One of the most well known sights in New York would have to be The Empire State Building. There are two observation decks where visitors can take the high speed elevators and gaze at jaw dropping views. The 102nd observation deck does have a charge but the deck located on the 86th floor, which is 320 metres high and is absolutely free although there is a small charge for the use of their binoculars, so it is advisable to take your own. If you do not have any it really does not take anything away from the views of the city and far beyond. They do have strict security checks so only take what is needed, cameras and camcorders are fine. This really should be high on your list of things to do while in the city and with no charge for spectacular views, a definite must.

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Big Apple Greeter

Have you ever wanted to see the real side of New York and not the hustle and bustle of the centre of the city? Well now you can with the lovely real new Yorkers at Big Apple Greeter. A group of happy volunteers who want to show you their neighbourhoods and surrounding areas and it is absolutely free to all. They will show you a side of New York that most visitors never get to see, with over three hundred enthusiastic Greeters showing people from all over the world parts of the city of great interest. Since 1992 Big Apple Greeter has made many tourists and visitors vacations something really special, the greeters offer great free tours and are more than willing to answer any question you may have relating to the varied and very interesting neighbourhoods. A fantastic way to spend the day and all for free.