**Note that public tours are suspended indefinitely. Check back with us, or the Federal Reserve **School Groups are running and can be scheduled here. ** This post explains how to take a free tour of the Federal Reserve Building in NYC which is one of the top free things to do in NYC. We include […]
Several of our local tour guides and I have had the good fortune to tour the Woolworth Building. Tours stopped running in 2020 due to the pandemic, but we do want to tell you about them should they become available again. Be warned - many try to enter the lobby but there is no public […]
This post will cover some of the best free things to do as well as places to visit in Chicago. We include daytime, nighttime, seasonal, and family-friendly attractions and activities, all updated for 2024. As local tour guides who live on a budget in Chicago, we know a thing or two about finding things to […]
This post covers things to do in Little Italy and NoLita. We include here to eat, shop, and see art (all according to a local tour guide). PLAN YOUR VISIT The former areas of Little Italy, now split into two neighborhoods, Little Italy and Nolita, are steeped in Italian-American culture, and history, and have both […]
This post is a self-guided tour of Roosevelt Island, located in the middle of the East River. You may recognize the island by the red aerial tram that goes to the island. The tram has been the setting for many films and TV shows, such as Spider-Man (2002), in which the Green Goblin blows up the Roosevelt […]
Londres es una ciudad increíble, pero no hace falta decir que visitarla no es precisamente barata. Esta publicación detalla todo lo que necesita saber sobre el London Explorer Pass, incluido cuánto cuesta, cómo usarlo y los sitios turísticos incluidos, para que pueda ahorrar dinero y maximizar su tiempo en esta ciudad.
Music City is full of things to do at night, particularly for live music venues. Here we have a list of the best restaurants, attractions, and music venues that are open late, including family-friendly options. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below […]
As a graduate of New York University, I spent my college years frolicking in Greenwich Village. I loved it then and I still love it now. The neighborhood has always had an 'anything goes' vibe about it. You can be whoever you want to be -- especially in the freewheelin' Washington Square Park. As a […]
This post is a visitor's guide to the Chrysler Building, NYC's signature piece of Art Deco architecture. We cover what there is to see, its history, and how to get there. Though you can step inside the gorgeous lobby, there are no tours of the building. In 2020, discussions for an observation deck began, but […]
This post will provide details about the best tours available in Brooklyn, New York. In addition to our pay-what-you-wish walking tours, we’ll also include details about the popular bus, bike, and food tours you can take in this historic neighborhood. BROOKLYN WALKING TOURS The following section will include details about various walking tours you can […]
This post is an introduction to New Orleans foods that you must try when you are in town. We also include an explanation of the differences between Creole and Cajun cooking. As local tour guides who lead a pay-what-you-like food tour of the French Quarter, we know a thing or two about what's a must-try. […]
This post covers the Boston subway system (known as the T), including a subway map, tips on choosing the right train line, fares, and travel cards. Stations are conveniently located throughout the city (we even start most of our free walking tours at a station). BOSTON SUBWAY MAP The T: Boston's Public Transportation System The […]
This post is about the NBC Studios tours, a behind-the-scenes look at some of your favorite NBC shows. We give you tips to help plan your visit as well as analyze the reviews left by previous tour attendees. How Much Do Tickets Cost? There are a few different ways to get tickets for the NBC […]
This post contains a compilation of several maps of Lower Manhattan, specifically the Financial District, to help you navigate and find out what there is to see and do in NYC's Financial District. TOURIST MAP OF THE FINANCIAL DISTRICT This map is our self-guided tour map of the Financial District. Lower Manhattan is actually made […]
This post will help you find an Everglades tour from Miami that best fits your schedule and meets your expectations. We will cover details about prices, services provided, activities included, and more. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost […]
This post will help you plan your visit to Ripley's Believe it or Not!, including tickets, concessions, as well as what exhibits you will see. NOTE: Ripley's Believe it or Not in Times Square permanently closed on November 28th, 2021. It is no longer possible to visit this attraction.
