Gift Ideas for Travel to New York City
- There are many things to do and see while staying in New York City.New York City image by paolobenne from Fotolia.com
Whether you have gifted a trip to New York City, or are shopping for a friend who already has plans to visit the big city, there are many things you can buy to enhance the visit. New York is a city filled with an array of entertainment options. To find the perfect gift, look for something that suits your recipient's interests. - Broadway is one of the most famous streets in the world, especially among thespians. Here, you can buy tickets to one of many well-known theatrical performances. If you live in the area, you can buy tickets at the local box office, or you can shop online. If your friend is fond of the classics, get tickets to "West Side Story" or "Chicago." If she is more of a hipster, consider tickets to "American Idiot." Either way, your gift recipient is in for an amazing show.
- If the person you're buying for has never been to the city, your gift should help them get the most of the experience. Helicopter tours are one way to see a large portion of the city in a short time. Your friend will soar above the Hudson River, gliding by sights like the Statue of Liberty, the Chrysler Building and Central Park. Helicopter tours offer a different perspective of these famous landmarks that you could never experience while on the ground. You can buy tickets online or at your local travel agent.
- While in New York, your gift recipient may want to experience some culture. You can help them achieve this with tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), or the Guggenheim. If you decide on tickets to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, your gift will allow your friend to be in the presence of legendary works of art, like the famous painting "Cypresses" by Vincent Van Gough or "Aristotle with a Bust of Homer" by Rembrandt. While at MoMA, she can marvel at the works of Picasso and Jackson Pollock.
You can buy tickets to a specific museum on the Internet, or you can buy a city pass at citypass.com, that includes admission to other attractions like the Empire State Building and the Statue of Liberty.
