Known as the City That Never Sleeps, New York City is in many ways considered to be the capital of the world, and is an exciting melting pot of cultures and backgrounds, with plenty to see and do.

Whether it’s the skyscrapers of Manhattan, the excitement of a baseball game at Yankee Stadium or basketball at Madison Square Garden, or catching a show on Broadway, there’s never a dull moment in New York.

The city itself is split into five boroughs, and while you’ll likely spend most of your time in Manhattan, the others also have a lot to offer.

For example, Brooklyn is the place to head for hipster cafés and bars, or head over the river to the green spaces of the Bronx, or the art and food scenes in Queens.

There’s so much to see and do in New York City, but one of the must-dos is a visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.

The statue served a beacon of hope and freedom for the many migrants who had travelled over from Europe by boat, and while it makes a great attraction in its own right, the ferry journey over to the island is also noteworthy, as it gives some great views of the Manhattan skyline.

Other key attractions to tick off your list include Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Times Square and the Empire State Building.

New York is also great for shoppers, whether it be the huge department stores such as Macy’s or Bloomingdales, or the boutique shops of Fifth Avenue or SoHo and Greenwich Village.

The weather in New York can be somewhat extreme, with highs of 29°C in summer, and lows of -3°C in the winter.

There multiple airlines which fly to New York direct from Manchester, including American Airlines, Delta, Pakistan International Airlines and Thomas Cook, which all fly into JFK, with an average flight time of seven hours.

Most flights from Manchester to New York JFK Terminal 8, with links to the NYC transit system, including the subway.

Thankfully you don’t need a visa to travel to New York City, although you will have to fill out an online ESTA form before you travel to qualify for the Visa Waiver Programme, which will allow you to stay in the country for up to 90 days.

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