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So you want to visit New York City? The Big Apple. The City of Dreams.
New York City has over 145 museums… 26,000 restaurants… and thousands of tourist attractions.
If you want to come here, then how do you know you’re going to get the best experience?
How will you know where to find the best food?
How are you going to make the most out of your limited time and your budget?
I can help you. You see, I’ve explored every corner of the 5 Boroughs. I’ve eaten in every one of New York’s 250 neighborhoods.
Let me give you a digital, audio, interactive tour of New York with my latest guidebook, The Essential NYC Travel Guide, so you can tour New York’s best spots without thinking twice!
This guide will be periodically updated to make sure you always have the most current recommendations.
History • Art • People & Culture
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Planning a 3-Day Itinerary can be stressful. Let me do the heavy lifting. I’m presenting a full three-day itinerary of New York City for a first time visitor. You'll see many of the main sites, but feel like you got some local flavor as well! Follow this guide exactly for a guaranteed amazing experience.
Highlights Include:
🌃 Must Visit Attractions
🤐 Breathtaking Hidden Gems
🍲 Food At All Price Levels
🍹Cocktail Spots & Rooftops
Locations: This guide includes Manhattan and a small part of Brooklyn near the BK Bridge 🌉.
You can pick and choose from this itinerary. It's just suggestion, feel free to use this to tailor that perfect trip. This is a live guide, meaning I will update it when I find new favorites or places close. It will automatically sync the changes even after you save it.
Note: Each destination, has an audio message & a timestamped video 📹 link if it was ever included in my YouTube Channel. Don't forget to use the attached map 🗺
Art • History • Architecture • People & Culture
$19.99
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For the ultimate traveler. I'm bundling EVERY single premium guide we have & all future premium guides. That’s right: you’ll get ALL future boards complementary, and i'm going to be releasing many more.
Included in the VIP Bundle:
1) Manhattan's Best Cheap Eats
2) Best Pizza Guide in NYC
3) The Perfect 3 Days in New York for a First-Timer!
4) Chinatown Ultimate Food Crawl!
5) Ultimate Times Square/Midtown Things To Do & Places To Eat Guide!
6) Must Try NYC Food For First-Timers
7) Cheap & Free Ways to See Famous NYC Landmarks!
8) The Complete Holiday Guide to New York City
9) Top 10 NYC Scams to Avoid
10) DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights
and ALL Future Premium Guides (many in the works...)
Coming Soon: Manhattan’s Best Hidden Gems
Full Price for the 8 is a $149 value.
Bundle Price Discounted To $69
Foodie • Art • History • Shopping • People & Culture
$69.00
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In this guide, I'll share with you all the budget hostels I stayed at around the world and my honest opinion about them.
Most of my travels I did as a solo female traveller. And hostels were often the best option - cheap, safe, great places to meet another traveller.
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📍Bosnia and Herzegovina
📍Cape Verde
📍Croatia
📍Denmark
📍Finland
📍Germany
📍Iceland
📍Ireland
📍Latvia
📍Lithuania
📍Montenegro
📍North Macedonia
📍Poland
📍Portugal
📍Serbia
📍Slovakia
📍Spain
📍Turkey
📍United States
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • Digital Nomads • Groups • Female Solo • Plus Size • Adventure • Art • Budget • Outdoors • History • Foodie • Coffee • Overlanding • People & Culture • Photography • Slow Travel • Romantic • Road Trip • Relaxation • Sustainable/Eco • Wellness
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It's no secret that New York can be a bit overwhelming for first-time (and even seasoned) visitors. There's so much to do and see; knowing where to start can be a challenge for anyone coming to the Big Apple.
But don’t worry, we're here to help ease some of that pre-trip anxiety and let you in on a few great “starter neighborhoods” worth exploring. Keep reading for the areas you shouldn't miss on your introduction to NYC.
Solo Female • Groups • People & Culture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • History • Shopping • Design • Nature • Photography • Coffee • Romantic • Sustainable/Eco • Slow Travel • Wine • Beach • Mountain • Relaxation
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👀Looking for a custom trip planned perfectly to your needs? I'm here to help!
💰By purchasing one of the custom guides below for a day, weekend, or week away, you'll receive up to 40 personalized recommendations on what to eat, do, and see in your destination of choice. Having traveled to 29 countries and over 30 U.S. states myself, I can give my personal preferences on places I've been and can scour the web for everything else so you don't have to.
Digital Nomads • Solo Female • Couples • Groups • Adventure • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • History • Shopping • Design • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Photography • Roadtrip • Wine • Coffee • Beach • Mountain • Camping • Relaxation
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Introducing the first Thatch Holiday Gift Guide: a collection of our very best travel guides, organized by category, so you can make it easier for that special someone to *actually* take that vacation they’ve been talking about for years.
Thatch has partnered with dozens of the world’s most talented travel creators to provide the most authentic travel guides, itineraries, tours, and maps possible.
If you’re ready to give the gift of experiences rather than things this holiday, consider purchasing one of the hundreds of guides available on Thatch.
The Categories:
🎨 The Culture Vulture
🏕️ The Nature Lover
🍕 The Foodie
🗺 The Road Tripper
🌆 Complete Destination Guides
Couples • Groups • Solo Female • Digital Nomads • Backpackers • Accessibility • 50+ • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • History • Shopping • Design • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Sustainable/Eco • Slow Travel • Photography • Roadtrip
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The Dyker Heights Christmas Lights is truly a must visit New York City experience! This Brooklyn neighborhood is famously known for its grand displays of private homes festively decorated with holidays lights every year. This local tradition has been going on for decades, and a great way to get in the holiday spirit!
This guide gives you all the information you need to know on how to get here, when is the best time to visit, the best photo ops, and a full self-guided walking tour with the best route to make sure you don't miss any of these iconic homes.
Want to find more holiday spots for the perfect New York City trip this Christmas and holiday season? Then check out my page to find my "Ultimate NYC Holiday Guide" with 100+ of the best things to do, see and eat around New York City!!
You can also find me on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube at @adventuressashley for more travel inspiration and tips!
Groups • Family • Female Solo • 50+ • Car-free • Couples • Adventure • Outdoors • Photography • History • Budget • Design
$8.00
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Calling all book lovers and NYC lovers!
Manhattan has so much to offer for the literary fanatic. Of course, there’s so much literary history here (more to come on that in a future guide!), but we also have fantastic and old bookstores. I've been fortunate to frequent them as I look for books on my TBR, support indie sellers, meet authors, and enjoy learning the history of the stores.
This guide includes 6 bookstores with different genre specialties, histories, architecture and events like book signings. Scroll down and save this map so you can check them out next time you’re in Manhattan 📖
Book Lovers • NYC Lovers • Art • Architecture • History • Design • People & Culture • Photography • Coffee • Romantic • Shopping
Free
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This is a collection of all of our Thatch Sellers' holiday-themed guides. If you're looking to get festive on your upcoming trip, browse these guides to see if we have your location.
Remember— you can always request something custom!
Families • Couples • Friend Groups • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • History • Shopping • Design • Nature • People & Culture • Romantic • Photography
Free
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Chinese restaurants have been serving New Yorker’s since as early as the 1860s. Chinese food, from dumplings to roast pork to egg foo young, have been a staple of New Yorkers’ diets through the decades.
From Flushing to Fulton Street, New York City is brimming with Chinese cuisine that can satisfy any craving no matter your budget. Whether you are hanging around Chinatown or exploring Brooklyn, we’ve got you covered.
Groups • Foodie • Budget • People & Culture • History • Design
Free
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Ready to take on the city during the NFT NYC conference? Our guidebook covers all you need to know to make the most of your trip, from the must-see sights to unique, off-the-beaten-path experiences, ensuring an unforgettable time in the heart of New York City.
NFT.NYC 2023, happening between April 12 - April 14, 2023, is a conference focusing on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and the broader world of digital art and collectibles. The conference brings together experts in the fields of blockchain, art, and technology to discuss the latest developments and trends in the NFT space.
Some of the topics that have been covered at past NFT.NYC conferences include:
* The future of digital art and collectibles
* The use of NFTs in gaming and virtual worlds
* The intersection of NFTs and traditional art markets
* The ethical and social implications of NFTs
The conference typically includes a mix of panel discussions, presentations, and networking events, and attracts a diverse group of attendees including artists, collectors, developers, and investors.
The conference takes place in New York City, considered a major hub for the NFT industry, with many artists, galleries, and startups based in the city working with NFTs.
The conference usually features keynotes and panel discussions from the leaders of the industry, notable speakers, and leading projects in the NFT space. It is also an excellent opportunity for attendees to discover new projects, and meet and network with industry leaders and other attendees.
Whether you're attending the NFT NYC conference or just looking to explore the city, we've got you covered. This comprehensive guidebook is packed with everything you need to know to make the most of your time in New York City. From the best places to stay to the must-see sights, to unique experiences you won't find in other travel guides, we've got all the insider tips and tricks to ensure your trip is unforgettable.
Digital Nomads • Art • Design • People & Culture • Foodie • History • Shopping • Photography • Romantic • Luxury • Budget • Architecture
Free
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We have designed this guide to help you plan your trip to New York City easily and efficiently. Here you will find key information to help you organize your trip with a realistic budget, an effective route, up-to-date transportation information, and many free and unique activities like concerts and outdoor movies to make your trip an unforgettable experience.
You can save this guide and use it in real time when visiting the city. It's that easy! 😉
NOTE: You will find the detailed description of each activity in both English 🇺🇸 and Spanish 🇪🇸 because we have created this guide for our Spanish speaking community as well. So don’t be shy feel free to share it with your Spanish speaking friends and family!
Don't forget to follow us on Instagram at @mentes_viajes_ for more travel tips!
Art • Budget • Adventure • People & Culture • History • Slow Travel • Photography
Free
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While there are tons of great neighborhoods in New York City, Midtown Manhattan is the central hub leading to Central Park, the theatre district, and hustle-and-bustle nightlife.
Get an insider's view of the best Midtown has to offer, from hotels to restaurants, to parks and other activities. Here is my personal guide to fun in Midtown.
Foodie • Wine • Architecture • History • Romantic • People & Culture
$10.00
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My family lives in NYC and Im always saving the free spots! If you're looking to explore New York City on a budget, there are plenty of free activities to keep you busy. From Central Park to the High Line, there's no shortage of parks and outdoor spaces to enjoy. You can also visit museums for free on certain days, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art on Fridays, or take a free walking tour of various neighborhoods. In addition, you can catch a free concert or event in one of the city's many public spaces. With these free activities, you can experience the best of NYC without breaking the bank.
Budget Travelers • Budget • Nature • History • Art • People & Culture
Free
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Epic 3 Night Guide - Less touristy than the rest!
Experience the best of NYC like a local
Whether you’re planning a couples getaway or a girls weekend, take in the City like most tourists don’t. You won’t find the most famous tourist attractions in this itinerary and we’re skipping Times Square all together! You’ve seen it enough on TV.. and I swear, you won’t miss it.
Instead, we’re slowing down, taking it all in and immersing ourselves into one of the greatest cities in the world as if you were a local!
This is a near replica itinerary of a trip I took with my husband to celebrate my 30th birthday, and it was truly epic! Only thing missing was a show on Broadway - which you should definitely fit in where you can and was my only regret on this truly incredible trip.
Pack your bags, because you’re heading to…
Greenwich Village - The Upper East Side - Brooklyn - Chelsea
Couples • Adventure • Boutique • Romantic • People & Culture • Slow Travel • Photography • Shopping • Foodie • History • Design • Nature • City • Walking
Free
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This is guide on the top spots curated by our team on where to go, eat, drink, and sleep in New York City for first timers or seasoned vets visiting the city that never sleeps.
Solo Female • Couples • Groups • 50+ • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Luxury • Foodie • Wellness • History • Shopping • Design • People & Culture • Photography • Romantic • Sustainable/Eco
Free
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New York, "The City That Never Sleeps" and that attracts about 65 million visitors each year is one of the most visited cities in the world. "The Big Apple" as it is also nicknamed boasts endless opportunities for exploration and immersing yourself in to the city's vibrant atmosphere.
Planning a trip to NYC? This guide gives you an overview of the sights, the most famous, must-do's, hidden gems, free activties, delicious food and a few hotel options. I've included all the places that I visited and that I would recommend, as well as the ones I wanted to go to but didn't have enough time.
Please note: My guide focuses on visits during the summer months and is not designed for Christmas shopping and winter activities.
50+ • Backpacker • Couples • Family • Groups • Female Solo • Vegetarian • Adventure • Architecture • History • Foodie • People & Culture • Photography • Shopping
$7.99
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New York- The City That Never Sleeps, The Big Apple, The City So Nice They Named It Twice; an epic destination with so much to offer any visitor. This itinerary focuses on the classics, real institutions that have established New York as one of the greatest cities in the world.
50+ • Car-free • Couples • LGBTQ+ • Family • Plus Size • Female Solo • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Budget • Foodie • History • Outdoors • People & Culture • Photography • Romantic
Free
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My SIL, her husband, and their two boys live in West Harlem so I have been out a couple times with my kiddos to visit. Here is my 24 hour itinerary in the big apple with my little travel buddy, Blake (my 4 yo best dude) for our most recent trip. We flew in late Friday night, explored all day Saturday, then Sunday was a day of indoor play for the boys. Follow along the map for our exact route and how we made the most out of our short time in the city.
We took the train from uptown to Central Park, traveling on foot from there until just before taking the train from Grand Central to the ferry in the evening and then back home.
If you've been to NYC, I'd love to hear your favorites in the comments. If you found this helpful, don't forget to save it to your faves or share with a friend
Follow along with me in real time over on instagram: @jesstakethetrip
Family • Adventure • Architecture • Art • Foodie • History • People & Culture • Coffee
Free
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Backpack Aleks
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14 days on US East Coast 🇺🇸 New York to Washington D.C. on a budget without a car
🌎 Ever since finishing university 3 years ago, I have been full time travelling and volunteering for conservation projects. I absolutely love my lifestyle however can't lie tight budget is one of the downsides. Instead of giving up my travel dreams I just decided to become resourceful and find the perfect itineraries that still fit my tight budget and let me explore the world. Before every trip, I spend weeks planning and researching and it's one of my favourite parts of the adventure. However, I know it can be overwhelming and tedious at times so I decided to share my research and my itinerary with you. All places mentioned here are places where I have been/stayed/eaten myself and can give you an honest review.
🇺🇲 In fall of 2022 I backpacked through East coast of the USA by myself without a car. I was a bit sceptical how it would go since USA is not a very popular backpacker destination. But I was happily surprised how easy it was and kept going from New York down to Virginia, meeting new people on the way and exploring incredible places.
🗽In this guide, you'll find an itinerary through the USA meant to take you through 3 states throughout 14 days following my footsteps. You'll also find description of 2 day trip into 2 more states. I'll share with you my recommendations of where to stay and what to do as well as a detailed outline of the full cost which adds up to 490$ without day trips (accommodation and transport). You'll also find links to the accommodations I stayed in and all the bus/train companies I used. You'll also find a spreadsheet so you can adjust the itinerary to your own needs.
What you'll get in this guide
✔️Itinerary through USA for 14 days
✔️Break down of the budget for the whole trip for accommodation and transport (updated November 23).
✔️Recommendations of budget accommodation in each location
✔️Recommendations of activities in each location
✔️Researched public transport connections between each location
✔️Ideas of day trips from the location (with budget expectations)
✔️Tips on how to get discounts on booking.com and flixbus (including a discount code)
What you won't find in this guide
✖️Detailed day-to-day plan
✖️Budget for food during the trip as they will vary vastly depending on your personal preferences
✖️Food and restaurant recommendations however you'll find some recommendations of budget grocery stores
Backpacker • Car-free • Couples • LGBTQ+ • Groups • Digital Nomads • Female Solo • Vegan • Vegetarian • Adventure • Architecture • Budget • Camping • Coffee • History • Relaxation • Outdoors • Overlanding • People & Culture • Slow Travel • Romantic • Road Trip • Wellness
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Adventure • Architecture • Art • Boutique • Budget • Design • Shopping • History • Wellness • Foodie • Luxury • Nature • Faith • Overlanding • RV • Slow Travel • Coffee • Beach • Wine • Sustainable/Eco • Road Trip • Camping • Relaxation • Mountain • Van Life • Romantic • People & Culture • Photography
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NYC is a book lover’s dream, and many authors take advantage of that. There are so many incredible fiction books that take place in NYC and especially at some iconic buildings. This guide provides you with 10 NYC locations paired with 13 NYC novels to read.
Book Lovers • Architecture • History • Art • People & Culture
$10.00
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Soul food & jazz ❤️ I don't really recommend Harlem as a neighborhood to stay in during your visit. It's super local & it's a little rough around the edges, but it's safe to visit and amazing to eat at. It's really famous for jazz music, live music, and soul food. It's full of history and it's one of my favorite neighborhoods to grab a drink & a bite at.
This map contains my favorite soul food restaurants, a steakhouse, and a couple of great spots to watch live jazz. This is a living map, meaning, when I discover any new spots that I love, I'll add them in & you'll automatically get the updates! Use the map function at the top right of this guide to see what's closest to you when you visit!
Soul food & jazz ❤️ I don't really recommend Harlem as a neighborhood to stay in during your visit. It's super local & it's a little rough around the edges, but it's safe to visit and amazing to eat at. It's really famous for jazz music, live music, and soul food. It's full of history and it's one of my favorite neighborhoods to grab a drink & a bite at.
This map contains my favorite soul food restaurants, a steakhouse, and a couple of great spots to watch live jazz. This is a living map, meaning, when I discover any new spots that I love, I'll add them in & you'll automatically get the updates! Use the map function at the top right of this guide to see what's closest to you when you visit! • Foodie • History • People & Culture • Music • Soul Food • Jazz • Live Music • Neighborhood
$10.00
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