New York City reisetips

New York City lokker besøkende hele året med sine museer og attraksjoner i verdensklassen, men ettersom det blir varmere i været, forsvinner billettene til de mest populære attraksjonene på Manhattan raskt. Og denne sommeren er intet unntak. Her er fem opplevelser som gjør turen til New York City uforglemmelig, samt måter du kan bestille dem på nå for å unngå skuffelse.

Niagara Falls is the most powerful falls in North America, and this country-straddling landmark is one of the top tourist destinations of the region. The falls themselves are truly breathtaking, and while most visitors feel that New York City is too far removed, that need not be the case. Niagara Falls is located in what is known as the Finger Lake region of New York, and the surrounding countryside is lined with farms and apple orchards. A drive through this Arcadian landscape is a delight, and from New York, many 2-day bus tours offer highlights of the region, stopping in Watkins Glen Canyon and its rock-walled canyons before sojourning onward to Niagara. Other summer tours take you into the mist of the falls on either the historic Maid of the Mist ferryboat, or by exhilarating, finger-biting jetboat.

Take a day trip or overnight tour and explore the capital of the USA. Traveling to Washington DC from New York you will pass through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before arriving at Capitol Hill, home to the Capitol, Senate and White House. You can choose unescorted or guided tours, day tours or overnight tours, from New York to Washington DC to suit your interests, travel style and budget.

Want to eat your way through New York City? Don't stop at pizza. Make sure to tour multiple neighborhoods to experience ethnic dishes brought over from all corners of the world by the people who emigrated to this city generations ago. The dishes come authentic or as a fusion with other cultures to reflect the modern melting pot that is New York City. Both versions are delicious and will leave you wanting to try more culinary pleasures the city has to offer.

Manhattan is where you’ll find the most tours and attractions, and it is the most heavily frequented by tourists. It is composed of a number of distinct neighborhoods with unique offerings. For example, while Times Square is where you’ll find flashing neon signs, giant billboards, themed restaurants, Broadway shows and actors dressed up as colorful characters, SoHo is known for its excellent shopping offerings. Brooklyn is the hipster capital of the world. Neighborhoods where at one time people wouldn’t even think of stepping foot into -- like Williamsburg and Bushwick -- are now littered with farm-to-table restaurants, craft cocktail bars, beautiful parks, art galleries, wineries, breweries, distilleries and venues offering fun things to do. Visiting Queens is like traveling the world in one day, as it is the most ethnically diverse borough with over 170 languages spoken. One of the most interesting Queens neighborhoods is Jackson Heights, or Little India.

En tradisjon på fjerde juli i New York City som har vart siden 1958, er at Macy's arrangerer et fyrverkerishow. Siden Macy's har flyttet fyrverkerishowet til East River, er Liberty State Park det nye stedet for fyrverkerioppskyting i Jersey City. Hver fjerde juli drar ca. 40 000 mennesker til Nathan's Famous på Coney Island for å se profesjonelle spisere få i seg så mange pølser som mulig på 10 minutter. Denne årlige gratisfestivalen finner sted fra klokken 11.00 til 18.00 på 4. juli i Water Street fra Fulton til Broad Street Barnefamilier kan kose seg med en dag full av interaktive aktiviteter. På fjerde juli arrangerer Children's Museum of Manhattan en rekke arrangementer. Man kan for eksempel bygge State of Liberty-skulpturer, lage fyrverkeribilder, male veggmalerier, bygge miniatyrskyskrapere og mye mer.

Harlem is famous for its jazz clubs - everybody knows that. But not as many people know Harlem is equally famous for its religious and gospel music at a handful of local churches. Taking a New York City gospel tour gets you a front-row seat at these soul-stirring gospel music performances, and takes you on a visit to one of New York's most vital neighborhoods. Join a local gospel choir for an energetic and inspiring morning performance followed by a soul food brunch. During your visit to legendary Harlem, you'll also hear stories from the borough's fascinating history and see its famous sights.

Hip Hop is the sound which emerged from the Bronx in the late 1970s has grown in just over three decades to become a multi-billion dollar force which hasn’t forgotten its roots in the streets. How did it all happen? How has hip hop developed in its birthplace and how has it in turn influenced the city? Spend the afternoon in Manhattan and the Bronx with a real Grandmaster and hear how early rappers turned funk and soul into something new. See the actual streets which spawned the look and the sound of hip hop and visit the Graffiti Wall of Fame in Spanish Harlem. Head to Harlem and immerse yourself in neighborhood’ rich, proud heritage, concentrating on the venues, clubs and stores which at first inspired, then played host to top hip hop artists, from the legendary Apollo Theater to Dip Set record shop. Discover how artists like Run-DMC and the Beastie Boys broke down color barriers and took hip hop to the top of the charts, where it remains to this day.

You’ve seen it on television and movie scenes about families with fabulous wealth, but to truly get an appreciation for the Hamptons you need to see it firsthand. Walk the beaches with their sculpted sand dunes and marvelously opulent homes, and shop in chic, trendy boutiques with the summer sun on your shoulders. The Hamptons are a collection of towns approximately 100 miles east of the city, where celebrities, magnates, and business tycoons unwind from the city grind. Sip on wine at Wolfford Estate Wineries or relax on a Southhampton Beach, and peruse the shops of historic Sag Harbor while yachts cruise slowly offshore. When visiting the Hamptons from New York City, expect to spend about two hours driving from the city and across Long Island. Train, car, or guided tours are a couple of the options for day trips, as are the comfortable long distance buses that connect Manhattan with the town of Montauk.