"4 days in the Big Apple" New York City by windsorgirl

New York City Travel Guide: 19,521 reviews and 30,170 photos

views from the Brooklyn Bridge - New York City

I do not consider myself a "city person". Usually while on holiday I avoid large cities and prefer to spend my time in the mountains, forests or beaches. However, I loved New York City!

Although it was quite expensive to eat and drink, we found the International Hostel very reasonable and clean and the subway made getting around quite cheap and easy.

We drove down from Windsor and parked the car in the suburbs for around $7/day. We then took the train into the city and hoofed it from there.

New York architecture

What I loved most about New York is that you could easily get around by foot and would come across interesting architecture and familiar landmarks everywhere. We walked up the Statue of Liberty, across the Brooklyn Bridge and through Central Park.

Last visit to New York City: May 2000
Intro Updated Sep 30, 2003
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Comments (9)

ZanieOR Feb 10, 2005 at 12:05 PM Report Abuse

I love VT. Whenever I start missing a place I've been, I can just visit virtually. As a country girl, I like visiting big cities. Central park is definitely a high point.
vichatherly Jan 4, 2005 at 9:21 AM Report Abuse

Excellent New York pages, full of info and great pics. I'm in the process of updating mine asap.
Stephen-KarenConn Jan 3, 2005 at 5:49 AM Report Abuse

You seem to feel the same way about big cities that we do - but I agree that NYC can be fun. Great night-time shots of Times Square and from the Empire State Building.
Bwana_Brown Aug 27, 2004 at 3:18 PM Report Abuse

A great page on New York City! It is one of a kind and you seem to have captured most of the high points in this short vignette!!
littlesam1 Jul 12, 2004 at 8:43 AM Report Abuse

I really like the unusual angle on the Statue of Liberty picture. Great page.
DavidKeeling Jul 7, 2004 at 5:38 PM Report Abuse

Looking forward to my trip to NYC in a couple of weeks. Thanks for your great tips.
mrclay2000 Jun 11, 2004 at 7:14 AM Report Abuse

Nice page on the Big Apple.
cjg1 Dec 24, 2003 at 7:46 AM Report Abuse

Good start on NYC. Glad you enjoyed the trip.
Tinci Oct 3, 2003 at 2:59 PM Report Abuse

Very nice tips about activities and must see`s in NY ;)