One of the easiest and most convenient methods to travel throughout San Francisco is by riding Muni Metro, the electric light rail train that runs throughout the city. This post provides tips on how to ride Muni Metro. The trains will get you where you need to go easily and (typically) on time. But for […]
As a local, I never thought about taking a nighttime bus tour until I had a friend visit from out of town. It was her first time in NYC and I wanted her to get an overview of the city right away so she could make some choices about what to see on her trip. […]
December is a fine time to be in New York City! As a New Yorker, I look forward to the month each year, not just for the holidays but for the other fun things to do. Below I list the best things to do in December 2025 in New York City, including free, nighttime, and […]
Esta publicación es una guía de cosas que hacer en Nueva York durante la Navidad, incluidos los mercados, los árboles de Navidad públicos, los recorridos y los espectáculos, actualizados para 2025. RESUMEN Hay muchas cosas que hacer durante el tiempo de Navidad, por eso creamos esta guía. Tiempo lo es todo. La mayoría de las […]
One of my favorite things about NYC winters is the chance to go ice skating! My fellow local tour guides also enjoy it and between us, we’ve been to all the rinks in the city many times. This post is about the best ice skating rinks in New York City, including hours, tickets, directions, and […]
This post covers when it snows in New York, and how much snow to expect in any given month. We also provide tips on things to do, and how to dress for the snow and cold. As a retired meteorologist turned tour guide, I didn't expect that I would use my experience as a forecaster […]
This post covers 15 famous New Orleans drinks, including the best cocktail bars to drink them in. We also include a video either of how to make the drink or of the establishment most associated with it. We compiled this list through the experiences and recommendations of our local tour guides, leading cocktail tours of […]
The holidays are one of the most exciting times of the year in New York City! It seems like everywhere you turn, there is some iconic holiday sight- from The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, to the Central Park skating rink, to the holiday markets. But one of the most famous holiday experiences in the city […]
Year after year, I look forward to the holidays in New York City. The sparkling lights, the Christmas music and the good vibes transform the city into a magical place. As a local NYC tour guide, I wanted to write a post about the holiday evchents I think my tour guests and other travelers would […]
We offer sightseeing tours of Washington DC, including Georgetown, Alexandria, and Arlington National Cemetery, which will give you a fuller appreciation of this great capital city and surrounding sights.
Our local tour guides love the Ghostbusters movies, not just because they are hilarious but because they take place here at home. And we are pretty excited about the newest movie, Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire, coming out in March 2025. If you are like us, making a pilgrimage to the Ghostbusters locations throughout New York City […]
My fellow guides and I have each watched the ball drop in Times Square at least once and we all agree that it is a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Below I share first-hand information to make your night at the free Times Square New Year's Eve celebration on December 31, 2025, an incredible one! I tell you […]
This post is about all the great events and activities in New Orleans during the holiday season. We list holiday-themed tours, dazzling light displays, traditional events, winter festivals, Christmas performances, and more. OVERVIEW While Mardi Gras may be a big reason that New Orleans is a prime destination, Christmas in NOLA is very enticing as […]
Esta publicación es una guía para los visitantes del High Line, un parque urbano construido sobre una linea aérea de ferrocarril abandonada en Chelsea. El parque recorre 20 calles y esta lleno de arboles, flores, y arte. Incluimos consejos para planificar su visita, incluyendo en dónde comer en la zona, cuales son los tours disponibles, […]
Esta publicación es una guía para visitantes del Edificio Chrysler. Cubrimos su historia, cómo llegar al edificio, y qué se puede conocer. Técnicamente no es posible subir al Edificio Chrysler como turista. Pero, tenemos un consejo secreto para obtener una vista de la ciudad de Nueva York desde el Edificio Chrysler. Ubicación del Edifico Chrysler […]
The Pacific Coast Highway has been called one of the best road trips in the world, and we completely agree! On this page, we have included a list of some of the best Pacific Coast Highway stops to make. 16 PLACES TO SEE ON THE PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY Pacific Coast Highway stops on the drive […]
