I'm dying to get back to NYC! I've been twice before and I've done a lot of what you suggested here, but the rooftop bars, the transit museum, and great pizza -- that's what I'm looking forward to! One of the things I really want to see that you don't have mentioned here is the City Hall Subway station. I think it's expensive, but I still want to see it. Good suggestions!
Hi John, We are a fam of 4 arriving this Monday. Can you give me an idea on good tkt prices for Wicked? I downloaded the TKTS app but its never there? Would hate to miss out on this or overpay; any advice?
12. eat a slice of pizza 11. go to a rooftop 10.walk the brooklyn bridge 9. vist times square at night 8. explore central park 7. walk the highline 6. wander greenwich and west village 5. see the statue of liberty 4. roam grand central terminal 3. vist a museum 2. go to a broadway show 1. vist the 911 memorial
@@kellywilson3759 im going in a week and will be spending 5 days! Do you have any more recommendations? Where did you go and where did you not go from his recommendations?
Instead of top of the rock which costs a lot of money, you should get a drink at the William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn. The bar is set at the top of the hotel on the 22nd floor. Views are incredible and it's a way more affordable option.
Here are 10 more New York City great Dos in addition to John's great recommendations: 1. To see celebrities in person go to the corner of 53 street and Broadway in Manhattan and go north a few feet up 53 street around 4:30 pm Monday to Fridays (only when the Stephen Colbert Show is taping because sometimes the show is on vacation or is off for a day) and stand behind police barricades that will be there. Then, you'll see the celebrities coming in between 5pm and 6pm across the street from where you'll be standing. Then, when the celebrities finish being on the show they will come out of that side entrance to leave. Many celebs when they are leaving (not when they first arrive) will walk up to the fans and take selfies and shake hands with you. The celebs will walk up to you between 6pm and 45 minutes after that. But, you have to be there early before the fans area fills up. 2. You can also see celebrity guests going to The Jimmy Fallon Show and Seth Meyer Show and if you're lucky Saturday Night Live Show inside 30 Rockerfeller Center (yes that's the same building that the TV show 30 Rock is based on with Tina Fey). That is near the corner of 50 Street and Avenue Of The Americas and try to be there around 5pm inside the lobby and just ask someone which is the elevator to go to The Jimmy Fallon Show. Then just stand in that elevator side where there is a guard that will not let you in that the elevator side. But, you can stand just outside the elevator side. 3. If you want to see a specific celebrity that is staring in a Broadway stage show, go to that theater early (especially on weekdays) and ask one of the theater employees where is the side entrance (not the main entrance) where the celebrities come in through and at what time do they arrive which can vary since some celebs come in hours before to put on make-up or costumes for the show. Others don't. 4. If you are a fan of basball (The Yankees, The Mets), you can find out when they are in town playing in their stadium and get tickets for The Yankees (in The Bronx) taking the 4 train to 161 Street or for The Mets to the stop called Citi Field on the 7 train. This way you can see some of the most famous athletes. 5. If you want to see a free live music concert from the top singers in the world, during the summer NBC TV network has free concerts near the ice rink in a court yard area in between buildings away from traffic in Rockefeller Center. These shows are presented by The Today Show in the morning during weekdays. Check listings to see when and who will be performing. 6. If you want to see celebrities being interviewed check 92 Y celebrity interviews on RUclips to get an idea of how that place is and call that place by Googling it to find out the upcoming schedule of future celebrity interviews. 7. If you are a Seinfeld fan, there is a Seinfeld bus tour that will take you to the famous real places mentioned on the Seinfeld Show. Google it. 8. If you want to go to the actual dive bar where Lady Gaga hangs out (and used to perform at before she became famous) go to 123 Rivingston Street in The Lower East Side of Manhattan. Google Map it. 9. If you are a fan of old Jazz and of Louis Armstrong, just Google Louis Armstrong house museum which is in Queens, New York across the river from Manhattan to actually walk around Louis house inside and see and touch his furniture which is still there the way he left it when he died. 10. If you want to visit the graves of some of the most famous celebrities in the history of this planet, just search on RUclips famous celebrity graves in New York City and look at those videos and pick which celebrity graves you want to see and just Google Map each individual cemetery that has those graves. Google at what time each cemetery opens and closes and go early to spend a quiet peaceful day walking around those iconic tomb stones. I hope my recommendations helped some of you. Remember to stay away from expensive overpriced places. Some of the best food in NYC are in ethnic neighborhoods like China Town in Manhattan, Little Italy on Mulberry street, the Latin Neighborhood of Washington Heights in Manhattan, the Russian neighborhood of Brighton Beach in Brooklyn and some hot spots like Ethiopian Food, Indian Food, Thai Food, and Philippines Food areas throughout the city. Cheers.
Big goof because you can’t afford to live in NYC. People from other countries risk their lives and leave everything behind to come and live in NYC. NYC is the place to live for the rest of your life, doesn’t the fact that it is the most populated city in the US prove this? Almost 9 million people live here. NYC is the city that has absolutely everything, you can do everything here, it’s not just a place to visit for a few days at all, not even close. It is the most amazing place to live.
I always recommend (if they don't stay in brooklyn) to go first to brooklyn with the subway before going on to the brooklyn bridge. Maybe get an ice cream (italian style) and use the bridge to walk back to manhattan. That way you walk towards the skyline what I prefer instead of always turn back around. PS.: Please don't stay in the bikelane for pictures ;)
@@amariebloom no they ain't rude. They just don't have the time to stop for everybody to ask them calm and polite for the obvious...not standing in the bike lane...would steal (I guess) about 5-15 minutes if they have to...
I cannot even tell you how much your videos helped. We just got back to small town Indiana from the big Apple. After watching your videos I totally felt like we did NYC right! Went to Chelsea got them tacos from Numero Uno! Learned the subway system, Brooklyn Bagel, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, ate at off the path restaurants. Even though our hotel was on Times Square we ventured out and didn’t stay confined to the tourist stuff. Thank you a thousand times man. Between you and “Clatt” I felt like I just knew what I was doing!
I work at the 911 Tribute Musuem and I can really tell you it's a must see experience and a true show of what makes New York a special place and her people some of the most resilient in the world!
But please remember where you are. I see too many people forget themselves and clown around taking selfies and acting like it's a tourist attraction. Its NOT!! its sacred ground. Respect it!
"some of the most resilient in the world" - there are a lot of people in the world who have undergone and undergo much more hardship the New Yorkers and, indeed, Americans. It was a terrible event but please remember thuosands and thousands who experience hardship on a daily basis.
I’m a Bronx local, born/raised in NYC and honestly I haven’t even done half of these things which makes me sad lol. So thank you for recommending these things!
For people who love history, I recommend a guided tour of the Brooklyn Bridge. I did that last year, and the tour guide was excellent. Learning of the history behind the Brooklyn Bridge from what it was like before it was built and all the suffering that went into building it made the experience of walk so meaningful to me. The tour company was Inside-Out.
* walk the 42nd street * Visit a baseball / basketball game ( I liked the Yankees) * Chelsea indoor market * Do a Harlem tour + gospel * Visit Brooklyn ( Williamsburg / Coney Island I recommend, follow the D train) * Walk fifth avenue ( window-shopping) * Take line 7 to Flushing and experience a nice Asian culture there.
Based on experience for first time 9/11 Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory, Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Brooklyn Bridge, Bethesda Fountain, Plaza Hotel, Roosevelt Island Tranway, NYC Transit Museum, Statue of Liberty Crown Access, Staten Island Ferry, Gullivers Gaye, Janes Carousel and Madame Tussaud’s
The very BEST , Cheapest way to see NYC is take the Madison Ave bus on the full route RT / Amazing to see All kinds of people & dialets .. perfect . We lived in NYC for 4 yrs in the 60’s .
Seniors first time to visit New York. But we travelled all over America. New York is is in bucket list. Thank you for your blog. From the Island of Philippines 🇵🇭
If you are a Ghostbuster's fan, Moore St. in Lower Manhattan is the firehouse (interior shot in California) and if you are a Led Zeppelin fan, St. Marks Place is where the cover for the album "Physical Graffiti" was shot. There's tons of random fun spots in NYC.
Great vid! I am from Baltic state Lithuania and during my first trip to NY, was lucky to get inside the crown of statue of Liberty. That was a very special moment in my life!
Give my regards to Vilnius University. Lithuanians are crazy people, but I love them! Gimiau ir užaugau Niujorke, tačiau šiek tiek laiko praleidau tavo šalyje, universitete. Nesijaudink dėl Rusijos ir to kiaulės Putino. JAV turi tavo nugarą.
Keep up the great videos! As someone wanting to visit, I really like how you recommend "touristy" places anyway because they're just a fun experience "at least once". Perfect mix of recognizing newbie excitement and combining it with your local insight!! Thanks!!!!!! Really glad I found your channel!
Listen to this guy. He knows what he is talking about. If I’d add anything, I add this: start at the battery and walk.... walk upwards through all the neighborhoods, including Chinatown and Soho, and all the way to the upper east or west side to one if the museums. NYC is an aggregation of neighborhoods, and the bast way to see them is to walk them with a subway stop here and there. Good advice here if limited in time. Of course, one can never leave Manhattan (and many never do) and live a remarkable life. Short on theme? His advice is sound. One note: many of the major museums are free. The charge you will see is discretionary. Simply pay what you can afford,, and go. One often doesn’t have to pay the price suggested. It’s a suggestion, not mandatory. Read the fine print at admissions. Offer $5 and off you go.
I live in Long Island but I’ve been to the city countless times. The best pizza in all of the boroughs is New Park Pizzeria located in Howard Beach, Queens. If you’re flying in to JFK, definitely stop at this spot, it’s right outside the airport.
As a native New Yorker. You forgot to mention getting a street pretzel or hotdog. Just part of the service timers experience that I think would be awesome sauce thank you for all your amazing work
My 1 and only visit to NYC was in 1975 - I was 12 years old. I had a dirty-water dog ( loaded :D ) and a can of cream soda for $1.25, at that time. Dinner that night was at Mama Leone's.
Unlike New Orleans, food is not a major topic to start a tour. I would put Grand Central and the Brooklyn Bridge as tops ( with David McCulloch’s “The Great Bridge” to understand the unbelievable engineering by which Roebling created suspension bridges). The Cloisters. A Staten Island ferry ride for the view of manhattan . Rockefeller Center.
You read my mind, I'm counting down to my first trip to NY very soon, can't wait to do all these these things. Thanks for all the great NY advice as always!
Went in September 2019! One of the best trips I've ever had, had the most fun and used so many of Jon's brilliant recommendations! Can't wait to go back again asap!
13 months on from my 4th visit to the best city in the world!! When we see the back of COVID this is my flight. See you at the dead rabbit!? Thanks for the video to keep my withdrawals at bay...
Pizza: Take the N train to 86th Street in Brooklyn and walk to L & B Spumoni Gardens for a classic Sicilian slice. Not only will you have your NY pizza, but you'll also ride the subway, which, for some reason, didn't make this list. As alternatives, or in addition, to Greenwich/West Village, wander around SoHo or again, take a B/Q, or F train to their respective Seventh Avenue stations (east end and west end, respectively) in Brooklyn and wander around Park Slope. Same cute shops and restaurants, but a little more traveled. During late Spring or Summer, head to Coney Island. Walk the boardwalk, take in the breeze, go on some rides, and enjoy hot dogs at Nathan's. Set out early though--in summer, it gets crowded by late morning.
I really hope to visit NYC someday, but I already know that I don't want to take the Liberty Island Ferry and go up the Statue of Liberty. Look, I absolutely adore it, from afar, but I'd rather view it from Staten Island Ferry, which is free. I just don't want to spend all that money and deal with the big tourist crowds. Same reason why I won't go up the Empire State Building.
Your videos helped my trip to NYC and we did have a great time, we also did it with 9 & 10 yr olds it really is a place for everyone. Will see a show next time though. We did not plan to see the memorial but being in that area felt like we had to and it is a must see. Love how patriotic 🇺🇸 is!
Helpful! Because am here this weekend with my wife and it's her first time in the city. We've coincidentally already done several of your suggestions, and I think you and I must have similar tastes because all but one of your suggestions are in our plans.
I'm from the Albany area, but went to a place in NYC called Bravo Pizza near Times Square. Best boffola chicken pizza ,garlic nots and mozzarella sticks I've ever had.
This video is absolutely what I needed right now because I was planning my first trip to New York city and I can't do it just because of the coronavirus. I started to follow this channel. Regards from Tuscany!
We just took our second trip to New York this past July!! Did almost everything on your list ( we vlogged everything!) We cant wait to go back!!! Southern California girl who is in love with NY!!!!
I am in Australia and I would love to go to New York one day, this was so very helpful thank you for all the great information. New York looks amazing,.
Have done every one of those 12 things over the course of 3 1/2 weeks (in two trips). NYC pizza is hands down some of the best pizza I've ever had. Rockefeller definitely better than Empire State Building. Mate my heart forever belongs to your city and your videos just remind me why. Never stop!
I love to walk down the 5th. Avenue..... Before U meet a well known toystore from the movie: BIG, Rockefeller Center and Waldorf Hotel (My friend when in to see it). The street have a lot of good shops, places to eat and there is a church in the middle. I also Visit Pier 17 - they have a big restaurant with a great view... to Brooklyn and Queens. I enjoy the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway - and a tip about clothes... I went to MACY's to buy some clothes to the theatre - it seems I got there in the moment - I found a place that have 40% on the clothes. Well, I also saw some well known places: Metropolitan Museum, Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square at night etc.
Hi ! I’ve been in NYC this month and I want to thank you for all your advices. It was my second trip to the big apple and I enjoyed it much more this time thanks to your so precious items. I will continue to listen to go again ! So many things to discover in this incredible city that I really love 😃
@@valeriebk8039 truthfully, each borough has great pizza spots..it's all subjective ..My fav in Manhattan is Bleecker St Pizza ( Nona slice)...Bklyn has Tottonnos' and a host of others, Bronx has Emilio's and Full Moon, not too familiar with the other boroughs. Whichever place you like, ENJOY. Check out Scott's Pizza Tours..he's hiring for people to lead pizza tours.. Be well.
As a native New Yorker and someone who lived in that neighborhood for decades, I feel you. It is a simple memorial. However, John and Yoko provided the money to re-landscape that whole area. It was a weedy mess. Now it's a lovely place to walk and they made sure that the vegetation, the trees and such, represented many countries. They literally transformed this part of the park; it's not just the Imagine medallion..
As a native New Yorker I can say that they did a lot of good for the area, but Lennon was a horrible person, so not sure he should even have a nice spot like that in our city.
John, thank you for the great ideas. My family and I are making our first trip to NYC over the Labor Day weekend and we'll definitely use some of your suggestions.
Great tips. Regarding the pizza, you definitely need to travel to Napels, best pizza is in Italy & Brazil (yes Brazil, insane Italian community and kitchen influence in São Paulo / Rio etc)
@@georgebethos7890 I lived in the Bronx when they took the old stadium down and built the new one right next to it. The history may be gone, but it's still the home of the Yankees and I still love going to see them play. -Brian
If you want baseball cheap and easy in NYC, check out the Yankees' and Mets' minor league teams. Yanks play in Staten Island - you get there by the free ferry. Mets play in Coney Island, which is another must-see place in NYC.
Ok everyone my man did a good job but he might not have some of the native knowledge you need to know. First and foremost, his pizza recommendations are totally wrong and tourists traps. Johns on bleeker, joes on 7th. Avoid dollar slices they’re great on a budget but you’re visiting, get the good stuff. In Brooklyn Difaras is best all NYC but its deep in Brooklyn, otherwise Lucalis is amazing in iconic neighborhood of carrol gardens Brooklyn. Brooklyn. You must spend at least 2 days in Brooklyn alone there’s just as much to do as in the city (Manhattan). You’re gonna want to see iconic Coney Island and get your Nathans hot dog, if you’re visiting during the summer you simply can’t pass on Coney Island. South Brooklyn (near Brooklyn bridge) is amazing and has some of the best restaurants in NY. If in season go to the Bronx for a Yankees game then arthur avenue after for dinner thats the real little Italy. Here’s the real pro tips: 1. Walk fast on busy streets or you’ll see why we have a reputation (thats not true at all) for being rude, if you’re walking slow your actually the one being rude. 2. This ONLY applies in busy areas during the rush. Don’t make eye contact or smile at strangers, especially on the subway. Again this is rude. 3. If in a busy deli/store/pizzeria no small talk, the words please and thank you are meaningless. Give your order, get out the way, have your payment ready. Holding up the flow is again rude, and the cashier probably deals with thousands of people a day, they just cant give everyone attention. 4. Avoid staten island, its a dump (no really it is) and the people there are terrible. Basically go by the old saying “when in rome, do as the romans do” NYC is Rome. Don’t be nervous, believe me we’re some of the friendliest people in the world despite what you heard. You need directions ask somebody (just not someone walking fast with their head down) you’ll get them, detailed with patience, and probably followed by a recommendation. Our night life is unmatched, make friends but don’t trust anyone if thats makes sense. Until you actually get to know them. It’s not that we’re untrustworthy it’s just that there are a lot of scams. Remember its a city of 8.5 million people and has as many as 15 even 20 million on a given day with commuters and tourists. Some are gonna be jerkoffs, but most are cool. We’re a city made up of every walk of life, and we pretty much all get along. We wouldn’t have it any other way. In NYC it doesn’t matter where you’re from/ what you believe, its how you act. Follow my advice and the videos you’ll have the time of your life! After all, it’s the greatest city in the world.
im from australia and am planing a trip around america with family and friends when we can travel again and this video will help me to plan fun stuff to do when we get to nyc
I love this video, and I love the jazz music in the background. I have only seen Times Square when I was there for one weekend, so there is much more to me to see the next time I go to NYC!
I’ve been to NYC many, many times and I’m ashamed to say, I’ve only done half of the things on the list. However, I have been inside and to the crown of the Statue of Liberty!
I unknowingly did all these things on my one trip to NYC except the Highline, Statue of Liberty and and an observation deck. But I added Katz's Deli and a day of shopping, Coney Island and a day trip to Fire Island. Basically, if there was a line of tourists we walked away, except at Katz's, and that was a quick 5 minute wait at a good moment.
Cool video, I went to New York (All the way from Australia) for the first time in April this year and managed to do every single thing off your list. Loved New York, such an amazing place.
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I'm dying to get back to NYC! I've been twice before and I've done a lot of what you suggested here, but the rooftop bars, the transit museum, and great pizza -- that's what I'm looking forward to! One of the things I really want to see that you don't have mentioned here is the City Hall Subway station. I think it's expensive, but I still want to see it. Good suggestions!
Hi John, We are a fam of 4 arriving this Monday. Can you give me an idea on good tkt prices for Wicked? I downloaded the TKTS app but its never there? Would hate to miss out on this or overpay; any advice?
12. eat a slice of pizza
11. go to a rooftop
10.walk the brooklyn bridge
9. vist times square at night
8. explore central park
7. walk the highline
6. wander greenwich and west village
5. see the statue of liberty
4. roam grand central terminal
3. vist a museum
2. go to a broadway show
1. vist the 911 memorial
Stop it
That's a spoiler
Thanks 👍🏻
I did all these but 2 in 5 days.... It was amazing
@@kellywilson3759 im going in a week and will be spending 5 days! Do you have any more recommendations? Where did you go and where did you not go from his recommendations?
Don't forget Rockefeller center!!!!
Instead of top of the rock which costs a lot of money, you should get a drink at the William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn. The bar is set at the top of the hotel on the 22nd floor. Views are incredible and it's a way more affordable option.
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But from a photographers perspective, TOTR still has the great vantage point to take a photo of the NYC skyline with The ESB in the centre.
Did you pay for that???
Kid friendly??
Here are 10 more New York City great Dos in addition to John's great recommendations:
1. To see celebrities in person go to the corner of 53 street and Broadway in Manhattan and go north a few feet up 53 street around 4:30 pm Monday to Fridays (only when the Stephen Colbert Show is taping because sometimes the show is on vacation or is off for a day) and stand behind police barricades that will be there. Then, you'll see the celebrities coming in between 5pm and 6pm across the street from where you'll be standing. Then, when the celebrities finish being on the show they will come out of that side entrance to leave. Many celebs when they are leaving (not when they first arrive) will walk up to the fans and take selfies and shake hands with you. The celebs will walk up to you between 6pm and 45 minutes after that. But, you have to be there early before the fans area fills up.
2. You can also see celebrity guests going to The Jimmy Fallon Show and Seth Meyer Show and if you're lucky Saturday Night Live Show inside 30 Rockerfeller Center (yes that's the same building that the TV show 30 Rock is based on with Tina Fey). That is near the corner of 50 Street and Avenue Of The Americas and try to be there around 5pm inside the lobby and just ask someone which is the elevator to go to The Jimmy Fallon Show. Then just stand in that elevator side where there is a guard that will not let you in that the elevator side. But, you can stand just outside the elevator side.
3. If you want to see a specific celebrity that is staring in a Broadway stage show, go to that theater early (especially on weekdays) and ask one of the theater employees where is the side entrance (not the main entrance) where the celebrities come in through and at what time do they arrive which can vary since some celebs come in hours before to put on make-up or costumes for the show. Others don't.
4. If you are a fan of basball (The Yankees, The Mets), you can find out when they are in town playing in their stadium and get tickets for The Yankees (in The Bronx) taking the 4 train to 161 Street or for The Mets to the stop called Citi Field on the 7 train. This way you can see some of the most famous athletes.
5. If you want to see a free live music concert from the top singers in the world, during the summer NBC TV network has free concerts near the ice rink in a court yard area in between buildings away from traffic in Rockefeller Center. These shows are presented by The Today Show in the morning during weekdays. Check listings to see when and who will be performing.
6. If you want to see celebrities being interviewed check 92 Y celebrity interviews on RUclips to get an idea of how that place is and call that place by Googling it to find out the upcoming schedule of future celebrity interviews.
7. If you are a Seinfeld fan, there is a Seinfeld bus tour that will take you to the famous real places mentioned on the Seinfeld Show. Google it.
8. If you want to go to the actual dive bar where Lady Gaga hangs out (and used to perform at before she became famous) go to 123 Rivingston Street in The Lower East Side of Manhattan. Google Map it.
9. If you are a fan of old Jazz and of Louis Armstrong, just Google Louis Armstrong house museum which is in Queens, New York across the river from Manhattan to actually walk around Louis house inside and see and touch his furniture which is still there the way he left it when he died.
10. If you want to visit the graves of some of the most famous celebrities in the history of this planet, just search on RUclips famous celebrity graves in New York City and look at those videos and pick which celebrity graves you want to see and just Google Map each individual cemetery that has those graves. Google at what time each cemetery opens and closes and go early to spend a quiet peaceful day walking around those iconic tomb stones.
I hope my recommendations helped some of you. Remember to stay away from expensive overpriced places. Some of the best food in NYC are in ethnic neighborhoods like China Town in Manhattan, Little Italy on Mulberry street, the Latin Neighborhood of Washington Heights in Manhattan, the Russian neighborhood of Brighton Beach in Brooklyn and some hot spots like Ethiopian Food, Indian Food, Thai Food, and Philippines Food areas throughout the city. Cheers.
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Bruh 8 of these involve celebs. who wants to go to NYC to see celebrities lmao
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"New York has the best pizza in the world."
*All of Italy "I'ght imma head out!"
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But pizzas in Italy are trash!
@@polokegomampane2848 I'm Italian ad I'm shook ...have you ever tried pizza in italy? WE CREATED IT haha
@@moonbb3am I have when I was in Rome with my wife...never been so disappointed!!
@@moonbb3am I've been to Rome and it was the best pizza (and pasta) I've ever had, which was expected 😍
Him: things to do in your first trip to NYC
me: watching this video even though I live there
Same. I been here all my life lol suprising there are a few things is have not done maybe 1 or 2
So lucky!!
Akoo TV it’s actually not the best if you live there it’s much better if you just visit for a few days
Big goof because you can’t afford to live in NYC. People from other countries risk their lives and leave everything behind to come and live in NYC. NYC is the place to live for the rest of your life, doesn’t the fact that it is the most populated city in the US prove this? Almost 9 million people live here. NYC is the city that has absolutely everything, you can do everything here, it’s not just a place to visit for a few days at all, not even close. It is the most amazing place to live.
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ really? Damn okay I mean I would think it would be very crowded and hard to live there
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I always recommend (if they don't stay in brooklyn) to go first to brooklyn with the subway before going on to the brooklyn bridge. Maybe get an ice cream (italian style) and use the bridge to walk back to manhattan.
That way you walk towards the skyline what I prefer instead of always turn back around.
PS.: Please don't stay in the bikelane for pictures ;)
You are right.
I wish I had read this before going!! Those bike riders are so rude
@@amariebloom no they ain't rude. They just don't have the time to stop for everybody to ask them calm and polite for the obvious...not standing in the bike lane...would steal (I guess) about 5-15 minutes if they have to...
@@amariebloom what do you mean bikers are rude, y'all literally in our fucking lane bruh * avid bike rider in nyc :) *
There is Italian style ice cream in the U.S.?
I cannot even tell you how much your videos helped. We just got back to small town Indiana from the big Apple. After watching your videos I totally felt like we did NYC right! Went to Chelsea got them tacos from Numero Uno! Learned the subway system, Brooklyn Bagel, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, ate at off the path restaurants. Even though our hotel was on Times Square we ventured out and didn’t stay confined to the tourist stuff. Thank you a thousand times man. Between you and “Clatt” I felt like I just knew what I was doing!
One day very soon I will be "my time my turn"!
I'm visiting in May and have everything except Broadway on my list.
I work at the 911 Tribute Musuem and I can really tell you it's a must see experience and a true show of what makes New York a special place and her people some of the most resilient in the world!
been there last september, i absolutely agree
But please remember where you are. I see too many people forget themselves and clown around taking selfies and acting like it's a tourist attraction. Its NOT!! its sacred ground. Respect it!
"some of the most resilient in the world" - there are a lot of people in the world who have undergone and undergo much more hardship the New Yorkers and, indeed, Americans. It was a terrible event but please remember thuosands and thousands who experience hardship on a daily basis.
I’m a Bronx local, born/raised in NYC and honestly I haven’t even done half of these things which makes me sad lol. So thank you for recommending these things!
Explore your city like tourist.
@@merfwriter It's a piece of sh..it! It's a third world country.
For people who love history, I recommend a guided tour of the Brooklyn Bridge. I did that last year, and the tour guide was excellent. Learning of the history behind the Brooklyn Bridge from what it was like before it was built and all the suffering that went into building it made the experience of walk so meaningful to me. The tour company was Inside-Out.
Thank you friend. Tell me where can I get this guide service? Is there any website or a specific place near the bridge?
@@claudiocesardeoliveira2763 I'm sorry I do not remember the name of the tour operator, but I booked the tour through Expedia.
@@2000konnie I will check it out. Thank you so much.
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Visit the main public library to see Patience and Fortitude. Go upstairs to the HUGE Rose reading room.
* walk the 42nd street
* Visit a baseball / basketball game ( I liked the Yankees)
* Chelsea indoor market
* Do a Harlem tour + gospel
* Visit Brooklyn ( Williamsburg / Coney Island I recommend, follow the D train)
* Walk fifth avenue ( window-shopping)
* Take line 7 to Flushing and experience a nice Asian culture there.
Based on experience for first time 9/11 Memorial and Museum, One World Observatory, Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, Brooklyn Bridge, Bethesda Fountain, Plaza Hotel, Roosevelt Island Tranway, NYC Transit Museum, Statue of Liberty Crown Access, Staten Island Ferry, Gullivers Gaye, Janes Carousel and Madame Tussaud’s
As a native New Yawker of 58 years the pizza is the only thing that keeps me here! Good to see you put it at #1.
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The very BEST , Cheapest way to see NYC is take the Madison Ave bus on the full route RT / Amazing to see
All kinds of people & dialets .. perfect . We lived in NYC for 4 yrs in the 60’s .
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🇮🇹 has the best pizza in the world. 🤷♀️ Greets from Europe.
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I couldn’t agree more but New York has the best pizza in New York and that is all what they know. Sad for them haha
Thomas B I had better New York style pizza for cheaper in my small town in Massachusetts lmfao I’ve had a 4 dollar Brooklyn slice it tastes like shit
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Seniors first time to visit New York. But we travelled all over America. New York is is in bucket list. Thank you for your blog. From the Island of Philippines 🇵🇭
The Vdo is truly like visiting NYC sitting in armchair at my home in Kolkata, India.
Holy snap ! I was at top of the rock in April 2014 ! ! I had the time of my life, because that memory will last a lifetime.! !
If you are a Ghostbuster's fan, Moore St. in Lower Manhattan is the firehouse (interior shot in California) and if you are a Led Zeppelin fan, St. Marks Place is where the cover for the album "Physical Graffiti" was shot. There's tons of random fun spots in NYC.
North Moore Street, not Moore Street...correction. In TRIBECA.
NEW YORK the Love of my Life.
Great vid! I am from Baltic state Lithuania and during my first trip to NY, was lucky to get inside the crown of statue of Liberty. That was a very special moment in my life!
Give my regards to Vilnius University. Lithuanians are crazy people, but I love them!
Gimiau ir užaugau Niujorke, tačiau šiek tiek laiko praleidau tavo šalyje, universitete. Nesijaudink dėl Rusijos ir to kiaulės Putino. JAV turi tavo nugarą.
O. Thanks. We from Ukraine and we interested about Statue of Liberty last time too
Keep up the great videos! As someone wanting to visit, I really like how you recommend "touristy" places anyway because they're just a fun experience "at least once". Perfect mix of recognizing newbie excitement and combining it with your local insight!! Thanks!!!!!! Really glad I found your channel!
Listen to this guy. He knows what he is talking about. If I’d add anything, I add this: start at the battery and walk.... walk upwards through all the neighborhoods, including Chinatown and Soho, and all the way to the upper east or west side to one if the museums. NYC is an aggregation of neighborhoods, and the bast way to see them is to walk them with a subway stop here and there.
Good advice here if limited in time. Of course, one can never leave Manhattan (and many never do) and live a remarkable life. Short on theme? His advice is sound. One note: many of the major museums are free. The charge you will see is discretionary. Simply pay what you can afford,, and go. One often doesn’t have to pay the price suggested. It’s a suggestion, not mandatory. Read the fine print at admissions. Offer $5 and off you go.
I recommend going to Madison Square Garden. The World's Most Famous Arena
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I lived in New York for one year and three months.So that was the best time of my life.I am looking forward to go back.
I live in Long Island but I’ve been to the city countless times. The best pizza in all of the boroughs is New Park Pizzeria located in Howard Beach, Queens. If you’re flying in to JFK, definitely stop at this spot, it’s right outside the airport.
As a native New Yorker. You forgot to mention getting a street pretzel or hotdog. Just part of the service timers experience that I think would be awesome sauce thank you for all your amazing work
My 1 and only visit to NYC was in 1975 - I was 12 years old. I had a dirty-water dog ( loaded :D ) and a can of cream soda for $1.25, at that time. Dinner that night was at Mama Leone's.
Unlike New Orleans, food is not a major topic to start a tour. I would put Grand Central and the Brooklyn Bridge as tops ( with David McCulloch’s “The Great Bridge” to understand the unbelievable engineering by which Roebling created suspension bridges).
The Cloisters.
A Staten Island ferry ride for the view of manhattan .
Rockefeller Center.
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The main reason I'm going to New York in Oct 2021 is to do a pizza tour. Can't wait
5:39 made me do a double take. I always forget you have a twin brother.
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Ellens Stardust. The waiters singers are amazing!!!!!
You read my mind, I'm counting down to my first trip to NY very soon, can't wait to do all these these things. Thanks for all the great NY advice as always!
No problem !!
Me too! Headed there in 2 weeks!
How was it? When did you go?
Went in September 2019! One of the best trips I've ever had, had the most fun and used so many of Jon's brilliant recommendations! Can't wait to go back again asap!
13 months on from my 4th visit to the best city in the world!! When we see the back of COVID this is my flight. See you at the dead rabbit!? Thanks for the video to keep my withdrawals at bay...
Thanks for the video and thank you everyone for the comments , so many great tips.
Pizza: Take the N train to 86th Street in Brooklyn and walk to L & B Spumoni Gardens for a classic Sicilian slice. Not only will you have your NY pizza, but you'll also ride the subway, which, for some reason, didn't make this list.
As alternatives, or in addition, to Greenwich/West Village, wander around SoHo or again, take a B/Q, or F train to their respective Seventh Avenue stations (east end and west end, respectively) in Brooklyn and wander around Park Slope. Same cute shops and restaurants, but a little more traveled.
During late Spring or Summer, head to Coney Island. Walk the boardwalk, take in the breeze, go on some rides, and enjoy hot dogs at Nathan's. Set out early though--in summer, it gets crowded by late morning.
When you are at grand central station, you can take the elevator to the fourth floor and see an indoor tennis court. It’s Vanderbilt tennis club.
I like this video because it isnt basic like the other ones and i actually learned something
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I really hope to visit NYC someday, but I already know that I don't want to take the Liberty Island Ferry and go up the Statue of Liberty. Look, I absolutely adore it, from afar, but I'd rather view it from Staten Island Ferry, which is free. I just don't want to spend all that money and deal with the big tourist crowds. Same reason why I won't go up the Empire State Building.
Your videos helped my trip to NYC and we did have a great time, we also did it with 9 & 10 yr olds it really is a place for everyone.
Will see a show next time though. We did not plan to see the memorial but being in that area felt like we had to and it is a must see.
Love how patriotic 🇺🇸 is!
ty man this video helped me complete my homework
I've actually done all of these things! Glad to know that I haven't missed much.
It’s on my bucket list! Just waiting for direct flights from my hometown to be back again!
Times Square at midnight is *incredible* ! I'm so glad I got to see it when I was there!
Thanks for sharing! Nice videooo🎉😍
LOVED IT ♥ Thanx man for this helpful video
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My Italian genes are shivering at the audacity to declare NYC’s pizza the best in the world
So happy that in my first trip to NYC I did all of these things. Such a marvelous experience 🙌🏼
How much did that cost you?
Yea how much was it all
"While most locals shudder at the thought of Times Square" lolol. It's funny because it's true.
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New York City looks great!
Spot on with the locals avoiding Times Square. Unfortunately I work in Times Square so I can’t avoid it. Great video!
Why should locals avoid it?
very informative , will save time and money during visit .👌👍
Helpful! Because am here this weekend with my wife and it's her first time in the city. We've coincidentally already done several of your suggestions, and I think you and I must have similar tastes because all but one of your suggestions are in our plans.
Take her to Bloomingdales and Tiffany's
I'm from the Albany area, but went to a place in NYC called Bravo Pizza near Times Square. Best boffola chicken pizza ,garlic nots and mozzarella sticks I've ever had.
This video is absolutely what I needed right now because I was planning my first trip to New York city and I can't do it just because of the coronavirus. I started to follow this channel. Regards from Tuscany!
Stay safe and feel free to binge watch my channel to pass the time in Italy during this tough period.
@@HereBeBarr thank you man!
NYC is the best city ever! Been there a Million times! ❤️
We just took our second trip to New York this past July!! Did almost everything on your list ( we vlogged everything!) We cant wait to go back!!! Southern California girl who is in love with NY!!!!
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I am in Australia and I would love to go to New York one day, this was so very helpful thank you for all the great information. New York looks amazing,.
It is! I grew up in Brooklyn and now live in Puerto Rico, which is also amazing, but my heart is beating for New York.
Ur the man seen all ur videos going to n.y for the 1st time and feel alot better about it now thank you
Have done every one of those 12 things over the course of 3 1/2 weeks (in two trips). NYC pizza is hands down some of the best pizza I've ever had. Rockefeller definitely better than Empire State Building. Mate my heart forever belongs to your city and your videos just remind me why. Never stop!
Thank for the tips to travel New York City! You are great in the podcast!
Me: watching this during corona time.
"Dang coranvirus sucks!
I wanna go back to Yankee stadium I went there 3 years ago
I love to walk down the 5th. Avenue..... Before U meet a well known toystore from the movie: BIG, Rockefeller Center and Waldorf Hotel (My friend when in to see it). The street have a lot of good shops, places to eat and there is a church in the middle. I also Visit Pier 17 - they have a big restaurant with a great view... to Brooklyn and Queens. I enjoy the Phantom of the Opera on Broadway - and a tip about clothes... I went to MACY's to buy some clothes to the theatre - it seems I got there in the moment - I found a place that have 40% on the clothes. Well, I also saw some well known places: Metropolitan Museum, Empire State Building, Central Park, Times Square at night etc.
Hi ! I’ve been in NYC this month and I want to thank you for all your advices. It was my second trip to the big apple and I enjoyed it much more this time thanks to your so precious items. I will continue to listen to go again ! So many things to discover in this incredible city that I really love 😃
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Such a beautiful city! Something about NYC is aesthetic!
Brooklyn has the best pizza 😍😍😍
Italy has the best pizza!
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@@valeriebk8039 truthfully, each borough has great pizza spots..it's all subjective ..My fav in Manhattan is Bleecker St Pizza ( Nona slice)...Bklyn has Tottonnos' and a host of others, Bronx has Emilio's and Full Moon, not too familiar with the other boroughs. Whichever place you like, ENJOY. Check out Scott's Pizza Tours..he's hiring for people to lead pizza tours.. Be well.
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Wagon Wheel on 86th and 4th ave in Brooklyn
Im going first time for xmas... cant wait
I like times square, and definitely I will visit
Good advices, man! Thank you so much.
Right you are about Bleecker Street Pizza, John! Sitting there eating a slice of Nonna Marie and Mushroom right now. 👍
Thanks for posting this video
Pls make a video on the East Village of NY especially on the places where Punk music was born. Thanks.
I did an east village video last year, check it out.
Trying to plan a trip for my bday.. thank you for all the helpful tips
I took a friend, a really big Beatles fan, to Strawberry Fields, and she said, "This is it? Wow, Yoko really skimped on this memorial."
As a native New Yorker and someone who lived in that neighborhood for decades, I feel you. It is a simple memorial. However, John and Yoko provided the money to re-landscape that whole area. It was a weedy mess. Now it's a lovely place to walk and they made sure that the vegetation, the trees and such, represented many countries. They literally transformed this part of the park; it's not just the Imagine medallion..
As a native New Yorker I can say that they did a lot of good for the area, but Lennon was a horrible person, so not sure he should even have a nice spot like that in our city.
Wow, so amazing!! Thx for the tips. Ill be going soon but only for 3 days. Ill try to go to as many places as I can.
John, thank you for the great ideas. My family and I are making our first trip to NYC over the Labor Day weekend and we'll definitely use some of your suggestions.
Great tips. Regarding the pizza, you definitely need to travel to Napels, best pizza is in Italy & Brazil (yes Brazil, insane Italian community and kitchen influence in São Paulo / Rio etc)
Great video. I think you hit everything I was hoping you would. Maybe I'd add Yankee Stadium if it's during the season. -Brian
Thanks Brian :) I'd go to a game with you if you're back.
Yankee stadium is gone dude where have you been for the last few years?
@@georgebethos7890 I lived in the Bronx when they took the old stadium down and built the new one right next to it. The history may be gone, but it's still the home of the Yankees and I still love going to see them play. -Brian
If you want baseball cheap and easy in NYC, check out the Yankees' and Mets' minor league teams. Yanks play in Staten Island - you get there by the free ferry. Mets play in Coney Island, which is another must-see place in NYC.
Thank you so much 🎉 That was great information about what place there in Newyourk is
You forgot the bronx zoo, the empire state building and the Rockefeller ice skating rink if they still exist.
Thanks for sharing!
Ok everyone my man did a good job but he might not have some of the native knowledge you need to know. First and foremost, his pizza recommendations are totally wrong and tourists traps. Johns on bleeker, joes on 7th. Avoid dollar slices they’re great on a budget but you’re visiting, get the good stuff. In Brooklyn Difaras is best all NYC but its deep in Brooklyn, otherwise Lucalis is amazing in iconic neighborhood of carrol gardens Brooklyn. Brooklyn. You must spend at least 2 days in Brooklyn alone there’s just as much to do as in the city (Manhattan). You’re gonna want to see iconic Coney Island and get your Nathans hot dog, if you’re visiting during the summer you simply can’t pass on Coney Island. South Brooklyn (near Brooklyn bridge) is amazing and has some of the best restaurants in NY. If in season go to the Bronx for a Yankees game then arthur avenue after for dinner thats the real little Italy.
Here’s the real pro tips:
1. Walk fast on busy streets or you’ll see why we have a reputation (thats not true at all) for being rude, if you’re walking slow your actually the one being rude.
2. This ONLY applies in busy areas during the rush. Don’t make eye contact or smile at strangers, especially on the subway. Again this is rude.
3. If in a busy deli/store/pizzeria no small talk, the words please and thank you are meaningless. Give your order, get out the way, have your payment ready. Holding up the flow is again rude, and the cashier probably deals with thousands of people a day, they just cant give everyone attention.
4. Avoid staten island, its a dump (no really it is) and the people there are terrible.
Basically go by the old saying “when in rome, do as the romans do” NYC is Rome.
Don’t be nervous, believe me we’re some of the friendliest people in the world despite what you heard. You need directions ask somebody (just not someone walking fast with their head down) you’ll get them, detailed with patience, and probably followed by a recommendation. Our night life is unmatched, make friends but don’t trust anyone if thats makes sense. Until you actually get to know them. It’s not that we’re untrustworthy it’s just that there are a lot of scams.
Remember its a city of 8.5 million people and has as many as 15 even 20 million on a given day with commuters and tourists. Some are gonna be jerkoffs, but most are cool. We’re a city made up of every walk of life, and we pretty much all get along. We wouldn’t have it any other way. In NYC it doesn’t matter where you’re from/ what you believe, its how you act.
Follow my advice and the videos you’ll have the time of your life! After all, it’s the greatest city in the world.
Well said
Wow you really are a local.
Great video! I’m visiting in July. I’m so excited! We will do some of these things! 😍
NYC has the best pizza in the World
Italy: *hold my peel*
im from australia and am planing a trip around america with family and friends when we can travel again and this video will help me to plan fun stuff to do when we get to nyc
Hope I visit there someday ☺️ greetings from London 🇬🇧
Do u still live in London?
I live in nyc I just want to see how touristy the guide is but honestly it’s not that bad, though it is very touristy
London and New York are both great cities.
I love this video, and I love the jazz music in the background. I have only seen Times Square when I was there for one weekend, so there is much more to me to see the next time I go to NYC!
Hi Kim
I’ve been to NYC many, many times and I’m ashamed to say, I’ve only done half of the things on the list. However, I have been inside and to the crown of the Statue of Liberty!
Thanks for the suggestions! I didn't get to do all of it, but I did enjoy my visit in NYC.
Do you do subscriber meetups?! Would love to meet and discuss. Awesome video, as always! And this comes from a fellow tuber :D
Great video thanks for sharing
Bravos has good pizza. The $1 pizza was good too. I had some horrible pizza in Little Italy.
I unknowingly did all these things on my one trip to NYC except the Highline, Statue of Liberty and and an observation deck. But I added Katz's Deli and a day of shopping, Coney Island and a day trip to Fire Island. Basically, if there was a line of tourists we walked away, except at Katz's, and that was a quick 5 minute wait at a good moment.
Cool video, I went to New York (All the way from Australia) for the first time in April this year and managed to do every single thing off your list. Loved New York, such an amazing place.