So you have only two days in New York City and are wondering how much you'll be able to see in this limited amount of time. As New Yorkers, we are excited to tell you that you can see quite a lot in that time! Since we know the city well, we crafted this two-day […]
Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan is one of the most iconic developments in New York City. And in this post we cover some of the top things to do, see, and eat at this legendary NYC location. John. D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil and a philanthropist, had a vision of a “city within a […]
This post is a self-guided tour of the many Friends TV show locations in New York City. We also include information on guided tours and also the Friends Experience. Just like you, many of our local tour guides are fans of this brilliant comedy that takes place in New York City. They’ve had fun visiting […]
New York City tourists usually visit Midtown Manhattan and Lower Manhattan, and maybe a handful of attractions in Upper Manhattan. Yet there are dozens and dozens of great things to do there! This post lists the best attractions and activities to do in Upper Manhattan. Uptown vs. Midtown vs. Downtown Upper Manhattan is the northern […]
New York City has over 32,000 streets and avenues. When you add up all the streets our local guides cover on our many pay-what-you-wish walking tours, we take our guests to hundreds of them! While some streets, like Broadway and Wall Street, are known around the world, there are other streets that many have never […]
For many people around the world, New York City means Manhattan. But, to truly know NYC, one should know at least a bit about all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, and Staten Island. This post is a brief guide to the 5 boroughs and some suggestions of what to see in each of them. […]
One of the most treasured holiday activities in New York City is visiting the famous department stores. That's where you will see gorgeous, whimsical, and festive Christmas window displays. As one of NYC's most luxurious department stores, Bergdorf's (as it's known locally) is regarded as the store with the most extraordinary and fashionable holiday window […]
For visitors to New York City, the Upper West Side is known for Lincoln Center, the American Museum of Natural History, and Central Park. For locals, it's a neighborhood with lovely side streets and colorful avenues, a place to eat some of the city's classic foods, shop, stroll, and simply enjoy life. And as a […]
This post covers all of the High Line entrance points which allow you to reach the park. There are currently a total of 12 High Line entrances, and we will include directions on where to find them. Where Are the High Line Entrances? Here are the 12 ways to gain entrance to the High Line […]
For tourists, the Upper East Side is known mainly for the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Central Park. But with many more interesting attractions, the Upper East Side is a neighborhood worth visiting for a few hours. Below are some of the best things to do on the Upper East Side including museums, parks, shopping, […]
Two of the world's most iconic cities are London and New York -- but which is better? This post compares New York and London so you can decide which is the best vacation destination for you. Which Is Bigger? London Or New York? As of 2022, London’s population was about 9.5 million vs. New York's […]
One reason New York City attracts millions of tourists a year is that so many people want to see the places they’ve come to know and love through TV shows based in NYC. We've put together this list of the best TV shows that take place in New York City, including those both based and […]
Central Park is one of New York City’s treasures and you can make your visit even more memorable by having a picnic there! Our local tour guides lead tens of thousands of guests on tours of Central Park each year, so they know every nook and cranny of the park. They also spend their free […]
The Oculus Center is one of New York City’s most architecturally stunning buildings and is worth a visit, if only for the great photo-op! As local tour guides who lead tours every day through the Oculus Center and Lower Manhattan, we see first-hand the amazement on our guests' faces. And, in the video below, Katie, […]
Bryant Park in New York City is a leafy green space in the heart of Midtown Manhattan just a few blocks from Times Square. This nearly 10,000-acre (40 sq km) park runs from 40th to 42nd Street between 5th and 6th Avenue (map). It’s visited by more than 12 million people each year. Many are […]
One of the most beloved holiday activities in NYC is seeing the festive department store window displays. Macy’s holiday window displays are among the best -- and the oldest! Macy’s was America’s first department store to decorate its windows for Christmas, back in 1874 when the store was located on 14th Street. Now located on […]
