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A Tour of New York May Begin at the Airport

If you’ve ever had your flight cancelled the last minute at JFK, you know what it’s like to have to search for a New York airport hotel . At first glance, an unscheduled delay in your travel plans may seem like a bad thing, but what if you could turn the delay around, especially if the delay is for at least twenty-four hours? You now have the opportunity for a quick one day trip through one of the world’s great cities. What can you do in a day? You should have time for a quick orientation of some of the top tourist attractions in the Big Apple.

Get out the most comfortable traveling shoes you own and pick up a 1-Day Fun Pass, allowing you to use any subway or bus for a day. Grab a street map, too, just to make life a bit easier. If you’re up early enough for breakfast, try an authentic New York bagel, especially from H and H Bagels at Broadway and 80th Street. You can easily spend most of the morning taking a walk through Central Park and exploring your choice of museums, either the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the American Museum of Natural History. For lunch, stop in at a pizza at one of the oldest establishments in town, Lombardi’s , and then stroll through the neighborhoods of Greenwich Village. For dinner, try out Chinatown, and then later in the evening, to get a spectacular view of the city, take a trip to the top of the Empire State Building. If you want a drink for the night, then you might step into the oldest bar and restaurant in town, Pete’s Tavern , which has been in business continuously since 1864.

Of course, if you’ve only got half a day, try the morning or afternoon suggestions, and then head back to the airport. With any luck, there won’t be any more delays.

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