14 things in New York that everyone who leaves there misses
'06.10.2020'
Vita Popova
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has heavily influenced the decision of many New Yorkers to relocate. But before deciding on such a serious step, we recommend that you weigh the pros and cons. Edition Only In Your State shared 14 things New Yorkers miss the most after moving in.
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Here are 14 things people miss the most when they leave New York:
- Spectacular views
Breathtaking views are something New Yorkers can enjoy day in and day out. This is a panorama of the city, opening from the roofs of skyscrapers, and views from the mountain peaks.
- Winter in New York
Some hate winter, while others, on the contrary, are looking forward to its coming. There is a lot of snow in New York every year. And this is always a great excuse to go for a walk in the snow-covered Central Park, reminiscent of a winter wonderland!
- Sports
New York City is home to the headquarters of the National Football League, the National Hockey League, the National Basketball Association, Major League Baseball, and Major League Soccer.
This means that New Yorkers have the opportunity to enjoy the game of our teams not only on TV, but also at the stadium!
- Small but charming towns
Of course, New York City is the dream of many tourists. However, do not forget that the eponymous state also has many small, but very charming cities. Some of them hide real treasures inside.
- Museums
New Yorkers are always eager to learn more about their home state. Its history is so rich that you can study it for a very long time and with great interest.
- Country roads
New York State's diversity is revealed in its myriad of itineraries. Here, on the way, you will meet many scenic roads that lead to amazing places - to waterfalls and lakes, to forests and mountains. Most importantly, do not forget to take your lunch box with you when traveling. And enjoy views that you won't find anywhere else.
- State parks.
New Yorkers love state parks and the beauty they exude all year round! By the way, Central Park is the best place to walk in the Big Apple. Why - read in this material.
- People
You can often hear that New York is not the USA, and this is true. The Big Apple is different from continental America, and its inhabitants are different from "standard" Americans. But how are these differences manifested? Read about it here here.
- Food
New York is a city of immigrants. Each of them once brought a part of their culture here. Thanks to this, modern New Yorkers can enjoy all the cuisines of the world within the state - from pizza and bagels to bashbarmak and Ukrainian borscht.
On the subject: A cult Russian restaurant: where to eat 'our way' in downtown New York
- Beverages
New Yorkers know a lot not only about food but also about drinks. Moreover, a wide assortment is available to them - from beer and soda to milk and, of course, coffee. You can read about 17 unique coffee shops in New York in this publication.
- Freedom of movement
True New Yorkers are accustomed to walking fast, as they value their time. Therefore, it is rare to find a person here waiting for a traffic light to turn green - if there are no cars, many cross the road to red.
- Mountains
In their free time, New Yorkers love to go to the mountains to take a break from the bustle of the city. They also often return to familiar places to once again admire their beauty and views from the peaks.
- Rivers and lakes
New Yorkers love to relax by the water bodies: some just swim in the water, others go fishing, boating and kayaking. But one way or another, the people of our state appreciate the natural resources available to them.
- Hometown
Wherever New Yorkers go, they always compare their native metropolis to new cities. And often not in favor of the latter.
By the way, the first acquaintance with the Big Apple can be both successful and not very good. It depends on many factors. A Russian-speaking tourist shared her observations about why you can fall in love with New York if you have not yet fallen head over heels in love with it.
As previously wrote ForumDaily New York:
- Since early spring, when the COVID-19 pandemic swept New York City, residents of the metropolis began to think about moving. And while some are planning, others are making their plans a reality. We wrote about the places where residents of the Big Apple most often move. here.
- 44% of high-income New Yorkers said they have considered leaving the city in the past four months. We wrote about this in this publication.
- The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic heavily influenced the decision of many city dwellers to move. Read about what exactly makes New Yorkers leave the city. in this material.
