Before You Arrive Articles
NYC Senior Travel Tips
Whether you’re a senior citizen traveling to New York City on your own, or whether you live in the Big Apple yourself and are trying to plan a trip for your parents or senior friends, these seven NYC senior travel tips will come in handy. If you want to get the most out of your vacation, you have to think ahead, and while New York is packed with activities for people of all ages, it’s important to make sure you’re catering to the needs of your specific age group. These tips are quick yet useful, and they’ll helpfully guide you in planning the perfect trip for any senior citizen!
Where to Celebrate a Senior Birthday in NYC
New York City isn’t just a place for the young. The city's sophistication and diversity allows anyone to feel at home. When it comes time to plan a senior friend or grandparent’s birthday party, you’ll probably want to avoid the nightclubs and walking tours. So where should you celebrate? These seven spots are our top recommendations for senior excitement, because great food, great views, and great performances can be enjoyed at any age!
The Secret Treasures of Central Park
Central Park is the most popular attraction in all of New York City, drawing more than 42 million visitors every year. To help you make the most of your foray, we’ve compiled a list of secret Central Park treasures organized by areas of interest.
Top 10 NYC Insider Transportation Tips
New York is a city made for exploring. There are endless options for visitors to travel within the city: the subway, bus, taxi, and on foot. Take a look through our top ten tips before you hit the streets. New York doesn’t have to be intimidating. Once you get the hang of things, you may never want to leave!
Owning New York: How to Not Look Like a Tourist When Visiting NYC
New York can be an intimidating place, especially for visitors who want to fit in. While it might take actually living here to be able to call yourself a “New Yorker,” we do have some tips that will help you blend in with the scene without much effort. Read on for our suggestions on how to own New York and pass for a local.
A Golden Moment for Tourism in Brooklyn: The Brooklyn Experience
Over 15 million people came to Brooklyn as tourists last year, confirming the borough’s status as one of the top attractions in NYC. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises has just launched the first dedicated ride to New York’s other city. Longtime Brooklyn resident Ellen Freudenheim, author of the brand-new book The Brooklyn Experience: The Ultimate Guide to Neighborhoods & Noshes, Culture & the Cutting Edge, knows this degree of attention wasn’t always an inevitability...
Broadway Tips: How to Do Theater in NYC
Shakespeare wrote, “All the world’s a stage,” but New York is the world’s stage. Home to 40 Broadway theatres and hundreds of Off- and Off-Off Broadway houses, the city boasts more musicals, dramas, comedies, and theatrical events in a single day than anywhere else on the planet.
Hotel Calls: Getting Round-the-Clock Medical Help in NYC
The day of the doctor house call may have come and gone, but Doctors 24 HS has New York staying healthy in the era of the hotel call. If you're in need of a 24-hour doctor in NYC, one quick dial will bring you immediate service. Doctors 24 HS has an expert, licensed team standing by to help with anything a traveler might encounter, from physical therapy to medical attention to getting a prescription written.
Tips for Riding the Subway in New York City
If you’ve never visited New York City before, you might be feeling nervous about how to tackle NYC’s famous transit system, the subway. It might seem impossibly complicated, but we have a few tips to get you on the right track.
How To Get Tickets to SNL and More TV Shows
New York has its finger on the pulse of entertainment and big stars, so while you’re visiting the Big Apple, rub elbows with world-class news anchors, talk show hosts, and a robust lineup of Hollywood’s elite at a live TV show taping. In some cases, all you have to do is show up, albeit at the crack of dawn, and you’ve got prime access to an unforgettable New York experience. Below, find out what you need to know to work your way into some of the most popular TV show tapings in New York City.
Etiquette 101: Visiting NYC
If you’ve never been to New York, you’ll need to know a few city customs that visitors and locals alike are expected to follow. Here are some guidelines for tipping, taking photos, navigating the subway, and taking taxis in New York City.
Getting Around: New York City Bus Tips
Everything you need to know about navigating New York City buses, including cost, routes, etiquette and more.
Bringing Your Dog to NYC
Is NYC dog-friendly? You bet. If you're packing a pooch for your trip to the city, there's an assortment of places where your furry buddy will be welcome. Here's what to know and where to go!
Win $1000+ in NYC Prizes Every Week
Every week throughout 2015, City Guide Win NYC is hosting a free drawing to win more than $1,000 of some of New York's most popular tickets, tours and eats
Getting Around: NYC Subway Info
Basic info you need to know about using the NYC subway, including the new fare, MetroCard calculator, apps, plus a little trivia.
Gotham Air and BLADE Fly You to the Airport in High Style
Jet to JFK, dash away to the Hamptons, and soar over the city in one of Gotham Air or BLADE's luxury helicopters. Travel will never be quite the same.
A Guide to New York City Convention Sites
A roundup of the top five New York City Convention sites, plus information on upcoming conventions, nearby places to grab a bite, and getting around.
Going To and From the Airport? Go Airlink NYC
Go Airlink NYC provides quick, easy, and affordable transportation to and from New York City's major airports, so you can spend less time planning your transportation, and more time enjoying NYC.
Museums to Visit in New York City
New York City is home to many world renowned museums, offering you more than 100 cultural institutions. Whether the family wants to explore nature and outer space, or you and a date want to see Monet paintings, you'll find something for everyone.
Tips for Planning Group Trips to New York City
If you’re planning a trip to New York for a group, here are some recommendations on how to make group tours easier!
Best of 42nd Street
New York City has many famous streets: Broadway, of course, which runs the full length of Manhattan and into the Bronx; Madison Avenue, synonymous with advertising; Fifth Avenue, home to high-end shopping and the Empire State Building; and on and on. Perhaps the most legendary is 42nd Street, the eastern terminus of the first road across the United States and home to the southern edge of Times Square and the Theatre District, the United Nations (at First Avenue), the Chrysler Building (at Lexington Avenue), and Grand Central Terminal (at Park Avenue). In fact, you could spend an entire day in the city without stepping off of it; here are some of the great places you’ll find along the thoroughfare made famous by the Tony Award-winning musical of the same name.
What to Do During the Holidays in NYC
The winter holiday season in New York City is unparalleled. We’ve included here some must sees during your visit that are sure to create wonderful memories, including Rockefeller Center, annual traditions, holiday markets, parades, and more.
Visiting New York City Museums on a Budget
Some NYC museums always offer free admission. Some have certain times when you can get in for free. Others have suggested donations; read: pay what you wish/can.
NYC Transportation: Getting Around New York City
New York City is truly the city that never sleeps, with hundreds of flights arriving every day. Figuring out time in commuting, fares, tips and train routes on the spot in a new city can be overwhelming for the mind, as well as the pocketbook. Read on to get some basic information on time and cost getting around NYC — ahead of time.
A History of New York City Skyscrapers
Many are drawn to the beautiful skyline of New York City, in all its spired brilliance and Art Deco style. But the sheer beauty of the buildings often belie their interesting -- and complicated -- origins.
