Archive for January, 2011

New York is a most popular city of United States. New York walking is exciting  for any age of people, but for the teen old people it is one of the world’s great cities. Below are few things which you must never forget to do in New York:

Big Apple Greeters
New Yorkers  volunteer to show tourists around their favorite town. You can make a first trip for this in New York. “Greets” vary with each visitor. When visitors sign up, they are asked about their interests. Each Greet  teaches us to use the New York Subway System.  You will find a volunteer if you are interested to walk  on the Coney Island, the SoHo, Art Museums, Harlem history etc.

The Empire State Building
The Empire State of Building is one of the most popular landmarks in New York City. You can check out the view of New York City from a top of Empire State Building. You can buy a ticket online for Empire State Building to avoid a long line-ups and to save your time.

Don’t miss to observe the 102nd floor. For a long time, you could go for 86th floor observatory, but now, you can go to visit up to 102nd floor observatory. You will be able to see all New York City, Central Park and Bridges, because the area is covered with glass, you will get better pictures from here. You can not buy ticket of 102nd floor observatory online, but you can buy it at kiosk on the 86th floor.

On the 4th of July, you can see the firework’s view on Empire State Building. The Empire State Building is available for wedding only on Valentine’s Day.

Lower Eastside Tenement Museum
You can learn some history of New York, such as who crossed the oceans, who toiled in sweatshop and many more. Take the subway of Lower East Side and walk over to Orchard Street.  20 different nations were crowded into this street, for almost 200 years.

In one hour guided tours here you will come to know about the actual apartments where the people lived a hundred years ago. Also see the “sweatshop” where a family raised kids and spend their life in the garment industry.

“Visit the Confino Family Apartment” tour features a costumed guide playing the role of Victoria Confino; she welcomes you as you are a newly-arrived immigrant.

Grand Central Station
Grand Central Terminal, referred as Grand Central Station, is a beautiful Beaux-arts building of midtown Manhattan. It was opened in 1913, underwent a massive restoration to restore it to its former glory.  Now it is a transportation hub and also a destination for visitors of New York.

Harbour Tour
It offers several choices for harbor tours. Circle line operates “The Beast” speed  boat , a high speed short ride, but there is no guide commentary about the history of harbor or the statue of liberty. The Shark, a thrill speedboat, another choice of  fun, leaves from south street seaport.

If you can’t do a harbor tour, another easy way is to cruise past the statue of liberty. It runs frequently and it is free.

American Museum Of Natural History
This museum is situated on the upper east side of Central Park. This is a venerable institution, and has unparalleled collections. Its some highlights are special exhibits, the Hayden Planetarium in the Rose Center for Earth and Space; and dinosaurs.

New York – Central Park
You can see the parts of Central Park in movies. Central Park is spread out in 893 acres. A memorial of John Lennon “Strawberry Fields” is at 72nd St. It is near the Dakota apartments, where John Lennon lived with Yoko Ono before he was shot.

Conservancy of Central Park is restoring the six-acre East Meadow and surrounding landscape also. In snow days, the Conservancy has cleared a combined 32 inches of snow of pedestrian paths from Central Park’s 58 miles.

New York – Chinatown
In New York, Manhattan has the largest Chinatown of US. Since 1870s, New York City Area has been settled with Chinese immigrants. The streets of Chinatown are great for wandering. There are many fabulous stores to buy Asian groceries and goods. You can get delicious and affordable food that represents a wide variety of Chinese cuisines including Dim Sum, Cantonese Cuisine, congee and seafood.

Blue Man Group
A blue man group is a performance that you can see in New York, London, Las Vegas and elsewhere. It is an indefinable mix of mime, percussion and antics. Blue Man Group makes an excellent entertainment for families in New York.

Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was gifted to people of United States by French people during the American Resolution as a symbol of international friendship. It was designed by Frederic Auguste Bartholdi and the pedestal by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel. It is located on Liberty Island in Harbor of New York. The Statue of Liberty is a symbol of freedom and democracy.

Los Angeles is the most popular city of California and also second most popular in United States. This city was founded on 4 September 1781 by Spanish Governor Felipe De Neve. It is also called ‘City of Angels’.

Los Angeles on California’s Sunny Coastal Stretch is immersing oneself in whole word for fame, Money and opulence. The city Los Angeles is famous as the home of Hollywood. The first impression of Los Angeles will be surprising unremarkable city of unremarkable suburban life.

Hollywood’s Walk of Fame
It is one of the most famous sights of Los Angeles. The Walk of Fame is in the tourist-centre of the city, on Hollywood, near Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, the Kodak Theatre, Boulevard and Sunset Boulevard. It is a kind of exciting to stand where so many famous celebrities and stars have, on a site known worldwide. This ‘attraction’ may just be a few hundred black, red and gold stars on the pavement.

Walk Down Sunset Strip
The Sunset Strip is a section of Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood. In these days it may have lost some of its charm. But there is so much Hollywood’s history along with this section that can not be missed. It is a great place for celebrity sights. And there are some notable landmarks nearby it such as ‘House of Blues’ Club, The Viper Room, the Walk of Fame, the Kodak and Grauman’s Theatres. The Strip is a little run-down looking now, but that doesn’t prevent it from being a lively night spot full of clubs, restaurants and interesting shops.

The La Brea Tar Pits
The ‘Tar Pits’ is pretty unique and fascinating sight while it may have not a romantic Hollywood ring. Thousands of long-extinct creature’s bones were discovered like mammoths and mastodons when the ‘Tar Pits’ were uncovered in Los Angeles. In this world there are very few locations where visitors get the chance to see the long-extinct creature’s remains in a museum.

Universal Studios Theme Park
There are many Theme Parks in Los Angeles that includes famous Disneyland in Anaheim. There are very easily accessible parks for visitors in central Los Angeles. Universal Studios Theme Park is best among them. For the visitors, who wants a mix of exciting rides, characters, games and shops, is very unforgettable. The Universal Studios Theme Park has a slant towards the ‘behind-the-scenes’ of film-making, with performances focusing on visual effects and pyrotechnics.

Kodak Theatre Tour
The Oscars are rewarded for any fan of quality films at a red carpet event in March every year, on this Kodac Theatre, on Hollywood Boulevard. The tour of theatre takes visitors to inner working of the theatre on Oscar night.

The Tour of the Stars Homes
In Los Angeles walk down to Hollywood Boulevard, dozens of guys trying to sell bus tours past celebrity houses and Hollywood Hills. While this might seem a little tacky, there is an excitement in the possibility of star spotting around Los Angeles, and a tour of Stars Homes is a typical Hollywood thing to do, it is all for fun.

Visit Opulent and Perfect Beverly Hills
In Beverly Hills of Los Angeles, the things are so perfect, no telephone poles or cables spoiling the view of hills, there are all underground. It is a kind of luxury taxpayer money that buys in the world’s most famous postal code, where you can simple walk down to the street that is the experience intricately manicured yards, massive multi-storey houses and utter suburban perfection. Around the Beverley Hills, the shopping district is something to be seen as well, ifPrada, Gucci and Dolce Gabbana are one’s thing. It is a worthwhile place to see.

Watch a TV Show Being Taped
There is a best way to get close to a celebrity, is by attending the live taping of a TV show, in Los Angeles. The best thing is that the activity is usually free. The audience has to need to book in advance to fill the seat.

Golden Santa Monica Beach
‘Santa Monica Beach’ is the great place to visit; it is more famous in the city Los Angeles. When the weather is right, the golden shore and sapphire sea both sights are worth viewing. For visitors it is the great chance to visit a great beach.

Chinatown and Downtown Los Angeles
Los Angeles is known as a melting pot of cultures, with residential of people of both Central America and Asia. Chinatown in downtown Los Angeles is a symbol of this crucial cultural integration. This area is a spectacular site of culture, colour and life. This area has a Hollywood element about it; the colorful Asian backdrop of the district, it was used in the Jackie Chan film ‘Rush Hour’. A visit of a Chinatown is a great chance to immerse himself in the daily life of Los Angeles, while experiencing of the diversity that makes the city memorable.