I’m a small town girl, but I love to visit the big city and when it comes to cities, it doesn’t get bigger or better than New York! The Big Apple is full of energy and life that you just can’t experience anywhere else! Take a look at my top 5 reasons why I Love New York!!
#5 Central Park
Central Park was the first public landscaped park in all of the United States and is one of New York Cities most visited landmarks. We didn’t get to spend too much time here but it was a nice break from the concrete jungle of the streets of New York. “Central Park offers hundreds of special attractions for solo explorers and families across its 843 acres: green meadows, sprawling waters, gardens, unique bridges, performance centers, educational facilities and classical architecture.” (centralpark.com)
#2 Architecture
From modern skyscapers to old historic churches, I was in love at every turn with New York City! Everything was so impressive and grand! The subway is a quick way to get around, but spend some time just walking and walking along the streets, you never know what great building you will see next! Be sure to get up to the top of the Empire State Building to see the city from above as well! It’s especially gorgeous at night!
#3 Times Square
When we arrived to NYC, we checked into our tiny hotel, the room was probably the size of a large closet, but we didn’t intend to spend much time in it anyway! We dropped our bags and immediately started out for Times Square! While standing at a street corner waiting for a light to change we heard a man yelling “mama, mama” behind us. I turned to see what was happening just as an elderly lady in a runaway wheelchair came careening into my legs! Thank goodness neither ones of us was hurt and all that was left was a funny memory for me (probably not so funny for her!) but it really taught me that in New York City, there are surprises at every corner! The sights, the sounds, the smells! It’s all so overwhelming and distracting – in a good way! Unless you are that lady in the wheel chair who was let go of!
#4 Broadway
Did you know that Phantom of the Opera is currently the longest running show in Broadway history, with over 9100 performances? I’ve been a fan of musical theatre since highschool so getting to see a few broadway shows was kind of a pinch me moment! You can pick up tickets on the day of production at seriously discounted rates and even better if you are still a student. Hubs happened to have an old student card in his wallet! (shhh..don’t tell!) My favourite was Chicago and it was super cool that Paige Davis came out to sign autographs after the show! That’s me and her above, yes, I had some serious blonde hair going on at the time!
#5 Everyday Surprises
The magic of New York City is waking up everyday and not really knowing what’s in store for you, even if your a bit of a holiday planner like me! There are little surprises around every corner! From potential celeb sitings to window shopping, hot dog stands and being part of a live tv audience, there’s something for everyone and new and exciting things await you every step of the way! I can’t wait to get back to the Big Apple!
Have you been to New York City? What is your favourite part?
I hope to go there one day!
It’s one of those must-visit cities!
I’ve booked my trip to go for my first time. I’m excited! I enjoyed your post.
You’ll love it! I would love to go back!
For most of my life I lived in the suburbs of NYC and knew once my kids left home I wanted to movie into Manhattan. They did a few years ago and my husband and I moved into NYC and I never want to leave. I love it. We never even have to make plans to have fun. We just take a walk and have a great time.
That awesome Jennifer!
I’m still amazed at how big and beautiful the park is, never thought it was like that
It has a tremendous reputation but little interest for me
Never been there.. been to Vegas and walked the strip. And after our feet started killing us we took a cab back to our hotel. Been to San Fransisco too!
It’s been years since I have been to NYC. I can honestly left part of my heart there.
I LOVE New York too!! We went for 10 days a couple of years ago and when I first arrived I was overwhelmed but after one night I was hooked. I loved Central Park (and wish we had spent more time just wandering there), the US Open (big tennis fan, so had to plan our trip while it was on of course!), the shopping, Broadway (saw Wicked, it was wicked!), the food (PJ Clarke’s was a favourite) & drinks, walking over the Brooklyn Bridge, the statue of liberty/Ellis Island tour, the library, the 9/11 memorial sites (a very sombre day on our trip, but we had to pay our respects especially since we were there on 9/11), the art, the architecture, the museums. I could go on… I would love to go back one day and do it all over again, we had the best time.
10 days would be incredible! I agree, the city can be a little overwhelming, but it’s so amazing! so much to see and do!
I want to go one day, maybe soon I will be able to.
NYC is on my list of places I really want to visit!
Love New York city. I was there twice. Lots to do and we took in a Broadway show which was amazing.
It’s one of those cities you can keep going back to and never run out of things to do!
I have never been, love your pics.
would love to go to NYC never been, I would enjoy broadway
I have never had the opportunity to visit new York but it looks and sounds mesmerizing!
I have never been but would love to go there at least once to check it out!
omg how exciting! It’s been a dream of mine to go! So beautiful! Lights, musicals, movie stars, best food and amazing busy city! 😀 totally amazing! Nice photos!!!
I’ve been there a bunch of times and never really explored Central Park. I think that next time I go, I must visit there!
I always thought Central Park was only a few acres. To hear it was 840 acres was a huge suprise for me. Thank you for sharing your highlights of your visit with us.
I’ve never been, but I hear they have a monstrously sized apple there.
I went to NYC last year and it was lots of fun!
My son and his wife went there for their honeymoon and we saw a lot of beautiful pictures that they took.I myself have not been there yet but hope to make it there someday.
Once upon a time I visited ” The Big Apple ” but that was many moons ago when I was just a wee one… The Empire State building was tallest building!
I have been a couple of times. At the time I had a bf family that lived on Long Island. So we would do a day trip and literally bus it in with the 6am commuters. We made use of our time and it included shopping at Filene’s Basment! Eating 3 times and returning to Long Island after dark. Very much doing it on a budget. I so want to return and do it right. Get a shoebox hotel room and spend a week or at least more than 1 day!
My friend is in New York City right now. Now I understand why she was so excited about going!
I have never had a desire to see New York City and could die happily without having been there. BUT< now that I have seen the gauchies cowboy I might just have to go! LOL
hahaha he was quite the surprise, I have to admit!