Our
biggest city, the Big Apple has activities for every person in your family, but
the selection can be overwhelming. If you're on your first trip to
People
traveling to
Armed
with fun facts, money-saving tips and a honed sense of NYC's vast layout,
you'll learn more in the few hours you have with your greeter than you would in
days on your own.
Big
Apple Greeters aren't just volunteers - they're long-time residents of
As
wonderful as this free service is to use, the downside exists that volunteers
may not always be available for your trip. Sometimes this news arrives after
you reach the city as well, so you may be left scrambling to find other tour
arrangements. But don't fear. This is
OnBoard New York Tours
(http://www.onboardnewyorktours.com/) provides an excellent overview of the city
for $60 US per person. Most of the tour is spent on an air-conditioned bus,
giving visitors time to rest their tired feet. There are stops at several
points of interest, and there is a ferry ride included. A shorter night tour
touches on different points of interest.
Circle
Line Cruises (http://www.circleline42.com/) offers a variety of boat tours
around the city. From the Statue of Liberty to
While
getting first class, personalized treatment for no cost through Big Apple
Greeters is a treat every traveler should shoot for, it doesn't hurt to have a
back-up plan. Look over the touring options like the ones listed above, and see
if any of them fit your party's traveling needs.
Find city breaks in
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