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Things To Do In NY
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Things To Do In NY #1:
The annual Canal Fest is held by the twin cities of North Tonawanda and Tonawanda. This huge eight-day long festival commemorates the historical Erie Canal with live music, parades, boat races, and beauty pageants. Take open-house tours of the historic homes. Ride a canal boat. Other entertainment includes mime shows, art displays, games, and a fireworks display to wrap it all up. The Taste of Buffalo is a food festival that offers up tasty fare from over 50 local restaurants.

This is the second-largest such festival in the United States and features live music from four different stages along with the over 150 different culinary delights. You can sample a wide variety of ethnic tastes and cooking styles with this fun vacation idea.

Things To Do In NY #2:
By Krista from Mass - I took my first plane ride, my first taxi ride, and my first limousine ride on a vacation in New York City. I flew to the city from my hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I had never flown before and I was terrified, but the flight went smoothly. I stayed at the centrally located W New York Hotel on Lexington Avenue.

Taxis were convenient, though expensive, when the distances were great. Walking around the city was a terrific way to see the sights.

Another relatively inexpensive way I found to experience a lot in a short time was on a double-decker bus. I saw the Metropolitan Museum, the Apollo Theater, and even the diner upon which the "Seinfeld" diner was based from the top level of the tour bus.

Other iconic New York sights I took in included The Plaza Hotel, Tavern on the Green, St. John the Divine Cathedral, Central Park, Grand Central Station, Sardi’s, and the Rockefeller Center Skating Rink.

I had a scrumptious breakfast at the Art-Deco Waldorf=Astoria, I shopped at the amazing Bloomingdale’s, and I had drinks at the historic Algonquin Hotel. I made the trip to Little Italy in a limousine and had a delicious dinner there.

I saw a wonderful Broadway show. The most memorable of all my New York experiences, though, was riding to the top of Rockefeller Center and having cocktails in The Rainbow Room on a foggy evening. Suddenly, the fog cleared, and a glowing Empire State Building appeared before me directly out the window. That’s a sight I’ll remember forever!

Things To Do In NY #3:
The Seabreeze Amusement Park, just outside of Rochester, New York is the country's fourth oldest amusement park with over 70 great rides and attractions. It has wild roller coasters and water rides as well as family classic rides and kiddy rides. There are live shows, a carousel museum, the Midway of Fun, and the Seabreeze Arcade.

Things To Do In NY #4:
The Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science & Technology, in Syracuse, New York is full of hands-on exhibits and activities. The museum offers New York's only Imax dome theater. Silverman's Planetarium will have you gazing into the heavens. Have fun while you learn about geology, our environment, the human body, and the wonders of science.

Things To Do In NY #5:
For a totally new and unique way to see New York City try a walking tour from SoundWalk. Armed with a portable CD player, headset and map you will go on a true urban adventure. Soundwalk’s 3D surround sound CD audio recordings guide you as you traverse places like Manhattan’s Meatpacking District, the Lower Eastside, Chinatown, Times Square or the Bronx. Get a taste of the Big Apple that few other tourists ever experience.

Things To Do In NY #6:
The Bronx Zoo is a fun New York City vacation idea. They have over 4,000 animals and the zoo covers 265 acres. It's actually more a wildlife park than a zoo. Every effort is taken to re-create the animals' natural habitat. The Gorilla Forest, Tiger Mountain and the Butterfly Zone are three of the most popular exhibits. Indoors everyone will enjoy the Monkey House and Jungle World. The Children's Zoo is great for the younger ones. There are lots of interactive features that will really spark their interest.

Things To Do In NY #7:Vacation Ideas
If you would like to combine your passion for running with a New York vacation, then City Running Tours may be just what you are looking for. This is a guided running tour service for New York City. They will provide you with knowledgeable guides that will run with you anytime, day or night.

The guides are licensed fitness professionals who can help you experience the Big Apple in a totally unique way. They have running tours that will take you through Central Park, Greenwhich Village, along the Hudson River, Broadway and other exciting city highlights.

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