Oh New York City, a busy place full of excitement, with so much to see and many things to do, that it's impossible to see everything in a few short days. There are thousands of buildings and unique streets at every turn. Almost everyone walks or takes the subway, so you find yourself amidst the hustle and bustle. And though the crowd might sound intimidating, there is a sense of wonder at the amount of people that are residents of the city.
The food is amazing, and I highly recommend trying a New York cheesecake because there really is nothing like it. You have to stop by Grand Central Station and get a bite to eat or a dessert, or both, you don't want to miss out. It's a really neat place to see, and not just for the food, but the architecture of the building is quite fascinating. For me I found the train station to be quite magical, it was like nothing I had seen before.
I ventured up to the top of the Empire State Building, which was a big step for me considering I hate elevators and it went to the 86th floor. But the view made the elevator worth it, once I got to the top, it took my breath away. I could see just how large the city was and the ocean behind it, which put into perspective just how small we really are. The buildings seemed beautiful from up there, if man-made structures can have that appeal, they definitely do from the top of the Empire State.
Another amazing thing to see is the Rockefeller center, especially at Christmas where there is a ginormous decorated tree. The tree was stunning and I definitely was in awe of how many lights it took to make it so bright. Beside the tree is a large ice skating ring where many people enjoy the dazzling sight. There is a Rockefeller building where you can go to the top like the Empire State. I went to the top of Rockefeller at night, so the city was aglow and gave me a whole new view. With all the city lights, it was like the world was twinkling with millions of stars.
Times Square is overwhelming but exciting at the same time. This is where the New Years Eve ball drop takes place and huge bright billboards align the sides of all the buildings. I found this area to have the biggest crowd of all, probably because people are attracted to the stores and the vivid spectacle of numerous screens. Perhaps the crowds are chaotic, but Times Square is definitely worth visiting. When I went the area was decked out with Christmas decorations, which was nice in the middle of the other attractions.
When in New York, one must dare to go inside the Macy's that is 7 stories high... you kind of have to, just so you can say you went in. The store is what I would describe as extreme, I've never seen a Macy's as big as this one. Also, the museum of Natural History was pretty cool if you are into that sort of ambiance. There are neat things to see, for example, the dinosaur bones, and other pieces of history you don't want to miss out on.
New York City is definitely a great place to visit. Could I live there? Nope, but I plan to go back again. If you have never been, I recommend taking a trip there. You will experience what real city life is like.
