This post is about taking the free Staten Island Ferry. As local tour guides, we've all taken the ferry several times because it's a great free way to get out on the water and enjoy the views. Here we share insider tips like the best time to take the ferry, where to stand for the […]
As New Yorkers, our local tour guides have been tipping for years. We are in a unique position to share with you the inside scoop on who to tip in NYC and how much. This post explains tipping (gratuities) for various services in New York City. We explain why tipping is expected, who to tip, […]
Basically, there is no starting point to the High Line. You can enter the High Line from multiple access points, so the start of the High Line is wherever you choose to enter! Think of the High Line like a bookshelf with a bookend on either side. The northern end of the High Line is at […]
This post is about what to see and do on the High Line, as well as tips on planning your visit, where you can eat in the area and what tours are available. OVERVIEW The High Line is a park that is 1.45 miles (2.33 km) and runs through several neighborhoods - Greenwich Village, the […]
When planning a trip to NYC, you may want to include a ferry ride in your itinerary. Not only are they a fantastic way to see the city from the water, but in some cases, a convenient means of transportation as well. This post explains New York City’s different ferry services, including destinations, how to […]
DUMBO is an acronym for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass. One might think that this acronym was created by realty developers hoping to draw buyers to a particular area of NYC that was ripe for gentrification. Such was the case with Nolita - which stands for North of Little Italy. Locals simply thought of […]
This post is about Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village and provides information on how to get there, events and things to do in the park. WHERE IS WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK? This park is located right in the heart of one of New York’s great neighborhoods, Greenwich Village. The easiest thing to […]
This post lists 6 best places in Brooklyn street art, accessible to visitors, including murals and graffiti created by both international and local artists. INTRODUCTION Brooklyn is known worldwide for its street art. The murals, wheat pastes, graffiti, and stencils you can see here are every bit as good as the street art you will […]
Do what we do in New York City's colder months -- grab a coat and head out to enjoy the seasonal festivities and fun winter activities! Below we share with you our favorite things to do in NYC in the winter during the 2024-2025 season! Plus, we share some tips to make your visit a […]
One of the best shows to take place in New York City is Sex and the City. Some of our tour guides love SATC and have visited many of the show’s locations! We made this self-guided tour of SATC locations to help you find places like Carrie's Apartment, Magnolia Bakery and more. Also, we include […]
This post is a guide to things to do in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, with a self-guided tour and tips on places to eat, hear music, and shop. It's a relatively small area that has many great, but lesser-known sights, so it's great to get some tips from a local. And we know […]
There's more than meets the eye when you look at the iconic Woolworth Building in Lower Manhattan. Here are 13 cool facts you might not know about this beloved early skyscraper in New York City. 13 COOL FACTS ABOUT THE WOOLWORTH BUILDING The Woolworth Building is one of New York City's architecturally unique buildings. While […]
Many of us local guides are native New Yorkers and have fond memories of running through the aisles of FAO Schwarz looking for our favorite toys. Though FAO (as we call it) is in a new location, much of the magical atmosphere remains. Expect an unforgettable experience dancing on the big piano keyboard from the […]
When New Yorkers want fantastic Italian food we head to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, New York City’s real Little Italy! While Little Italy in Manhattan is a wonderful neighborhood to explore for its history, its recognizable streets, and the handful of authentic century-old food shops, Arthur Avenue is the real deal. Here are the […]
This post is a self-guided tour of places in Greenwich Village that are significant in Bob Dylan's career. It includes venues he played at, buildings he lived in, and other Dylan-related spots. SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF BOB DYLAN'S GREENWICH VILLAGE This self-guided tour has 13 stops and covers approximately 1 1/2 miles. Walking at a casual […]
Each summer, New Yorkers, including our local tour guides, head to the city’s beaches for fun in the sun. As we can attest to, the beaches are better than what many people expect. Several have soft sand along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean. You can swim and even surf at some. In this post, we tell […]
