Quirking It Out: Travel Story: NYC

Travel Story Assignment

COMM 350

November 15, 2015

The Big Apple of Your Eye – New York City

There’s a reason people in the movies risk everything and take a bus to New York City – it’s a magical city full of dreamers. In fact, New York City was once the capital of the U.S. (History.com, 2015).

New York City is one of the biggest cultural meccas in the United States. Over eight million people occupy the city of New York (History.com, 2015). Many of these people are descendants of immigrants from all over the world. In the 1900s, millions of people came to the U.S. through Ellis Island in NYC (Newyork.com, 2015). This has lead to many interesting neighborhoods and areas, such as Chinatown, Little Italy, Koreatown and many other areas with rich cultural history.

You can stay in a hotel, hostel, or even someone’s apartment. Enjoy your stay in hipster Williamsburg or bustling midtown Manhattan. Shop at stores from all over the world, all in one location throughout the city. Walk from Brooklyn to Manhattan on the Brooklyn Bridge at night for extraordinary views. Check out some parks in the city, including Washington Square Park, Battery Park, Central Park and many more.

Experience the seasons fully with picturesque autumns and snow filled winters, along with fresh springs and warm summers. Get around the city with the vast and widely used public transportation system including buses and a huge subway system. Eat like a local at restaurants in every flavor on every corner. Take the ferry to Staten Island for a free photo op in front of Lady Liberty.

Visit one of the museums in the city; they have a museum for everyone; history, art, science and many more small museums, some of which are free to visit. Go to events and watch out for celebrities performing or in attendance. With so many events to attend, like Broadway shows, gallery openings or book signings, this town is star studded.