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To the NYC Insider Guide, a New York City Travel Guide created by a fourth-generation lifelong New Yorker.
Planning a vacation is always fun, but in a place like New York City, with SO MUCH to see, do, tour, shop and eat – you want to make sure to do everything you can during your New York City Vacation. That is no easy feat, even for those of us who have lived in New York City our entire lives.
Consider me your very own NYC Insider to help you make the most of your NYC vacation, find our hidden treasures and advise you on the best New York City events, tours and attractions. I’ll also show you tons of discounts and coupons, how to see Museums for free and so much more!
Explore this New York City Travel Guide to book your trip and get New York City Insider tips, free maps, where to spend and save your money, secret ways of getting discounts and most importantly, what to book NOW so you don’t miss out!
NYC Insider Picks
NYC Hotels for Families
Best NYC Family Friendly Hotels
The best NYC Hotels for Families offer you family suites, bunk beds, configurable rooms, interconnecting & adjacent rooms, kitchens/kitchenettes and...
New York Broadway Shows
Secrets to Half Price NYC Theater Tickets
New York Broadway Shows comprise some of the best plays and musicals in the world. To be a...
NYC Holidays
New York City Events December 2023
NYC Insider Guide December Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events December 2023 are filled with dozens of New York Christmas Trees &...
NYC Monthly Events
New York City Events January 2024
NYCÂ January Events, Activities and Things to Do Calendar
Happy New Year! New York City Events January 2024 include catching the last of the Rockefeller Center...
New York City Events February 2024
NYC February Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events February are full of sports, concerts, shows and special events, like Valentine's Day, Lunar (Chinese)...
New York City Events March 2024
NYC March Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events March 2024 include March Madness, Big East Basketball, Kid's Night on Broadway, 20 at 20...
New York City Events April
NYC April Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events April 2023 include Bruce Springsteen, Jerry Seinfeld, Billy Joel, Bono, tons of comedy...
New York City Events May
NYC May Events, Things to Do, Activities Calendar
The best New York City Events May 2023 include Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Taylor Swift,...
New York City Events June
NYC June Events & June Things to Do
New York City Events June 2023 are packed with amazing outdoor culture and adventures, along with tons...
New York City Events July
NYC July Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events July 2023 include July 4th Fireworks, Bryant Park Movie Nights & Picnic Performances, Martini...
New York City Events August
NYC August Events & Things to Do
New York City Events August 2023 include the US Tennis Open, Shakespeare in the...
New York City Events September
NYC September Events, Festivals Calendar
New York City Events September 2023 include the US Tennis Open, Giants, Jets,...
New York City Events October 2023
NYC Insider Guide October Events Calendar
New York City Events October 2023 include New York Comic Con, Giants and Jets football, Nets and Knicks...
New York City Events November 2023
November Events & Things to Do Calendar
New York City Events November 2023 include the Rockettes at Radio City, Thanksgiving Dinner, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade,...
New York City Events December 2023
NYC Insider Guide December Events and Activities Calendar
New York City Events December 2023 are filled with dozens of New York Christmas Trees &...
New York City Activities
New York City Tourist Attractions include the typical Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Museums of Modern Art and Natural History, Central Park and so much more. Some of our newer attractions include the 9-11 Memorial Museum, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and Times Square. But, do you also know you can have a martini and listen to classical music at a Museum? Or eat Chinese food while looking at the Statue of Liberty? Come enjoy NYC like a local….
New York City Tourist Attractions
...the best things to see and do in NYC
New York City Tourist Attractions include the typical Empire State Building, Statue of Liberty, Museums of...
List of NYC Broadway Shows
...find the BEST NYC Theater tickets!
Welcome to the List of NYC Broadway Shows, which I hope will help you find the best seats to...
New York City Concerts Shows 2023-2024
Shows, Events and Sports Calendar
New York City Concerts 2023 include some of the world's BEST talent you will ever see in the...
NYC Vacation Itineraries
Sample Vacation Itineraries...NYC Insiders Share Their Trips
New York City Vacations offer so many incredible things to do, sometimes its hard to...
Visiting New York With Kids
Favorite Family Things to Do, Hotels, Attractions
Visiting New York with kids is truly a delight. After all, it is how I first experienced my...
New York City Nightlife
Night Tours, Cruises, Rooftops, Clubs, Attractions
New York City Nightlife offers something for everyone, every day and every night. After all, this IS the city...
New York City Museums
Many Museums are actually FREE? Yes, they are!
New York City Museums range from the world-renowned Metropolitan Museum of Art NYC and American Museum of...
New York Restaurant Guides
Pizza, Bagels, Steak, Food Trucks and More
New York Restaurant Guides cover the almost 19,000 restaurants in NYC... you can eat at different one every...
New York City Shopping
Insider Guide to Shopping in NYC
New York City is a shopping and fashion paradise, but some of the best New York City shopping is...
New York City Sports Teams
Giants, Jets, Yankees and Mets!
Cheering on one of our New York City Sports Teams is a top pick for any NYC trip. Make sure...
NYC Events Today
Over 50 Things to do in NYC and NYC Events Today!
NYC events today, like every day, include shows, concerts, Broadway, sports, kids...
New York City Tours
...Walk, Bike, Bus, Blade and Fly Over NYC
There are so many special New York City Tours. You can tour New York by walking, bus,...
Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
- Fun Things to do in New York in Winter
- Ice Skating in New York City
- Things to do in NYC in December
- Things to do in NYC in January
- Things to do in NYC in February
- Holiday Markets in NYC
- Christmas in New York City
- Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting
- Best New York City Hotel Rooftops
- New York City Museums
- NYC Helicopter Tours
- Free Things to Do in New York City
NYC Maps, Subway, Streets, Apps, Directions
Newest NYC Experiences - Be The First!
Best New York City Hotel Rooftops
NYC Hotel Rooftops offer some of the best skyline views in the whole City, along with cocktails and food, views, pools, cabanas, sundecks and retractable roofs. Our top picks for the most surreal views and cocktails include:
- Ink48 Hotel - right next to the Intrepid Museum and my ALL time favorite rooftop!
- The Ready @ Moxy NYC East Village - all-season rooftop with an amazingly eclectic vibe and great skyline views. (photo)
- The Empire Hotel - year-round indoor/outdoor rooftop with seasonal pool and cabana rentals
See More: Best New York City Hotel Rooftops
Museums
Museums and attractions are open, some with reduced capacity, safety protocols, reservations and vaccination proof. Check out the new Museum of Ice Cream (SoHo), Guggenheim, MoMA, Whitney and so many more NYC Museums from which to choose.
Attractions & Sightseeing
NYC attractions are open, some with reservations required. Whether you want to sightsee from the sky or selfie with celebs @ Madame Tussauds, you can be safe and explore.
Go HIGH or Go Home
Top of the Rock, Empire State Building, One World Observatory, Edge or the new SUMMIT? Which is best and, if we have to choose, which should we visit? There is no easy answer, but here are some facts to help guide your choice.
- Empire State Building - (86 and 102 floors) Best for patient movie and history buffs who need to check it off their bucket list. Recently redone indoor 102nd Floor Observatory
- Top of the Rock - (67-70 floors) Best for sweeping 360° vista views, including of the Empire State Building and Central Park. Shorter lines and cheaper than the ESB.
- One World Observatory - (100-102 floors) Best for homage to the Twin Towers. Modern and high tech, with phenomenal views
- Edge - (100-101 floors) Highest outdoor observation deck, glass bottom floor, deck extends 80 feet away from building (photo)
- Summit One Vanderbilt - (91-93 floors) Opened Oct 2021, all glass elevator, indoor and outdoor decks and glass terraces off the side of the building. One of the hottest tickets in town
