Experiencing New York From the Sky

New York is a place for experiences. It's not really high on the sight-seeing list because it's simply a city full of tall buildings bounded by rivers and bridges. The attractions are usually just establishments such as the New York Public Library, Central Park, The Empire State-- solid concrete visitors flock to because it's just something New York has that no other city does. What New York is though, is a city full of history. You don't experience New York just by gazing or setting foot into the sights. You experience it by living it-- strolling through the bike paths of Manhattan, getting lost in the avenues and streets that go by numbers, feeling the rush of the crowd of people always having somewhere to go.

Climbing up the Empire State and gazing at the sparkling lights below while the strong winds beat your face. Walking on Broadway during the day carrying tons of shopping bags. Watching plays because New York is the city of drama. Walking still through Broadway past midnight, still marveling because all the lights are on. There are people still about. Living. This is what New York is made of.

If it's your first time in the Big Apple, you'll soon realize this. You'll miss it when you leave because there's something enchanting about this place. Something that pushes and pulls and leaves you breathless-- actually wants to keep leaving you breathless by hauling you back in all over again. You'll soon come to find that there's a comfort amidst the chaos. You'll miss the ridiculous traffic lines.

The overcrowding of streets. The parades that seem to happen often. One thing you shouldn't miss though-- like if you're going to experience New York, might as well do the one thing available that will top the list-- is the helicopter tour New York City. What's better than seeing New York from the sky, in its entirety, while riding on a helicopter that gives you the thrill of adventure? Um. Nothing. This is where everything rushes in and collides. Sightseeing with excitement up high. Never having to crane your necks to see beyond a building. See everything in one whole swoop of glory.

The helicopter ride usually lasts about 12 to 30 minutes, and there are several tours available by the company. Admittingly a helicopter view of New York isn't a 'must.' Surely you'll survive without it. But if you're in for the experience full-blast, because that's what New York is about, and if you want to walk out of that city telling yourself "Thank God I didn't miss out on that helicopter ride because it just blew things in to a whole new level of my trip to New York", if you don't want to walk away without wondering, then do it. Live (and leave) without regrets.

If you're still unconvinced, simply read the reviews and testimonials from other people who've done the ride. After all, aside from living like a New Yorker, you'd also want to see as a tourist and this is the best way to go.