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“The museums are filled with great gifts, so if you’re looking for
something special during the holidays, head to one of the gift shops.”
However, the convenience of being
able to walk right up and purchase
tickets to a show on the spot is
amazing, and a tribute to the vibrant,
fast-paced personality of the city.
If you can’t make it to a show, you’ll
at least want to walk down the strip
and make your way to Times Square.
The brightly-colored signs, moving
billboards, and flashing lights will be
enough to mesmerize you. When
you look up at the towering buildings
covered with propaganda, you’ll
surely come to this conclusion: it’s all
about advertising!
After coming to this realization, you
will definitely want to window shop,
so check out NYC’s famous 5 th Av-
enue. Here, you’ll get to see the lat-
est and greatest from stores like
Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Kate Spade,
Rolex, Guess, and so much more.
Save a little spending money for
your trip…you’re going to need it!
For the addition of education and art,
check out the many museums in the
city. There are so many exhibits to
observe that you won’t be able to fit
them all in one trip. Stop by the Met-
ropolitan Museum of Art, MoMA (Mu-
seum of Modern Art), the American
Museum of Natural History, The
Guggenheim, and more, for a fantas-
tic experience. The museums are
filled with great gifts, so if you’re
looking for something special during
the holidays, head to one of the gift
shops. In the MoMA Design Store,
you’ll find unique, modern items,
such as wooden handbags, funky,
book-shaped lights, moon lamps,
kitchenware, and even gifts for chil-
dren, like fun puzzles and games. Be
sure to check museum websites if
there is an exhibit that you’re want-
ing to view, as the displays and
events rotate and change often.
A trip to NYC wouldn’t be complete
without seeing the iconic features
that make this city so spectacular.
Take a ferry to view the Statue of Lib-
erty, visit the Grand Central Terminal,
take a walk to the top of the Empire
State Building, and read a book in
the New York Public Library. Just a
day’s walk around the city will bring
you awe-inspiring photos and mem-
ories to cherish forever, from observ-
ing the phenomenal architecture, to
mingling with the locals.
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