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Travel
to New York
New York, sometimes called New York State, to
distinguish it from New York City, the most populous city in both the state and
the nation. New York State's borders touch two Great Lakes (Erie and Ontario,
which are connected by the Niagara River); one former (briefly) Great Lake
(Lake Champlain); the provinces of Ontario and Quebec in Canada; three New
England states (Vermont, Massachusetts, and Connecticut); the Atlantic Ocean,
and two Mid-Atlantic states (New Jersey and Pennsylvania). In addition, Rhode
Island shares a water border with New York. |
The Big Apple
The moment you step off the airplane and see for yourself
what the Big Apple has in store for you, you'll understand the sentiments
behind the words "I love New York". With a population of over eight million
people, thousands of high rise buildings dominating the scene and blinking
lights everywhere, it’s hard not to be overwhelmed when you first set your
eyes on the city that never sleeps.
New York City dominates the economy
of the state. It is the leading center of banking, finance and communication in
the United States and is the location of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on
Wall Street, Manhattan. Bureau of Economic Analysis estimates that in 2004, the
total gross state product was $900 billion, second only to California. If New
York were a nation, it would rank as the 16th largest economy in the world,
behind South Korea. Many of the world's largest corporations locate their
headquarters home offices in Manhattan or in nearby Westchester County, New
York.
Where To Stay in New York City
New York offers a wide
range of hotels for you to choose from. Most of the hotels in New York are
concentrated in Manhattan but if you’re flying in for business purposes
then maybe you’d prefer to stay somewhere near Wall Street. If, on the
other hand, you’re looking for something quirky and fun, then maybe
Chelsea and Greenwhich are good places to start.
Check out these
Hot
Hotel Reservations in New York
Places you don't
want to miss
New York has a lot of points of interest and the list just
keeps getting longer and longer. Without a doubt, you don't want to miss
Central Park - all eight hundred acres of it. It's said that a visit to New
York isn't complete until you've checked out the lifelike "creatures" at Madam
Tussaud’s Wax Museum. And who can forget the famous Empire State Building,
once the tallest among all the high rise buildings? And of course there’s
the Statue of Liberty, the very symbol of American welcome. Then there’s
the Rockefeller Center, with its famous Christmas tree right in the middle of
all the action.
New York City
Planning a trip to NYC? Take along the
New York
Pass
Admission to over 40 top attractions in
New York City, including: Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty and Ellis
Island, American Museum of Natural History, The Guggenheim, Madame
Tussaud’s Wax Museum, Intrepid Sea.Air.Space Museum, Brooklyn Museum of
Art, NBC Studio Tour, Circleline Sightseeing, Radio City Music Hall Stage Door
Tour, The United Nations Tour, Madison Square Garden All Access Tour, and much
much more! |
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Although a lot of people believe that New York is one of
those big bad cities with crime rates that would make your heart palpitate in
fear, official reports actually claim that New York is one of the safest places
to be these days, with crime rates reaching an all time low since the
1960’s. Although New York is considered as "safe", it wouldn’t hurt
to take the necessary precautions and avoid the attention of pickpockets on the
lookout for out-of-towners. Don’t make a fuss when going to the ATM and
always go out in groups.
New York is a very busy city so the bustling
city may end up overwhelming first time visitors. Hence, it’s advisable
that you always carry your map and cellphone with you. If unsure of your
destination, don’t just board the subway but instead, spend extra cash for
a cab ride.
Buffalo Attractions - Buffalo
Zoo
by James C
Do you love animals? Do you have kids? If you answered yes
to either of those questions and you will be visiting Buffalo you should visit
the Buffalo Zoo. The Buffalo Zoo was started by William Rogers in 1875 and
quickly became a favorite destination for residents. Read on to learn about the
third oldest zoo in the United States.
The 23 acre buffalo Zoo is host to over a thousand
different animals. Like any good attraction, it is constantly growing and
changing so if you have been there before it will not bore you the second time
around. Mammals in the zoo include Siberian Tigers, elephants and zebu.
Reptiles include spiny tailed lizards, assorted tortoises and alligators. In
addition the zoo is home to numerous species of amphibians, reptiles, birds,
insects, etc. It has something for everyone.
The Buffalo Zoo is not resting on its laurels though. In
2002 they introduced an ambitious fifteen year plan to remake the zoo. The
future zoo will have animal enclosures that are more realistic that zoo goers
will be able to journey through giving them a more natural experience. The new
zoo will take visitors on a journey around the world with exhibits like the
Asian River and Highlands, African Watering Hole, South American Rainforest and
Arctic Edge. Besides these new exhibits, the rest of the zoo will be remodeled
making for a more enjoyable and realistic experience.
So if you have a little extra time when visiting Buffalo
or if you live there, you should go visit the zoo. You will not regret it. For
more information on current zoo hours you should call 716-837-3900.
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Albany Attractions - New York
State Museum
With three and a half acres of exhibits and no admission
charge, the museum is an inexpensive and fascinating way to spend an
afternoon.
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