Today! Only in New York!

YELLOW CABS: 

New York is known as the city that never sleeps, and one of the reasons why is the cacophony of honking car horns, day and night.Takis make getting around quick and easy. To get one simply go to the curb, raise you hand yell "Taxi"! as loud as you can. This is called "hailing".

TIMES SQUARE:

Times Square calls istelf the "crossroads of the world" and for good reason. On any given day it seems like a sea of humanity is passig through this bustling area of colorful billboards, animated neon signs aand giant video screens called "jumbotrons". Home to many restaurants, shops and more than 30 Broaway theaters, there ar emany reasons to come to Times Square. And on New Year's Eve, it turns into the biggest party in the world as more than one million people come to watch the famous ball drop from the top of the old New York times building at midnight.

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING:

New Yorkers believe that their city is the grandest in the world, and point to their skycrapers as proof. The most famous is the Empire State Builing, a 102-story Art Deco marvel that was the tallest building in the world for 40 years. A veritable movie star, the structure has featured in more than 90 Hollywood films, King kong being the most memorable. A must for any visitor is a trip up the highspeed elevator to the 86th floor observation deck, where you feel as if you are standing in the heavens looking down upon the spectacular city.

HOT DOG STANDS:

Hot dog stands and their colorful umbrellas dominate the Manhattan landscape, offering busy new Yorkers and tourists alike a cheap and quick bite to eat. if you can't see a stand, no worries, you'll quickly smell one; the delcicious aroma of steaming-hot hot dogs offersa pleasant conuterbalance to the nastier smells of the city. There are a few things you must know before ordering one, however. first ask for a "dog"  like the locals do.

Second an most importantly, New York-style hot dogs are topped with mustard and either sauerkraut of sauéed onions. So don't even think about asking for ketchup or mayonnaise!

STEAMY STREETS:

When waling the streets of New York you can't help but notice the steam that rises out of the manhole covers. Some people bleive that this is from the subway system. others belive that dragons live in the sewers. In fact, subterranean new York is home to the biggest steam distribution system in the world, heating and cooling 100,000 of the city'es buildings. The steam that rises out of streets is not, actually, from the steam system itself, but results when condenstation or water leaks reach the 105 miles of underground steam pipes.

GUGGENHEM MUSEUM:

The guggenheim is New York's most distinctive museum. An architectural landmark designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the corscrew-shaped structure is an experience in itself. The best way to visit is to stroll down the spiral ramp, taking in the electic collection of sculptures and modern paintings. And on the first Friday of the month the museum hosts Art After Dark, with coctails, DJ music and lots of beautiful people.

CENTRAL PARK: 

Since 1859, Central Park has given new Yorkers a much-needed oasis of green space, especially in the sweltering summers, when high temperature and humidity turn the city into a giant sweat box. the list of activities is long: jogging, bicycling, inline skating, horseback riding, boating, ice-skeating, rock climbing, and, in summers, free concerts and plays. There is also the Central park Zoo, recently made famous in the Magadascar films. the park is also an excellent place for bird watching, with almost 200 bird species. So bring your binoculars.

BASKETBALL:

In New York you don't play basketball, you play streetball, a flashy offshoot of the game, played inside chain-link fences that resemble steel cages. There are more than 700 public outdoor courts in the city, and they always seem to be in use. The legendary summer leagues attract some of the world's top basketball talent, as ell as thousands of spectators. And if you want to play, make sure you have a good nicname- a streetballer's nickname describes his personality and style of play, so you could be playing  against guys called Fly, Hot Sause and Bone Collector.

BAGELS:

The bagel is to New York what the croissant is to Paris, an essential alimentary accessory. Typically a breakfast food, the round bread wich the hole in the middle is a Sunday morning ritual. Eastern European Jewish immigrants brought bagels to the city at the turn of the 20th century and their Yiddish language remains very much a part of the bagel experience. In a bagel shop, for example, you order a bagel with lox (smoked salmon) and a schmeer (a spread of cream cheese). This is called having a nosh (a snack). 

 STATUE OF LIBERY:                                             
Since 1886, Lady Libertatry has stood in New York's harbour, her torch lighting the way for millions of immigrants in search of freedom. A gift from France to celebrate America's 100th birthday, the 93-meter tall structure was a funcioning lighthouse until 1902. A climb from the pedestal to the inside of the crown is a must, but make sure you're up for it: there are 146 narrow, winding steps to negative. Fortunately, if you do get sick or stuck in the staircase, the newly-devloped Crown Rescue Device, a sort of floating chair, will get you down in a New York minute.