"seamandrew's New York Page" New York City by seamandrew

New York City Travel Guide: 15,523 reviews and 30,894 photos

When anyone asks me, "Where are you from Drew?" My answer is almost always, "New York." Most people internationally do not know New Jersey, so it's just much easier to say New York. In all honesty, I did grow up right across the Hudson river in Hudson County, NJ. I spent much of my youth in the various boroughs of New York City. From visiting family members to spending the day at the Bronx Zoo, my mom was always driving us somewhere in New York.

This marvel of a city is made up of a constantly moving, competitive, and diverse population. Anyone who has been to New York will know that virtually every nationality in the world is represented here. You are almost guaranteed to see an ethnic parade during the summer weekends. New York is a symbol of freedom and lady Liberty (above) is the apex of that symbolism.

When it comes to dining, we've got everything from your typical Amercian Grills to Ethiopian food! Nightlife is filled with tons of things to do from catching a ballgame or a show on broadway, a concert, a ballet, or even hitting some of the wildest clubs in the world, this is one city never short of something for you to do. When it comes to art, New York has it all. From free summer concerts in Central Park, to the smallest of art galleries, New York is truly an art center.

New York is also a center of education with Universities such as Columbia and New York University right in the heart of town. Add to this one of the largest libraries in any city, the New York Public LIbrary, and museums with exstensive collections. Looking for the latest in fashion and technology? New York is one of the fashion "Mecca's" of the world and one of the forefront cities in technology (just visit a fashion show or a techno expo). Architecturally, this city is amazing. From skyscrapers, to brownstones, it is all so elegant! In all honesty, most of what I have mentioned is in Manhattan alone.

There are still 4 more boroughs brimming with culture, entertainment, and so much to do. If New York gets to be too much excitement for you, Central Park, Battery Park, the Bronx Zoo, the Botanical Gardens, Bryant Park, and the Gatway National Recreation Area are just a few of the many places to sit back, relax, and recover your energy for more. If you're not sure where your next trip should take you, let me strongly suggest, the Big Apple... my home..my New York!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Best city in the world. Diverse, cultured, and American
Cons:Hmmm...not always the friendliest of people (hey we have to get to work), and traffic.
In a nutshell:The big apple is my kind of city!

Last visit to New York City: Jan 2006
Intro Updated Jan 17, 2006
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Otto, picture from Otto website. - New York City

Italian with the best gelato!!! Restaurants (28)

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One of NY's top Sushi houses Restaurants (28)

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Frankie & Johnnie's on West 37th. - New York City

A spectacular Steakhouse in Mid-town Restaurants (28)

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Great Mexican in the East Village Restaurants (28)

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Transportation (2)
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magdalena2007 Jun 3, 2008 at 8:43 AM

nice tips on NY! :)
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BarbRN Sep 1, 2007 at 2:01 PM

Hey Andrew, Your page on New York city is great! I love that city, and need to get back there soon. Thanks for sharing. Happy travels!
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cindy3 Jul 6, 2007 at 11:36 PM

I expected to see african american employees at this "Soul Food" restaurant. But, to my surprise they were mostly hispanic. I guess Amy Ruth's doesn't have as much soul as I thought.
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Maurizioago Mar 20, 2007 at 11:09 AM

Good page. Ciao!
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volopolo Oct 15, 2006 at 12:58 PM

lovely page! Nikos
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globetrott Aug 8, 2006 at 8:29 AM

an interesting page & great pics, Drew , ...and a lot of great updates again !
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Firestar24 Dec 8, 2005 at 3:06 PM

Really? Not one tourist trap?? Wow! Excellent page - definetely using it for my tour! :o)
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globerover Oct 8, 2005 at 1:22 PM

I learned a lot about NY from your page: it's the only city of the world without tourist trap, they have a Santa-Crossing, the Mayor "improved the crime rate" (for which side?), they organize "scyscraper races" and you can dine like in "Sex and the City"
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isolina_it Aug 31, 2005 at 10:19 AM

it is a very nice page and good tips!
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MandaJ320 Jan 6, 2005 at 3:09 PM

great page! you've got it covered.