THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS

Zarin Zaman, Student Writer

If you are ever in need of a weekend getaway, take a trip to the big apple! New York City is the ideal location to visit during the holidays. Just don’t forget to bring your vaccination card! Almost every place in New York City required proof of vaccination upon entering the location. Before entering a restaurant, an attraction, a shopping mall, etc., you will be asked for your vaccination card and identification. Being a Pennsylvania resident, there are several ways to get there. You can drive there by car. New York City has various parking lots that allow you to leave your vehicle there for the whole day – with a fee! You can also take the train. There is a train that will take you from Philadelphia to New York. Upon arriving in the city, you will never run out of things to do. Everything is a walking distance of each other! Make sure to bundle up – as it does get cold this time of year! New York City is the most glamours during the holidays. You cannot miss the opportunity to go to the Rockefeller Center to see the Christmas lights!

There are several shopping centers all around the city. It is the perfect time to get some Christmas shopping done or get a few things for yourself! If you catch yourself getting hungry during your adventure, not an issue! Everywhere you turn, there is a place to get food. A few of the many best restaurants are Wolfgang Steakhouse and Sera Fina! Buy tickets to the TopView Bus Tour! This bus tour will take you on a tour of the city. You can explore the city by sitting in the luxury of a bus. You have the opportunity to sit at the seating on the top of the bus. This area has no windows so you can experience the tour vividly. The breeze of the fresh New York air will blow you away! If you are in New York City, you cannot miss out on the chance of going to the Empire State Building. Purchasing tickets to the inside of the building is something you will not regret. Go inside this tall building to take in the spectacular views on offer from the upper levels. If you are looking for a more peaceful activity, strolling through Central Park is the day for you! If you are a fan of ice-skating, Central Park offers that too! Ending the night walking around Times Square is a definite must. New York City isn’t just called the city that never sleeps for no reason. The city is so lively and vigorous 24/7. You will never get a moment of silence once you step foot into the big apple!