Learning how to find attractions in New York is not difficult if you know the correct steps to take.

New York has a population of 19,490,297 people and located in the northeastern region of the U.S. The state covers a total area of 49,108 square miles. It is the the 30th largest state in the United States. New York City is the number one tourist destination when visiting New York. People visiting New York can take a boat ride to the Statue of Liberty, a boat ride around Manhattan or they can visit the Empire State Building or the Bronx Zoo. Besides these attractions, there are also many museums, restaurants and shops to explore.http://www.city-data.com/states/New-York-Location-size-and-extent.html http://www.city-data.com/states/New-York-Tourism-travel-and-recreation.html http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/36000.html

With the many attractions in New York, it is a good idea to plan your trip ahead of time. This way you get the most out of your New York vacation. An important factor that comes into play when planning your vacation is the weather and climate. You want to make sure that you visit New York during a time when the weather is tolerable. New York City has an average annual temperature of 55 degrees Fahrenheit. The temperature differs depending on which city you visit.http://www.city-data.com/states/New-York-Climate.html

If you don't want to be bothered with planning your trip and looking into weather conditions and such, you can always consult with a travel agent. A travel agent can inform you about the various popular tourist attractions. They can also arrange a hotel stay for you and even reserve you a rental car if needed. If you prefer doing all this yourself, you can start by going to websites such as expedia.com, travelocity.com, priceline.com, hotwire.com and kayak.com. These websites show you various prices on airfare, hotels and car rentals and they basically make it so you become your own travel agent.

On this page you will find various phone numbers and addresses that might come in handy when planning your New York vacation. You will also find various tools that you can use to find attractions in New York. Please be advised that the various prices quoted on this page might change over time. Even though this page will be updated regularly, it's best to contact the attraction or product provider to check on current pricing.

The first tool you can use to find tour New York tourist attractions are books. There are many books available that provide information on all the top tourist attractions within the state. Besides the general tourist attraction books there are books that provide information about out of the ordinary, unique attractions. Some books focus more on various activities you can undertake in New York and other guide books include restaurant reviews and hotel recommendations. Choose the book that seems most suitable for your needs and that will keep you within your spending budget. You can purchase travel books online or at your local book store. If you don't want to spend any money, you can always look for books on New York attractions at your local library. Some books that might come in handy include:

• ■ Frommer's New York City 2010 (Frommer's Color Complete Guides) by Brian Silverman, Kelsy Chauvin, and Richard Goodman. Price: $13.59 on Amazon.com. This 496 page travel guide is in full color and contains information on tourist attractions, New York City restaurants and New York City hotels. The guide also includes tips on how to save money while visiting New York.http://www.amazon.com/Frommers-York-Color-Complete-Guides/dp/0470487275/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268775604&sr=1-1

• ■ Top 10 New York (EYEWITNESS TOP 10 TRAVEL GUIDE) by Eleanor Berman Price: $10.08 on Amazon.com. This travel guide gives you top 10 lists of activities to do throughout New York. The guide even provides a top 10 list of things to avoid. The guide has 192 pages.http://www.amazon.com/Frommers-York-Color-Complete-Guides/dp/0470487275/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268775604&sr=1-1

• ■ The Best Things to Do in New York City: 1001 Ideas by Caitlin Leffel and Jacob Lehman. Price: $12.89 on Amazon.com. This travel guide provides 1001 ideas on what to do when in New York City. Ideas include drinking champagne on the roof of the Metropolitan Museum and eating at America's very first pizzeria.http://www.amazon.com/Best-Things-New-York-City/dp/0789313987/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1268775604&sr=1-7

The next step in your search for New York attractions can be the Internet. The Internet has lots of information about New York tourist attractions and activities. All you have to do is just go to any search engine and type in 'New York tourist attractions' and many sources will show up. A good website to look for is the Official Tourism website. Most, if not all states, has a tourism website that is set up to provide information to tourists visiting the state. The Official New York Tourism website contains information on:

• ■ what to do
• ■ where to stay
• ■ cities and towns
• ■ travel deals
• ■ trip planning
• ■ New York's history
• ■ events

If the Official New York Tourism website doesn't answer all your questions you can always contact New York State Division of Tourism at 1-800-CALL-NYS or you can fill out the form page on the website.https://www.iloveny.com/Contact-Us.aspx

AAA:

Many people think that AAA is only for roadside assistance. This is not true. Many AAA locations also provide full travel agent services. If you are already in New York and have no clue on what to do, you can visit AAA if you are a member or are willing to become a member. As a AAA member you don't only get to enjoy many discounts, but you can also get expert advice about attractions and such. AAA often has free travel guides available. One AAA location in New York is located at:

• AAA New York
• Lincoln Center Branch
• 1881 Broadway at W62nd St
• New York, NY 10023
• Phone: (212) 757-2000

If you are looking for more locations, make sure to visit the AAA website.http://ww2.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/AAAOnline.woa/wo/4.9.13.10.11.0.9

This Mahalo page would not be complete with out a mention of several New York tourist attractions. Following is a summary of some attractions you might find interesting:

• Chinatown

With over 80,000 residents from Chinese descent, Chinatown has great Chinese restaurants, antique and craft shops, temples and festivals.http://www.planetware.com/new-york-city/new-york-chinatown-us-ny-chtown.htm

• Statue of Liberty
• Liberty Island
• New York, NY 10004
• Phone: 1 (212) 363-3200

A vacation in New York City is not complete without a visit to the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is just under 152 feet tall and is a must see for every tourist.http://www.planetware.com/new-york-city/new-york-statue-of-liberty-us-ny-statlib.htm

• Ground Zero Museum Workshop
• 420 West 14th Street, Floor 2
• New York, NY
• Phone:1 (212) 209-3370

This museum tells the entire story of 9/11 from beginning to the recovery process. Various photographs and artifacts are on display. Admission is $25 (adults) and $19 (ages 12 and under).http://www.planetware.com/new-york-city/new-york-ground-zero-museum-workshop-us-ny-zero.htm

• Empire State Building
• 350 Fifth Avenue
• New York, NY 10118
• Phone: 1 (212) 736-3100

This 102 storey building is another landmark of New York City.On the 86th floor there is an observatory that is a popular tourist attraction. You can view all of Manhattan here. Admission is $18 (adults), $16 (ages 12 - 17), $12 (ages 6 - 11) and children ages 5 and under are free.http://www.planetware.com/new-york-city/new-york-empire-state-building-us-ny-empstb.htm

• Fifth Avenue

This high end shopping area is known for upscale stores like Cartier, Tiffany, and Bergdorf-Goodman. Fifth Avenue is surrounded by mansions and palatial residences.http://www.planetware.com/new-york-city/new-york-fifth-avenue-us-ny-5th.htm