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Planning a Trip to the Big Apple? 5 Must Knows Before Booking the Trip

The New York City is one of the most exciting vacation destinations in the world. Millions of people visit the city every year, which is why there are a few things you need to know before traveling there. Here are 5 must knows before booking your trip to the big apple.




Getting Around the City
The most common means of transportation are by Taxis, Buses, and Subways. To ride the subway or bus to your destination, you’ll need a MetroCard. These cards are quite inexpensive and also offer unlimited week passes for $30. As for Taxis, it’s actually quite easy to get affordable taxicab service when traveling through the city, especially if you do so during the times of 6:00 am and 4:00 pm.

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Things to Do for Free
Upon visiting NYC, you’ll find that there are a myriad of enticing things to do for free, including visiting the delightful Central Park, where you can skate on the ice rink or have a peaceful picnic. The New York Public Library and the variety of Chelsea art galleries are also great places to visit when looking to save money.


Best Places to Shop
There are a plethora of stores around each corner in NYC, but that doesn’t mean you have to spend your entire trip looking for the right ones to shop at. Try to stay away from Times Square for shopping and head on over to more affordable stores, such as Century 21, in the Financial District, and Loehmann’s, which is located in Chelsea.

Places to Visit Outside of Manhattan
Most tourists spend the majority of their vacations in Manhattan, but there are a number of things to do in the other districts as well. The beautiful New York Botanical Garden is located in the Bronx and definitely worth a visit. You should also take a trip to the popular Unisphere and Panorama of NYC, located in Queens.

Where to Stay in NYC

While it can be difficult to pin down exactly where you want to stay, the best place to book your hotel is definitely midtown Manhattan. While a bit pricey, midtown contains most of what you’ll be seeing and doing, including Broadway, the Met, and Times Square.

NYC is often heralded as the best city in the world, which is something you can experience as well if you follow these 5 must knows before booking your trip.




Author Bio:

 Brionna Kennedy is native to the Pacific Northwest, growing up in Washington, then moving down to Oregon for college. She enjoys writing on fashion and business, but any subject will do, she loves to learn about new topics. When she isn’t writing, she lives for the outdoors. Oregon has been the perfect setting to indulge her love of kayaking, rock climbing, and hiking.

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