New York City-Heritage Tourism
New York City is the city with attractions and sites full of history, culture and exciting places. Each point of interest is a cultural and even heritage stop, offering tours or guided walks. Making a schedule for activities and paying online will save time.
The visitor will have fun and learn even more about the New York heritage and community, in addition to enriching their knowledge of the city that never sleeps. These are the points of interest that every visitor should know about New York City.
Visit
Governors Island is open to the public from May 1 to October 31. Visitors will have access to the National Monument Oral Project, guided tours of Castle Williams, Fort Jay and the National Historic District. In addition, they will be able to enjoy outdoor activities (picnic), visitors are allowed to bring their own food, as well as food trucks, tents, and bicycles will facilitate the tourist on the services of the park.
NPS Photo / Sierra Willoughby (National Park Service)
The Statue of Liberty is a national monument (1924) that symbolizes freedom. It has been cared for by the National Park Service since 1933. Currently, the crown and pedestal are closed but Liberty, Ellis Island, Museum, gift shop and restaurants are open with limitations.
The French Air Force aerobatic team Patrouille de France in 2017. NPS Photo
The Central Park Conservancy is a private, not-profit organization founded in 1980. Seneca Village was an African-American community that existed before Central Park. Currently, there are interpretive signs, location of historical elements, and general information about the site where Seneca Village existed (Central Park Conservancy, 2019).
Photo by The Central Park Conservancy
Hamilton Grange, the home of a founding father, is located within New York City’s Saint Nicholas Park and is open to the public year-round except Thanksgiving and Christmas Day, Wednesday through Sunday. Tours can be booked or in person on first-come-first-served. Food, drink, large bags, photos with flash are not allowed during period rooms.
NPS Photo
African Burial Ground is a National Monument, is the most significant archeological finds of the 20th century. Started as African American History Week, then established and remained African American History Month. Indoor visitor center, Exhibitions and Outdoor memorial (closed from Nov 1 to March 31 for winter season), closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
Outdoor Memorial at Night NPS photo
In addition, Castle Clinton National Monument (Battery Park), National Memorial Federal Hall (New York’s Financial District), Cypress Hills National Cemetery Brooklyn (Brooklyn), Chester A. Arthur House (Manhattan) and more. I recommend to the visitors and tourists that check the websites like TripAdvisor for accommodations. Also, the visitors have to make sure the websites and phone numbers for confirm appointments, tours, and hours of operations (National Park Service).
The monuments, parks, memorials are part of history and heritage New York City. We must to make sure to conserve for the future generation that they will enjoy and learn from the past for a better future.
The best season to visit New York is summer, but there are many tourists (not this year due to the pandemic). In recent years the streets of the city were full of people and also restaurants and shopping centers. Due to the increase in hospitalizations and the spread of the virus, many companies closed temporarily or permanently at the beginning of this year. In fact, a few months later, some businesses are open, serving guests and dining with masks, gloves, and employees use hand sanitizers many times a day. Therefore, the visitor will enjoy the food and beverage of NYC.
Food and Beverage
Hot Dogs at Nathan’s Famous
Nathan Handwerker opened as a hot dog stand in Coney Island (New York City) in 1916. His wife’s secret recipe and a loan made it possible for them to open their doors to the delight of diners and hot dog tasters. Nathans currently has more than one location in New York.
By https://www.nathansfamous.com/the-stand/how-to-cook-the-perfect-hot-dog/
Cheesecake at Junior’s
Founded by Harry Rosen in 1950. Junior’s has become the place to eat cheesecake. The main location is in Brooklyn but currently has more than one location in Manhattan and more than a variety of cheesecakes.
By Junior’s Cheesecake-The World’s Most Famous Cheesecake
Mardi Gras at Threes Brewing
It is not necessary to go to Louisiana to celebrate Mardi Gras, in New York City there is more than one place to celebrate, among them is Three Brewing. On February 25, known as Fat Tuesday, they will have DJs, music, drinks and food.
King Cake at Margot Patisserie
Margot Patisserie (opened in 1994) is located in the Ansonia building, which is famous for the French style of architecture in New York City. The visitor can order the King Cake at least two days in advance.
By https://www.margotnyc.com/store/product/Galette-Des-Rois-King-Cake/
Vesper Martini at The White Horse Tavern
The White House Tavern is the second oldest pub in NYC. This pub is located on Hudson St. and has a menu of burgers, chicken sandwiches, salad, and soup. It offers drinks like Vesper martinis “Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it well until it’s ice-cold, then add … slice of lemon peel … Got it? – Ian Fleming”. In addition, a recovery charge is added for COVID19 (not tip), and offers capacity restrictions.
By Matt Kane, Flickr
It is a bar from the 1920s that welcomed actors and celebrities, in addition to operating clandestinely during prohibition, it has maintained its own style to the delight of tourists. Visitors can enjoy a cocktail in a cup of tea.
By Troy Hahn
Lodging
The Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton
This hotel has a French style and design by architect Henry Hardenbergh. It offers rooms from $173 with free WIFI, room service, meeting rooms, and non-smoking rooms, which is appropriate for the business visitor.
Image of Interior Lobby (The Martinique New York on Broadway, Curio Collection by Hilton in New York, New York)
The Plaza, Fairmont Managed Hotel
The Plaza is a luxury hotel that opened in 1907, has hosted Hollywood celebrities and legends, leaders and dignitaries. It was also the home of the architect Frank Lloyd Wright. It is located on the fifth av. and Central Park. It is a good place to take photos and enjoy the view.
By The Plaza
This hotel is on 29th St. It was originally a women’s hotel in 1903, men were not allowed. Designed by architect Robert W. Gibson. Since 2012, he has been a member of the New York City Commission for the Preservation of Monuments. Accommodation ranges from $ 116 to $ 129 per night, air conditioning, and free wifi.
The Renwick Hotel New York City, Curio Collection by Hilton
The hotel is located in the building that used to be the studios of John Steinbeck and F. Scott Fitzgerald. It is located at 118th East 40St. near Midtown in Manhattan. Prices start at $ 241 per night, plus an extra charge of $ 35. It offers room service, business center, and non-smoking rooms, which is ideal for business trips.
By The Renwick Hotel New York City, Curio Collection by Hilton
Transportation
The airports available in New York City are LaGuardia Airport (first floor, terminal B parking garage, it is a newly opened COVID19 testing site free to all passengers with no insurance required) (LaGuardia Airport (COVID-19) Testing) and Jhon F. Kennedy International Airport (COVID-19 testing, Terminals 1, 4 and 5) (John F. Kennedy International Airport – JFK). Manhattan is 20-40 min by taxi, although buses and subways rate are $2.75 and 7-Days unlimited MetroCard $33 (MTA, n.d.)
Before traveling to the United States, visitors must take into account the guidelines and procedures, if the flight is international, but if it is national, keep informed about the days that the tourist must remain in quarantine. The day I write this blog, the governor announced that there are fourteen days of mandatory quarantine. Also, bars, restaurants, and any liquor establishment must close in-person service from 10 pm to 5 am, daily (Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)).
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What a great read. You represented the category of tourism well and provided evidence of American heritage through history. Great Work.