Frommer's New York City 2023 (Complete Guide)

Product Information

Visit the museums for free– NYC is full of some of the best museums in the world. In addition to the MoMA, many offer free entry on certain days of the week: the Whitney Museum of American Art is pay-what-you-wish on Thursday afternoons, the Solomon R. Guggenheim has pay-what-you-wish between 4-6pm on Saturdays, the Cooper-Hewitt National Museum of Design has a pay-what-you-wish policy on Saturday nights.

I hope you enjoy my insider tips, the kinds of things you discover only when you have hundreds of friends and family members and our collective prior generations passing down “insider” information. The New York City Travel Guide should help you plan your New York City Vacation, so you not only go home as a NYC Insider, but plan to visit us again soon. Manhattan – it doesn’t get more central than this: Manhattan is the most famous borough of them all. Plus, it contains 95% of all the attractions New York is known for. Everything is within easy reach, and you are right in the middle of it all. On the other hand, the hotels are a bit more expensive than in Brooklyn or Queens.Redeem hotel points– Be sure to sign up for hotel credit cards before you go and use those points when you travel. This is especially helpful in big cities like NYC. Be aware that most hotels charge parking fees if you have a car, and adjust your budget accordingly. LifeStraw– My go-to company for reusable water bottles with built-in filters so you can ensure your drinking water is always clean and safe. If you have longer distances ahead of you, then the Subway is your friend, because here you can travel really cheap. It’s easy to use! The MetroCard is available at every Subway station. You can buy single rides or the popular MetroCard for 7 days; that way you can travel for a week in New York at a fixed price. You can learn more about using the Metrocard in New York here. Save money on rideshares– Uber and Lyft are cheaper than taxis and are the best way to get around a city if you don’t want to take a bus or pay for a taxi.

Spending Christmas in New York or enjoying the pre-Christmas season in New York City is also a wonderful experience. The ice rinks are open, the city is beautifully decorated, and, if it snows, the dream vacation at wintertime is perfect! Paying in New York On Foot: You’ll be surprised how much walking you’ll do in New York. After all, there’s something to see on every corner. So be sure to bring comfortable shoes! Where to Stay in New York?Anytime is the best time to visit New York! Each season offers visitors plenty of reasons to visit. Early fall offers crisp breezes, bright sun, and comfortable temperatures while late fall and winter make merry with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and holiday decorations. Tea at The Plaza is a rite of passage when it comes to afternoon tea in New York City. But with all the ingredients of a tourist trap, is it worth the hype? Our answer is absolutely. In the 15 years I’ve been publishing the NYC Insider Guide, I’ve answered 1000’s of visitor questions, read dozens of forum posts, other articles online and of course, heard everyone’s “I wish I’d known XYZ before I came to NYC.”

Walk from the east side to the west side and marvel at the beautiful New York City architecture such as Grand Central Station, Union Square, the New York Times building, the Chrysler Building, the Flat Iron building, and more. There are so many historic buildings in New York City that just wandering around and looking at them is a fun afternoon activity for every budget traveler. 13. Relax in Battery Park By bike: With many of the New York sightseeing passes (you can find out more about this budget tip in my New York Pass comparison), the bike rental is included. We ourselves really love using New York’s Citi Bikes. This city bike program has over 1,000 stations throughout New York City, and it’s super-cheap. We’ll show you how it works in the Citi Bike New York article. Situated directly across from Central Park, the luxury hotel’s location can’t be beaten. Towering majestically over the tree-lined lake, it’s a sight to behold for tourists and locals alike. Meanwhile i nside at Palm Court where afternoon tea is served, the room is draped in gold leaf, crystal chandeliers and extravagant floral arrangements on every corner. It’s opulence on another level. I have also read so much incorrect information online and often see our visitors on the street who have been misinformed. Think of this book as the guide to answer all the most commonly asked questions and avoid the most common mistakes about NYC Trip Planning and Vacations. Questions answered in the bonus New York City Travel Guide include:The NYC Insider Guide has been featured on Trip Advisor as both “Recommended Reading” and “NYC for New York City: First-time Visitors” and was highlighted as “New Yorker of the Month” on Ask a New Yorker. Covers: Lower Manhattan, Lower East Side, Chinatown, Little Italy, and Nolita, SoHo and TriBeCa, Greenwich Village, East Village, Gramercy and the Flatiron District, Chelsea and the Garment District, Midtown West and the Theater District, Lower Midtown, Upper Midtown, Upper East Side, Central Park and Upper West Side, Harlem and Morningside Heights Brooklyn, Beyond the Center Ridesharing– Uber, Lyft, and Via are way cheaper than taxis and are the best way to get around a city if you don’t want to take a bus or pay for a taxi. The shared/pool option (where you share a ride with other people) offers even better savings. Visiting New York is worthwhile at any time of year, but I personally like the warm months best. Summer in New York can be very hot and humid. So, for many, the best times to visit New York is April and June, and September and October.