This post will cover the National World War II Museum, including details about how to get tickets, deals on admission, how to get here, when to come, and exhibits included. 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. […]
This post is a review of the best New Orleans swamp tours available to you, including airboat tours, canoe, and kayak trips as well as nighttime and free options. Since 2010, we have operated walking tours in New Orleans, serving tens of thousands of visitors to the city each year. And, many of our guides […]
This post is about tips on discounts for the Edge, an observation deck suspended in mid-air above Hudson Yards in Manhattan. We include information on tickets, as well as tips to save on costs, how to plan your visit, and the City Climb Experience. We are local NYC tour guides who wrote this post based […]
This post summarizes the July weather in New York, with tips on what to wear, as well as things to do. As local tour guides, we know that July is one of the best times for walking tours, because there's usually a lot of great, sunny weather. And I am not just a tour guide. […]
This post covers free things to do in New Orleans and includes, nighttime, family-friendly, as well as cheap options. There are quite a few free and affordable things to do in this city, but some are more interesting than others. And we should know. We offer free walking tours of New Orleans to tens of […]
This post covers some of the most notable tourist traps in New Orleans, how to avoid them, and how to use them to your advantage. I have been a tour guide here in New Orleans for over a decade and I have seen each and every one of these traps and scams. I want you […]
This post covers the best things to do in DC, including top attractions, museums, points of interest, kid-friendly activities, food, things to do at night and much more.
There isn't a bigger, more breathtaking Independence Day fireworks show in the nation than Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show. In 2025, this incredible pyrotechnics show will be launched from 5 barges on the East River, stationed from the Brooklyn Bridge and stretching through the Lower East River in the Seaport District. Official viewing locations […]
This post covers how to take the Madison Square Garden All Access Tour, what you will see, tour times, and where you can get cheaper tickets. TOUR OVERVIEW Madison Square Garden is perhaps the world's most famous arena. It's home to two of New York's favorite sports teams, the NBA's New York Knicks and the […]
This post is about the Dakota Apartments, where John Lennon lived in NYC and where he was killed, with tips on how to get here and to Strawberry Fields. WHERE IS THE DAKOTA APARTMENT BUILDING? Most people like to make a visit to The Dakota alongside their trip to Central Park, particularly if they are […]
One of the nice things about being a tour guide in Brooklyn is the close proximity to Coney Island. The truth is that most of us visit at least once a year for sun and fun (and Nathan’s Hot Dogs!) In this post, I will explain how to get to Coney Island by either subway […]
This post will help you locate Strawberry Fields in Central Park, a.k.a., the John Lennon Memorial. The area is shaded by elm trees and is punctuated by outcroppings of Manhattan schist. Yoko Ono, in addition to helping with the plans, donated over a million dollars for the landscaping and maintenance of the area. Strawberry Fields […]
Navigating the New York subway system can seem daunting to visitors to NYC, especially those who don't use mass transit in their daily lives. As a New Yorker who has used the subway for decades, I can tell you that once you get the hang of it, you will have no problem! I hear all […]
This post is a summary of the September weather in NYC, including average temperatures and rainfall, as well as tips on what to pack. This is a great time for outdoor activities. Combining my role as a tour guide with my meteorology background, I offer you detailed weather predictions for this month. NYC HOTEL DEALS […]
This post is an overview of the weather in New York in August as well as providing tips on how to dress and what to do during this relatively warmer month. With my background as a retired meteorologist, I enhance your tour experience by forecasting this month's weather. NYC HOTEL DEALS ON TRIPADVISOR - If […]
When Little Island opened in 2021, I was pretty excited about this unusual public park at Pier 55 in Chelsea. As a New Yorker who loves spending time in peaceful green spaces, this was a welcome addition to the urban jungle. My fellow tour guides and I at Tours By Foot NYC have spent free […]
