New York, the Big Apple, is the most populous city in the United States. Always bubbling with activities, this city never rests. Its monuments, such as the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building are known throughout the world. Broadway musicals are known around the world and in performances on several cruise ships. It takes several days to fully appreciate all the attractions of this city, its shows, restaurants and museums.
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| Month | Temperature (Celsius)Temperature (Fahrenheit) | Precipitations |
|---|---|---|
Minimum Average Maximum | (mminch) | |
| January | -327 133 439 | 933.75 |
| February | -229 236 642 | 793.00 |
| March | 235 643 1051 | 1114.25 |
| April | 745 1253 1762 | 1144.50 |
| May | 1254 1763 2272 | 1064.25 |
| June | 1864 2272 2780 | 1124.50 |
| July | 2169 2577 2985 | 1174.50 |
| August | 2068 2476 2983 | 1134.50 |
| September | 1661 2068 2476 | 1094.25 |
| October | 1050 1457 1865 | 1124.50 |
| November | 542 948 1355 | 1024.00 |
| December | 032 338 744 | 1024.00 |
Where is located the Port of New York Cruise Terminal
Manhattan Cruise Terminal
The Manhattan Terminal is located on the Hudson River west of Manhattan at 54th Street. It’s easy to walk to the various attractions of New York or join the Subway.
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
The Brooklyn Terminal is located on the Upper Bay of the Red Hook area of Brooklyn.
Cape Liberty Cruise Port
The Port of Cape Liberty is located in Bayonne, New Jersey.
Travelling around the New York Cruise Port
JFK
LGA
EWR
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subway and public transit service are efficient and will allow you to get around the city quickly.
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Activities in New York
Rebate cards
Rebate tourist cards
Many companies offer cards that include admission to multiple museums and activities. Some also include cruises and hop-on hop-off bus pass.
Neighborhoods
Time Square
Neighborhood that takes its name from the old headquarters of the New York Times. This large square is very lively and popular with tourists. It’s where New Year’s festivities are celebrated.
Soho, Little Italy and Chinatown
Ces quartiers de Manhattan sont très populaires auprès des touristes et comptent de nombreuses boutiques et restaurants.
Landmarks
Grand Central Station
Beautiful train station, Beaux-Arts style, located in the center of Manhattan.
Empire State Building
You can observe the city from the top of the observation deck of this skyscraper, the emblem of New York City.
Rockefeller Center
Magnificent complex of Art Deco style buildings. You can take a guided tour to appreciate all the details of its architecture and know its history. An observation deck is also located at the top of its main building.
Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Liberty was donated by France in commemoration of the centenary of the American Declaration of Independence. To visit the site, you need to take a ferry from Battery Park in Manhattan or from Liberty State Park in Jersey City.
911 Memorial
A monument dedicated to the memory of the victims of September 11. It is where the Twin Towers were located.
Ellis Island
This island served as an inspection and quarantine station for immigrants for more than 60 years. There is a museum on immigration.
Brooklyn Bridge
This bridge was opened in 1883. It is possible to walk and cycle across the bridge.
Chrysler Building
This magnificent Art Deco building is one of the best known in New York.
New York Stock Exchange
New York Stock Exchange Building.
Trinity Church
Neo-Gothic church was inaugurated in 1846. The previous church had been destroyed during the Great Fire of New York of 1776.
St. Patrick’s Cathedral
The English Gothic style cathedral was built between 1853 and 1878.
St. Paul’s Chapel
This chapel was built in 1766 in the Georgian style.
United Nations
The headquarters of the United Nations is in New York and that is where the General Assembly meets.
Museums
Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of the largest art museums in the world opened since 1872 and featuring more than 490,000 works by artists from around the world.
American Museum of Natural History
This museum presents more than 30 million specimens and artifacts through nearly 50 exhibitions. A planetarium is also located on the museum site.
Rose Center for Earth and Science
Planetarium is located in the same building as the American Museum of Natural History.
Guggenheim Museum
The building of this museum of modern and contemporary art was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Inside, the works are displayed along a spiral ramp.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
The aircraft carrier Intrepid who served in the Second World War has been transformed into a museum presenting planes and space shuttles.
Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)
The museum presents more than 150,000 works by modern and contemporary artists.
Whitney Museum of American Art
This art museum showcases twentieth century and contemporary American art.
Nature
Central Park
The lungs of New York City, this park stretches from 59th Street to 110th Street.
Activities
Radio City Music Hall
Well-known Art Deco style theater where the female dance group The Rockettes has been performing for more than 50 years.
NBC Studios
One can visit the NBC studios which are located at Rockefeller Center.
Broadway
Broadway refers to a street that crosses New York City from north to south and diagonally. But this name also evokes the theater district and its many musicals.
High Line
This linear urban park is built on former overhead railway tracks.
One World Observatory
The World Trade Center Observatory gives you a panoramic view of New York from the 102nd floor. A restaurant and bar are located on the 101st floor. In the elevators, you will be entitled to a presentation on the evolution of the city over time.
Edge NYC
This outdoor observation deck is the highest in the Western hemisphere.
Family activities
Central Park Zoo
The zoo located in Central Park features a wide variety of animals, insects and birds.
Spyscape
Interactive experience on the theme of espionage.
