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Tours

Downtown Alliance - The downtown alliance offers a free 90 minute walking tour of the city. The best bit is you don't even need to make a reservation - just turn up and see the city.

Central Park Conservancy - They help visitors discover the history of Central Park with guided tours.

Free places

Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Look at flowers to your heart's content for free between the hours of 10 and noon on a Tuesday or Saturday.

The Brooklyn Museum of Art - Free on the first Saturday of every month between the hours of 5-11pm.

SoHo Scholastic Store - An interactive 6200 sq foot for kids. Free Saturday events inlcude author readings and character visits.

Free views

Brooklyn Bridge - Take a walk across the famous Brooklyn Bridge.

Staten Island Ferry - Free cruise between Manhattan and Staten Island.

New York has some of the world's most prestigious hotels. Some of the most prestigious are:

The Roosevelt Hotel

Four Seasons

The Ritz-Carlton

If you want to spend a little less than your life savings on your stay then there are of course cheaper options.

Hotels in New York - Expedia has huge list of hotels in New York, along with some other great information.

The amount of public transport available in New York is vast.

Taxi - Taxis are a good way of getting around. Though you will pay for the convenience.

Subway - An extremely fast way of getting around the city. The network is extensive so you won't have much trouble getting to where you want.

Bus - New York City also has a great bus network, though not quite as effective as the subway.

Of course you could just walk.