Alright, I am highly biased about this particular topic. I love Manhattan as the whole package with all it's dirt, crowd and arrogant New-Yorkers. But if I have to highlight a few favorite New-Yorky nothings, then here goes.
1) Chaos. The crowd and rush of Manhattan make me forget the chaotic mess inside of me. I experience a feeling of calmness inside me owing to the distraction created by the chaos in the outside world.
2) Food(surprise, surprise :D) The street food of NYC simply rocks! Biryani carts, kebabs, crepes, tacos - you name it, and the streets of Manhattan have it. For first time visitors, I would recommend going through this if you want to enjoy street food.
3) Subway. I have never felt the need for a car in NYC. The subway is so well designed, that every part of the city is reachable by the metro/bus. Although, the system with peak/non-peak, fast-track/regular and the lack of direction when exiting the subway, might be a tad bit overwhelming initially, once you get the hang of it, the subway is the best mode of transport in Manhattan. The underground Manhattan.
4) Art. Manhattan is an artist's paradise. Starting from classy art museums, Broadway shows, street artists, street musicians to subway dancers, NYC has it all. The Met and MOMA are two of the popular art museums in New York. Apart from that, there are a number of street artists along Broadway who do caricature portraits, fancy name painting and scenic painting. For the art enthusiasts - http://streetartnyc.org/
5) Shopping. Manhattan literally has an outlet of every brand in the world. The posh SoHo district is famous for expensive designer boutiques. For the lighter wallets, the new york street fairs(http://www.nycstreetfairs.com/sched.html) are the to-go place for shopping. Apart from that, there are a number of street peddlers selling a variety of souvenirs for tourists.
1) Chaos. The crowd and rush of Manhattan make me forget the chaotic mess inside of me. I experience a feeling of calmness inside me owing to the distraction created by the chaos in the outside world.
2) Food(surprise, surprise :D) The street food of NYC simply rocks! Biryani carts, kebabs, crepes, tacos - you name it, and the streets of Manhattan have it. For first time visitors, I would recommend going through this if you want to enjoy street food.
3) Subway. I have never felt the need for a car in NYC. The subway is so well designed, that every part of the city is reachable by the metro/bus. Although, the system with peak/non-peak, fast-track/regular and the lack of direction when exiting the subway, might be a tad bit overwhelming initially, once you get the hang of it, the subway is the best mode of transport in Manhattan. The underground Manhattan.
4) Art. Manhattan is an artist's paradise. Starting from classy art museums, Broadway shows, street artists, street musicians to subway dancers, NYC has it all. The Met and MOMA are two of the popular art museums in New York. Apart from that, there are a number of street artists along Broadway who do caricature portraits, fancy name painting and scenic painting. For the art enthusiasts - http://streetartnyc.org/
5) Shopping. Manhattan literally has an outlet of every brand in the world. The posh SoHo district is famous for expensive designer boutiques. For the lighter wallets, the new york street fairs(http://www.nycstreetfairs.com/sched.html) are the to-go place for shopping. Apart from that, there are a number of street peddlers selling a variety of souvenirs for tourists.
