If you’re worried that you’re being Guide of travelling nyc followed, work at trying to step into an open shop and losing your tail by a series of quick turns if possible. Also, consider finding another woman to recognize on the street before explaining your situation. Just book your hotel ahead of time and if you can, avoid using airbnb. Airbnb has been a mess in new york city and new york has been cracking down on illegal rentals. Given how tight the new york housing market is for locals and how airbnb has not helped the housing situation, I encourage you to stay at a hotel. New york doesn’t have to be expensive, but you need to do your research ahead to know which museums you can get into with a suggested donation and which areas to stay in.

Where the white circle (or oval) overlaps several train lines, it means you can connect underground to these other lines without having to pay again. And, whatever you do, don’t lean your whole body on the poles inside the train. On a crowded train, these are the only things that a lot of people can hold onto once the train is moving. And even if for one crazy fleeting moment, you think driving around new york city makes sense, remember that no restaurants, bars, shops, or sightseeing attractions have parking for their customers.

I consider this one of my most important tips for first-time visitors to nyc. It takes a while to get around new york, so take public transit in between neighborhoods. Although I definitely encourage you to walk around new york, it’s best to limit your walking to smaller neighborhoods where you won’t be going 6+ blocks without seeing anything you’re interested in.

But new york  city just isn’t the place for a spontaneous trip unless you’re seriously rolling in dough. It’s just too expensive and difficult to find accommodations and things to do in nyc last minute. The pass costs $95.78-$134.30, depending upon how many attractions that you want to include (you can choose between 3 and 5). At all of these spots, you’ll actually manage to snag a glass of wine, cocktail, or beer for under $10.

On a hot new york summer day, take refuge inside a cool, climate controlled museum. The city has over 145 museums so there will be something that will tickle your fancy. My go-tos for first visits are the met, moma, and the museum of natural history – all world-class with amazing artwork, historical artifacts, and so many learning opportunities. If you’ve never stood next to a 70 million year old t-rex skeleton or wandered into an egyptian temple or scrutinized the brushstrokes on a van gogh original, you need to get to a new york museum. The museums are big so I recommend planning on spending at least half a day in whichever one you choose.

It’s estimated that more than 800 languages  are spoken in new york and all that matters for being a new yorker is that you call yourself a new yorker. You will need to pay for a clean bathroom whether it’s by buying a coffee or a water or…just paying a fee. Starbucks is on every corner, but don’t use the bathroom of the one in penn station. Don’t feel like you need to be a fashionista and wear comfortable shoes. Despite its reputation, nobody cares whether you look fashionable or cool beyond not looking sloppy.

If you need more ideas, read the reviews on google maps. New yorkers are very honest when it comes to their bar experiences. The brooklyn bridge is a top tourist attraction in new york city, and it’s one of my favorite because it’s totally free.