Books and movies have featured this city for decades. Called, "The Big Apple," or "A melting pot" of diversity. People flock to this town for fashion, business or a dream, and it's an economic giant via Wall Street. Food and diversity, towering skyscrapers, the best shows on Broadway, museums, and more. NYC has it all. For travelers: 5pm is the worst time to hail a cab, also, never go into an empty subway car. If you want to see the Statue of Liberty from afar, head over to Battery Park (maybe stop by Ground Zero on the way). Queens is a huge area, so we have added it here, too. Whatever you do, "paint the town" with a delicious brew in your hand at these spots: