How to Have Interesting Experiences with New York Holidays

by Amanda Sutcliffe Travel Deals

New York is one of the most renowned cities in the world and a leading centre of finance and international diplomacy. This city in the United States of America (USA) is visited by plenty of tourists annually to explore its famous attractions. Over the years, it has earned several nicknames like the 'The Capital of the World' and 'The Big Apple'. During your time spent in the city, you'll get to wander around on its popular streets. You can also make your time after sunset absolutely thrilling with the fabulous nightlife that the city offers for its visitors.

The best time of the year to enjoy your New York holidays is the autumn season, which arrives in the month of September and stays until December. However, this is also a peak tourist season with numerous tourists arriving in the city during the last week of December. You'll have to book your holiday packages or hotel stays several months in advance if you're planning a visit in this season. Spring makes its presence felt in New York between March and May with pleasant temperatures and light showers during the daytime. The hottest season is summer, which begins in June and continues until August.

Winter is the time when you can get cheap holidays to New York, but you'll have to withstand the chilly weather. The savings made on your holiday can be utilised for getting around in the city and visiting the famous places. Among them is undoubtedly the Statue of Liberty. You can book the tickets in advance to go inside the statue and savour the awe-inspiring views of the city and its surroundings upon getting to the top. Central Park is a vast expanse of green spaces that allow you to enjoy pleasant strolls or bicycle rides through the pathways. The Metropolitan Museum of Art is another exciting place worth visiting as it is home to over 2 million exhibits.

During your cheap holidays to New York, you can also enjoy some exciting outdoor activities without spending anything. As the Museum of Modern Art gives free entry to its visitors from 4 pm to 8 pm on Fridays, you can explore its fantastic works of art absolutely free. You can visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden on Tuesdays without paying anything. This not only gives you the chance to escape the busy streets but also helps you explore the wonderful offerings of the botanic garden, such as the Lefferts Historic House and the LeFrank Center.

You can go for some stargazing at the High Line, which is a famous elevated park in the city. The Amateur Astronomers Association sets up telescopes every Tuesday on some sections of the park, which allows visitors to watch the stars closely without having to pay a single cent. At 10 am on Tuesdays and 6 pm on Thursdays, free yoga classes are conducted in Bryant Park in its lawn or the upper terrace. So, if you are a big fan of this discipline, you can get some useful tips on enhancing your mind and body during these classes.