America's largest city is the heart of what is called the Eastern Megalopolis, a swath of heavily urban civilization extending from Greater Boston to Washington DC (map).

Everybody loves New York...except when they hate it. The old wisdom says "New York City is great if you're young and rich," but as one who grew up not too far from New York, I can say that it's great for any visitor, at least for a few days.

For many visitors, New York City is the gateway to New England, as many major airline, train and bus routes and Interstate highways go right through greater New York.

Often, air ticket prices to New York are cheaper than to Boston or other New England cities, so people choose to travel through New York, stopping in the city for a day or two, or more, to see the sights, shop, and enjoy its wonderful cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Here's important transportation information for those arriving in, or departing from, New York City, and wanting to travel onward to New England.

A New York City Dining and Sightseeing Package can save you money: 

 

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