New York
We put together a mini guide of things you might want to know before your trip to New York! Nevertheless, don't forget to scroll down to the comments to see tips & tricks from travelers who've been there!
NEW YORK CITY
đź“Ť Where to find activities
→ Times Square / Midtown — Theaters and Broadway shows.
→ SoHo — A neighborhood with boutiques and galleries.
→ Greenwich Village / West Village — Streets with restaurants, bars, and jazz clubs.
→ East Village / Lower East Side — Bars, live music venues, and vintage shops.
→ Chelsea — Galleries, the High Line (an elevated park), and Chelsea Market (a food hall).
→ Williamsburg (Brooklyn) — A neighborhood across the East River with restaurants, bars, and vintage shops.
→ Central Park — A large public park in Manhattan.
→ Brooklyn Bridge — A pedestrian-walkable bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn.
→ Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island — Accessible by ferry.
đź“Ť Where to eat
→ NYC has a diverse food scene reflecting many immigrant communities.
→ Chinatown — Chinese and Asian food.
→ Little Italy — Italian restaurants.
→ East Village / Lower East Side — Diverse and independent restaurants.
→ Williamsburg (Brooklyn) — Restaurants and food options.
→ Chelsea Market — A food hall.
đź“Ť Where to go out
→ East Village / Lower East Side — Dive bars, cocktail bars, and live music.
→ Williamsburg (Brooklyn) — Bars and clubs.
→ West Village / Greenwich Village — Jazz clubs and cocktail bars.
→ Meatpacking District — Nightlife venues.
→ Midtown / Hell's Kitchen — Bars and venues.
đź“Ť Where to find culture
→ The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met).
→ MoMA (Museum of Modern Art).
→ Broadway — Theater productions.
→ The High Line — An elevated park.
đź“Ť Nearby destinations
→ Montauk, The Hamptons, Hudson Valley
đź“Ť Nearby destinations (secondary)
Montauk
→ A town on Long Island. Beaches, seafood, and a laid-back atmosphere.
The Hamptons
→ A group of towns on Long Island. Beaches, restaurants, and a summer destination.
Hudson Valley
→ A region north of New York City. Small towns, hiking, and fall foliage.
đź“Ť Climate by season
New York has a humid continental climate with four distinct seasons.
Summer (June–August)—Highs 28–33°C (82–91°F). Hot and humid.
Fall (September–November) — Highs 12–22°C (54–72°F). Fall foliage.
Winter (December–February) — Highs 0–5°C (32–41°F). Cold with snow.
Spring (March–May) — Highs 10–22°C (50–72°F). Variable.
đź“Ť Areas that may not be safe
None found. Nevertheless, make sure to double-check prior to visiting a place that it is safe!
(Picture credit: David Iglesias)
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