In many ways New York is the trading capital of the world, not only does it house large financial institutions, but it is seen as one of the cultural mecca's of the United States. There are so many things to do in New York that it is impossible to encapsulate all of them within a brief article, but largely your New York experience depends upon what it is you enjoy. Patrons of fine art will find many museums and galleries in the city that cater to any variety of artistic taste. The world famous Broadway is a fantastic venue for live theater, and the many off-Broadway shows provide a venue for experimental artists to hone their craft. Tourist destinations like the Statue of Liberty, and the Empire State building should also be on the top of anyone's list.

New York shopping is simply fantastic, and in many ways unparalleled. The huge variety of shops available in New York caters to everybody with any interest in nearly anything. A combination of upscale boutiques and inexpensive retail shops and guarantee that you will be able to find anything. Visiting the world-famous Tiffany's jewelers shop should be at the top of any shoppers list, he even if they do not intend on purchasing anything. The shops in New York are located in several different districts making it easy for travelers to choose their shopping experience and visit a variety of shops all within the same genre.

There are several large parking structures in New York to handle car parking, and alike in many United States cities are higher in New York is very easy. However just because something is easy does not necessarily mean it is a good idea. New York has excellent automotive infrastructure however it is still no match for the sheer number of automobiles on the road. Most residents of the city do not even own a car, and it is recommended that tourists do not try driving either. The world-famous New York subway system is an excellent way to get around nearly every part of the city, and for those not interested in taking a subway taxis are available at nearly any corner. Taxi rates are standard so tourists should not worry about paying varying cab fares as they would in other countries.

Finding a New York hotel or a New York restaurant is as simple as looking in the phone book and choosing a name that sounds appealing. Like everything else in New York there is an infinite number of possibilities when eating at restaurants or choosing a hotel to stay in. Cleanliness is state-controlled, so there is a reasonable minimum expectation of healthy food and clean rooms available; however as anywhere use common sense when evaluating hotels and restaurants. Tourists will often enjoy going to the various ethnic neighborhoods and eating cuisine prepared in a certain regional style. Chinatown is one such example of ethnic neighborhood that has reached an enormous popularity in New York.