We love New York City.
You know those tourist t-shirts that everyone who visits NYC seems to have? Well, yeah, they don’t lie. Everyone we’ve talked to who has been to the Big Apple has fallen in love with it.
So now we want you to as well!
For this wintry Wednesday (here in New Zealand, anyway) we thought it would be nice to show you some of our favourite photos of New York that will make you want to pack your bags right now!
Fancy taking a helicopter ride over Manhattan? The view is spectacular:
NYC from the air
The buildings are so grand and there are always so many people everywhere. We loved the Whispering Gallery in Grand Central Station – ask a local if you can’t find it!
Grand Central Station
Despite NYC being a concrete jungle for the most part, there are lots of little green spaces that are pretty peaceful. We especially liked Washington Square Park in the West Village.
Serenity in Washington Square Park
The views of Manhattan from Williamsburg can’t be beaten – and the food across that side of the East River is pretty damn good too!
Manhattan skyline
The Highline (on the right) is one of our favourite parts of New York City. It’s so nice being elevated above the hot, loud city streets and it helps that there is some delicious food at the end – the Chelsea Markets!
A lion guards the New York Public Library
Walking over the Brooklyn Bridge is a must-do for visitors to NYC. Yes, it’s busy, yes, it’s cliched, but you have to do it!
Brooklyn Bridge
Central Park from the air
Do you want to visit New York City now? Bet you do!
If you’re planning on visiting soon, check out our post on 36 hours in NYC on a budget. Also, here’s a great post about different areas to stay in NYC.
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Hannah
I am not a city girl at all, but New York has my heart! Beautiful!
Petra
AuthorIt’s a fantastic place, isn’t it? There’s so much to see and do!
Ashlea Wheeler
As if I didn’t have enough reason to look forward to NYC! Fabulous photos, I bet the helicopter ride was amazing 😉
Petra
AuthorI’m so jealous! Thanks, yeah the chopper was incredible – it’s so different seeing the city from the air! Totally recommend it 🙂
Alouise
Lovely photos – that second one with the reflection is fantastic.
Petra
AuthorThanks Alouise! Glad you liked them 🙂
Danial
Another great view of the NYC skyline is at the Liberty State Park on New Jersey! It’s a sprawling park which is quite close to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island and you’d get an unfettered view of those islands and Manhattan. It’s quite cumbersome to get there but it’s great for picnics.
Petra
AuthorThanks for the suggestion Danial! We will head there to check out the view next time we are in NYC! 🙂
Steven Talton
Yes, please! I haven’t been to New York in ages. I think the last time I was there was a few years back. T
Petra
AuthorAh, we love NYC Steven! Glad you liked the photos 🙂