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New York

Your guide to where to stay,eat and the must-see highlights. With iconic sights such as Fifth Avenue,Central Park and the Empire State Building,New York City makes any visit to the US epic. Got a travel tip for New York? Share it via the comment box below.

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20 things that will surprise first-time visitors

You might feel like you already know New York,even if you’ve never been,such is its fame. But here are a few things that may surprise you – plus some tips to make your visit easier.

Staten Island ferry.

Ten great things you can do for free

A billionaire’s playground,New York City is one of the most expensive cities in the world. Which is why it’s surprising there are so many free things to do.

Start your New York City trip with a visit to Central Park.

How to see the best of New York in four days

New York is the city that never sleeps and getting sleep can also be a challenge for visitors - because there's simply too much to do.

The view from Manhattan to Brooklyn. Each neighbourhood within Brooklyn has its own atmosphere.

Beyond Manhattan:The highlights most visitors miss

Brooklyn,The Bronx,Queens and Staten Island are some of the most exciting and affordable parts of New York City.

Central Park.

The best times to visit

There's never a bad time to visit NYC. But depending on your tolerance for weather extremes,there may be a month that suits you better than others.

Australian-owned Dante in New York’s Greenwich Village.

The top places to eat and drink

A definitive ranking of New York’s best restaurants is an impossible task,but here’s a list of places we love.

Wythe Hotel.

The best places to stay

Location matters more than thread count,so make time to research the neighbourhood that best suits your NYC vibe.

Harry’s Table:this upmarket food hall is all class.

Six must-visit food halls

Food halls are New York City’s latest culinary craze,offering everything from authentic Singaporean street eats to high-end Italian delicacies.

Now Now in Manhattan sells itself as a hotel but only offers ‘sleeper cabins’,with rates starting from $US125 ($189) per night.

Stylish hostels are making New York affordable again. I tried three out

With the average Manhattan hotel rate topping $600 a night,a new wave of accommodation offers an alternative that’s kinder on your wallet.

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Six of the best art deco buildings

The Rockefeller Centre might be the ultimate in art deco,but it has the likes of the Empire State and Chrysler buildings to add to the repertoire in New York.

Domino Park in Williamsburg.

Williamsburg is like New York on steroids

Williamsburg once felt like an entirely different city to Manhattan. Now it is the epicentre of everything hot in New York.

Where many music greats got their first break … the historic Apollo Theatre.

Vibrant,unpredictable Harlem is having a second renaissance

I had only popped out to the grocery store but somehow found myself drumming for peace. Any outing in Harlem involves a sense of adventure.

Casa Enrique’s a la carte menu is far more budget friendly that New York’s other Michelin-starred restaurants.

New York’s cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant keeps it simple

New York’s best restaurants are among the most expensive in the world,but Casa Enrique remains friendly to the budget.

The mighty Atlas.

The Rockefeller Centre is the heart of NYC. Don’t miss these highlights

Manhattan’s Rockefeller Center is the pulsating,art deco heart of the city that never sleeps.

Central Park - a haven for New Yorkers.

How to make the most of Central Park

Swim,jog,enjoy a picnic,be entertained or just go people-watching – but whatever you do,make sure you take your time.

Dimes Square natural wine bar Le Dive.

No bookings required:The coolest place to eat

Unlike Australia’s most talked-about restaurants,you don’t book a table at Dimes Square’s establishments. It’s good,but it’s chaotic good.

Familiar? The Hell Gate Bridge.

New York’s most fascinating neighbourhood is across a familiar bridge

It’s only 20 minutes from Manhattan but feels like a different city. And it’s home to the inspiration for Sydney Harbour Bridge.

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