Of course, if you’re taking a trip to New York City, you’re likely to want to tick a few landmarks off your list. Swing by the Statue of Liberty, take a trip to the Rockefeller Center, ride across the Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy a tour of Times Square to make sure you’ve soaked up some of New York’s most popular tourist attractions. The city’s close links with the Hollywood film industry also ensures you’ll be feeling a little like you stepped into a movie set as you take snaps of the sights.

Once you’ve been sightseeing for a while, it’s inevitable that you’ll find yourself a little peckish. But you certainly don’t have to worry about being stuck for some tempting treats to try when you’re in New York. From the fast and fantastic range of traditional street snacks, such as hot dogs and massive slices of pizza, to slower, fine dining experiences, New York City has it all. You also won’t find yourself short of somewhere to sit and enjoy a cold drink or to strut your stuff, as New York is bursting with pubs and nightclubs too.

If you prefer to enjoy your entertainment in a spectator seat, then why not spend some time on Broadway? 42nd street is packed with performances all year round, so you won’t have to worry about missing out whenever you decide to travel. However, if you’re thinking of flying to New York in peak tourist seasons – for example at the height of summer or over Christmas time, – then it’s a good idea to book New York City hotels early to avoid disappointment. There’s one last thing you need to remember to do on your trip to New York, pick up a I love NY T-shirt!

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New York is well known the world over as a hub for all kinds of cultural influences, from style and fashion to cutting edge theatre, so whether your idea of a perfect day out is at a interactive performance or strolling the streets to soak up the latest trends, you’ll find what you’re looking for in New York. Those who enjoy the theatre are sure to want to take a trip to Broadway too, where they’ll find the city’s largest 39 theatres ready and waiting.

Meanwhile, the Lincoln Centre for the Performing Arts is a complex featuring numerous art organizations and ideal for culture vultures who are also interested in opera, ballet and classical music. The city also has close ties to Hollywood and the American film industry, making it a draw for film fans as well as film makers. The city’s iconic streets are a familiar sight to many film buffs, as they are so often used in Hollywood’s outpourings. Seeing these sights up close is a favourite tourist pursuit however, and some of the most popular destinations include the Empire State Building, Allis Island, the Rockefeller Center, the Statue of Liberty and Times Square.

If you’re thinking of visiting New York with children you’ll be glad to know that there are plenty of tourist attractions designed with youngsters in mind too. The Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden are great places for you and your kids to chill out on a busy New York afternoon. As such a hub for travellers the world over, New York hotels are plentiful so it should be easy to find somewhere to stay in this bustling metropolis. Make sure you bring a camera and a travel journal to help you document your unique New York experience.

Kissing Bridge Ski Area is a fun little ski area located in Glenwood, New York, forty-five minutes south of Buffalo on route NY-240. Its favorable location within this “Colden Snowbelt” region guarantees an average of 180 inches of annual snowfall. That’s a lot of snow and it helps the area provide consistently good ski conditions!

“KB”, as the locals call it, was my home base for skiing while growing up in Hamburg, just a short drive away. It’s more of a regional destination, drawing ski and snowboard enthusiasts from metropolitan Buffalo and surrounding towns, as well as Canadians from Ontario. KB’s 600 foot vertical drop is nothing to get excited about, but its expansive and diverse terrain (36 trails), superior lift service (9 lifts), and outstanding Après-ski make KB a locals favorite! Western New York’s largest downhill tubing park, Colden Tubing Co., is located adjacent to KB North. Here you can ride to the summit and slide to the valley floor some 10 stories down.

The ski area is divided up into three sections — “South”, “Central”, and “North”. I personally like Central the best, as it has the best slopes, restaurant, and Apres-ski. Willie’s Smokehouse is a neat pub located across from the Cental Lodge Ticket Centre, slopeside on the Sun Deck. The ambiance, food, and views of the hill are awesome! The Lake Effect Saloon, also located at Central, has been rockin’ the Glenwood Valley for years and frequently hosts the best bands the local area has to offer. For more formal dining, The Harvest Room offers fine dining in a relaxed fireside atmosphere with views of the Central Area slopes.

The South Area slopes are gentle and picturesque. But there is only one lift, which can be troublesome on busy days. The North Area has a good assortment of beginner and intermediates, and an excellent base lodge.

KB has an excellent junior ski racing program and hosts the Molson and the Niagara Adult Race league, where their mantra is “it’s all about having fun”.

Being a regional destination, there is not much in terms of lodging within the immediate area. You’re best choices are in the town of Hamburg, about a half hour away.

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