You’ve arrived in NYC with your itinerary in hand. Everything is planned down to the minute. You leave your hotel excited to explore New York City and…you feel a raindrop. Don’t let the rain get you down. New York City is a great place to be when the weather limits your outdoor activities! There are […]
When choosing your dates to visit New York, you might want to take into consideration these public holidays. On these dates, some major attractions in NYC might be closed or have reduced hours. On the other hand, some of these holidays make the city extra fun, offering special events and festivities like Christmas, New Year’s […]
When looking at flights to New York City, you will likely have seen flights arriving at two of the three NYC airports, JFK Airport, Newark Airport, and LaGuardia Airport. The right airport for you will depend on where you are flying from and on what airline, where your accommodations are in the city, and your […]
While seeing the ball drop in Times Square on New Year's Eve seems like the place to be, there are many other fun ways to ring in the New Year in New York City! Here are 8 great ways to celebrate New Year's Eve in NYC! 1. See The Ball Drop In Times Square For […]
You may already know that one great way to see New York City is from the water, whether you join a sightseeing cruise, ride the free Staten Island Ferry, or take on one of NYC’s commuter ferries. Now you can get amazing skyline views of NYC from a hot tub! When you take Sea The […]
It wouldn’t be Christmas in New York City without its holiday markets! The largest NYC holiday market is at Union Square, boasting over 150 vendors selling unique items created by local artists. Here you can shop for all sorts of interesting items, enjoy delicious food, and take in the holiday spirit. This market is especially […]
Every holiday season in New York City, Christmas markets pop up where you can shop for seasonal arts and crafts, enjoy special foods and celebrate the holiday spirit. Bryant Park’s Winter Village is perhaps the best of the markets and you can even go ice skating for free there! We also have a post on […]
This post explains how to see the amazing annual Saks Fifth Avenue Holiday Light Show, a sight to behold since 2004! Every holiday season, locals and tourists alike enjoy the traditional festive lights around New York City, and 2023 is no different. Check out the show from last year. There’s the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas […]
Times Square at any time of the day is a fun place to spend time and visit many attractions. When the sun sets, Times Square lights up and the energy is electric! You can be at the center of it all by staying at one of the great hotels in Times Square. Below are 13 […]
The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the biggest and best museums in the world with a collection of over 2 million pieces of art and artifacts. It would take someone at least several days to see all the work on display. But what if you have just a few hours to visit The […]
Below are 14 top restaurants in Greenwich Village organized by price range per person. There’s an array of cuisines such as American, Italian, French, ethnic fare and some of NYC's best pizza places. To try some of the other delectable foods in the neighborhood, join us for our pay-what-you-wish Greenwich Village Foor Tour! Inexpensive - […]
This post is about how to choose a hotel in Times Square. We list budget, moderate and luxury hotels along with room prices. If this comment posted on our NYC Travel Tips Facebook Group sounds like you, then you’ve come to the right place! Overview Travelers' Choices Budget Mid-range Luxury Things To Do In Times […]
This post is for those traveling solo to New York City with recommendations for what to do on your solo trip to the Big Apple. We include safety tips, suggestions on finding the best hotel for you, where to dine alone and how to meet people if you want to. THINGS TO DO IN NYC […]
This post lists 35 of the best museums in Manhattan, including the top 15 museums, other great art and history, cultural museums, and museums that kids will love. We mention which museums are free, offer free hours, or are free with a tourist discount pass. Top 16 Museums in Manhattan 1. Metropolitan Museum of Art […]
This post lists 15 mistakes people make when visiting New York City, a guide of what not to do in NYC. Nothing on this list is particularly harmful to you or to others. Rather, this list includes mistakes to avoid in NYC so that your visit is as smooth as possible! New York City moves […]
This post answers a frequent question from tourists, “How safe is Central Park?” Below we tell you what parts of Central Park are safe during the day and night and also areas to avoid at night. Is Central Park Safe? Every year over 40 million people visit Central Park. It is one of the must-sees […]
