Finding entertainment in New York City is as easy as walking down the street. Each and every day you have the potential to find something new and exciting to keep you occupied. Whether you are traveling with friends or family you are guaranteed to have a good time. The hardest part is making a decision about what to do with your time! There can be so many options that it can be hard for someone who is unfamiliar with the city to make a decision.
We have taken the time to choose some of the most important events in New York City that you should check out, so you can spend more time enjoying your vacation instead of planning what to do while you visit the Big Apple.
Perhaps one of the most famous and largest events that takes place in New York City throughout the course of the year is the humongous New Year’s Eve celebration in Times Square. Every year thousands of people pack into Times Square and watch along with the world as the great Waterford Crystal ball falls, counting down the seconds to the New Year. Because this event is so popular, it is also one of the busiest times in the City and consequently the hardest time to find accommodations. If you are planning to visit NYC during the New Year’s holiday be sure to plan well in advance. Your proactive approach will be rewarded with an experience that you will remember your entire life because you were THERE when the ball dropped!
There are also other notable events that you should check out whilst visiting the city. If you are going to be in New York City during a time when the New York Yankees are playing at the famous Shea Stadium you should definitely check it out! Tickets can be expensive, but the experience of seeing a Yankee game right in the heart of where baseball started is both exciting and Exhilarating! Grab a legendary foot-long Nathan’s ballpark hotdog and enjoy some excellent competition with the family.
Concerts are another excellent event that takes place in the city. You need to check online to see what groups are playing and where. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill is a popular venue for some of the hottest groups of yesterday and today to perform shows. Speaking of shows, have you checked out Broadway? If you have not, or even if you have been there before there are loads of new shows every year and Broadway is sure to add a wonderful experience to your travel itinerary. If you are more of a spur of the moment type person, go to Times Square and check out TKTS, the best place to find cheap Broadway tickets. The only downside is you will need to wait in line for quite some time but that’s okay considering you could get a ticket for a Broadway show for under $30! No matter what you decide to do there is always a fun and exciting event going on in New York City, all you need to decide is when you are coming to visit and a world of opportunity opens up before you!
