Few places on earth can rival the energy, confidence and class of the Big Apple. And whether this visit is your first or fifteenth, Manhattan offers new delights for each visit. Obvious highlights include rides on the Staten Island ferry, and pilgrimages to Lady Liberty, Ellis Island, the Chrysler Building, Grand Central Station, Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, Lincoln Center, Central Park and Times Square. But there are also 150 museums, 18,000 restaurants and world-class theatre to enjoy. You’ll also discover many hidden jewels in each of New York’s neighborhoods, from the stylish galleries, boutiques and bistros of SoHo, to the creative pulse of Greenwich Village, and the jazz, rich history and delicious soul food of Harlem. And if you’re looking to pamper yourself, you’ve come to the right place. You can enjoy a day at one of New York’s posh spas and shop the exclusive boutiques and department stores of Fifth Avenue, or enjoy a cruise complete with fine cuisine and live music aboard an all-glass yacht circling the island of Manhattan. It’s all yours for the taking in the biggest, brightest apple of them all!

Weather and Geography

New York City is located at the mouth of the Hudson River on the on the Northeast Atlantic Coast. Some people think that Manhattan and New York are the same thing, but they’re only partially right, as Manhattan is just one of the five boroughs that make up New York. The others are the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. They’re all just a quick train, subway, cab or ferry ride from Manhattan and have their own unique flavor and personality.

New York has a temperate climate and four distinct seasons, and it’s great to visit during any of them. Winter turns the city into a winter wonderland, with the towering Christmas tree at Rockefeller Center and holiday lights, music and decorations spreading the joy of the season throughout the city. Winter daytime temperatures usually average in the 30s. In spring, the parks and botanical gardens burst into bloom. Summer is when New Yorkers head outside to catch free outdoor film festivals, theater in the park, and enjoy beach activities in the outer boroughs. Sp ring and summer weather is usually in the high 60s to low 80s. Fall’s marks the beginning of the cultural calendar, with the season openers of the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera.

Quick Facts

• Some of the finest museums in the world are located along 5 th Avenue, including the Frick (at 70 th Street), the Guggenheim (at 89 th Street), and the Metropolitan Museum of Art (at 82 nd Street).
  
  
• Broadway, originating from Lower Manhattan and ending in the state capital of Albany, is one of the world's longest streets at 150 mi.
  
  
• Manhattan’s area is a mere 22.7 square miles, but nearly 2 million people inhabit it.
  
  
• Take a Gray Line Sightseeing Tour and experience the best of New York. You’ll have the option to add to your vacation package when booking.

Expert Travel Tips

• Take in the best views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty on the cheap by riding the Staten Island Ferry.
  
  
• Ride the subway. It’s an easy way to get around and a great way to see the people of New York.
  
  
• Ice skate in Central Park. It offers great views and is less crowded than Rockefeller Center. It’s also where the locals go.

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Be sure to add a Gray Line Sightseeing Tour to your package to experience all that New York has to offer!