This post covers things to do in Brooklyn Heights, New York. We include information to help you plan your visit, including what to see and where to eat. WHAT AND WHERE IS BROOKLYN HEIGHTS Brooklyn Heights is one of the most special neighborhoods in New York City. Its history dates back to the colonial era and […]
This post is about the Cafe Wha, a music venue in Greenwich Village where some of the most famous rock bands, folk musicians and comedians got there start. How to Get Here Overview Origin of Its Name Guide to Greenwich Village Things to Do at Night in NYC Things to Do in NYC
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 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 […]
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 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 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.
New Yorkers know that eating at Katz’s Delicatessen is a must-do when in NYC. This post is to help you decide if trying Katz’s is right for you. We include the top five dishes, advice on the best times to go, and nearby activities to enjoy. Our local tour guides rave about the food but don't […]
New York is well-known for its bagels and we highly recommend you try one when you are here. This post leads you to the best bagels in neighborhoods you are most likely to visit. We are local tour guides and we created this list using our more than a decade of experience leading daily tours in […]
This post is about how to plan a visit to the New York Public Library's main branch building in Manhattan. We include how to get here what you will see, and guided tours. As local tour guides, we know that the NYPL main branch building is one of Manhattan's most underrated attractions - and it's […]
This post is a self-guided tour of Bushwick in Brooklyn that takes you to see the neighborhood's great street art, some historic buildings and also suggests places to eat and shop. SELF-GUIDED TOUR OF BUSHWICK Click here for a larger interactive map. (A) Morgantown The Morgan Avenue area of East Williamsburg/Bushwick is a hotbed of […]
The High Line is open as of March 10th, 2024. This post explains the latest guidelines on how to visit the High Line. Be sure to check out our post Things to Do on the High Line when you do visit. We have an audio tour of the High Line narrated by one of our […]
This is a self-guided tour of Harlem This tour should take you just under 2 hours and the total walking distance is about 1.5 miles or 2.2 km. We also have a more detailed GPS-enabled tour of Harlem. If you are looking for a tour guide, do check out our daily guided, pay-what-you-like Harlem Walking Tour. GPS-LED […]
