Visit New York City

New York is city of superlatives. Most of the major sites are to be found with Manhattan, with glittering shops, museums and theatres in Midtown and along Central Park. The Statue of Liberty is an enduring symbol of New York, while the Brooklyn Bridge and the Empire State Building are two other well-known landmarks. Visitors wanting slice of local life shouldn't overlook New York's five distinct boroughs, Manhattan, the Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Chinatown and Little Italy are both colourful ethnic neighbourhoods, while TriBeCa, SoHo, Greenwich Village and East Village are all worthy of exploration. And what trip to the Big Apple would be complete without a visit to Central Park?

East Coast USA Rail Journey

12-day tailor-made rail journey from £2,075 pp incl. flights

Let included Amtrak rail journeys and luxury hotels bring you to New York's headline-grabbing icons, Boston's harbourside setting and the world-leading museums of Washington, D.C. You'll also call in to Philadelphia to explore its historic neighbourhoods and indulge in its unique gastronomy.

New York's Lakes, Wines & Waterfalls

9-day tailor-made self-drive from £1,255 pp incl. flights

This tailor-made tour is the prefect way to experience the best of New York State. The trip starts in New York City, arguably America's most iconic metropolis and home to some of the world's most recognisable sights.

Top places to stay in New York City

The Knickerbocker, New York

Contemporary hotel

A grandiose Beaux-Arts façade dating back to 1906 belies a contemporary-luxe interior by Gabellini Sheppard in what was once known by names like Rockefeller and Fitzgerald as the 42nd Street Country Club.

Gansevoort Park Avenue, New York

Designer hotel

This downtown hotel’s uptown sensibilities are best realised in the three-story atrium lobby, complete with striking herringbone granite floors, delicate chandeliers and an oversized fireplace.

The Surrey, New York

Contemporary hotel

Built in 1926, this is New York City’s only Relais & Châteaux hotel; it’s even hosted such names as JFK, Bette Davis and Claudette Colbert.

The Pierre, New York

Grand & elegant hotel

This iconic U.S. flagship of the esteemed Taj Hotels brand has recently reopened after a $100 million renovation. It’s one of New York’s grand dames complete with neo-renaissance architecture.

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