Car Hire New York - Mini guide to New York

The Big Apple – the only city arrogant enough to call itself capital of the world and carry it off! With its hyper-active rush and towering skyscrapers, New York is the epitome of the modern city and no matter what you do or where you go the city is an ‘in your face’ exhilarating experience.

It’s hard to know where to start but the Statue of Liberty, the most enduring symbol of New York with its 354-step climb, is a popular drawcard. The Empire States Building, standing 102-stories tall is the ‘original’ skyscraper and the observation floor on the top is worth queuing for. Nestling in the centre of Manhattan is New York’s most famous respite; Central Park – though even here the calm is interrupted by joggers, skaters, musicians and tourists. Don’t forget that other icon of New York - Times Square.

Other ‘musts’ include the Museum of Modern Art - one of the worlds finest, the Guggenheim Museum and American Museum of Natural History.

Moving away from the less touristy areas, SoHo is the city's leading district for art galleries, clothing stores and boutiques. If you want to experience bohemian New York don’t miss Greenwich Village. Known as the ‘village’ to locals it is one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods, dating back to the hippie era.

East of Manhattan, Brooklyn is as much part of New York’s character with it’s working class atmosphere.