See and Do in New York City

Expats in New York will find extensive things to see and do; home to iconic structures including the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State building, sightseeing alone would take up much of your free time. Revel in awe at the enormity (in size and numbers) of the Times Square billboards, and spend times relaxing in the beautiful Central Park. There are a number of museums in New York to suit all expat interests, as well as delightful Broadway entertainment. And it can all be mulled over with coffee at one of Soho’s many French cafés.

 

Dating back to the American Revolution, the Statue of Liberty has become a universal symbol of freedom and democracy, a must-see for expats in New York.

Telephone: (212) 363 3200; 866-782-8834 (ferry information)

 

Built in just 410 days, the famous Empire State Building is New York’s tallest structure and has observation decks offering splendid views of the city.

Telephone: (212) 736 3100

 

Central Park offers a wonderful natural haven for expats to escape to, with beautiful lakes and gardens to enjoy on your day off.

Telephone: (212) 310 6600

 

A must for expats in New York is to get all dressed up and catch one of the world-famous Broadway shows – Phantom of the Opera is a classic choice.

 

This famous intersection, at the corner of Broadway and 42nd Street, is inundated with flashing advertisements and gigantic billboards – a very impressive sight!

 

The iconic bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn is a wonderful sight for expats, especially at night when it’s all lit up by hundreds of lights.

 

Named for billionaire John D Rockefeller, this centre is home to attractions including the Radio City Music Hall and the GE Building, which is the set for Saturday Night Live.

 

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the largest and most important establishments of its kind, with more than 30 million artefacts on display.

Telephone: (212) 769 5100; 769 5200 (tickets and programs)

 

With one of the largest collections of art in the world, the Metropolitan Museum of Art is an appealing stop for any expat in New York.

Telephone: (212) 535 7710

 

A reminder of the tragic 2001 obliteration of the Twin Towers, Ground Zero is a commemorative site that both locals and foreigners are impulsively drawn to.

Telephone: (212) 393 9160

 

A stop at New York’s impressive Grand Central Station, one of the world’s largest train stations, is something for all expats in New York to experience.

Telephone: (212) 340-2345