TOP SIGHTS
There are many sights in NYC and many of them are located in Lower and Midtown Manhattan. For hotel accommodation, Midtown is most people's choice as it's pretty much where it all happens. Talking about happenings, it's always happening in Times Square. 

Stumbling across it for the first time, the word likely roll from your lips will be 'wow,’ without you even realising. It's the screen of dreams. Times Square is saturated with grand LED screens of mammoth proportions, stacked on top of one another, featuring ads with bright flashing lights and music. Standing in the center of it all, feels like standing on a stage in the middle of a Broadway show and you're the star. 

To see Times Square during the day is one thing, however to see it at night is another. It is a dazzling marvel. If you happen to stumble in front of a particular camera, at a certain time and place in Times Square, you may just be the star on one of the gigantic screens yourself - Times Square is a stage and everyone has their part.

Surrounding Times Square are the Broadway theatre shows. Getting yourself to a show while in NYC is a must, where many celebrities tend to perform. One show highly recommended, is 'Cabaret’ at the infamous 'Kit Kat Klub’ at Studio 54. Cabaret is an extraordinarily entertaining and whimsical show, starring the ever-so-talented Emma Stone and the brilliant Alan Cummings (Sienna Miller is to replace Emma Stone during later dates) - last show  is to be at the end of March. If the dates of Cabaret don't align with your travels, check out other shows and have your Broadway theatre experience in NYC - http://www.broadway.com/ 

Everyone who visits NYC wants to meet the lady herself - the Statue of Liberty, which for many represents freedom. 'Statue Cruises’ regularly departs from Battery Park, with stops to Liberty and Ellis Islands. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time, online or on the day, at the port of departure. However, if you're also interested in walking around up in the mind of Liberty, Crown tickets may need to booked ahead of time, as these can be sold out days in advance. 

Heading out over the waters you get a remarkable view of Manhattan behind, and in front the Statue of Liberty, increasing in size and strikingly beautiful with her drapes, spiked crown and torch in hand, standing tall at 93 metres. Liberty Island, without the additional Crown ticket doesn't provide much, besides the up close and personal view of the beautiful statue herself. However, still worth the visit to see one of the most famous statues, as well as the amazing skyline views of the surrounding boroughs. 

From Liberty Island, the ferry then goes to Ellis Island. This is where many immigrants, beginning back in the late 1800's came for inspection, to obtain a pass to the American dream. With a museum to explore, headsets provided will give an informative guide of the Islands past, as you wander through the historic rooms - http://www.statuecruises.com/

When it comes to getting panoramic views of NYC, the Empire State Building comes to mind. However to avoid the lengthy wait times at the Empire State Building, head to the 'Top of the Rock’ at the Rockefeller Centre. Here you will ascend 70 floors, for 360-degree views, from three different viewing platforms, both inside and out. 

The landscapes of the concrete jungle from high above, at birds-eye view is superb. Especially in the North direction, overlooking the green space of Central Park. The great thing about viewing from the 'Top of the Rock,' is that you also get an outlook of the architecturally amazing Empire State Building too. Open daily from 8am until midnight, the 'Top of the Rock' will surely fit nicely into your schedule, whenever you have a spare hour - http://www.topoftherocknyc.com/

A break from the towering heights of the concrete constructions, Central Park is a welcoming luscious recess of green. A park of colossal size, Central park is 3.41 km² and is just under 10km (6.1 miles), all the way around along the paths. A stroll around Central Park (South) is absolutely gorgeous, with horse-drawn carts and the city's protruding skyline in the background, you might even recognise certain areas from particular movies. 

You may find that after a little while, walking in Central Park doesn't cover much ground, and you've only touched on a tiny piece of the great expanse. With designated paths, it's an accessible paradise for joggers and bikers, so hire yourself a bike and ride a loop around. The loop takes just over an hour, going at a nice steady pace, with a couple of quick stops. At certain points along the loop, it can feel like being in a spin class and hitting that pressure point of a steep climb - a great workout and also great fun! You can hire a bike at - 1710 Broadway (a few blocks from Central Park South) or they can deliver to your hotel if you're within a certain vicinity - http://www.centralpark.com/guide/tours/bike-rentals.htm

Known as Ground Zero - the 9/11 memorial was constructed to remember those who lost their lives on that tragic day. There are two constantly flowing reflective pools, with names of the deceased engraved into the surrounding plaques. The pools have been placed where the footprints of the two original twin towers once stood, prior to the tragedy. 

There is a 9/11 museum and completed in 2014 - the One World Trade Centre. Also known as the 'Freedom Tower.' It stands above all other skyscrapers, being the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere at 546 metres high. If you find yourself in Lower Manhattan, be sure to stop by.