77 Things That Describe Why People Love New York City
NYC is unlike any other city in the world, as most anyone can tell you. When it comes to differentiating any one type of person as a "New Yorker," it's apparent that there really are no two people in this city who are the same. People flock to NYC from all over the world and with good reason.
It just makes sense that so many television shows and movies take place here -- there's no better choice. Of course there are things we dislike about our beloved city, but they pale in comparison to the things we love about it.
New York really is a place all people should live at least once in their lives, even if they need to take a break now and then. Here are all of the reasons why people love living in the Big Apple:
1. Being able to walk anywhere
2. Delis with no credit card minimum
3. Delis that accept credit cards
4. Outdoor concerts
5. People who can walk efficiently on the sidewalk
6. Seamless
7. The concept of Citibikes (though you'd never actually use one)
8. The naked cowboy
9. Throwing water balloons off rooftops in the summer
10. Never needing a designated driver
11. Apartments with elevators
12. Trader Joe's
13. Taking pictures in Central Park
14. Lying out in Sheep's Meadow
15. It's the best travel hub in the country
16. Being able to go to a different bar every day of the year without repeating
17. Being able to go to a different restaurant every day of the year without repeating
18. SHOPPING
19. Rooftop bars
20. The Highline
21. Outdoor dining
22. Not needing a car
23. Speakeasys
24. Leaving the city in the summer
25. The train system can take you anywhere
26. Governor's Island
27. Randall's Island
28. The different people you meet
29. Bars being open until 4 am
30. Broadway lives here
31. The skyline
32. Public transportation that runs 24/7
33. As much as we love to hate it, Times Square is pretty cool (from afar)
34. Bagels
35. Dollar slices of pizza
36. Celebrity sightings
37. There is always something open 24 hours a day
38. "Law & Order: SVU" takes place here and who doesn't love Stabler and Benson?
39. Because despite the fact it's beyond crowded, you can still run into people you know on the street
40. It's basically the capital of the world
41. The parks
42. How every neighborhood feels like a completely different city
43. NYC is filled with history
44. It's one of the fashion capitals of the world
45. Endless job opportunities
46. Doesn't matter if you're broke or rich, you can still have a great time
47. There's always something going on
48. Running alongside the river
49. Outdoor beer gardens
50. People want to go out of their way to visit you
51. The Empire State Building
52. Grand Central Station
53. The Statue of Liberty
54. The New York Public Library
55. Rockefeller Center
56. Taxis are relatively inexpensive compared to other places in the world
57. Ice skating rinks at every park in the winter
58. Watching fireworks on the 4th of July from your rooftop
59. Everything can be delivered: weed, wine and groceries
60. All the best food ends up here
61. No matter what time of the day or night, you are never alone
62. All the opportunities are here
63. Best city to be single in (just kidding)
64. Nightlife never ends
65. Diners turn into clubs in the wee hours of the morning
66. Any time you want, you can go to Italy, China or Paris
67. Everything you ever needed is here
68. It's the best city for brunch
69. The amount of sports teams that call it home
70. You're already where you want to be
71. DIY workouts on scaffolding
72. Whenever a good place closes, a better one opens in its place
73. Living in NYC teaches you the realities of life
74. People will only help you as far they can
75. Open air cafés
76. Outdoor dining
77. Its grid-like structure that ensures you never will get lost
