This post is about using Uber in NYC. We include information on how to take an Uber from the 3 major airports. We also compare Uber cars and yellow taxis. Lastly, we provide information on the many ways you can travel around the city. OVERVIEW Uber is a completely legal and authorized car service in […]
This post is about the Stonewall Inn, a bar in Greenwich Village, which, in 1969 was the site of a 4-day riot that paved the way for the Gay Civil Rights Movement in the United States. How to Get Here The 1969 Uprising Other NYC Attractions Things to Do in Greenwich Village Things to Do […]
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 […]
In the city that never sleeps, there is always something to do at Night in New York City. Below we list the very best things to do at night, awesome free activities for after dark, and family-friendly options as well. As local tour guides who have lived in NYC for years, we know a thing […]
We are proud to offer our newest, affordable sightseeing option - AUDIO TOURS. Can't make one of our guided tours? No problem. We have recorded some of our best tour guides giving their tours. We have partnered with Atlantis Audio Tours to provide you with a convenient way to experience our tours. (en español)(auf Deutsch) […]
Every year, New Yorkers, including me and my fellow tour guides, take advantage of all the amazing things to do in NYC in the summer. As a native New Yorker, I know just about everything there is to do when the city heats up. I especially love free activities, of which there are many! This […]
This post explains how to get same-day, half-priced Broadway show tickets through the TKTS Booth system. We also include the pros and cons of using TKTS to get tickets as well as other ways to get cheaper Broadway tickets. WHAT IS TKTS? TKTS is sponsored by the non-profit organization TDF which makes it possible for […]
If you are traveling to NYC from overseas, chances are that you are considering getting a SIM card for your phone. This post covers some of the best SIM cards and plans available to visitors who bring their unlocked phones. We include prices, what you get with each plan and where you can purchase these […]
This post is about concessionary tickets to Blue Man Group on Broadway, including TKTS, RUSH, and other cheaper options. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text. Since 1991, these three bald, blue, […]
This post is about how to get concessionary tickets to Wicked on Broadway, including $30 lottery orchestra tickets and other concessions. Since October 2003, Wicked has been a hit musical and one of the world’s most popular shows. Winner of three Tony Awards, Wicked tells the story of the Wicked Witch of the West and […]
This post is a summary of the weather in May in NYC, including tips on what to pack and things to do in 2024. May offers mostly warm weather and clear skies and is one of the best times to visit NYC. NYC HOTEL DEALS ON TRIPADVISOR - If you haven't already booked your accommodations. AVERAGE […]
This post is about the Brooklyn Heights Promenade, with great views of Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. We cover why you should visit, how to get here, and when to come. WHAT AND WHERE IS IT? The Brooklyn Heights Promenade is a free, pedestrian walkway located in the Brooklyn Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn. It should […]
This page covers the many tours of Brooklyn Heights that you can take with us, Free Tours by Foot, including a guided tour and our GPS-enabled, self-guided audio tour. WHAT IS THERE TO SEE IN BROOKLYN HEIGHTS? Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's […]
This post provides information on the Radio City Music Hall Stage Door Tour. It's an insider's look at the legendary venue, including ticket information, deals, and other things to do at Rockefeller Center. TICKETS Below are ticket prices and information for the venue tour. Ticket Prices: Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance. Hours: […]
This post covers luggage storage options for Grand Central Terminal and the surrounding area, including an option that will pick up and deliver your luggage to you. Or, click here for options throughout NYC. DOES GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL HAVE LOCKERS? Grand Central Terminal no longer offers lockers due to increased security measures taken following the […]
This post is a summary of the weather in February in NYC. We include average temperatures, how much snow to expect, plus tips on what to wear and what to do. NYC HOTEL DEALS ON TRIPADVISOR - If you haven't already booked your accommodations. Check out our weather reports for January and March. HOW COLD IS […]
