New York Vacation in the Big Apple

New York is the city that never sleeps and a topfickle at heart.
destination for those seeking a thrilling andHere are just a few of the many more attractions to
excitement-filled vacation complete with culture andby found in New York City:
sophistication of the likes that can only be found inBronx Zoo. The Bronx Zoo is one of the largest zoos
this great city.in North America and houses more than 4,000 animals
Once just a bustling seaport and the immigrantin its 265 acre sprawl. Some of the state-of-the-art
gateway into United States, the history of New Yorkexhibits feature endangered species and unique
has not always been synonymous with class, culturehabitats.
and sophistication as it is today. In fact, New YorkFrom the Himalayan Highlands, which showcases
was even referred to as a sewer by Presidentendangered snow leopards and red pandas, to the
Thomas Jefferson during his time in office. But theaward-winning Congo Gorilla Forest, the Bronx Zoo is
19th Century, WW II and Wall Street changed thetruly an amazing experience for animal lovers of all
face and the reputation of the city for good.ages. The Children's Zoo even allows young ones to
Today, New York is the most densely populated citycrawl, climb and explore simulated animal habitats.
in the United States and is home to people ofNew York Botanical Gardens. The New York Botanical
varying culture and tastes. For this reason, New YorkGardens boasts of 48 breathtaking, organic gardens
is the perfect destination for those who want tosituated on a 250-acre historical site. Complete with
experience a vacation getaway unlike any other. Inthe largest Victorian glasshouse in America and
New York you will never feel boxed into certainthousands of plant species, the botanical gardens is a
types of events or entertainment.must see for any visitor to New York.
Here you can plan your days according to whateverChildren's museums. Two children's museums that
strikes your fancy, not by what the locals have tostand out in both the New York metropolis and
offer because in New York, the locals offeracross the country are the Brooklyn Children's
everything you can possible dream up. From theMuseum and the Children's Museum of Manhattan.
River Festival to Shakespeare in the Park, New YorkThe Brooklyn museum features hands-on exhibits
has something to offer everyone.highlighting cultural and scientific objects from around
And of course, there are the usual attractions thatthe world. The Manhattan museum also features
draw large crowds to New York City including theinteractive exhibits and inspires children and families to
Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero and the Empire Statelearn about themselves and our culturally diverse
Building. And there is no end to the options when itworld through the arts, literacy, media &
comes to aquariums and zoos, museums and artcommunications, science & the environment and
galleries, and parks and beautiful gardens. The bottomearly childhood education.
line is that if you can name it, New York has it onAnd these are just a few of the things you can see
such a grand scale that you cannot even imagine.and do while in New York. For every one of these,
With more than 50 theaters and performing artsthere are hundreds of more options to keep your
productions at any given time, New York is fairlyfamily entertained in the Big Apple. From fine arts and
bursting with culture. From classy productions todining to watching the street performers downtown
off-Broadway spoofs, New York theater hasand everything in between, New York will provide
something that can be enjoyed by even the mostyou with memories and experiences to last a lifetime.