A cruise on the Breakaway
will also be a great opportunity to enjoy a few extra days in one of the
world’s most exciting cities, before or after your cruise. The hard part may be
deciding which of New York’s must-see sights to take in – you’ll need to be
selective. Top sights include:
Central Park. This spectacular public park in the
center of Manhattan has a tree-lined mall, walking and bridle paths, a zoo, an
outdoor theater and a small castle. Fountains, sculptures and bridges add to
the park’s beauty. New Yorkers also come here to enjoy birding, rock climbing
and swimming.
Times Square. A brightly lit crossroads known for its
New Year’s Eve celebration, Times Square is the hub of the Broadway theater
district. Get discounted theater tickets from the TKTS booth in the center of
the square (which is actually triangular), then enjoy the shops and attractions
in this always-bustling area.
The Empire State Building. Completed in 1931 and still
one of the tallest skyscrapers in the U.S., this soaring Art Deco-style tower is
an iconic structure. More than 100 million people have been up to the 86th
floor observation deck for a panoramic view of the city.
Rockefeller Center. Get here early to watch a live
broadcast of the Today Show through
the large windows at NBC studio 1A. Any time of day, admire the Art Deco
architecture and the gilded statue of Prometheus in the sunken plaza in front
of 30 Rockefeller Center.
Chinatown. Of all New York’s historic and quirky
neighborhoods, the most distinctive may be Chinatown, the largest enclave of
Chinese people in the western hemisphere. On the streets lined with Chinese
grocery stores, fish markets, restaurants and shops, you may feel you’ve been
transported to Shanghai or Beijing.
Whether you tour the city before or after your Breakaway cruise to Bermuda, the
Bahamas, Florida or the Caribbean, you’ll need a place to stay – there are
hundreds of choices. Let Anita, your Cruise Holidays personal cruise, expert
help you find a place to rest in “the city that never sleeps!”
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