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 our […]
This map shows the stops on our audio tour which you can purchase on the booking page. If you'd like to add this map to your Google Maps app so you can follow along using GPS, just click the square bracket in the upper right hand corner. Helpful hint: If you want to use Google […]
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 answers a question that many visitors to New York City want to know, “Is the Lower East Side safe for tourists?” Below we explain what parts of the Lower East Side are safest and how this can differ from day to night. How Safe Is The Lower East Side The Lower East Side […]
This post covers some of the best places to find souvenirs in New York that you could bring home from your trip. We include a few locations under each type of souvenir shop, a description of what they focus on, their location, and links to examples of the items they carry. WHAT ARE THE BEST […]
There are several different ways to explore the 843 acres of Central Park, and pedicab tours are one of the best opportunities in the area. This post covers the best tour companies in the park, including information about prices, availability, and other important details. How Much Does a Central Park Pedicab Cost? Scheduled Tours Walk-up […]
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 We've looked at over 70 Times Square hotels and broken […]
This post reviews and explains the various options for NYC tourist discount passes that are available to you and to help you decide which (if any) are right for you. (en español) (auf Deutsch) BEFORE YOU BUY ALL-INCLUSIVE SET # OF ATTRACTION PRESET PACKAGES BUS TOUR COMBO PACKAGES Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we […]
This post reviews and compares the various different bus tour options available to you in NYC, including hop-on-hop-off, fully guided, themed and night tours. TIP: Many of the bus tours mentioned below are included in one form or another with the New York tourist passes. Double Decker Bus Hop-on-Hop-Off Fully Guided Bus Tours Movie + […]
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 is about how to choose where to stay in New York City. With hundreds of NYC hotels to choose from, up may be feeling overwhelmed! If this comment posted on our NYC Travel Tips Facebook Group sounds like you, then you’ve come to the right place! Overview Where to Stay by Area Best […]
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 […]
