Cheap flights to New York: compare ticket prices to New York on liligo.com

Experience New York: what to do, what to see

If you think you’ve pinned New York down, you should think again. This city never sleeps and consequently it’s always changing. Fashion trends are born here and some die the same day while others stick around until the end of the week. You can’t keep up with the city; you have to be one step ahead, something that gets easier to do the more time you spend here.

It's hard to sum up a city this size in just a couple of sights, but there are a few essentials that you shouldn't miss while on holidays in New York. Why head to the city? Compare a flight to New York with one elsewhere in the States. NYC is not only easy to get to, but the city offers a wealth of free attractions (especially in summer) that, in the end, help make trips that much more affordable.

Essentials in New York

Overwhelming as it may be, you should really decide what you want to see in this city that never sleeps before you buy plane tickets to New York. The city is rich in museums, especially art galleries, on top of everything else that you’ve seen in the movies and iconic photographs of the Big Apple.

Empire State Building: A landmark skyscraper in New York’s cityscape, the Empire State Building was the world’s tallest building for forty years and is still the city’s tallest building. Visitors are invited up the tower to an observation deck. It is also believed to be the most romantic spot in the city to propose to your sweetheart!

Central Park: The most famous park in New York, perhaps in the USA, is located in Manhattan and is a treasured green-space in the city. Things to do? Ice skate on the historic Wollman Rink, race model boats across the Conservatory waters, visit the Imagine Mosaic in Strawberry Fields and walk across Bow Bridge, the most photographed and filmed part of the park...

Metropolitan Museum of Art: This museum's permanent collection contains more than 2 millions works of art. It is one of the world’s largest art galleries! Works encompass classic Antiquity, Ancient Egypt, European sculpture, American and modern art. Do not miss the drawings by Leonardo da Vinci, Young Woman with a Water Pitcher by Vermeer and Van Gogh’s Self Portrait in a Straw Hat.

Statue of Liberty: A gift from France to celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this is one of the country’s most recognised symbols. Take the ferry to Ellis Island and make sure you book your tickets to the crown way in advance.

American Museum of Natural History: This is one of the most celebrated museums in the world, founded in 1869. It contains around 32 million specimens, of which just a portion can be shown at a time. The museum staffs around 200 scientists and is a leading figure in interpreting human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through scientific research and exhibition.

Find more information on nycgo.com

Accommodations in New York

New York has a reputation for expensive hotels but this is far from the truth today when there are more than enough hostels, inns, guesthouses and hotels in New York to house the city’s tourists and visitors. You can find great deals almost any time of the year. The first thing to look at when searching for a hotel room in NYC is location. Which borough do you want to stay in? This means you should know what you want to see and how important a view of Central Park is. Many insist that Midtown is the best place to stay but you’ll find that other boroughs are 1) just as close to the attractions you want to see and 2) hotels are sometimes half the price. Try Gramercy, Brooklyn, or the Lower East and Lower West Sides. You’ll get a more genuine feel for New York anyways.

If you want an exceptional deal, avoid peak seasons and dates like Fashion Week or the NYC Marathon. Sometimes hotels also offer deals like book 2 nights on a weekend and receive your third night free. Many of the country’s chain hotels offer lower rates than unique and boutique ones. Search for Days Inn, Best Western or the Comfort Inn.