of |
| unforgettable way to see Central Park. During the | | | | J.Lo, famous derrieres. Spend an hour or two |
| summer, at night the local theater runs | | | | being a part of interactive experiences like the |
| Shakespeare in the Park. Some tours will | | | | night club VIP party, or Superman's Metropolis. |
| incorporate a picnic under the stars, watching the | | | | |