As expensive and expansive as the city might seem, its one of the most complete, connected cities in the world, complete with a world class subway system, every major world cuisine, and a combination of some of the greatest venues and art museums in the nation. For sightseers, days could be spent riding to the top of the Empire State Building, observing the Metropolitan Art Museum, and standing at the center of Time Square, just trying to take it all in. Shopping is among the best in the world and for those with the time and money to spend, Broadway is one of the greatest theater destinations on Earth. New York NY Ah, sweet New York, that concrete gem on Manhattan Island, the symbol of Americas history and ingenuity. Founded more than 300 years ago, New York, with its perfect position as a port city and gateway to the original colonies, only grew more as the influx of immigrants settled and made the Big Apple their own. For hundreds of years, every culture on earth has called New York their home and the result is one of the most diverse cities in the world, born from the melting pot that is New York City.

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If youre looking for a place to stay, or to live, New York accommodates, but at a price. As the fifth largest city in the world and the largest in America, New York is home to some of the most expensive housing and hotel rooms around, but even if its just a single room loft on the outskirts of town, living in the heart of New York City is an experience like no other.

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