They say it’s the city that never sleeps and you certainly won’t want to do that either if you’re paying a visit! You have had a trip to America on your travel bucket list for a long time now, so it only seems right that you go to New York City. If you have never been before you will be blown away by the height of the skyscrapers, the hustle and bustle of Times Square and the mouth watering food carts on every corner. Here are some of the best New York City activities that you’re going to love!

1. Brilliant Broadway

The first thing on your bucket list in New York City should definitely be to catch a Broadway show! Even if you haven’t checked into your hotel yet you could grab a matinee ticket to one of the hottest musicals right now. Dear Evan Hansen, Mean Girls and Wicked are some of the most popular shows on Broadway right now. Find luggage storage Manhattan and leave your suitcases there whilst you soak up the artistic culture at the theatre in the afternoon.

2. Pit Stop for Food

There is no doubt that you will be spoilt for food choices during your trip to New York. You’re never going to go hungry that’s for sure! There is practically a food cart on every corner and you will be overwhelmed with options for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You have to try a corn dog if you’ve never had one before and Bubba Gump’s Shrimp House is the best place for a cheap and quick dinner too. Don’t forget to visit Sprinkles Cup Cakes or Dunkin’ Donuts for a delicious dessert!

3. Central Park Walk

After all that food you’re going to want to walk it off and get some fresh air. Spend a day taking in all of the beautiful sights and sounds in Central Park. Dodge the daily runners and watch the dogs run free; you will be blown away at the scale of the park!

4. Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building

These are two must dos on your NYC bucket list. A trip on the ferry to see the Statue of Liberty and a climb up the Empire State Building. Be sure to go up the Empire State Building in the evening so that you can see the entire NYC skyline lit up beautifully.

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5. Shop ‘Til You Drop

Whether you’re a Bloomingdales or Macy’s kind of girl, you have to go all out when it come to shopping in NYC. The truth is, you can’t go to New York without experiencing the amazing and heavily discounted shopping malls and boutiques. You will come home with some bargains and some one off pieces if you find the hidden gems within the city.

So book your New York City trip now and you’re guaranteed to be blown away. You will come home with memories to last a lifetime and you’ll have some pretty awesome pictures too!

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