Being a twenty four hour city, a visitor may find that seven days in New York just isn't enough time to take in everything it has to offer. No trip to New York would be complete without a visit to the Empire State Building, and the 86th floor is definitely not to be missed. Rockefeller Center for the best view but it is best left to individual taste. Most people's first proper view of the Statue of Liberty is from a tour boat but increasing numbers of people often mean it is better to land at Ellis Island.
As an alternative why not go to Staten Island via the free ferry and look at the Statue of Liberty from there; dropping off at the terminal is the best place because it is where there are some good street artists. Probably on everyone's list is where the World Trade Center Towers once stood.
Despite the moving nature of this place where over 3,000 people lost their lives, most people do not wish to take a picture of it. For those who love to shop there is of course the famous Tiffany's and Broadway plus some fantastic old discount warehouses worth a look down on the Lower East Side.
If you're up for more discount shopping then you need to get to Maceys and have your tourist discount card handy as it can save you eleven percent after which a trip to Bloomingdales would be in order. The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum will also be worth visiting late next year when it re-opens after a period of refurbishment; this attraction is highly recommended and worth putting on your list of places to visit. Many special (and large) craft are located here including a number from World War II, namely the aircraft carrier the USS Intrepid. Although it is actually free to enter, the NY City Police Museum is funded by donations from visitors (five dollars is the recommended amount); it contains a great deal of information about the World famous Police Department and you can buy souvenirs too.
The Lower East Side also has a very large time capsule called The Lower East There is more history in the City of New York Museum on Central Park which holds exhibitions of the past, present and future. More can be learned about the city's past in this grand building and although once again admission is free, a donation of 9 dollars is advised. For such a large vibrant city, seven days in New York should be viewed as minimum if most of the major attractions are to be seen comfortably and not as part of a 'whistle stop' tour.
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