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I'm usual a solo traveller but coming to NYC with my friend to see Fleetwood Mac Madison garden never been b4 so 4 day trip I can't wait 9th March Glasgow to London .flight to JFK airport super excited.i will go solo once this trip
This was a good video. I enjoyed hearing what others think about the city I was born and live in. But there were a few things that you may have left out. Aside from the subway (which is a nightmare when you live here), walking, ferries and cabs, we also have MTA buses that coincide with our subways. They are good for traveling from west to east in Manhattan. And anyone coming here needs a Metrocard in order to ride our MTA transportation. Also, aside from all the attractions that you suggested, we have zoos in every borough, the Aquarium in Brooklyn which is located near our famous Coney Island, Ellis Island, Roosevelt Island, Botanical Gardens in the Bronx, a ton of historical tours, the list goes on and on. Our restaurants are expensive along with everything else but some are worth the money spent. Also, when traveling through Central Park the best time is during the day. And finally, we are not chilly 8 months of the year and only 2 months hot. It starts getting hot around here in May and these past few years it hasn't let up until the end of September. So it can be difficult to navigate our weather some times. All and all, this was a great video and there is a million things to do here in New York. And to everyone that watches this, don't just limit your visit to just Manhattan. The other boroughs have a ton to offer as well. The famous Yankees play in the Bronx, the Mets in Flushing Queens, the Knicks and Rangers in Manhattan and the Nets and Islanders in Brooklyn. So 1 visit just won't do :). Sorry for the long comment lol.
@@danielinnicg2114 Weather is variable for St. Patrick's Day. It is usually cold and blustery but can be warm. I remember one St P's Day it was in the 70s F, but usually is 40 to 50 F. One time there was a blizzard. So plan accordingly. I imagine you can bring a child into a bar if ordering food but not sure. Have fun in my great city if you come!
Many people arrive in NYC without being in a New York State of mind, and in a fast paced environment like NY that’s a sure way of getting into a chaotic and expensive mess. Also, NYC is generally-speaking a very safe place, but with any large metropolitan city you still need to keep your wits about you and be aware of your surroundings; especially, if you plan on riding the metro late at night. The trick to an enjoyable vacation, regardless of where you happen to be visiting, is prior research and advanced planning. Great video.
What tips do YOU have for visiting NYC? I'm sure I missed something! TIMECODES: 00:26 - General NYC 03:07 - Weather in NYC 04:32 - Getting in to NYC 05:59 - Transportation in NYC 09:00 - Times Square 10:28 - Broadway Shows 11:35 - NYC Parks (Central Park, High Line) 13:23 - Top NYC Attractions 15:48 - Hotels in NYC 17:16 - Delicious NYC Food!
I've lived in New York all my life. I always like to check out videos like these to see how accurate they are. It's always interesting to see what non-New Yorkers have to say about my city. I must thank you for mentioning ahead of time that there's more to New York than Manhattan. Personally I hate the fact that everyone seems to think that Manhattan is the only fun place to go to when visiting New York. There are plenty of other beautiful places to see if you know where to look. I live in Queens & there's a lot of nice places to see here. And as far as Manhattan goes, I hate going there. Anyway, great video. I quite enjoyed it.
Talking about tips in NYC..If you see a service charge on your bill that is the tip..So don't leave one....And going to a bathroom...Go into any hotel lobby..They all have public bathrooms..Me I just walk in and look for one..Ask someone..They all have bathrooms..
Thats not true at all! What are you telling people bro?? Service charges are for using a credit card usually around 3%. A tip in new york is MINIMUM 18% if you can’t afford that dont come!!!!!!!
@@garrus_vakarian7188 Your wrong..Service charge has nothing to with the credcard..Service is the tip. I've seen it on my own bill..When i was paying with cash..
I was kind of worried about coming to New York, and this video helped me out a lot. Very complete, at least everything a tourist needs to know is in here. Good stuff 👍🏼
Most important rule: Move or get out of the way. The sidewalks & stairs are like roads, do NOT block or stand in the middle, stand aside. Walk on the right side, walking is just like driving, same rules apply. For getting East/West in MH, just use cross-town buses or ones that go E/W. Anyway, good video, he's actually got good advice! Also: Atomic Bagel by Columbia University, go there in the morning when they're hot and fresh and DON"T toast them.
If money's an issue, I've read that the Salisbury on 57th st is very reasonably priced, clean, friendly, and attentive, and is basically within walking distance of a lot of the Midtown attractions...It's not high end, but are you going to sit in your Hotel room, when there's so much to see, and do within walking distance?..I never stayed there. This is what I read from many reviews, about a year ago.
Haha, kind of. Actually, what you want to do is LOOK in the direction you're walking, like when crossing a street or making a turn. This indicates to others where you're going and we all subconsciously read and interpret that intention correctly. Try it and you'll never bump into anyone crossing a busy street downtown. :-)
that's what I do in Vienna too actually. Not wanting to show off but I feel like I am walking faster than 90% of the people around me. Don't know why that is, I don't even feel like I am walking super fast, but you always want to read where people are going. Worst are those looking at their smartphones and stop at points like at the exit of escalators lol. Another question: Is it ok to wear a T-shirt and short trousers in NYC during summer? :D It seems to me that new yorkers have much greater feeling for fashion and styles but maybe that's just my opinion. What do you think?
Nice! I moved to Manhattan from NJ in 2004 (hope I never have to leave) and love to watch these videos. It is not my intention to offend anyone but after visiting Times Square for 30 minutes, don't waste any more time (unless you want to eat at chain restaurants or buy postcards). It really is a safe, fun city and the locals are NOT rude. Maybe a little more guarded than other parts of the world, but always willing to help.
I'm from New York City and Chris you did a good job describing my hometown. I'll add a couple of things more. Other great places to visit in NYC (especially in the summer) are the best team in the history of American sports The NY Yankees (in the Bronx). Also in the Bronx is The Bronx Zoo which has a ton of animals to watch from a safe distance. Also, the iconic and most famous concert arena in the United States called Madison Square Garden where Led Zepellin shot their movie The Song Remains The Same and where many stars like Elvis, Sinatra, Ali and sports teams like the Knicks and Rangers call home. In Brooklyn, you can go see the Botanical Gardens, and Coney Island Amusement Park. In Queens, you can get tickets to the tennis U.S. Open which is one of the Tennis grand slam events of the world and you can go see the baseball team The Mets. When taking the ferry to Staten Island, the 5th borough for me to mention, you can see the Statue of Liberty like Chris said. The only other major attraction connected to Staten Island is The Verrazano Bridge which is the longest suspension bridge in the U.S. and is the bridge seen in the iconic movie Saturday Night Fever. You can also go on Ghost Tours Vans and other major attractions like Macy's superstore on 34 street, the Jacob Javits Center, 30 Rock where tv shows like Jimmy Fallon, Saturday Night Live and in the summer The Today Show has live free concerts at Rockefeller Center with the biggest singers on the planet giving free concerts. One note..... never, ever take a taxi or uber car during the day time anywhere in Manhattan. The traffic is horrific and getting worse. If you are in any of the other boroughs you can take a taxi most times without a traffic jam. To save money I recommend checking out Bed and Breakfast rooms in private houses in Queens, New York through Craigslist. I also recommend that you go to a super market and buy a lot of food when you arrive in New York and keep it in your hotel room to avoid expensive restaurants. Bring a hot plate stove to your hotel room to heat up your food. Cheers.
I also want to add that New York City parks are a great place to see birds, especially during spring migration and again during fall migrations because it is located along the Atlantic flyway. Hundreds of species have been observed. There are free guided bird walks.
Chris, I am a native New Yorker; who no longer lives there. When I go back I stay in the Hotel New Yorker at Penn Station. It is an Art Deco gem! You should also mention the many National Parks, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are not the only ones! There is also the NY Transit Museum at Jay Street, Brooklyn.
After years of visiting CA, TX, GA, Mo & AR for years ,I finally visited NYC after telling people I planned to & watching them go. June, 2018 will be my 10th year 2-3 times / year. I was hospitalized in 2015 and something unexpected happened in 2016 or else this would be my 12th year. I can hardly wait to visit this year. Chicago is Awesome, but New York is Exciting.
I love your videos. We're going to New York and Vegas this year for the first time ever and we have binged all of your videos on them. You're properly genuine and informative and not doing these things for Instagram or likes etc. Keep up the good work!
My husband and I are so glad we watched this video. We took Chris’s advice to buy the Statue if Liberty tickets ahead of time. We plan to go there in June but were only able to buy 2-tier (ferry/statue pedestal with guided tour) tickets. 3-tier (incl. crown) was already sold out until August. We always enjoy watching Yellow Productions, especially on Japan.
Glad you told people about the borough's. I lived in Queens and that is a great, cheap place to eat. I found NY'ers to be pretty friendly. I only lived there for 2 years but miss it a lot. Walk to the extreme right or walk fast. Major rule. Blocking the sidewalks is like blocking the roads in any other city.
Sabret hotdog carts are fine - idk man I like the food carts in my city, I go to them all the time if I’m in a rush since tourists don’t really anymore.
- If you're staying in Jersey, don't bust your butt getting to the city early. The commuter rush is mostly over by 9 on that end and any leftover "monthly-pass-only" parking spaces at NJ Transit stations open up to day tickets. I've had bad luck depending on the hotel shuttle and am within driving distance of the area so I have my car with me anyway. - That being said, don't bother driving in Manhattan. It's next-level stress and pricey as hell. There's a reason the locals stereotypically don't own cars. - The Times Square McDonald's *does* have free public restrooms, so it's useful for that.
I was born & raised in NYC. I live in the beautiful island of Puerto Rico 🇵🇷, but hope to visit for a couple of weeks for about 10 - or 12 days... need ideas... thank you!! Love your videos so much!! You explain everything clearly... thank you so much!!
Thanks Dianne! I hope you have a great trip! Are you just visiting New York City.. or other places? Washington DC is just a few hours away from NYC by train.
I am from NYC, but plan to work in D.C. and live on the outskirts... is D.C. just as efficient as NYC is, as far as the people there ? I live in Hampton VA now, and do not like the flow here at all ...
Best video I've watched! Thank u First time I'm coming to New york I just got my Hotel & flight this week & staying in Manhattan pretty expensive coz I don't know anything yet. Until I watched your video. I learned a lot about New York
Awesome video! I am from NYC and these tips are very accurate. I would add for the taking the bus part: there are buses that go across through Central Park, from the East to West, vice versa, for example the bus on 14th street, 86th street and 96th street, just to name a few. Have fun in the Big Apple!
As a NYer this is actually pretty good. I'd throw in all the sports teams / venues, shopping (5th Ave and Soho), comedy clubs, more restaurants, and drinking lounges you can go to. Also I'd put up cost on dollars for a lot of the activities. NYC can add up pretty quickly. E.g. $15 cab ride, $50 ticket to Broadway show, $50 per person for restaurant meal, $250 a night on hotel, etc. 1 day can easily cost you about $250 a day on just doing normal day of sights.
Brooklyn in the house. You got that right. NYC ppl don't talk to strangers. Only the south does that. From living in NYC , there are many transportation to get you where you want to go. Not in the ATL. Times Square is beautiful and with the Broadway 🎭 shows are the best. You can have a blast in NYC. The High Rise apartment are 💰💰💰. Plan on spending 💰 on Hotel in Manhattan. Food 🥘 of very good 😊. Yes, pizza 🍕 is the best. Oh, the best place to get a frank is from Nathan. One ☝️ more thing to remember is not to act like a Tourist. You will get robbed. That part has not changed. 👏🏼👏🏼🍕🥘🍟🍰
New York was expensive for sure. I found the people to be really friendly. We were lucky with a Holiday Inn Express on 29th, still expensive but at least it was nice and reasonably well located. Loving your reviews, I hope you get to check our our NY trip vlog on my channel, we had a great time.
jmkjr33 hi, it was OK, I'd be happy to stay there again. It was on 29th, I think, not far from Penn station, it was pretty easy to get around anywhere from there. The room was surprisingly nice, not big but did the job and wasn't shabby. We thought noise might be an issue but it was ok, the couple next door were a bit noisy first thing in the mornings, (say no more), but it was mostly quiet. People had complained a bit about breakfast in Tripadvisor and it did get pretty busy but we just about managed to find a place to sit each day and have a reasonable breakfast, tea, coffee, juice, bagels etc. Like anywhere in NY it wasn't cheep but it was about the best deal we could find at the time. Do check out our vlog from NYC on my channel, it does have a couple of shots of the hotel in. Hope that helps.
Born and raised in New York (specifically in the Bronx) it definitely is interesting seeing what other people think of my city lol. SOHO, 14th street, Williamsburg (Brooklyn) are also cool places to go shopping and hangout as well. And don't be afraid to visit the Bronx, there's The Bronx Zoo (8th largest zoo in the world; 5th in the US), The Botanical gardens, Yankee Stadium, Pelham Bay Park and Van Cortlandt park (two of the largest parks of all 5 boroughs) which are all awesome places to go visit!
Take the bus crosstown. From river to river is 3 miles. Go up to the Bronx for the Yankees, Little Italy and the zoo; easy subway. TKTS has a box office down near South Street Seaport, shorter lines. Take a Circle Line boat tour at W42nd around the island; have a few beers and get some sea air while going really close to Statue and great skyline views night or day.
@@YellowProductions Have you done a Video on Seattle, WA yet?? And another one on Victoria and Vancouver BC Canada?? These three Locations are So Closed to each other You Can Cover a lOt of Ground with Just a few Days.
I'm from Texas, going to visit New York City, and it's a lot to process lmao. The weather is what is probably going to be my biggest thing. I'm used to the burning hot 90 to 100 degree weather. I wanna see how long I'll last before I want to go home hahaha. This was very informative, thank you!
It’s humid af during the summer and it rained at the same time when I visited. It was a stressful vacation I’ll never go back but I’m glad I got to experience it.
Great Video thanks Chris we are coming to NYC later on in the year from Aust( Perth )heaps of info will watch again for your tips and will watch others thanks again
