New York City, New York Destination Guide
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New York City, New York Destination Guide Overview of New York City Key Facts Language: English is the most common language spoken but Spanish is often heard in the south-western states. Passport/Visa: Currency: Electricity: Electrical current is 120 volts, 60Hz. Plugs are mainly the type with two flat pins, though three-pin plugs (two flat parallel pins and a rounded pin) are also widely used. European appliances without dual-voltage capabilities will require an adapter. Travel guide by wordtravels.com © Globe Media Ltd. By its very nature much of the information in this travel guide is subject to change at short notice and travellers are urged to verify information on which they're relying with the relevant authorities. Travmarket cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or inconvenience to any person as a result of information contained above. Event details can change. Please check with the organizers that an event is happening before making travel arrangements. 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Page 1/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide Travel to New York City Climate for New York City Health Notes when travelling to United States of America Safety Notes when travelling to United States of America Customs in United States of America Duty Free in United States of America Doing Business in United States of America Communication in United States of America Tipping in United States of America Passport/Visa Note Entry Requirements Entry requirements for Canadians: Entry requirements for UK nationals: Entry requirements for Australians: Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Entry requirements for New Zealanders: Entry requirements for South Africans: Page 2/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide Getting around in New York City, New York Page 3/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide Attractions in New York City, New York Kids Attractions Tarrytown The High Line Opening time: December to March 7am - 7pm; April to May 7am - 10pm; June to September 7am - 11pm; October to November 7am - 10pm. Admission: Admission is free and there are free public tours but donations are appreciated. Address: The High Line runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District to West 34th Street and can be accessed at numerous points. Website: www.thehighline.org The Statue of Liberty Opening time: Ferries depart between 9am and 3.30pm. Admission: Ferry fee (which includes access to the grounds around the statue): $18.50. Tickets for access to the Pedestal and Crown must be booked in advance. Getting there: Circle Line Statue of Liberty Ferry from South Ferry at Battery Park to Liberty and Ellis islands. Ferries depart approximately every 30 minutes. Address: Liberty Island, New York Harbor Website: www.nps.gov/stli World Trade Center - Ground Zero Opening time: The memorial is open daily 7.30am - 9pm; the museum is open 9am to 8pm Sunday to Thursday, and 9am to 9pm Friday and Saturday. Admission: Admission is free for the family of 9/11 victims; general admission is $24 for adults with concessions available. Getting there: Take the subway to Fulton Street, Broadway-Nassau Street, or Cortlandt Street. Walk to Church and Liberty Streets and follow signs Address: Tribute WTC Visitor Center: 120 Liberty Street Website: www.national911memorial.org Radio City Music Hall Opening time: Tours daily between 9.30am and 5pm. Admission: Tours: $30 (adults), $26 (children under 12); concessions available. Event ticket prices vary. Address: 1260 Sixth Avenue Website: www.radiocity.com Page 4/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide Empire State Building Opening time: Observatory: daily 8am-2am; last elevator at 1.15am. Admission: Top Deck: $57 (adults), $51 (children 6-12), Main Deck: $37 (adults), $31 (children 6-12). Concessions and special ticket deals available. Getting there: Subway B, D or F to 34th Street Address: 350 Fifth Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Streets, Manhattan Website: www.esbnyc.com Central Park Website: www.centralparknyc.org Museum of Modern Art Opening time: Daily 10.30am - 5.30pm (until 8pm on Friday). Admission: $25 (adults), free for children under 16 accompanied by an adult. Concessions available. Getting there: Subway: E or V train to 53rd Street and Fifth Avenue, or B, D, or F train to 47/50 Street Rockefeller Center. Bus: M1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 to 53rd Street Address: 11 West 53rd Street, Manhattan Website: www.moma.org The Guggenheim Museum Opening time: Sunday to Friday 10am - 5.45pm; Saturday 10am - 7.45pm; closed Thursdays and Christmas Day. Admission: $25 for adults. Concessions available. Rates differ for special exhibitions. Getting there: Subway 4, 5 or 6 to 86th Street; bus M1, M2, M3, or M4 on Madison or Fifth Avenue Address: 1071 Fifth Avenue, at 89th Street Website: www.guggenheim.org Metropolitan Museum of Art Opening time: Sunday to Thursday 10am - 5.30pm; Friday and Saturday 10am - 9pm. Admission: Admission costs are voluntary and made as a donation. Recommended admission is about $25 for adults. Address: 1000 Fifth Avenue, at 82nd Street Website: www.metmuseum.org American Museum of Natural History Opening time: Daily 10am to 5.45pm, except Christmas Day and Thanksgiving. Admission: General admission $23 (adults). Concessions and special ticket options available. Temporary exhibitions charge additional admission fees. Address: Central Park West, at West 79th Street Website: www.amnh.org Broadway Website: www.broadway.com Page 5/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide Times Square Address: Corner of 42nd Street and Broadway Website: www.timessquare.com Rockefeller Centre Address: Between 48th and 51st Streets; and 5th Avenue and 6th Avenue, Manhattan Website: www.rockefellercenter.com Brooklyn Bridge St Patrick's Cathedral Opening time: The Cathedral is open daily from 6.30am to 8.45pm. Admission: Free Address: Fifth Avenue, between 50th and 51st Streets Website: www.saintpatrickscathedral.org Grand Central Station Address: 110 E. 42nd St. Website: www.grandcentralterminal.com Central Park Zoo Opening time: Open daily 10am - 5pm on weekdays and 10am - 5.30pm on weekends and holidays. Hours are slightly reduced between November and March. Admission: General Admission is $13.95 for adults, and $8.95 for children. Combination deals, concessions, and family specials are available. Address: 64th St. and Fifth Ave, Central Park Website: www.centralparkzoo.com Wollman Rink Opening time: Public skating hours can vary throughout the year, and the rink is only open seasonally. Admission: Monday to Thursday: $12 (adults), $6 (children under 11). Friday to Sunday: $19 (adults); $6 (children under 11). Address: Central Park Website: www.wollmanskatingrink.com Brooklyn Children's Museum Opening time: Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm (open till 6pm on Thursdays). Closed Mondays. Admission: $13 per person. Children under the age of 12 months get in for free. Address: 145 Brooklyn Avenue Website: www.brooklynkids.org Page 6/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide The Frick Collection Opening time: Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 6pm, Sundays 11am - 5pm. Admission: $22 adults, concessions available. Children under 10 are not admitted. Admission price includes audio guide. Free on first Friday of the month. Address: E 70th Street at 5th Ave Website: www.frick.org Staten Island Ferry Opening time: Runs 24 hours, see website for schedule. Website: www.siferry.com Greenwich Village Address: Lower Manhattan Wall Street Coney Island Website: www.coneyisland.com Ellis Island Website: www.ellisisland.org Page 7/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide Events in New York City, New York Chinese New Year Tuesday February 01, 2022 (1 February 2022) Where: Starting at Mott and Hester Street www.chinatown-online.com Central Park SummerStage Tuesday June 01, 2021 to Friday September 24, 2021 (TBC) Where: Central Park www.summerstage.org New York City Marathon Sunday November 01, 2020 (1 November 2020) Where: Finish in Central Park www.tcsnycmarathon.org Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Thursday November 26, 2020 (26 November) Where: social.macys.com/parade2010/#/home Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular Saturday July 04, 2020 (4 July annually) Where: The spectacle will take place from barges positioned in New York City's East River www.ny.com/holiday/july4 TD Five Boro Bike Tour Monday May 03, 2021 (TBC) Where: Battery Park to Staten Island www.bikenewyork.org Gay Pride Week and March Monday June 15, 2020 to Wednesday June 24, 2020 (TBC 2020) Where: The march which follows a route along 5th Avenue, right onto 8th Street, on to Greenwich Avenue and along Christopher Street in Greenwich Village. www.nycpride.org Times Square New Year's Eve Celebrations Thursday December 31, 2020 (31 December) Where: Times Square www.timessquarenyc.org US Open Tennis Tournament Monday August 30, 2021 to Saturday September 12, 2020 (30 August to 12 September) Where: Arthur Ashe Stadium, Flushing Meadows www.usopen.org Page 8/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide New York Fashion Week Saturday September 10, 2022 to Wednesday September 14, 2022 (10—14 September 2022) Where: The Museum of the City of New York nyfw.com/home/ Page 9/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide Nightlife in New York City, New York Page 10/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide Shopping in New York City, New York Page 11/15 New York City, New York Destination Guide Dining in New York City, New York Tribeca Grill — American 375 Greenwich Street New