New York City is one of the most visited cities in the United States, with around 47 million tourists arriving every year. The Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Rockefeller Center and the Metropolitan Museum of Art are among the city’s major attractions.

The first step to planning that much-awaited trip to New York City is deciding when to go.

For a traditional American holiday experience, New York City is the place to be. Winter celebrations include the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony in Rockefeller Center, the world's largest menorah on Central Park South, and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular show.

Flowers are in bloom in New York City during springtime, and public parks and botanical gardens hold dazzling flower shows such as the Macy's Flower Show, Cherry Blossom Festival, and the New York Orchid Show. The warm weather welcomes Easter and St. Patrick’s Day parades, as well as events like the Five Boro Bike Tour and Fleet Week. Springtime also ushers in the Ninth Avenue International Food Festival in Hell's Kitchen featuring diverse ethnic cuisines.

Summer is perfect for outdoor events such as baseball, tennis and the beach. Coney Island treats its visitors to fireworks along the shores, while a trip to Brighton Beach is characterized by leisure strolls along the boardwalk amidst colorful outdoor cafes.

Fall in New York City kicks off the New York Philharmonic and Metropolitan Opera, the New York Film Festival, the New York Chocolate Show, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, and the famous Halloween Parade in Greenwich Village.