New York. Declaration of love

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Joint project ForumDaily and magazine "New time".

They say that New York owes its appearance to a certain Dutchman who bought the island from the Indians for a handful of beads. The only fact is that thanks to this deal, “a concrete jungle where dreams are born and nothing is impossible” appeared in the world. The fantastic “apple” whirlwind leaves no one indifferent to it - they immediately want to either live here or leave as quickly as possible.

And although there are more than eight million permanent residents in the city, it has been and will be a city for tourists, whose number increases at least five times every year. This is understandable - no performance (and the city and its residents have excelled in performing theatrical and film scenes) is impossible without spectators. Therefore, the typical snobbish attitude towards those who come in large numbers - to look at the Statue of Liberty, Empire and Times Square, the main tourist attractions of Manhattan - is still feigned. New Yorkers are proud of their entire appearance and their entire city, firmly believing that life outside of it does not exist. There are plenty of freaks and crazy people for whom New York is famous in Europe, but only here you can walk around in a Zombie or Little Mermaid costume and go unnoticed.

The most favorable for this area of ​​Lower Manhattan. With them, and it is worth starting an acquaintance with the city. Unhurried, original, without crowds of tourists. This is where most of the islanders spend their weekends.

You can also find a small Ukraine - East Village, walk through the galleries in Soho, listen to jazz in Greenwich Village, get lost in the High Line Park in Chelsea and, if you have enough strength, walk to the Brooklyn Bridge to meet the dawn.

If you time it right, this travel hack can be the most unforgettable part of your trip. Firstly, it is not so often possible to see the sunrise, secondly, as a rule, there is no one on the bridge at this time, and thirdly, it offers one of the most beautiful views of the financial center of the city. If you have enough strength and endurance, from there it’s a stone’s throw to the famous Wall Street, where white-collar workers begin the race for survival from the very dawn.

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The best way to watch their race is from the nearest Starbucks - with coffee.

Most museums that are required to visit are located in the most prestigious area of ​​Manhattan Upper East. It was there that Central Park (not visiting which would be a crime) is adjacent to the classic Metropolitan (82-I street), the innovative Guggenheim (88-I street), Frick's cozy collections (70-I street), New Gallery (86-I street), Museum of New York (103-I street) and Design (103-I street). Of course, the “museum mile” is filled with tourists, but the wealth of collections makes even the most sophisticated connoisseurs indulge in it.

In fact, the Big Apple, as only tourists call it, consists of five boroughs: the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan and Staten Island. However, all intersections between boroughs are exhausted by this administrative neighborhood. Rarely a tourist, much less a resident of Manhattan or Staten Island, flies further than Brooklyn (which is worth visiting at least for the sake of Brighton Beach with its ocean and the unique flavor of Odessa, 30 years old). Such a trip will be a separate experience, especially since it will not be possible to preserve the existing culture there for long. It's worth hurrying.

Secret bars, experimental theaters, rooftops, private parties, financial giants, celebrities running nearby in the park - one trip is not enough to comprehend the magic of this unusual city. Therefore, despite the crowds of crazy people, incredible noise and strong smells, just try to get lost in it to find it. And myself - new. It is believed that this is what people come here for.

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