New York City — Where Everything is Possible
New York is the city of a thousand movies, ten thousand restaurants, and infinite possibility. Its five boroughs contain more culture, cuisine, art and energy per square mile than almost anywhere on Earth. Whether it's your first visit or your fiftieth, NYC always has something new.
Top 10 Things to Do in New York
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
A ferry from Battery Park takes you to Lady Liberty. Book the pedestal or crown access (extremely limited — months in advance) for incredible views. Ellis Island Museum tells the extraordinary story of American immigration.
Central Park
843 acres of green in the heart of Manhattan. Rent a rowboat on The Lake, visit Bethesda Fountain, catch a free Shakespeare in the Park performance (summer), jog the 6-mile loop. Free and open 24/7.
Times Square
The crossroads of the world — neon billboards, Broadway theatres, street performers and 24-hour energy. Best experienced late at night when the lights are most intense. See a Broadway show while you're in the neighborhood.
Brooklyn Bridge & DUMBO
Walk the 1.1-mile pedestrian walkway for spectacular Manhattan skyline views. The Brooklyn side drops you in DUMBO — cobblestone streets, the Manhattan Bridge framing One World Trade, excellent brunch spots and the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met is one of the world's greatest museums with 2 million works spanning 5,000 years. Egyptian Temple of Dendur, European paintings (Vermeer, Rembrandt, Raphael), American wing and fashion exhibits are highlights. Suggested admission.
The High Line
An abandoned railway transformed into an elevated park running 1.45 miles through Chelsea and Hell's Kitchen. Contemporary art installations, excellent food vendors, and stunning views of the Hudson River and city. Free to enter.
✈️ Getting There
Three airports: JFK (international hub), Newark (EWR, New Jersey), LaGuardia (LGA, domestic). AirTrain + subway from JFK ~60 min (.25). Express bus from Newark ~45 min (8). Yellow cab from JFK flat rate 0.
🚇 Getting Around
The NYC subway runs 24/7 and is the best way to get around (.90 per ride). Get an OMNY card. Yellow cabs abundant Midtown. Walking is best for experiencing individual neighborhoods.
🛂 Visa Info
38 countries on Visa Waiver Program (ESTA, 1 online). All others need a B1/B2 tourist visa. Pakistani citizens require a US visa — apply with bank statements, ties to home country. Approval varies significantly.