Frommer's New York City 2023 (Complete Guide)

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Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge to get a picturesque view of the New York skyline and harbor. It’s a long walk, but good food and drinks await you on the other side. Stopping to take photos and meandering along the way makes the walk about 40 minutes. I enjoy doing this walk at night when downtown Manhattan is all lit up. Otherwise, come early to beat the crowds. I have also read so much incorrect information online and often see our visitors on the street who have been misinformed. Think of this book as the guide to answer all the most commonly asked questions and avoid the most common mistakes about NYC Trip Planning and Vacations. Questions answered in the bonus New York City Travel Guide include: Always trust your gut instinct. Make copies of your personal documents, including your passport and ID. Forward your itinerary along to loved ones so they’ll know where you are.

Located on the southern tip of Manhattan, this park is where the Dutch built Fort Amsterdam in 1625 to defend their settlement. The British took the area over in 1664 and eventually renamed it Fort George. While the fort was mostly destroyed during the Revolution, the battery was expanded after the war’s end. Today, there are over 20 monuments and plaques in the park, covering everything from the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812 to immigration and much more. You can wander around the fort and then stroll through the surrounding park and take in the beautiful waterfront views of the harbor, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island. 14. Visit Wall Street Which neighborhood is best for you depends on several things: your interests, how close you want to be to the attractions and what your travel budget is. In the image below, I’ve drawn you my favorite neighborhoods of New York including the main attractions nearby. Ridesharing– Uber, Lyft, and Via are way cheaper than taxis and are the best way to get around a city if you don’t want to take a bus or pay for a taxi. The shared/pool option (where you share a ride with other people) offers even better savings. Tea at The Plaza is a rite of passage when it comes to afternoon tea in New York City. But with all the ingredients of a tourist trap, is it worth the hype? Our answer is absolutely.

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Hit the happy hours – Happy hour is the best time to get discounted food and drinks in the city. We NYers love happy hour because it’s one of the best ways for us to save money while still going out. Drinks will be about 50% of what you normally find. I love the happy hour at The Gray Mare. For current best happy hours, try Eater. They have a good list! Spending Christmas in New York or enjoying the pre-Christmas season in New York City is also a wonderful experience. The ice rinks are open, the city is beautifully decorated, and, if it snows, the dream vacation at wintertime is perfect! Paying in New York

Situated directly across from Central Park, the luxury hotel’s location can’t be beaten. Towering majestically over the tree-lined lake, it’s a sight to behold for tourists and locals alike. Meanwhile i nside at Palm Court where afternoon tea is served, the room is draped in gold leaf, crystal chandeliers and extravagant floral arrangements on every corner. It’s opulence on another level.Expert advice: honest recommendations for getting around safely, when to visit each sight, what to do before you visit, and how to save time and money On Foot: You’ll be surprised how much walking you’ll do in New York. After all, there’s something to see on every corner. So be sure to bring comfortable shoes! Where to Stay in New York? Visit the Statue of Liberty: The trip from Battery Park to the Statue of Liberty is super-popular. To save yourself long waiting times, make sure you take the first ferry of the day. Here, you can find the best Statue of Liberty Cruises right now. In the 15 years I’ve been publishing the NYC Insider Guide, I’ve answered 1000’s of visitor questions, read dozens of forum posts, other articles online and of course, heard everyone’s “I wish I’d known XYZ before I came to NYC.”

OK, hotel is booked, attractions are on the list, the myNY itinerary is ready, shopping spots are sighted and the first restaurants and bars are also noted. Now comes the last step on the list to the perfect travel planning for New York: the events, parades, and holidays. Colour-coded chapters to every part of New York City, from the Upper East Side to Lower Manhattan, Chelsea to Chinatown. The NYC Insider Guide has been featured on Trip Advisor as both “Recommended Reading” and “NYC for New York City: First-time Visitors” and was highlighted as “New Yorker of the Month” on Ask a New Yorker. Manhattan – it doesn’t get more central than this: Manhattan is the most famous borough of them all. Plus, it contains 95% of all the attractions New York is known for. Everything is within easy reach, and you are right in the middle of it all. On the other hand, the hotels are a bit more expensive than in Brooklyn or Queens.

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Solo female travelers should generally feel safe here. However, the standard precautions apply. For specific safety tips, consult one of the many solo female travel articles on the web. If you want a more nuanced experience, take a guided tour across the bridge. Not only will you learn some fascinating history but your guide can show you all the best spots to take photos. 4. Museum hop

If you have longer distances ahead of you, then the Subway is your friend, because here you can travel really cheap. It’s easy to use! The MetroCard is available at every Subway station. You can buy single rides or the popular MetroCard for 7 days; that way you can travel for a week in New York at a fixed price. You can learn more about using the Metrocard in New York here.SafetyWing– Safety Wing offers convenient and affordable plans tailored to digital nomads and long-term travelers. They have cheap monthly plans, great customer service, and an easy-to-use claims process that makes it perfect for those on the road. Save money on rideshares– Uber and Lyft are cheaper than taxis and are the best way to get around a city if you don’t want to take a bus or pay for a taxi. Visit the museums for free– NYC is full of some of the best museums in the world. In addition to the MoMA, many offer free entry on certain days of the week: the Whitney Museum of American Art is pay-what-you-wish on Thursday afternoons, the Solomon R. Guggenheim has pay-what-you-wish between 4-6pm on Saturdays, the Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design has a pay-what-you-wish policy on Saturday nights. Like sports? NYC has some world-class sports teams. I’m not a big sports fan (the Yankees play soccer, right?), but games are fun when you have friends to share the experience with. If you have a chance and the desire, don’t miss a sporting event, because New Yorkers are serious about their local teams! 22. Attend a taping Get Your Guide– Get Your Guide is a huge online marketplace for tours and excursions. They have tons of tour options available in cities all around the world, including everything from cooking classes, walking tours, street art lessons, and more!