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Ask meFollowed this almost exactly on our trip and it was perfect. Skipped the Statue of Liberty like you said and spent that time in the West Village instead. No regrets.
This makes me so happy, genuinely. The West Village swap is exactly the move, you get actual New York instead of a ticket line. Zero regrets is the correct takeaway. Cheers!
I Live in New YorkThe tip about dollar pizza being a perfectly acceptable dinner is both sad and completely true.
It's the circle of life, Derek. You move here, you swear you'll never eat pizza for dinner three nights a week, then you become a person who has a strong opinion about which dollar slice place folds the cheese right.…
New York on a BudgetIt rained 3 out of 5 days on our trip and this post honestly saved us. The museum hopping route was clutch.
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- Terrible Tourist Traps in New York CityLet’s be real, New York City is magical, but not every famous spot lives up to the hype. I say this as someone who adores this city and walks it…12 places, 4 worth it · Sep 2026
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- TKTS Guide: How to Get Discount Broadway Shows in NYCSeeing a Broadway Show is one of the biggest tourist attractions in New York City, but unfortunately it's also one of the most expensive. Shelling…Updated · Sep 2026
- Tips for Living in a Small New York City ApartmentMy wife and I just finished moving into a one-bedroom apartment in Manhattan, our second home in the city. Although our second unit is (slightly)…Updated · Sep 2026
- New York City Travel Safety Tips: Advice from a LocalThe first time I told my mom I was moving to New York City, she immediately began to panic. She assumed NYC wasn't safe. Plot twist. Countless…Updated · Sep 2026
- Epic One Day in NYC ItineraryWelcome to the City that Never Sleeps, where every street corner tells a story and skyscrapers touch the clouds – New York! As a proud local, I'm…Updated · Sep 2026
- Tips For Visiting NYC on a BudgetNew York City is where credit scores go to die, it feels like sometimes just breathing the wrong way incurs a credit card charge. But don't let the…Updated · Sep 2026
- Is the High Line Worth It? A Local’s Honest AnswerThe first time I walked the High Line, I did it completely wrong. It was a Saturday in July, somewhere around two in the afternoon, and I shuffled…Updated · Jul 2026
- Is the Staten Island Ferry Worth It? Yes, Here’s How to Do ItYes. It is the best free thing in New York, full stop. You get a 25-minute boat ride past the Statue of Liberty with the entire Lower Manhattan…Updated · Jun 2026
- Is Roosevelt Island Worth Visiting? An Honest Local’s TakeYes. Go for the tram, stay for the quiet, and budget about half a day. If you only do one thing, ride the tram at golden hour and walk south to the…Updated · Jun 2026
- NYC Rainy Day ActivitiesIt will rain during your trip to New York. I am not being pessimistic. I am being honest. It rains here a lot and if you are visiting for more than…Updated · Apr 2026
- What I Actually Tell Friends When They Visit NYC for the First TimeEvery time a friend texts me "we're coming to New York next month" I get a little jolt of panic. Not because I don't want them here. I absolutely do.…Updated · Mar 2026
- NYC on a Budget. How I Made It Work My First Year.I moved to New York City making $42,000 a year. After rent, I had about $800 a month for everything else. Food, subway, going out, the occasional…Updated · Mar 2026
- I Live in New York. Here’s What I’d Do With 4 Days.I get asked this question more than any other. "I have four days in New York, what should I do?" And my answer is always the same. Slow down. You're…Updated · Mar 2026
- What to Actually Wear in NYCI see tourists in New York every single day wearing things that make me want to gently pull them aside and have a conversation. The guy in Times…Updated · Mar 2026
- What to Wear in NYC in SpringI have been defeated by New York City spring weather more times than I can count. I'm talking about those mornings where you walk outside in a light…Updated · Mar 2026
- Living in New York City on a BudgetSo you officially want to make the move to New York City, huh? Congrats! In my experience, the city is just as magical as I had hoped. But…Updated · May 2024
- New York Simply is An Official Partner of Apple MapsWe could not be more excited to announce our latest partnership! Get ready to navigate the concrete jungle like never before, because New York Simply…Updated · Dec 2023
- I Moved to NYC During COVID, Here’s 10 (Helpful) Things to KnowMy husband and I discussed moving to New York City during COVID a few months before finally making the commitment. Like any couple that lived through…Updated · Oct 2023
