New York City Travel Guide
HappyTrips Editors|TRAVEL GUIDE, NEW YORK CITY
OVERVIEW
The reputation of New York City precedes it: the towering skyscrapers; the constant rush of people on the streets; diverse and cosmopolitan population; lively hubs of art, fashion and performance; eclectic cuisines and dining experiences; and a pulsating nightlife that has made it famous as the city that never sleeps. The vibrant buzz that runs through the Big Apple—that tells you that it is truly alive all the time—has drawn people from all over the world. Our guide will help you navigate and make the most of this dazzling metropolis.
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The reputation of New York City precedes it: the towering skyscrapers; the constant rush of people on the streets; diverse and cosmopolitan population; lively hubs of art, fashion and performance; eclectic cuisines and dining experiences; and a pulsating nightlife that has made it famous as the city that never sleeps. (Text by Sonam Joshi)
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New York City is synonymous with food carts dishing out everything from Indian dosas to Greek souvlakis. However, its most iconic street food is undoubtedly the hot dog—a grilled sausage placed between a sliced bun with mustard and sauerkraut—that has come to symbolise the Big Apple's fast paced life.
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FAST FACTS
- Nearest Airport: John F. Kennedy International Airport
- Best Time to Visit: May-September
- Currency: Dollar
- Languages: English
- Festivals: Christmas, 4th of July
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