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5 Must-Have Smartphone NYC Apps for New York City Travel

By April 30, 2014 February 15th, 2018 No Comments

Traveling to New York City soon? Several NYC apps an enrich even the most seasoned visitor’s experience of the city.

9/11   Memorial

Price to Download: Free

Key Features: The 9/11 Memorial App features an interactive tour of the World Trade Center site. Listen to firsthand accounts  of the events of 9/11 and remembrances of those who were lost, spoken  by family and friends.  Explore the arrangements of names on the 9/11 memorial. View a minute by minute timeline of the day.

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American   Museum   of   Natural   History   Explorer

Price to Download: Free

Key Features: The American Museum of Natural History Explorer app enables you find your way throughout the museum and investigate the many exhibits of the museum more in depth.

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Top   of   the   Rock

Price to Download: Free

Key Features: This app turns your smartphone into an expert on the Manhattan skyline. Use the viewfinder feature to scan the skyline and retrieve more information on the most iconic landmarks in New York City. The snapshot app allows you to take pictures and apply various creative effects to the photos. Hungry? This NYC app also provides information on nearby restaurants and shops.

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New   York   City   Museum   Guide

Price to Download: Free

Key Features: This NYC app enables you to explore over 60 museums throughout New York City. Get a snapshot view of art, natural history, children’s, design, culture, and history museums. Find location information, admission prices, hours, and a brief summary for each.  This NYC app gives a great overview of the many museum offerings and helps you to plan a strategy for limited time in the city.

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Central  Park

Price to Download: Free

Key Features: The map feature makes navigation easy! View your location in real time, view walking directions, and find sites of interest nearby. Tap a location to pull up more information and history about the site. Find information on arches, bridges, fountains, monuments, sculptures, landscapes, playgrounds, and more. There is also an events calendar to give you the latest happenings in the park.

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