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New York City

New York City is the greatest urban experience on Earth, a city of extraordinary energy, cultural ambition, architectural drama and culinary variety that has defined the global idea of a metropolis. From Central Park and the High Line to the Met, MoMA and the endless neighbourhoods of Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens and beyond, New York rewards every visit with something new.

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Elect's take

"New York is the city I find it hardest to leave. The combination of world class culture, extraordinary food, remarkable architecture and an energy that genuinely feels unlike anywhere else makes it the most compelling destination I have ever visited."

The Metropolitan Museum of Art alone contains more great art than most countries. The Frick, MoMA, the Whitney and the Guggenheim add further extraordinary collections within walking distance of each other. The food scene in New York is simply the most diverse and accomplished in the world at every price point. The High Line transformed an abandoned elevated railway into one of the world's finest urban gardens. Central Park is one of the great achievements of urban planning. The Brooklyn Bridge walk provides one of the best views in the city. Every neighbourhood rewards exploration from the West Village to Williamsburg, Harlem to the Lower East Side.

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How to get there

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Airports
New York JFK (JFK), New York LaGuardia (LGA), Newark (EWR)
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Rail
New York Penn Station, Grand Central Terminal
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Cruise ports
New York Cruise Terminal
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New York is one of the world's most connected cities with three major airports. Amtrak connects New York with Boston, Philadelphia, Washington and Chicago. The city is also served by direct transatlantic routes from Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

What to expect

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Statue of Liberty

One of the world's most recognisable monuments in New York Harbour.

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

One of the world's greatest art museums spanning 5000 years of human history.

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Empire State Building

New York's most iconic skyscraper with extraordinary views from the observation deck.

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Central Park

843 acres of beautifully designed parkland in the heart of Manhattan.

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New York Food Scene

The world's most diverse and accomplished restaurant culture at every price point.

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Broadway

The world's most celebrated theatrical district with outstanding productions year round.


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