Traveling and Hotels

New York is a never-ending bazaar of designer shops and department stores. To history buffs, it's a museum of America's past and human progress, and to foodies, it's an all-you-can-eat buffet. In truth, NYC is all of these things and more. New York is the most populous city in the United States, and the center of the New York metropolitan area, which is one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. A leading global city, New York exerts a powerful influence over global commerce, finance, media, culture, art, fashion, research, education, and entertainment. As host of the United Nations Headquarters, it is also an important center for international affairs. The city is often referred to as New York City or the City of New York to distinguish it from the state of New York, of which it is a part.

Sunset on Elders East, Jamaica Bay, NY

Jamaica Bay nature

Times Square: The most highly visited areas of New York City.

1. Pizza, pastries and a great public library await on this landmark street in the Bronx's Little Italy.


2. A stay at any of these six hotels means easy access to some of NYC's top attractions, such as lower Manhattan lodging.


3. Watch 15 planes do high-speed twists and flips over the Hudson River in this exciting new event, at redbull air race.


4. Taste Balkan food at Balkanika; try green-tea treats at the Matcha Box pop-up; and more.


5. Summer nightlife. Fancy hotel bars and late-night dance parties are just some of the fun when you go out in NYC.


6. From Museum Mile and Madison Avenue to sundaes and sea lions, the UES suits all tastes.