New York City is one of the world’s most energetic and exciting city. With 24 hour subway trains, diners, and coffee shops, it has earned its reputation as the “City that Never Sleeps.” Every year millions of visitors flock to the city for its art, history, culture, food, and energy. The unique melting pot nature of the city is reflected in the number of foreign-born residents, the vast array of ethnic foods available and the fact that the denizens of the city speak over 150 languages.

Times Square is one of the iconic sites of New York. A bustle of activity, day or night, the area marks the start of the Broadway theater district and is home to major stores and restaurants. On New Year’s Eve it is the place to be when the streets are crowded with partygoers watching the ball drop.

The many landmarks and historic sites of New York make the city the top tourist destination in the country. Here you’ll find the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Carnegie Hall, Wall Street and the Brooklyn Bridge. The sheer number of world-class musems and galleries can keep an art lover busy for a lifetime. And New York is a mecca for performing arts ranging from theater to ballet to opera to symphonies.

While Hollywood is known for its film and television industry, New York runs a very close second. All the broadcast networks have their headquarters in New York as do a number of cable networks. A number of popular programs broadcast live from studios across the city (in LA, the shows are pre-recorded to air later), including the three major morning news programs. Some of the country’s greatest film directors call New York city home and you’ll find them shooting on the New York streets throughout the year.

No trip to New York would be complete without some shopping. In addition the usual souveneir stands, New York is home to some of the most famous stores in the world, including F.A.O Schwartz and Tiffany’s. Once you’ve exhausted yourself on Fifth Avenue, stash your goodies in your New York hotel suites and set out to enjoy the city’s nightlife. The restaurants, lounges, and dance clubs here are incredible and you’ll likely find celebrities from all fields frequenting the best ones.

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