New York and Broadway

New York State is in the northeastern part of the United States of America. It is best known for New York city with its Manhatton sky scrappers but the state itself is covered in forests, rivers and mountains. New York is ranked as the 27th largest state and is probably one of the most famous places in the USA.

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I was in New York a few years back and vivedly remember the contrast in surroundings, the city was full with amazing archetecture and massive crowds whereas just beyond the city lines was a lot more peaceful and quiet nature.

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The image above is a very famous site crossing over the Brooklyn Bridge. Broadway is definitely my favourit part of New York, I remember walking down the street and being amazed at the lights and posters with so many theatre goers. Looking up the street you see bright lights and hear music all around, the area is almost always buzzing and the 40 + professional theatres are kept to the highest standards.
Broadway shows sold around $1.081 billion worth of tickets in 2011 with an attendance of 12.13 million.

London and The West End

One of my main discussion points on my blog will be about the West End in London.

London is in the South of Britain. Not only is it an important tourist area for the country but it is also the capital of England. It had an approximate area of 1,579 square kilometres with a population of 8,174,100 in March 2011. London also has the River Thames running through it which is a huge influence with London being a port for this river.

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The West End of London is known as 'Theatreland'. It includes over 40 theatres with its longest running musical being Les Miserables but Agatha Christies' play The Mousetrap is the longest running show in the world. Both of these attractions as well as the other shows in the West End of London are a major tourist attraction which holds many shops, government buildings and occasions, attractions and entertainment venues. It is usually very busy from tourists and was especially packed during the London 2012 Olympics while visitors and athletes were coming in to watch the games.