Friday, March 14, 2014

Attractions Along Fifth Avenue

There is no question about it - when you want to satisfy your hunger for shopping, there is no better place to do it than in New York City’s Fifth Avenue. Fifth Avenue is strategically-located in the crossroads of Midtown Manhattan, between 49th Street and 60th Street. It has been nicknamed as the world’s most expensive street. This fact was confirmed by Forbes magazine in 2008 via a survey. On top of bringing New York City visitors, who come to the city in their NYC rented charter buses, a whole host of malls and top class retail outlets, Fifth Avenue is also home to extraordinary museums,businesses and historical landmarks which reflects the city’s rich history and vision of the future.

Strolling and observing along Fifth Avenue

Shopping isn’t the only thing you can do along Fifth Avenue, strolling along and observing the peoplearound the area is great thing to do too. It is, after all, an iconic New York city landmark. Don’t miss the chance to stop by Breakfast at TiffanyCentral ParkNew York Public LibraryRockefeller Centerand other historical attractions while you are there. Take note of the window decorations during festivities because these high end brands hold nothing back in terms of budgeting for window displays. They are sometimes considered works of art.
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Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Famous Parades in New York City

Visiting the Big Apple? Whether it is your first time or upteenth time traveling to New York City, there is always something new and exciting to visit. And what is more exciting than taking part in the festivities of parades? New York City hosts many different parades throughout the year where coach bus visitors can join in whenever they visit the city at that time. Here are some of the most popular parades held at the Big Apple.

New York’s Village Halloween Parade

Every October 31 in New York city is a time to remember. At Greenwich Village in New York City, a holiday parade and street pageant known as the New York’s Village Halloween Parade takes place. This cultural event is full of festivities as more than 50,000 participants in costumes, artists, dancers, circus performances and intricately decorated floats take part in the parade. One of the most fascinating feature of this event is the giant rod puppets that take part in the march. Mini bus rental visitors should not miss this parade as this is the only major night parade held in the country.
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