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for this list we're taking a look at the
best reasons to visit the big apple
later in 2021
number 10 the city is taking safety
precautions
let's start off by addressing the
elephant in the room the pandemic had
affected the whole world
but few places were hit harder than new
york while march and april 2020 were
especially devastating
the number of coveted cases has since
radically gone down with only an
occasional uptick
many new yorkers have committed to the
safety guidelines it really was
comforting to see
so many people in masks in nyc said
lyric aquino from ohio
the guidelines for out-of-state
travelers have also gone a long way
in late 2020 governor andrew cuomo
announced that new kova testing
requirements would take the place of the
required 14-day quarantine for travelers
from certain areas
new york has shown a remarkable
turnaround which bodes well for tourism
number nine to support local businesses
although new york has shown great
improvement the road to recovery is far
from over
in october 2020 the new york times
reported that quote
international arrivals to new york are
down as much as 93
and the people and businesses of the
city's tourism industry are on the brink
prince mahmoud who owns a chinatown
souvenir shop
stated quote if no tourists come i have
no business
mahmoud isn't alone which is why anybody
visiting new york should show their
support for local stores and restaurants
while some may be drawn to big chains
like macy's one of the many joys of
exploring new york is stumbling upon
a little place full of unique items even
if you just buy
a new york snow globe you're helping out
number eight the return of broadway for
decades
tourists have flocked to new york to
catch the latest broadway shows
due to the pandemic however the lights
went out on manhattan's theater district
in march 2020
although the broadway league announced
several potential comeback dates
it eventually became clear that we
wouldn't be seeing any new musicals or
plays until at least
2021. that said new york has been
showing
improvement and with potential coveted
vaccines on the way
the broadway league's projected may 30th
2021 reopening date
isn't out of the question granted there
could still be further delays
and when theaters do reopen there are
inclined to be new protocols
if the show does go on this summer
though broadway will need our support
and applause number 7 the museums
new york is home to some of the most
stunning and diverse museums in the
world like most other businesses though
the pandemic took its toll on museums
everywhere
slowly but surely new york's museums are
opening their doors to the public again
after almost six months the metropolitan
museum of art set its reopening
date for august 29 2020 with a 25
capacity the museum of natural history
the museum of modern art and various
others have also reopened in late 2020.
in the wake of numerous layoffs and
furloughs museums
need visitors now more than ever whether
you're in the mood to look at priceless
paintings
dinosaur bones legendary film props or
inspired architecture
new york has an exhibit for everyone
number six a new york helicopter tour
even with
new york safety regulations we can
understand why some tourists may be
hesitant towards visiting such a crowded
city
if you want to take in the sheer
gravitas of new york without going to a
public area
we'd suggest hopping aboard a helicopter
there are various helicopter tours to
choose from
although many of them are around the 200
price range if you're worried about
cleanliness most businesses have taken
precautions by requiring face masks
making hand sanitizer available and
wiping down surfaces before
a flight tours are usually somewhere
between 12 and 30 minutes
although that might not seem like a lot
of time the aerial photos you take of
new york's numerous landmarks will last
forever
it's an experience you'll never forget
number five the hotels
new york is one of the most breathtaking
cities to explore
but if the crowds give you pause you can
have an amazing trip without even
leaving your hotel
while we do recommend getting out new
york's hotels are so luxurious that
you'll have a hard time getting out of
bed
if you've ever dreamed about reenacting
kevin mcallister's adventures in home
alone too
the plaza hotel is a must visit you can
also get a phenomenal view of downtown
new york at the millennium hilton hotel
or the marriott
the westin is especially convenient
since it's in times square
putting you within walking distance of
all the action
wherever you stay take a spa day chill
out by the pool
and order some room service number four
the shopping new york is the shopping
central of the world
so leave extra room in your suitcase
fashionistas can make their way down
fifth avenue for the finest clothes
soho is one of the city's trendiest
spots complete with a five-story nike
store
for children and the eternally youthful
at heart there isn't another toy store
quite like fao schwartz
you're bound to find something
interesting browsing the shops lying in
chinatown
the lower east side or nolita then
there's of course times square where you
can hit up the disney store
m m's world and hershey's chocolate
world even if your spending funds are
limited
there isn't a better place for window
shopping simply exploring the shops is
half the fun
whether or not you buy anything number
three
the food speaking of shopping expect to
spend a good portion of your travel
funds on new york's
gourmet cuisine kick off the day with a
bag of fresh bagels and some cream
cheese
for lunch you can keep it casual with a
slice of pizza or a papaya dog
if there's enough money in your budget
enjoy a fancy meal at the capitol grill
or one of new york's other upscale
restaurants then for dessert
hit up one of the local bakeries or
track down a mr softy truck
due to covid not every eatery will
necessarily be open for dine in
however many of them have curbside
pickup and
in a city as busy as new york there's
nothing wrong with eating on the go
number two the open air attractions you
may want to avoid crowded indoor
attractions due to the pandemic
but new york is thankfully one of the
premier spots for outdoor attractions
what's more
many open air attractions have been
deemed low risk
take in the lush plants at the brooklyn
botanic garden and observe the animals
at the central park
zoo while we're on the subject of
central park it's the
ultimate playground for walking running
cycling boating and creating
instagramable memories if you decide to
visit later in the year
you can get into the holiday spirit at
the outdoor ice skating rinks
most notably the one at rockefeller
center new york may be best known for
its skyscrapers
but it's also a city that'll truly make
you appreciate the great outdoors
number one the sightseeing some cities
have one
or two landmarks that everybody should
cross off their bucket list
with new york however the list is so
long that it's hard to see everything in
one trip
if you want to hit the essentials start
off on a literal high note by visiting
the empire state building
if that's not high enough for you
there's the western hemisphere's tallest
building
one world trade center for a workout
walk across the brooklyn bridge and be
sure to take photos along the way
of course no visit to new york would be
complete without a fairy ride to the
statue of liberty
and those are just the obvious hot spots
new york is
full of hidden treasures just waiting to
be discovered
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