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Airports in and Around New York, NY
Your flight to New York City will likely be through one of several local airports.
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK, KJFK) - can be found in southeastern New York City, about 15 miles from midtown Manhattan by highway, and is the busiest international gateway for air passengers in the United States. While JFK is one of the busiest commercial airports, corporate and private aircraft can find service there at the Port Authority General Aviation Terminal.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA, KLGA) - is located on Long Island, 8 miles from midtown Manhattan. LGA is another major commercial airport in the New York City area, but it does offer one fixed base operator (FBO) - Sheltair Aviation Services for general aviation services.
Republic Airport (FRG, KFRG) - is 1 mile east of the central business district of Farmingdale, and about forty miles by car from midtown Manhattan. Two FBOs are located here: Atlantic Aviation and SheltAir Aviation Services.
Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP, KISP), locally known as Islip Airport - is located on Long Island, 7 miles northeast of the central business district of the Town of Islip, and about 54 miles east of midtown Manhattan. Four FBOs - ExcelAire, Mid Island Air Service, New York Jet Corporate Flight Center, and Sheltair Aviation - are available at this airport.
Teterboro Airport (TEB, KTEB) - is located 1 mile southwest of Teterboro, NJ, and about twelve miles northwest from midtown Manhattan by car. The airport is home to the Aviation Hall of Fame & Museum of New Jersey and offers five FBOs for your general aviation needs: Atlantic Aviation, First Aviation Services, Jet Aviation, Meridian Teterboro, and Signature Flight Support.
Westchester County Airport (HPN, KHPN) - is located 3 miles northeast of the central business district of White Plains, NY, and about 29 miles northeast of midtown Manhattan. There are five FBOs located here: Landmark Aviation, Signature Flight Support, and Avitat provide full service, and Million Air and Panorama Flight Service offer partial service.
Heliports in New York City
There are also several convenient heliports found throughout New York City which may offer you a quicker arrival to your ultimate destination.
The locations of the West 30th Street Heliport (JRA) and East 34th street Heliport (6N5) are easily found by their names, on either side of Manhattan.
The Downtown Manhattan/Wall St. Heliport (JRB) can be found at Pier 6 on the East River in Manhattan, New York, about 3 miles from the downtown area.
New York City even has a seaplane base which you may find is the closest option for where you want to be. New York Skyports Inc. Seaplane Base (6N7) is located on the lower East River between East 23rd Street and East 20th Street.
Top Luxury Hotels in New York, NY
New York hosts a wide selection of luxury accommodations for maximum comfort during your stay. Some top choices include:
| The Trump International Hotel & Tower |
Loews Regency Hotel |
| Two Ritz-Carlton New York locations |
The Peninsula New York |
| The Carlyle - A Rosewood Hotel |
The New York Palace |
| Hôtel Plaza Athénée New York |
The Pierre New York |
| Jumeirah Essex House |
Mandarin Oriental |
| The Sherry-Netherland |
The London NYC |
| The St. Regis New York |
The Plaza Hotel |
| Trump SoHo New York |
Waldorf Astoria |
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Most Popular Sights of New York City
There are so many things to do and see in New York City that a better question might be, "what can't you do in New York?" Nevertheless, here are some of the most famous and popular sights of the city:
| The Statue of Liberty National Monument |
Madison Square Garden |
| National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center |
Radio City Music Hall |
| Ellis Island/American Family Immigration History Center |
Yankee Stadium |
| Top of the Rock Observation Deck |
Central Park Zoo |
| United Nations Headquarters |
Broadway |
| Grand Central Terminal |
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Arts and Culture Sights in New York, NY
If arts and culture are your scene, some other attractions you might enjoy are
| Museum of Jewish Heritage - A Living Memorial to the Holocaust |
AIA Center for Architecture |
| Lucy's Legacy: The Hidden Treasures of Ethiopia |
American Folk Art Museum |
| Scandinavia House: The Nordic Center in America |
Anne Frank Center USA |
| American Museum of Natural History |
Asia Society and Museum |
| International Center of Photography |
Brooklyn Botanic Garden |
| Jacques Marchais Museum of Tibetan Art |
Edgar Allan Poe Cottage |
| Mount Vernon Hotel Museum & Garden |
Goethe-Institut New York |
| National Museum of the American Indian |
Harbor Defense Museum |
| Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge |
Historic Richmond Town |
| Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum |
Museum of Arts and Design |
| Louis Armstrong House Museum |
New York City Fire Museum |
| The Cloisters Museum and Gardens |
New York City Police Museum |
| The National Jazz Museum in Harlem |
Onassis Cultural Center |
| Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum |
Socrates Sculpture Park |
| Bartow-Pell Mansion Museum |
Staten Island Museum |
| The Hispanic Society of America |
The Bronx Museum of the Arts |
| Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) |
The Irish Arts Center |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
The Skyscraper Museum |
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Performances and Entertainment in New York, NY
Of course the most famous showplace in New York is Broadway, but here are a few other locations for performances and entertainment:
| New York Public Library for the Performing Arts |
Daryl Roth Theatre |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts |
New World Stages |
| Brooklyn Academy of Music |
Westside Theatre |
| Barrow Street Theatre |
Blue Man Group |
| New York City Ballet |
Apollo Theater |
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New York City's Sports Teams
Just about everything in New York City is well-known, and the city's sports teams are no exception. The Big Apple is home to the no-less than famous New York Yankees, New York Mets, New York Knicks, and the New York Giants.
Other big local teams include:
| For Soccer - The New York Red Bulls |
| For Hockey - New York Rangers |
| For Football - New York Jets |
| For Women's Basketball - New York Liberty |
| For Baseball - Staten Island Yankees and Brooklyn Cyclones |
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Escape to Nature in New York City
Even green hiking trails can be found amid the urban sprawl in New York City. Several boroughs have their own piece of paradise for a little escape from the everyday grind:
| On Staten Island you can hike through the Green Belt |
| The Bronx offers nature-lovers the Van Cortlandt Park |
| In Brooklyn you may enjoy a stroll through Marine Park |
| Alley Pond Park and Forest Park can be found in Queens |
| Gateway National Recreation Area can be found in a handful of locations around New York |
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Weather in New York, NY
Summers in New York City are warm, with temperatures usually in the 70s. July is the warmest month of the year, with an average maximum temperature of 82.5 degrees Fahrenheit. The winter climate is very cold, typically in the 30s, and the coldest month - January has an average minimum temperature of 22.7 degrees. The area has an annual average precipitation of 46.33 inches and the wettest month is May, with an annual rainfall of 4.48 inches.
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