Dream to visit New York belonged to my husband. Therefore, it was decided to fly there for several weeks. We planned to combine holidays on the ocean and take a walk in Manhattan. The first thing that I was not frightened, so this is the subway. Very dark, dirty, two-storey, multi-column metro. In addition, a very - very confusing train system. We needed a few days to at least to figure it out. Our first hotel was in the Chinese quarter, but speaking one night there, we quickly moved to New Jersey (non-state). There was much more pleasant and calm.
The first day is shock. Everyone is very in a hurry, the skyscrapers of Manhattan are very pressured, there is not enough air, since every step is frying something, soaring, cook. Under the legs endlessly by the metro. Traffic is very dense. All this is very oppressing, but I repeat - only on the first day.
When we rested, I slept well and the next day they made a re-selection on Manhattan, he revealed to us perfectly in the new world. All the most popular places are certainly impressive and stay for a long time in memory. Do not regret the time and money to visit them - Times Square, Empire State Building, Central Park, Museums - From the words, everyone deserve attention, be sure to float on the Staten Island on the ferry, visit the Brooklyn Zoo, by the way, Brooklynsky Bridge is better to consider from a small peninsula on the right side.
What to eat? Cafes, restaurants, burgers, pizzerias are a lot. The average check for two is something to eat about 30 dollars., To drink and well dine - $ 70. You can save, and buy fruits, salads with sandwiches in supermarkets.
Transport. In addition to the subway, we used buses to get to New Jersey home. They run exactly according to the declared schedule, so it is very convenient to plan your day and not be afraid to return home by the last flight - it will be 100% on time. Through Washington Bridge to get from New Jersey to Manhattan, we used the following services :) for free! It turns out to be profitable to take passengers to themselves and often at the beginning of the bridge, there are several cars that are waiting for those who want to get to the other side for "Thank you". All because the passage through the bridge costs 15 dollars. - For all, with passengers, the cost of travel becomes less.
In Century 21, you can cheap well-known American TM clothing. I was bought for a child so that it was necessary to carry another suitcase :)
I reach the ocean, we realized that it was no longer an option to swim there. The beginning of October is already cool, but just stroll along the beach and enjoy the view - the most thing is that the tired man needs. So, if you go to New York for a beach holiday - then it is better to think a hundred times.
Despite the first impression, New York left the brightest and unforgettable impressions. We did not have time to consider everything, so I would like to return there. Just be already well prepared for the journey and not understand the subtleties of this city in place.