12 Things Every First Timer MUST DO When Visiting NYC ! 

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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 RU-vid 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 RU-vid 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.

"New York has the best pizza in the world." *All of Italy "I'ght imma head out!"

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

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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!

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 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 ;)

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.

Your videos have helped me so much. Our last trip was perfect because of you. We did most of the things on this list. We will be going back as soon as this covid settles down some. Thank you again. Your videos are more helpful than u know.

Yes. Thank you for those suggestions. Knowing the cost of these visits helps me to have an idea of the cost of visiting for a week in addition to traveling and hotel expenses.

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!

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.

All activities are added to my to do list! One day I will be visiting all the places you have shown us in the video. Thanks for the tips.

Great video! I’m visiting in July. I’m so excited! We will do some of these things! 😍

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 😃

I've actually done all of these things! Glad to know that I haven't missed much.

Thank you so much for this guidance video I really appreciated it cause it’s updated and fun ! I”ll take it into consideration for my trip to the big Apple... Greetings from Chile ✌🏻

Thanks for the heads up. Here we come!

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!

I have been itching for a Nee York trip. Visited the airport more times than I can count but it doesn’t count in visiting New York! I have to go!!!! Love traveling and blending into a crowd. Seems easy here. I absolutely love your guide. I’ll be using it for sure. Thanks!

Thank you so much it really helped me to make my itinerary. I added few of your suggestion for the visit next year!!

Thank you! I will go to New York next year and I appreciate your suggestions.

Very informative videos, to me NY always looked like this scary mega city and you often don't know where to start they are just so many places to visit, but with your videos you give some level of confidence and what to look out for. Now my bucket list is complete for my visit to NYC next month and all thanks to you buddy: Much love from South Africa

I did none of the tourist stuff and explored the city by walking everywhere, or taking cabs. Loved it!

Was born in new york and moved when I was 5 years old and have lived in florida since. I am almost 22 and just booked a trip to NYC in January! I’m so nervous but so excited

coming my way on December2019 till January 2020 thank you for posting!

LOVED IT ♥ Thanx man for this helpful video

Thank you very much for your kind attention to New York tourist spots.

I came back from nyc recently and I have to say your videos were so helpful , thank you so much for all the tips

Thanks for the suggestions! I didn't get to do all of it, but I did enjoy my visit in NYC.

"New York has the best Pizza in the world" And this is when Italy declared war

The Vdo is truly like visiting NYC sitting in armchair at my home in Kolkata, India.

This is the best list I've seen. Thank you!!

Stumbled upon this video after visiting NYC a month ago but still managed to do all 12! 😍😍😍

✔✔✔ did all these last week including the Vessel by Hudson Yards at the end of the High Line. Thank you for all your helpful videos 😊

John - I just returned from a two week graduation celebration trip (my daughter from UCLA) to NYC. She has always wanted to go there! I had a lot of time and fun in reviewing probably all of your videos and a bunch of the Traveling Clatt as well. Thanks a million for making and posting those videos - we packed so much into our time there and based much of what we did on the information you provided through your videos. We felt like it was a trip we will never forget and boldly explored NYC with confidence! Thanks again... even though the trip has ended I know I’ll still watch your posts (we actually left a couple things undone for next trip). Regards, Steve.

Thanks for the video and thank you everyone for the comments , so many great tips.

I did all of that in my trips to New York:it was a great experience ❤️

Right you are about Bleecker Street Pizza, John! Sitting there eating a slice of Nonna Marie and Mushroom right now. 👍

I love New York's architecture and its massiveness! That's one of the reasons I use New York as background to my YT videos where I talk about living in USA from a perspective of a Polish girl;) With English subtitles obviously ;)

Great information. I cannot wait to try some of these!!!!! Thank you!!!!

Thank you! Going to New York for the first time, I’m beyond exited for the trip

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!

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.

Thanks for a practical yet meaningful insights about the city.

Ur the man seen all ur videos going to n.y for the 1st time and feel alot better about it now thank you

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.

So happy that in my first trip to NYC I did all of these things. Such a marvelous experience 🙌🏼

Thank you so much. Our first trip will be in October 2023, and you just paved the way for us.

Thank you for your great suggestions!

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.

We visited for the first time at the end of March. We literally did everything on this list except a museum. We came on a limited time for a play so we didn't have time. Still, great list man. Would highly recommend. I would also add taking the Staten Island ferry, that was fun.

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.

Love your content and delivery. Excellent thanks 👍

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,.

One of the best little known museums is the Tenement Museum. Take one of the tours that they offer. They are wonderful.

Trying to plan a trip for my bday.. thank you for all the helpful tips

Times Square at midnight is *incredible* ! I'm so glad I got to see it when I was there!

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!

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.

Got me hooked especially with your recommendation about the transit museum... Love it

I really enjoyed your video. You explain it all so clearly of the main places to visit. Thanks❤💯 KGM

5:39 made me do a double take. I always forget you have a twin brother.

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.

Love NY❤️ I’m looking forward to visiting again! Great video.

I’ve done all but the Highline! I’ve been there 30-40 times, and my late wife loved Grand Central. We even went to the crown of Lady Liberty. My favorite- the West Village. I could spend all day there.

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!

Hey John, Just wanted to reach out and say thanks so much all that you do on here. My girlfriend and I moved to NYC in Jan 2020 and your videos inspired us. I can't express how much you've helped us get aquainted with the city BEFORE we moved. So thank you again, keep up the wonderful work, and best of luck on the continued success!

Thanks a lot man ...first time to NY this Saturday with the wifey ...looki g forward checking this places out. 💪💪

Thanks for the vid man!

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Do you do subscriber meetups?! Would love to meet and discuss. Awesome video, as always! And this comes from a fellow tuber :D

First time in NYC for my friend and I two weeks ago. We also weren’t keen on Times Square, so went to Central Park and the Village. A brief trip, but we’ll be back for that pizza!

Thank you so much 🎉 That was great information about what place there in Newyourk is

Bravos has good pizza. The $1 pizza was good too. I had some horrible pizza in Little Italy.

* 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.

Thank you! I will try my best to squeeze as much in in 24hrs as possible!

Good advices, man! Thank you so much.

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.

Thanks for another great video! Can’t wait to do all these things for the first time in December ☺️ Can you please make a video with your recommendations for things to do during the winter? Congratulations on 100,000 subscribers, very well deserved 🎉 From your long time Aussie subscriber 🇦🇺

ty man this video helped me complete my homework

great channel, just found it last week and catching up 👍

Pls make a video on the East Village of NY especially on the places where Punk music was born. Thanks.

Thank for the tips to travel New York City! You are great in the podcast!

Absolutely right and included to my bucket list..two thumbs up for the info dude.

Spot on with the locals avoiding Times Square. Unfortunately I work in Times Square so I can’t avoid it. Great video!

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 am a life long Nu Yawker and I watch your vids all the time. Thank you for making me look heroic on my NYC dates and giving me locations for my photography.

Thanks for making a very well made informative and interesting video. I’m hoping to visit within the next couple of years. Wayne 🇬🇧

Going next month this video has me hyped asf

Thank you for this video, very well thought out and will benefit tons of people. You really nailed it. As someone from NJ, I'm still in awe of Times Square and how there's really nothing like it in the world (really the only thing as close is some areas in Tokyo). If you're list were longer, I would include Coney Island (although its a different borough), as well as Chinatown (particularly the area near Doyers), and Wall Street/Trinity Church area (even though the last time I was there, there was some really ugly scaffolding that blocked the view of Trinity Church from Wall Street.)

Be there soon, so excited to visit Central Park, Time Square, Museum and Statue of liberty☺️

INTERESTING & HELPFULL.THANK YOU

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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!

Love this video. As a New Yorker I agree with all 10!

I like this video because it isnt basic like the other ones and i actually learned something