When to Visit Based on Price
New York City is one of the few U.S. major cities that don’t really have a low season for visitors. All year long international and domestic visitors arrive to an already busy city that hosts business events. That being said, there is a window of opportunity when crowds slightly diminish, and better prices can be found, and that’s between January and March.• Low Season: January through March is less busy. Average Daily Rates of:
- 2 Star: $59-$540
- 3 Star: $73-$520
- 4 Star: $145-$690
- 2 Star: $63-$590
- 3 Star: $80-$800
- 4 Star: $200-$900
Magic Savings Tip: Visit one of the many city “Tourist Centers” for discount coupons for top attractions. Street vendors and smaller Pizza restaurants serving slices is your best bet for savings on money and time in line.
Sights you mustn’t miss
Take a ride to the top of the Empire State Building, and see if King Kong is still hanging around. This is a great way to get a feeling of just how large an area New York City and it’s 5 boroughs take up.
Walk the streets of Time Square, and explore the stores and business’s there.
Visualize what it must be like as the ball drops on New Years Eve, with thousand’s of people freezing while packed like sardines.
Any visitor to New York City should visit the World Trade Center Memorial building and it’s bronze panels with the victim’s names on it.
For families, a visit to the New York Zoo and Museum of Natural History with its impressive dinosaur collection is a must.
Fun things to do
A visit to Central Park no matter what time of year is a wonderful experience. A great place to stretch you legs for a walk, pack a picnic lunch, and sit on a bench to relax, or take a horse drawn carriage ride. Probably not the best place to be doing this after dark, but with deals of Broadway shows, and after hour’s clubs, there’s plenty to do instead.
Wine and Dine Tips
When visiting New York City, your dining options are beyond comprehension. Here you can find every ethnic restaurant in the world, from China Town, Little Italy, and so much more. Depending on where you decide to stay, will no doubt determine what area you decide to dine.
Your options don’t have to be five star restaurants to enjoy New Yorks finest food. Asking your front desk or Concierge services where they suggest for the price range and type of food your looking for will no doubt tweak your taste buds and still leave room on your credit card.
One thing to remember is that the taxicabs of the city are excellent for getting to and returning from evening dinner or attractions.
Day Trips
Always a fun adventure is a visit to Cony Island, for a ride on the famous old wooden roller coaster, and a Coney Island hotdog.
Another must do is to take the ferry out to Liberty Island for a visit of the Statue of Liberty. In summertime, you can take a ferry from lower Manhattan to Rockaway Beach, and be a New Yorker for a day.
If wine is your pleasure, visiting some of the Vineyard Wineries outside the city can be quite rewarding. Wineries like the Bedell Cellars on Long Island where you sip in an old restored barn, or a glass on the lawns of Warwick Valley Winery in Warwick.
Where to Stay
New York is arguably the most famous city in the world. It's a place where people with grand aspirations go to live their dreams, and it has a price tag to match. It's not known for being the most affordable city, but if you know where to look, you can find the perfect accommodation to stay at, ranging from fancy to budget-friendly.
A great place to start exploring the city is downtown Manhattan. This tourist hub is where the iconic Metropolitan Museum of Art and Grand Central Station are located. Hotels like the Hilton New York, The Sheraton or the Westin Times Square all offer luxurious rooms close to these hotspots and are a great base for your city adventures.
The thriving tourism industry in New York City hasn't escaped the ‘green revolution', with many hotels catering to the eco-friendly market. One of the ‘greenest' hotels to stay in is 70 Park Avenue, located only blocks from famed entertainment venues like Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. This innovative hotel offers discounts to hybrid car owners and commits to eco-friendly practices like conversion of kitchen oil to biodiesel fuel.
Our recommendations in New York
Row NYC
In the city center, Row NYC is in New York's Midtown neighborhood, an area with good shopping. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bryant Park and Central Park, while Central Park Zoo and Chelsea Piers are popular area attractions. Check out an event or a game at Madison Square Garden, and consider making time for American Dream Meadowlands, a top attraction not to be missed. Our guests appreciate the hotel's central location for the sightseeing. It's also convenient to public transportation: 49th St. Station is 6 minutes by foot and Times Sq. - 42 St. Station is 7 minutes.