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Visiting New York City 'The Big Apple'

By: Travel Guy

New York City is one of the most well-known cities in the world, and for good reason. Dubbed the "city that never sleeps," New York is the prime example of a global metropolitan city. Just about everything that's anything can be found here.

New York City, as most Americans know, is the largest city in the United States, with a population of 8.1 million people in just 321 square miles. Its larger metropolitan area sports a total population of a little under 19 million people. This fact makes New York City the most densely populated city in the entire North American continent. New York City is also a global center for finance, entertainment, fashion, and culture, with a wide selection of museums, galleries, and other artistic establishments. Among many other things, the headquarters of the United Nations can be found in New York.

Dubbed the "Big Apple", New York's ethnic diversity is reflected by it's population being made up of 33% foreign born people. Hip Hop enthusiasts may want to visit the Bronx, which is well known for it's roots. Several hip-hop artists grew up in the Bronx which is reflected in their music. If you want to experience firsthand what your favorite artist experienced you can always book a hotel in the Bronx.

If you like the performing industry, be sure to check out Broadway. The thirty nine theaters located in these areas showcase the best and the brightest in the performing arts industry. Only the most excellent plays run for long in Broadway, such as Cats and The Phantom of the Opera. If you have never seen these plays, you really should consider it. Other centers for the arts include Lincoln Center, the Metropolitan Opera, the New York City Opera, the New York Philharmonic, and the New York City Ballet. Carnegie Hall is another world-famous performing venue.

A visit to the Madison and Fifth Avenues is an absolute must ff you are an intrepid shopper. You'll find a large concentration of high end stores here ready to serve the financially "well off". For those who are looking for more reasonably priced good Herald Square would make a good choice. If you are a good lover make sure you pay a visit to Union Square. For Collectors, East Village would make a good choice, where rare items can be bought and/or traded. For convenience sake, you might want to consider finding a hotel near these attractions.

No matter if you are visiting New York City for pleasure or for business, it is vital that you shop around for hotels ahead of time on the internet. As in most North American cities, there is a wide range of hotels in terms of quality and prices. Researching New York City hotels from the comfort of your own home will ultimatley save you money and time and get you the most for your travel dollar.

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