Educational Housing Services

As one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world, New York City offers more things to see and do than almost anywhere else. It can be overwhelming to many first time visitors, and even for residents who have lived in the city for several years. Here are some helpful tips from Educational Housing Services for getting the most out of your time here.

Public Transportation

The city is a bustling place, full of activity and excitement, and you’ll need to be able to get around easily to see it all. One thing most locals will tell you is that you don’t want to bring a car to the city. Expensive parking and bad traffic coupled with an excellent public transportation system should be all the reason you need to keep the car at home and take advantage of the taxis, buses and trains that can get you where you need to go.

Museums

New York is perhaps most well known for the many museums here, from collections of modern art to the natural history of the planet. From among the many different choices facing a visitor to the city, we’ve narrowed down the best of the best, the most unique spots that you definitely don’t want to miss if you’ll be spending time in NYC.

Zoos, Aquariums & Gardens

New York City is a jungle of streets, cars, buildings, buses and subways, but you can reconnect with nature by visiting the flora and fauna that calls NYC home. From Manhattan to the Bronx to Brooklyn, you’ll find everything from lions, tigers and bears to rainforests and giant koi at the selection of parks described in this section.

Tourist Attractions

New York City offers countless events and attractions to keep you busy in your free time during your internship in New York City. Give in to temptation and see all the sights -- climb a skyscraper, play chopsticks at FAO Schwartz, visit historical monuments -- or feel like a real New Yorker and catch a free movie outdoors, under the stars.

Pro Sports Teams

Yankees, Mets, Nets, Giants and more! Find out the basics and where to get more information on New York City’s home sporting teams!

TV Show Tapings

One of the really fun and unique things you can do in New York is attend the live taping of a TV show. Many programs are shot on location in New York City, and best of all, attendance is free! You might have to wait in line a long time, but if you’re a big fan, it’s probably worth it.

Restaurants

With thousands of restaurants to choose from, you could eat at a different place for every meal. From Chinese to Mediterranean to Italian, you can sample food from every region of the world. We’ve collected our favorite spots that offer good meals at an affordable price, something every student can appreciate.

Coffee Shops

Visiting New York for a college summer internship? Study in a coffee shop. The city is full of coffee shops, usually it seems like there’s one on every corner. These are our pick of the best spots to, whether you want to grab a cup of joe, hang out with some friends or just surf the internet.