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Travel Round New York City For Free

For many people on holiday in New York City there are so many things to see and do its may seem a bit overwhelming. Manhattan in New York is the main tourist and business hub and it may seem like everything is very busy with packed streets filled with locals and tourists alike and knowing where to go and how to get there can be confusing.

The first thing to do is to take a deep breath and clear your mind, now take a few minutes to plan where you want to go before setting out from your New York Hostel or hotel base in New York, its also a good idea to ask the reception staff some questions about getting around New York as they will be able to tell you the best way.

Even if its your first visit to New York City it is easy to get around as the subway system is very good and most places of interest are with a few blocks of a Subway Station, apart from the Subway you can also take the buses or hail one of the Famous Yellow Cabs but there are more expensive than the Subway or bus.

Then for free New York City Travel you can use your foot power and take a stroll to where you want to go. Its easy to know where you are going as Manhattan New York street are set out in a simple Grid pattern, with avenues running length ways and numbered and the streets running across the city and numbered making it easy to know where you are going,

So for a eco friendly and budget travellers friendly way to explore Manhattan get your walking shoes on and get ready to check out some of New York Sights on Foot.

Some Points of Interest in New York

Central Park – A huge park in the Centre of Manhattan the running from 59th Street up until 110 Street and the width is from 5th Avenue to Central Park West(8th Avenue)

Empire State Building – Iconic Architectural New York Land Mark on 34th Street in between 5th and 6th Avenue

Statue of Liberty – Another famous sight and land mark of New York City, located just a short ferry trip away from Lower Manhattan on Liberty Island

Madison Square Gardens – Sports and events arena next to Penn Station opposite Penn Plaza located on 31st Street in between 7th and 8th Avenue

Macy’s – World Famous Department store just by Herald Square, selling everything from foot and clothing to sports goods and perfume located on 34th Street by 7th Avenue

Times Square – Ideal place to do some shopping, Chillout and relax, located on 42nd Street by 7th Avenue 

5th Avenue – High fashion shopping street famous for designer clothes and brands obviously located on 5th Avenue 

Trump Tower – Located in between East 56 and 57th Street on 5th Avenue.