The beauty of New York is that there's a little something for everyone in this eclectic city. In fact, there's a lot of everything for everyone, which is why the "city that never sleeps" can be a little overwhelming sometimes.
Here are some insider hints and tips about how to make the most of your visit to New York City.
Where to shop:
Known as the "Haberdasher of Harlem", Bernard Oyama brings his own unique style to the streets of New York with his B. Oyama boutique located at 2330 Seventh Avenue. The B. Oyama look encapsulates the refined style and sophistication of the Harlem Renaissance Era for the modern dresser who is at home with looking dapper. Tailor-made for men's fashion since 2003, B. Oyama has also been catering for women's tastes since 2007 with a smart line of feminine suits and shirts.
Where to eat:
Touting itself as "possibly the hippest diner on earth", the Empire Diner has been a New York institution since opening its doors in 1976.
Housed in a restored silver Pullman car, the Empire Diner oozes wacky charm thanks to the quirky regulars and the unforgettable ambiance of the place. Diners originated as horse-drawn lunch cars in New England, however the real impetus behind the design of modern diners comes, apparently, from the perceived luxury of the dining car in the modern trains of the Deco Era. Making a humble diner appear more like a luxury railway dining car opened the market for diners as something elegant and synonymous with the glamour of the stylish epoch of San Francisco hotels and West Coast cool. At 210 Tenth Avenue, this New York diner combines all these elements to make a mean meal deal.
Where to relax:
Done Central Park? Why not sample a slice of the life at Columbus Park. With tai chi practitioners doing their thing under the shady trees and old men taking their caged birds for a walk, prepare for a park that's a little out of the ordinary. When the weather is good, outdoor games such as mah jong and dominos are the order of the day. Did you know? The Five Points neighborhood, featuring in the Herbert Asbury novel The Gangs of New York and inspiring the Martin Scorsese film of the same name, was located at the foot of Columbus Park.
Where to chill out:
A cultural hub in all respects, the Abrons Art Center plays a lead role in the downtown Fringe Festival. If you're looking for inspired experimental or local community productions, then the Abrons Art Center is your best bet. The largest of the three theaters enclosed within, the Harry De Jur Playhouse, is regarded as a national landmark.
Where to check out:
Soar the skies above New York City and experience even more with an amazing and novel day-trip idea. From the doors of your New York accommodation,
you can be picked up, flown to Upstate New York, and taken to tour around Niagara Falls on both the US and Canadian sides to really make the most of this powerfully inspiring natural wonder. Don't forget to find the time for a "Maid of the Mist" historic boat ride or to journey behind the falls.
Where to check in:
A range of New York hotels greet the weary traveller, but even more are ready and waiting to welcome those who are geared and ready to sample everything the city has to offer!
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