There is always something to do and experience in New York, after all, it is the city that never sleeps! Because New York is a busy city, you often have limited time and the possibilities are endless, it is advisable to plan well before your trip. Which tickets should you buy? How do you use the underground? And what should you not skip?
Practical information
Planning your trip to New York begins as soon as the flight and hotel are booked. What all do you want to do and what do you need to book in advance? Have no idea where to start? Here are a few tips to get you started!
Sights New York
There are countless attractions to be found in New York. For example, visit one of the observation decks, such as the Edge, or the iconic Empire State Building, for breathtaking views of the city. Stroll through iconic Central Park or neighbourhoods such as Chinatown, Little Italy and Harlem. Visit the historic Statue of Liberty or explore Ellis Island. As we said New York offers a treasure trove of experiences you will want to have seen!
Save time and money: get a benefits pass
If you want to visit several places, it is advisable to buy a discount pass to visit the highlights. This is because it is cheaper than buying individual tickets, and you also save a lot of time. There are different types benefit passes for New York, which can make it difficult to choose. So check out Eric's comparison table! This table is mega handy and lets you easily compare different types of passes.
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With most benefit passes, you can choose from over 90 attractions. For example, choose a museum, such as the famous 9/11 Museum or American Museum of Natural History. Or get to know the city with the Hop-on Hop-off bus that takes you past many highlights. In addition, many passes include bike rental, so you can explore Central Park easily, quickly and Dutch style. Prefer to see New York from the water? Then choose one of the boat trips!
If that is not enough, there are several events going on in addition to the well-known sights. These include a Broadway musical in New York or US sporting events.
The perfect planning for New York
Do you know what you want to see and do? Then it's time to start planning. The city is very big, so it would be a shame to plan activities that are far apart in one day. Not quite getting there? Check here daily plans for New York, suitable for trips of 4 to 8 days. This will also give you a good idea of how much you can do in a day.
The travel guide to New York on your phone
The last thing you can do before you leave for New York is to download the Eric's New York App from the AppStore or Google Play Store. In this free app, you will find maps, all underground lines, walking routes through different neighbourhoods, personalised tickets and tickets for everything you can do in New York. The built-in GPS allows you to always see where you are, so you can't get lost in the streets of this world city!
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