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Visiting New York

Travelers to New York give high marks for the popular theater scene, entertainment choices, and fascinating museums. Vibrant and scenic, this city attracts tourists with its art and architecture. Top sights in the city include Times Square, Broadway, and New York Public Library.

• There are 1504 hotels and other accommodations in New York
• The closest major airport is in New York, NY (LGA-LaGuardia), 6.1 mi (9.8 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Teterboro, NJ (TEB), 7.9 mi (12.7 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in New York

Known for its theaters, museums, and art, the city's cultural venues include Broadway, Ellis Island Immigration Museum, and Brooklyn Museum. Attractions like American Lyric Theater and Bronx Zoo are fun for everyone, not just kids. The city is notable for landmarks like Times Square, Rockefeller Center, and Empire State Building.

In New York, you'll find 1504 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have ample places to choose from for your holiday retreat. Here are top ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Arlington Place Bed & Breakfast - This 3.5-star bed & breakfast in Bedford-Stuyvesant features free breakfast, free WiFi, and concierge services.
• Baccarat Hotel and Residences New York - Our customers like the bar and proximity to shopping at this hotel. This 5-star hotel in Midtown features a restaurant, an indoor pool, and free WiFi.
• Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown - Guests who stay at this 5-star hotel in Manhattan can enjoy access to a full-service spa and a restaurant, along with free WiFi. Expedia customers like its pool and central location.

Other favorite sights in New York include New York Public Library, Macy's, and Grand Central Terminal. Popular places to see in the area include Long Beach, 20.6 mi/33.1 km from the heart of the city, and Colgate Clock, which is 3.8 mi (6.1 km) away.

Getting Around New York

With so many choices for transportation, seeing New York is easy. You can walk to nearby metro stations including Times Sq. - 42 St. Station, 42 St. - Port Authority Bus Terminal Station, and 49th St. Station. If you want to journey outside of the area, hop aboard a train from New York W 32nd St. Station, New York Grand Central Terminal Station, or New York Penn Station.

Dressing for New York

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 55°F during the day and 26°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 83°F, while the average at night is 40°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 84°F with nighttime averages of 55°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 69°F and nighttime averages of 28°F
• Average annual rainfall for New York is 49.96 inches
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 83°F, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging 28°F