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It’s time for New York City
Taking a holiday to New York City in spring is a treat for all the senses. One of the world’s most iconic cities, it presents endless possibilities for every traveller. Whether you want to tick off iconic sights from the bucket list, or explore the city’s best kept secrets, let British Airways take you there to see it for yourself – and make your own mark.
With its world-class museums and galleries, unbeatable foodie credentials, and endless creativity flowing through its fashion, art and music scenes, New York City is the undeniable A-lister of the Empire State. From the moment you touch down in the city Manhattan sits at the heart of it all, with an iconic skyline and a famous sight at every turn.
First-time visitors will revel in ticking off those classic New York attractions made famous in films, while the island’s charming, culture-rich neighbourhoods provide a glimpse into New York experiences that locals love. But don’t miss out on the city’s other boroughs: cross the East River to Brooklyn for hyped-about restaurants and bars, head out to Queens to discover cutting-edge art, catch a Yankees game in the Bronx, or jump on the ferry to Staten Island and embrace lush parks, wetlands and hiking trails. The only question you have to ask yourself is: when are you going to visit New York? Book your flights for your next amazing holiday.
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Top five facts about New York
Want some more inspiration before you go? Read up on our five most fascinating facts about New York. Find out what makes this one of the greatest cities in the world.
It's diverse
There are over 800 languages spoken in New York. The Jewish population is the largest outside Israel, the Polish population is the largest outside Poland – and if you happen to meet 38 Americans, chances are that at least one of them will be from New York. These chances increase if you’re standing in Brooklyn.
Its skyline is iconic
The Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building rank among the USA’s most beloved pieces of architecture – and the Flatiron Building is still fondly regarded as an architectural curiosity. But the iconic New York skyline is constantly evolving. It now includes a skyscraper with no windows, and the new One World Trade Center – which has the sixth tallest tower in the world.
Baseball rules
Baseball is a real New York sport. The Yankee Stadium has been home to the sport’s biggest heroes: Babe Ruth and Joe DiMaggio among them. But it isn’t the only activity that's well-represented in the city. The New York Marathon is one of the world’s biggest races, and Queens holds the US Open, one of tennis’s major tournaments.
There are plenty of parades
New York loves its parades and pageantry. The city holds the world’s largest St Patrick’s Day Parade – you’ll see seas of green frothing in the street every year on the 17 March. Not to be outdone, Coney Island holds a Mermaid Parade in June. It’s smaller (fewer people can claim mermaid ancestors than Irish ones) but just as fun. In June, PrideFest marks one of the USA’s largest Pride festivals, and in November you’ll see the enormous balloon floats of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade.
Coffee is king
This city cares about coffee – New Yorkers drink, according to some claims, seven times as much of the stuff than the average American. But they might love their food even more. Cheesecake, pizza, pastrami, bagel, pretzels: all had their recipes perfected in NYC. What’s more, the Bloody Mary, eggs Benedict and Waldorf Salad were ‘invented’ here. What a brunch that makes!
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+1
Best time to go
All year round
Tipping
15-20% of your bill
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Step from Coney Island’s goldensands into its amusement parksfeaturing the iconic Wonder Wheel
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