Visiting New York for the first time
Visiting New York for the first time
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Welcome to New York! Skip the tourist traps and get right to the good stuff. Maybe even venture to another borrow. Check out these spots where you'll find more locals than tourists.
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Comedy Cellar
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Snag tickets online before hand and be prepared to laugh until you cry. It's not uncommon for some star power to blow onto the stage.
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Prospect Park
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Pack a picnic or grab a city bike and ride the bike path that runs the perimeter of the park.
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Governors Island
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Only accessible via Ferry (download the NYC Ferry app). Journey to this oasis to explore public art and culture, extraordinary recreational and open space, and be inspired by research and education dedicated to addressing the global climate crisis.
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Wall Street Ferry Pier 11
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Main terminal for NYC Ferry. Download the app and take a ride on the ferry. I recommend taking a ride to Dumbo, North Williamsburg, Governors Island, or Red Hook.
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Merchant's House Museum
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This museum offers standard tours, but they also offer Candlelight Ghost Tours...and for good reason. The Tredwell family lived in the home for nearly 100 years, with 8 people (on record) dying in the house.
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McCarren Park
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The beating heart that connects Greenpoint to Williamsburg. No matter what time of day, there is always something happening here.
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The High Line
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Previously an elevated subway line, the High Line was converted to a walking park weaving through the sky of Chelsea.
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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The Met is truly magical. Drop by, or spend the entire day here.
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9/11 Memorial Pools
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Designed by Michael Arad, this beautiful memorial honors the nearly 3,000 New Yorkers lost. We will never forget.
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Central Park
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The park is huge and a lot of land to cover. Explore between 60th - 80th street area for the most action.
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Union Square
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Bustling square for people watching. Often has vendors and markets, especially on the weekend.
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Katz's Delicatessen
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A New York establishment. Come for the pastrami, stay for the vibes.
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Washington Square Park
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Perfect people watching park with fountain and large marble arch.
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Mel in New York
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Hi, I'm Mel! I'm a licensed NYC Sightseeing Guide who has lived in Brooklyn for 9 years. I've visited 6 continents and more than 20 countries, but my absolute favorite place to be a tourist is right here in New York.
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