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Moderately Paced Self Guided NYC Tours

By Shanna McNeil


Playing an active role in the making of the country, self guided NYC tours allows the person to learn about the city's historical achievements at their pace. The city is filled with an active nightlife, entertainment for children as well as diverse dining options. After all, the city never sleeps.

During the time of its formation, Ellis Island was the starting place for many immigrants entering into the city by sea. As time evolved, this area became the meeting area for commerce, industries and world trade. Rich in history and culture, the type of tour a person takes depends on their preference.

The type of tour a person takes depends on their preference. Those who are looking for an active nightlife should visit Times Square in the evening. On this mile long stretch, the avid socialite will enjoy the vast selection of clubs, bars and restaurants.

Often visited by celebrities and other important people, the list of bars includes one with a swimming pool, a revolving lounge with overlooks Times Square as well as a legendary blues club. Times Square is also home to a Moulin Rouge style show. The Upper East Side provides visitors with a high concentration of Irish Pubs. At the various pubs, tourist will discover an all night Mardi gras party as well as lots of TVs and lots of beer.

Afterwards, children and adults have the opportunity to visit the world's largest toy store in Times Square. Located in the same area are the MTV headquarters, the biggest entertainment store on Earth, the studio for ABC's Good Morning America as well as many historic theaters. On New Year's Eve, Times Square is the site of the famous ball drop.

In order to cover the entire area of Central Park, it has to be divided into four sections. The world's most famous park, there are several events, attractions and venues for everyone. There is also an area dedicated to hosting special events such as a wedding. In the Central Park Zoo, visitors will find over 150 different species of animals from around the world including polar bears.

Across the Brooklyn Bridge in the eastern half of Manhattan's financial district, onlookers will find Battery Park, the Woolworth Building and the South Street Seaport. On this mile and one-half stretch, tourist will visit the Police Museum, City Hall and the place where George Washington said farewell to his troops. This area is also known as Fraunces Tavern. Home to the most expensive paintings in the world, the Museum Mile ends with a visit to the Conservatory Gardens. A present from France, the Statue of Liberty is seen from many miles away.

Self guided NYC tours are simple as long as the person has a map of the area. Since NYC is known as the city that never sleeps, Times Square and The Upper East side provides a great selection of bars, pubs and dance clubs. The Upper East Ends has such a great selection of pubs; they had to be labeled by district.




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