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There are many different ways to take in the city: exploring streets and neighborhoods on your own; heading up to the tops of buildings, like the Empire State to get a good perspective on the lay of the land, or going on any number of city tours , which might let you experience New York from angles never before thought of.
If you're nervous about exploring New York, or overwhelmed by the possibilities the city offers, look into Big Apple Greeter, 1 Centre St, 19th floor, NY 10007 (212/669-8159 fax 669-3685, information@bigapplegreeter.org , www.bigapplegreeter.org ), a nonprofit organization that matches visitors with their corps of 500 trained volunteer "greeters."
Bus tours
Apart from equipping yourself with a decent map, perhaps the most obvious way to orient yourself to the city is to take a bus tour . These are extremely popular, though frankly you're swept around so quickly as to scarcely see anything. Still,...
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Helicopter tours
A more exciting option is to look at the city from the air, by helicopter . This is expensive, but you won't easily forget the experience. Liberty Helicopter Tours, at the western end of 30th Street or from the Wall Street heliport at Pier 6...
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Tours on water
A great way to see the island of Manhattan is a voyage on the Circle Line ferry (tel 212/563-3200, www.circleline.com ). Departing from Pier 83 at W 42nd Street and Twelfth Avenue, it circumnavigates Manhattan, taking in everything...
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Walking tours
Options for walking tours of Manhattan or the outer boroughs are many and varied. Usually led by experts, they offer fact-filled wanders through neighborhoods or focus on particular subjects. You'll find fliers for some of them at the various Visitor...
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