New York City travel is an adventure – both in a good way and in a bad way. Ask two natives about travel in New York City and you will get at least three answers. Everyone has their ideal sites. Some people think that you should go see all of the big tourist stuff – Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Broadway – while some people believe in a more intimate tour of New York. Before you plan your vacation in New York, you should think about what appeals to you. What kind of New York City traveler are you?
I definitely think that you shouldn’t do any New York City travel without hitting the big sites. Any travel agency that specializes in New York vacations will tell you this much. Even if you’re not generally drawn to spectacles, they are still worth checking out. Otherwise, why are you in New York? Nevertheless, my best memories of New York City travel vacations are when I let myself wander around. I would walk all around Midtown, then cruise up north for a spell. No matter where you end up, you can always take public transit back, so as long as it is during the day you can feel free to walk anywhere in New York.
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