New York truly is ‘the city that never sleeps’, so with 24 hours to spare you’ll have a wealth of options to fill your time. Here’s how to make the most out of your 24 hours in The Big Apple.
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Getting There
With three main airports serving New York, John F. Kennedy, La Guardia and Newark, you can get a flight there from most UK airports, and they may cost less then you’ll expect! To get the most savings when booking your flights try using a comparison website such as Momondo.com and see how much you can save. Don’t just look for your closest airport to fly from, as you may get a better bargain flying from an airport that’s slightly further away. Getting from the airports to New York City is easy, you have the choice of taxi, shuttle bus, train, subway, hire car or bus, depending on your needs and budget.
Accommodation
If you’re looking for central accommodation for your trip to New York, the choice could be mind-boggling. From 5-star hotels, to backpacker hostels, and even a library hotel, New York has something to offer for every taste and budget.
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Eat and Drink
There are countless restaurants, cafes and specialties to be experienced when eating and drinking in New York, so you’ll have no problems finding the perfect location or dish. Make sure you try a New York bagel, a Reuben sandwich, a hotdog or pastrami on rye to experience New York at its best.
For film and TV buffs there are many places where you can go and relive the adventures of your favourite on-screen characters. The exterior of Tom’s Restaurant will be recognizable to Seinfeld fans as the diner, and if you want to recreate Meg Ryan’s ‘happiness’ from When Harry Met Sally then you must visit the famous Katz’s Deli where the scene was filmed. If you fancy re-creating John Travolta’s famous Saturday Night Fever strut, then Lenny’s Pizza on 86th Street is the place to go.
See the Sights
To acclimatize yourself with New York, take a Big Apple Greeter Tour, where a native New Yorker shows you around their New York; trip locations and lengths can be tailored for your individual needs. For views around New York including The Statue of Liberty, take the free Staten Island Ferry, it sails all day long so you’ll have no problem fitting it into your day.
For your evening in New York the options are endless; go disco bowling at Bowlmor Lanes, catch a show on Broadway or just spend the evening bar-hopping and enjoying the local New York ambiance.
