Statue of Liberty
It’s a massive structure. It’s visible from Battery Park (and it’s a lot less expensive). Don’t squander an entire afternoon of your trip in NYC waiting in line, dealing with crowds, and paying exorbitant prices just to get a closer look. The Statue of Liberty used to be open to the public, but that hasn’t been the case in a long time. Instead, take a stroll in Central Park or visit the 9/11 Memorial. The National Immigration Museum on Ellis Island is a must-see for anyone interested in learning more about immigration in the United States. Sure, seeing the Statue of Liberty will be exciting, but your visit to the museum will be both educational and entertaining.
Times Square
If you ask almost any New Yorker how they feel about Times Square, the overwhelming majority of responses will be unfavourable. Tourists swarm Times Square at all hours of the day and night. The Boulevard is lined with shops that cater primarily to tourists, and these shops frequently have astronomically high prices to take advantage of travellers. Once you’ve gotten beyond the novelty of being in Times Square, which isn’t really impressive, you’ll realise you’ve fallen into yet another marketing trap. The only time to see Times Square is during New Year’s Eve, and only if you don’t mind even more people (as if that were possible), as well as all the drink and noise.
Disney World
There’s no disputing that Disney offers fantastic themed attractions, but you’ll spend the most of your vacation time waiting in lines or navigating a sea of strollers. You’ll also have to pay a significant sum of money for the privilege. Why spend so much money when your children could have just as much fun camping? The worst part is that there isn’t anything else to do. The best theme park in the country is Disney World. It’s advisable to take your vacation during the “off” season. It’s difficult to find one for Disney World, but there are a couple of weeks throughout the year that you may choose from.
