City slickers Rod and Penny take a bite of the Big Apple

15 AUGUST 2008
While Rod Stewart and his wife Penny Lancaster are often seen soaking up the sun on the veteran rocker's yacht Maggie May, they've been unwinding on dry land for part of this summer, too. The couple were out and about in New York this week, where they enjoyed a spot of lunch on Manhattan's upper east side.

As a frequent visitor to the Big Apple, Rod - who owns a mansion in LA - will no doubt be well acquainted with the city's main attractions. If he felt like taking Penny on a sightseeing tour, a good choice would be to head for the legendary Statue of Liberty, while a trip across the Brooklyn Bridge offers some stunning views of the city's famous skyline.

The Empire State Building is another must-see, along with the buzzing billboards of Times Square and the awe-inspiring arches of Grand Central Station.

A stroll through Central Park, meanwhile, makes for an idyllic way for visitors to wind down after an afternoon on the tourist trail. And those who prefer to indulge in a little retail therapy can take advantage of the fabulous shopping opportunities that fill the surrounding streets.