Once the Christmas festivities are over and the Boxing Day blues have arrived, it often feels like there is nothing left to look forward to in the holiday season. With the days still cold and dark and the sparkle of the family celebrations well and truly fading it's the perfect time to get away for a few days and start the New Year off with a bang. If you're looking for somewhere with excitement, culture and entertainment then you won't find a more perfect place than New York City. It's one of the most beautiful and atmospheric places to visit at this time of year with its crisp cold air and cozy diners beckoning winter tourists from round the globe.
If the cold doesn't bother you then wandering around the streets of New York is by far the best way to see the city. A walk in the hustle and bustle of New York streets is a great way to soak in the famous iconic atmosphere. Simply taking a walk with a map in one hand and a camera in the other will give you a wonderful sense of the place and can often lead you to unexpected treasures you would have missed if you're using taxis or the subway.
Central Park is a must see and one place that you can visit on foot. The park boasts more than 30 million visitors a year who flock there to enjoy the lakes, walkways, gardens, zoo and, in winter, the two ice rinks that offer visitors a real taste of winter magic. Audio guided walking tours are available to help you identify all the famous landmarks in the park and the surrounding landscape of Manhattan
If, however, you prefer the warmth of a department store or designer boutique then New York fits the bill perfectly. You'll find everything from haute couture on Madison Avenue to world renowned department stores on Fifth Avenue so shopaholics had better work out their plan of campaign in order to make the most of their time.
If you're looking to soak in some New York traditional night life then an evening on Broadway simply cannot be missed. Some of the country's most talented performers can be found here and it's a great way of taking in some of the best shows New York has to offer. World famous venues like Madison Square Gardens, Radio City Music Hall and Carnegie Hall all offer seasonal concerts, music and culture events to fill your evenings.
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