Rockaway Beach

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.

When visiting (or living in) this concrete jungle, you may find yourself in need of a little time in the great outdoors. And while we can't really give you much of the great outdoors in NYC, there are plenty of activities to get into on a warm summer day. Better yet, most of these activities are totally free. Check out the map in the upper right corner to find all of my favorite outdoor activities in NYC.

What to do, see & eat your first time in NYC! In this guide I share my favorite places in New York! 🗽