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NYC by Season.
My NYC by Season guides, every place from my own visits, with my verdict on each.
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What I’d read first in NYC by Season- Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in New York City9 places, 8 worth it
- The Best Hot Chocolate in New York City15 places, 14 worth it
- Things to Do in New York City in January14 places, 13 worth it
- How to Dress an Infant for Winter in New York City
- Essential Winter Coats New Yorkers Swear By4 places, 3 worth it
- Worthwhile Winter Activities in New York City16 places, 10 worth it
What readers asked about NYC by Season
Ask meJust an FYI that the New York Botanical Garden train show ends on January 11, not 20. The website is updated for tickets.
Things to Do in New York in JanuaryYour portable charger link no longer works. :( Do you have the brand you have or another recommendation? Thank you! Your site has helped us plan well!
Oh that's so helpful, thank you! I love when readers help me keep things accurate -- will update the post!
Worthwhile Winter Activities in New YorkJust FYI to update or edit your post of 8 months ago… Levain Hot Chocolate is not $3.00, but rather $5.45, and more with specialty milk. (Almond. Etc) Thank you 😊
Hot Chocolate in New YorkEvery guide in NYC by Season
18, by topicWinter 3
- Things to Do in New York City in JanuaryIf you’re visiting New York City in January, you’ll be happy to learn that there’s never a shortage of great things to do. Over the past decade, I’ve…14 places, 13 worth it · Sep 2026
- Essential Winter Coats New Yorkers Swear ByA lot of readers have reached out asking about the best winter coats for New York City. As a 10-year local, I figured why not give it a shot? After…4 places, 3 worth it · Sep 2026
- Worthwhile Winter Activities in New York CityWinter in New York City is an ideal time to visit the Big Apple for those who like to explore new cities at a slower pace without mind-boggling…16 places, 10 worth it · Sep 2026
Spring 2
- Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in New York CityNew York City never runs out of ways to surprise me, and Cherry blossoms New York City are a perfect example. After calling this city home for years,…9 places, 8 worth it · Sep 2026
- The NYC Spring Bucket ListI start getting antsy around mid-February. The days are getting slightly longer, there’s the occasional random 50-degree day that tricks you into…23 places, 21 worth it · Mar 2026
Desserts 1
Fall 1
Summer 1
More 10
- How to Dress an Infant for Winter in New York CityLet me be honest. Dress an Infant for Winter in New York City can feel overwhelming when you're trying to plan the perfect trip. I've done the…Updated · Sep 2026
- The New York City Cherry Blossom Tracker – What to Expect 2026Updated · Sep 2026
- Labor Day Weekend in NYC, The Local’s PlaybookUpdated · Jul 2026
- 4th of July in NYC, Where to Watch Fireworks and What to Do All DayUpdated · Jun 2026
- NYC in September Is the Best Month, and Here’s How to Plan ItUpdated · Jun 2026
- NYC in Winter. Is It Actually Worth VisitingUpdated · Apr 2026
- My NYC Christmas Playbook. 8 Years of Learning What’s Worth the CrowdsUpdated · Mar 2026
- Where to Find Cherry Blossoms in NYCUpdated · Mar 2026
- Spring in NYC. Why It’s the Best Kept Secret and What to DoUpdated · Mar 2026
- Guide to Celebrating New Year’s Eve in Times SquareUpdated · Oct 2023