Ah, New York City! The famed Big Apple, it is an epicenter of the arts, an architectural darling, and dining and shopping capital. Boasting many crown jewels of America, New York City has something for every single traveller.
First and foremost, New York City is the perfect playground for art lovers and fanatics galore. The Met, MoMA and the Guggenheim are simply the top of the list of a dizzying array of icons in the city. Travellers will find museums dedicated to almost every from of art in the city. From Japanese sculpture to postmodern American painting to Himalayan textiles, virtually every art form has its special spot in the city. Rent a car from Hertz to explore all of NYC’s secret art spots. For a tour of current and future greats, rent a car and head over to Manhattan, or new frontiers like Brooklyn. The galleries there are cutting edge and will not disappoint.
New York City is truly an urban wanderer’s delight. With its compact size, it’s packed with eye candy of all kinds, Old World cafes, antique bookstores, and architectural glories. In this jumbled city of over 200 nationalities, crossing continents is made easy. Take a rental car down to NYC’s Chinatown to sample a bowl of steaming noodles and dumplings, before strolling up to Nolita for coffee tasting. Take a rental car from JFK Airport to the meandering cobblestone lanes of Greenwich Village and get lost there for the most immersive experience.
There has never been a better time to dine in New York City. A hotbed of seasonal and international and local cuisine, this city is every gastronomical dream squeezed into one. From affordable hole in the wall cafes to upscale restaurants, there is something for every traveller in NYC. The city has 75 Michelin starred restaurants, and most are located within Manhattan, so take your rental car up there for a sample some of the world’s most renowned fare. Gourmet food trucks serving up the ever-iconic New York street hotdog are also mushroom up around the city, so pull your rental car over and you’ll find a vendor at almost every NYC street corner.
Nightlife and a spin in your car rental around New York City is nothing short of amazing. When the sun sinks into the Hudson, the city truly comes alive. With luminous skyscrapers illuminating the night, New York City transforms into one grand stage. It is the when art forms of all kind, from jazz to theater to burlesque to ballet spring to life. Take your rental car down to Brooklyn to indulge in Broadway musicals, or head over to Manhattan in your rental car to enjoy cocktails on a glitzy rooftop bar. Wherever you travel in your rental car around nighttime NYC, you’ll be charmed by the sheer buzz and activity seeping through he streets.
New York City is really a one of its kind city. Aptly described as a city where one looks skywards in awe, NYC will not disappoint with its vibrant city life and is most definitely a bucket list worthy destination.