Five fun things to do near the school

• Ride a lift to the top of the Empire State Building for fabulous views
• Shop in the well-known shops of Fifth Avenue: Gap, Banana Republic, Saks, the flagship Apple Store…
• Stroll around Greenwich Village and experience the bohemian atmosphere and leafy streets of classic brownstone houses
• Take a picture of the famous neon signs, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of Times Square
• Visit the New York Public Library to browse the books, visit their regular exhibitions, or simply people-watch.

New York Events

February Chinese New Year: New York has an extensive Chinatown and celebrations go on for ten days.
March 17th St Patrick's Day: A famous parade on Fifth Avenue celebrating Irish heritage.
May Spring Dachshund festival: Enjoy one of the more unusual events of the year in Washington Square park.
June and July Enjoy free opera and Shakespeare productions in Central Park
July 4th Independence Day: Fireworks and tallships.
November More than 2.5 million people watch the Macy's Thanksgiving parade, featuring huge inflatables.
December 31st Gather in Times Square to watch the infamous ball drop at midnight.

Links

This is New York City  Official tourist board site for the city. Everything you need to know about events, restaurants, and things to do.
Madison Square Garden  Only a short stroll from our school, this world-renowned venue has an ever-changing programme of sports, concerts and events.
Times Square  The bustling hub of New York - find stories, details of attractions and nightlife, a calendar of essential events and a list of Broadway shows.
Empire State Building  Everything you need to know about New York's most famous building including special events, the lighting schedule and its history.