The top 5 best things to do in New York

New York – the city that never sleeps. One of the world's most impressive industrial cities is made up of five boroughs, an exciting multinational population, and some of the most revolutionary architecture in the world that spans centuries. Experiencing a mix of the old and new New York is the best way to really get a feel for this huge city and its long history. From eating at one of the oldest Italian restaurants to looking at the city from a different perspective on the Manhattan Bridge, here are the top 5 things you must do while you are in New York:

Eat authentic Italian at Lanza's

Lanza's in the East Village is a slice of the real old New York. The Italian restaurant has been there since 1902 and is the oldest eating spot on the street, a real institution.

• The white-tabled clothed tables, smart and attentive waiters, and lots of great Italian food only reaffirm that authentic Italian New York experience.
• Unlike many of the famous pizzerias in Greenwich Village, this place isn't full of tourists; it's primarily filled with loud, fun, local New Yorkers seeking great homemade Italian fare.

Starters and mains come in big portions, so make sure you have a very big appetite. Opt for the spaghetti meatballs; they are huge and delicious!

Ask to see a well-preserved 1935 menu that a customer kept and gave to the restaurant recently – every meal on the menu is less than a dollar!

Walk over Manhattan Bridge at sunset

Having already stared in wonderment at the Brooklyn Bridge and its impressive construction, you have to take in the equally breathtaking Manhattan Bridge.