NYC Travel Guide

Let Free Tours by Foot help you plan your trip to New York. Our local experts have written everything you need to know about what to do and see in NYC.

In the sections below you'll find our most popular blog posts detailing insider information and our best advice.

• Top Things To Do
• Most Popular Attractions
• Bus, Bike Walking Tours
• Neighborhoods
• Where to Eat
• Monthly Events & Weather

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• Top Things To Do in NYC
• Free Walking Tours

There are a lot of things to do in New York, of course, but some are MUST-DOs. We have guides to the top things to do in NYC based on how you want to travel - at night, with kids, for free or all of the above.

• How to Use Broadway Roulette
• Top Things to Do on Governors Island
• Best Shopping in New York City
• 30 Things to Do in Upper Manhattan
• Things to Do at Night in Times Square
• What to Do in New York City for Free
• What to Do with Kids in New York City
• What to Do at Night in New York City

Some of the most popular attractions in New York are listed below - these blog posts will give you tips on how to get there, how to get tickets if necessary, the best times to go, and other insider information to help you plan your trip. 

• Top of the Rock | Tips from Locals and Recent Visitors
• City Climb at Edge
• Yankee Stadium Visitor's Guide
• NYC Museums Open Late
• The Friends Experience | Tickets and Details
• Famous Paintings and Highlights of the MET
• 35 Best Museums in Manhattan
• SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Tickets
• Bronx Zoo | Free Wednesdays and Other Discounts
• Top of the Rock Tickets | 9 Tips for Discounts
• 4 Yankee Stadium Tour Options
• Freedom Tower Observatory Tickets
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum Tickets
• Which NYC Observation Deck is Best?
• The Edge NYC Discount Tickets
• Madison Square Garden All Access Tour

How do you want to tour NYC? Bus, bike, walking tours & more we have guides to the top-rated options.

• NYC Boat Tours Compared
• How Much Is a Helicopter Ride in NYC?
• NYC Dinner Cruise
• Which NYC Bike Tour is Best?

• Tenement Museum Tickets and Tours
• Free Museums in New York City
• Metropolitan Museum of Art Tours
• National Museum of the American Indian New York
• 911 Museum Tickets, Discounts + Free Day
• American Museum of Natural History Tickets
• How to visit the Museum of American Finance in NYC

• Tours of the United Nations Building in New York
• The Flatiron Building in New York City
• New York Stock Exchange Tours
• How Long Is the Brooklyn Bridge?
• St. Patrick’s Cathedral Tours
• New York City Hall Tours
• Tour the Apollo Theater in Harlem
• How to Tour the Federal Reserve in NYC
• The Woolworth Building Tours
• New York City Public Library
• Lincoln Center Tour Discounts
• Grand Central Terminal Tours
• Carnegie Hall Tours
• 19 Most Iconic New York Buildings
• Chelsea Market Food Tour
• Walking Across the Brooklyn Bridge

There is more to New York than Manhattan each individual neighborhood and area has its own unique charm. Our neighborhood guides have tips on where to eat, what to see and often self-guided tours.

• Things to Do in the East Village
• What to Do In Brooklyn Today
• Greenwich Village Tours
• What to do in DUMBO Brooklyn
• How to Get to Coney Island
• Things to Do in Harlem NYC
• Things to Do in Battery Park
• 50+ Things to Do in Midtown Manhattan
• Things to Do in Chinatown NYC
• Harlem Maps
• What to See and Do in Grand Central Terminal
• Things to Do and See on Wall Street
• Things To Do In Greenwich Village
• What to Do in SoHo NYC
• New York City Neighborhoods Explained
• Things to Do in Brooklyn Heights

• Central Park Pedicab Tours
• Tickets and Discounts for the Central Park Zoo
• Shakespeare in the Park Tickets
• Strawberry Fields Central Park
• The Central Park Ramble
• Central Park at SummerStage
• How Long Does It Take to Walk Central Park
• 30 Things to Do in Central Park
• Central Park Carriage Rides | Which One is Best?
• Which Central Park Bike Tours Are Best?
• Tips for Running in Central Park
• Central Park Movie and TV Tour
• Central Park Walking Tours
• The Ramble
• Central Park Belvedere Castle

• Statue of Liberty Tickets | 7 Options To Buy
• How to Get Crown Tickets for the Statue of Liberty
• How to Get Statue of Liberty Pedestal Tickets
• 8 Best Statue of Liberty Cruises
• How to See the Statue of Liberty for Free
• Statue of Liberty Tour Tickets

• High Line Tours | Chelsea and the Meatpacking District
• How Long Does It Take to Walk the High Line?
• The High Line is Now Open
• High Line Map and Visitor Guide
• Where Does the High Line Start
• Things to Do on the High Line

NYC Style Pizza, please? - there are a lot of quintessential NYC foods to try!

• Best Bagels in Times Square
• 15 Top Greenwich Village Restaurants
• Restaurant Week NYC 2023
• Best Hostels in New York City
• Stay in NYC - Cheap Parking in New Jersey
• 15 Ways to Find Cheap Accommodation in New York City
• Shopping Outlets in NYC
• Happy Hour in New York Near Me
• Discount Shopping in New York City
• Famous Foods of New York City
• Best Pizza in New York City by Neighborhood
• 15 Best Bagels in New York City
• Best Pub Crawls and Bar Tours in New York City
• Cheap Rooftop Bars in NYC with Skyline Views
• The Best Cheap Eats in NYC
• Best Greenwich Village Restaurants and Places to Eat

Our resident meteorologist, Fred, explains more about average temperatures and how much rain there usually is each month.  

• The Weather in New York in July
• How is the Weather in New York in September?
• The Weather in New York in August
• The Weather in New York in June
• How is the Weather in New York in March?
• The Weather in New York in January
• The Weather in New York in December
• When Does It Start Snowing in New York?
• The Weather in New York in November
• The Weather in NYC in May
• How is the Weather in New York in February?
• The Weather in New York in October
• How is the Weather in New York in April?
• New York City Weather Averages by Month

Each month has its own special events, festivals and concerts. Find out more about what is happening when you're exploring NYC.

• Things to Do in New York in November
• Things to Do in New York in October
• What to Do in September in New York City
• What to Do in August in NYC
• Things to Do In NYC in July
• What to Do in New York in December
• What to Do in NYC in June
• Things to Do in New York in May
• Things to Do in NYC in April
• Things to Do in New York in February
• What to Do in NYC in March
• What to Do in NYC in January

 Visiting during a special holiday or time of year? Learn more about some of the seasonal events in New York City.

• New York Christmas Tree Lightings
• NYC Christmas Window Displays 2023
• Christmas Markets in New York City
• Dyker Heights Christmas Lights
• Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting 2023
• Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Route
• Best Places to See Christmas Lights in NYC
• See the Fireworks on the 4th of July in NYC
• Christmas Shows in NYC 2023
• Ice Skating Rinks Near Me in NYC
• Radio City Christmas Spectacular Discount
• Christmas in New York City
• Watch the Ball Drop in Times Square on New Years Eve
• Things to Do in Winter in NYC
• Guide to New York City in the Fall
• Easy to Reach New York City Beaches

From how to get to the city from different airports to how to use the subway and where to keep your luggage, our guides can help you get around NYC.

• How to Get from NYC to Philadelphia
• New York City Streets and Avenue Grid Explained
• How Many Days Are Enough To Visit NYC
• How to Use the East River Ferry
• New York to Washington DC by Bus
• Where to Store Luggage at JFK Airport
• LaGuardia Airport to Manhattan
• How to Use the NYC Subway
• JFK Airport to Manhattan
• How to Get Around NYC as a Tourist
• Roosevelt Island Tram - New York's Cable Car
• How to Get a Taxi in NYC
• Which New York City Subway MetroCard to Buy?
• How to Take The Ferry to the Statue of Liberty
• Newark Airport (EWR) to Manhattan
• Port Authority Luggage Storage

• How Safe Is The Lower East Side
• Things to Do Alone in NYC
• New York Hotels
• Is Harlem Safe To Visit?
• 3-Day NYC Itinerary
• How Much Does It Cost to Visit NYC?
• Where to Find Free Wi-Fi in New York
• Best Times to Go to NYC Explained
• Best Skyline Views in New York City
• When is the Cheapest Time to Travel to NYC?
• 12 Ways to Find Cheap Flights to NYC
• One Day in NYC Itinerary
• NYC for First-Time Itinerary of Must-See Sights
• NYC Tourist Attractions
• Tipping in New York City
• SIM Cards for New York City and the USA

Learn more about visiting NYC on a budget and how to get discounts at attractions!

• MOMA Free Friday Admission
• A Trip Guide for NYC on a Budget
• Go City New York Explorer City Pass
• New York Sightseeing Pass | All-Inclusive vs Flex Pass
• Is The New York Sightseeing Flex Pass Worth It?
• Is the New York Sightseeing Pass All-Inclusive Worth it?
• Is the New York CityPASS Worth it?
• New York Pass Reviews