US Open

Here are some those things to do, in no particular order, that you should go out of your way to see if you are in NYC for the U.S. Open:

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge: If you are looking for a magnificent view of the city that never sleeps, walking across the Brooklyn Bridge is how to get it. Notwithstanding the great view, it is also impressive to know that you are walking across a structure that originally opened in 1883 and has status as a National Historic Landmark.

Eat at Clyde's Wine and Dine: No one embodies the bright lights of New York City like Knicks legend Walt "Clyde" Frazier. Opened in March of 2012, the restaurant is located at 485 10th Avenue (West 37th Street), Clyde's is definitely the place to go to eat and greet for dinner after one of the matches.

Attend a Mets Game: Although the New York Mets have not been winning much at Citi Field in recent weeks, a trip to the ballpark is too good to pass up if you are going to the U.S. Open, as it is within walking distance of the tennis complex. Although the team embarks on a road trip for most of the tournament, the Mets return home the final weekend of the tournament to play the hated rival Atlanta Braves. This means if you go you will have the added bonus of a chance to see a game in Chipper Jones' final series in New York against the Mets.

Visit the Chelsea Market: In an old Nabisco factory, Chelsea Market is home to virtually every type of food you could dream of. Whether you are looking for fresh desserts, produce, or protein, there will be something for you here. This will be especially perfect for a night when you are tired of eating at restaurants and want to put something together in your hotel room.

Scott's Pizza Tours: Who am I kidding, in New York City you will never get tired of eating at all of the great restaurants! Along those lines, you would be cheating yourself if you spent an extended amount of time in New York City and did not enjoy a slice of traditional New York-style pizza. The only problem is figuring out which pizzeria's slice to enjoy, as New York is a city with an endless amount of similarly-named pizzerias. That is where Scott's tours come in. Either by foot or school bus, Scott will guide you on a tour of some of the most famous pizzerias in the area, complete with slices of pie at each stop.

Discover Central Park, visit the Boat House and the Central Park Zoo.

Walk the Upper West Side, The Meatpacking district, Soho, and Greenwich village

The High Line: If you are looking for something to do to get away from the bustle of the City for a little while, you should check out the High Line, a public park built on a 1.45-mile-long elevated rail structure running from Gansevoort Street to West 34th Street on Manhattan's West Side. The park features a series of events, many of which include crafts and/or nature. The High Line is perfect as both a retreat and an experience.

Ground Zero: Likely the most powerful thing you can do in New York City is visit the 9/11 Memorial at the site of the former World Trade Center complex in lower Manhatten. Consisting of two large waterfalls and reflecting pools, the Memorial provides the best dose of perspective that one can get and serves as a constant reminder for people to cherish the moments they are able to spend, in NYC or elsewhere.

Statue of Liberty - Take a tour of America's and New York's famous icon landmark. Representing one of the single tenants of this nation, the Statue of Liberty was built in the 19th century and remains a favorite destination for visitors to the city.

Metropolitan Museum of Art - One of the world's greatest art museums features exhibits from all over the world. Within these walls also lie several works from prominent artists like Vincent van Gogh, Auguste Renoir, Pablo Picasso, Andy Warhol, Georgia O'Keeffe, and Leonardo da Vinci.

Empire State Building - Once the worl's tallest building, this New York City skyscraper is a favorite for visitors. Completed in 1931, the building has 102 floors and a wonderful observation deck that offers incredible 360-degree views of Manhattan.

Attend a Broadway Play - An addition to a Tennis Tour package, a Broadway play is one of the best ways to experience the New York culture. With a wide range of world-famous musicals and plays on display every night, Broadway has been an institution in the city since the 170's, and the shows have simply gotten better and better each year!

Attend a Baseball Game - Tennis Tour packages also include options for attending either Mets or Yankees baseball games. Two of the most famous and successful teams in America make for some of the most enjoyable New