These cool Brooklyn neighborhoods are varied in character and well worth visiting. From hipster Williamsburg to windswept Red Hook, here’s where to go east of the East River.

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A Guide to Brooklyn’s Coolest Neighborhoods

Ever wonder what all the hype’s about? Let Culture Trip be your guide to the best dining, drinking and shopping in Brooklyn’s most-talked-about neighborhood.

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A Guide to Williamsburg, Brooklyn

It would take months and plenty of shoe leather to visit all of Manhattan’s museums. Here are the 12 you should start with.

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The 11 Best Museums in Manhattan

Wondering why to pay a visit to Yorkshire? Here are twelve reasons why you should add this British county to your bucket list!

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12 Reasons Everyone Should Visit Yorkshire At Least Once

Discover art after dark at the plethora of late night openings at New York City's major museums.

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9 NYC Museum Nights You Should Know

A densely populated metropolis nearly half of whose residents were born outside the USA, New York City really embraces the term “melting pot.” Every corner of the world is packed into the Big Apple’s five boroughs, from vibrant enclaves such as Little Guyana in Queens and midtown’s Koreatown to lower Manhattan’s bustling Chinatown and Little Italy.


The city wears its history of welcoming outsiders with pride. The Tenement Museum, on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, brings the stories of New York’s immigrant communities to life, while Ellis Island and the iconic Statue of Liberty are enduring reminders of the freedom and opportunity America represents for exiles.

Introducing New York City

The majority of New York’s best-known tourist attractions can be found in Manhattan. Just south of Central Park, midtown – home to Times Square, Broadway and many iconic skyscrapers – has all the glitz and glamor of the city that never sleeps. Lower Manhattan is crammed with cool districts, including the West and East villages, the très chic Nolita neighborhood and the shopping destination SoHo.


Many visitors spend their entire visit in Manhattan alone, but the city’s four outer boroughs have plenty of their own charm and things to do. Brooklyn is the hippest of the bunch, boasting experimental nightclubs, gorgeous brownstone buildings and unrivaled views of Manhattan’s skyline across the East River. Queens is blessed with green spaces and great restaurants, while the Bronx has Yankee Stadium and the New York Botanical Garden. Known for its free commuter ferry, Staten Island is the least busy and greenest of the five, giving New Yorkers a much-needed breath of fresh air.

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Forget everything you think you know about Swiss food. Sure, the cheese is amazing and the chocolate's even better, but the Zurich food scene has so much more to offer. Here's our guide on where to eat if you're a true foodie.

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Where to Eat in Zurich: A Foodie's Guide

From rösti to fondue, read our guide to the foods that you must taste during a trip to Zurich, Switzerland.

12 Foods You Must Eat in Zurich

Learn why Switzerland has four national languages and why not every Swiss person speaks them all.

Why Are There Four Languages Spoken in Switzerland?

Read our culture lover’s guide to dining in Basel and discover ten of the best local restaurants in this artsy destination.

Basel

The Top 10 Restaurants In Basel, Switzerland

See stunning art in Switzerland’s cultural capital. Discover ten of the best contemporary art galleries in Zurich including works by Löwenbräu and Le Corbusier.

Zurich’s Best Contemporary Art Galleries

Find everything from outdoor adventure, extreme sports, cultural experiences, and delicious food and chocolate in this guide to all the scenic town of Interlaken has to offer.

The Top 10 Things To See And Do In Interlaken, Switzerland

Take respite from urban life with a weekend spent in one of Switzerland’s idyllic mountain villages.

The 10 Most Charming Villages in Switzerland

Discover 17 of the most spectacular natural wonders in Switzerland and add them to your must-visit list.

17 Natural Wonders in Switzerland That'll Take Your Breath Away

Read our guide on the best time of year to visit Switzerland and get the low down on which months to visit and which you should avoid

The Best Time of Year to Go to Switzerland

The Very Best Time of Year to Go to Switzerland

Discover some of the less well known sights in Switzerland that even the Swiss probably haven't heard of.

Epic Places in Switzerland That Even the Swiss Don’t Know About

Find out some of the reasons why you absolutely must visit Switzerland at least once in your life.

14 Reasons Why Everyone Should Visit Switzerland At Least Once

Explore Switzerland's best festivals: from music and the arts to battle reenactments, there is a bit of something on offer for everyone.

The 8 Best Festivals in Switzerland

One of the best-known ski resorts in Switzerland, St. Moritz is a great snowsure destination. It also has a number of other attractions well worth visiting.

The Top 10 Things To Do And See In St Moritz

Read our guide to the top eleven most luxurious hotels that you'll find in Switzerland

The 11 Most Luxurious Hotels in Switzerland

Delve into the history of the Nestlé, one of the world's biggest brands, and discover its Swiss origins.

A Brief History of the Nestlé Brand

Find out our 20 favorite must-do activities in New York City that are best while you're young, like dancing and eating your way through the city.

20 Things to Do in New York City in Your Twenties

Between New York City’s crowds, never-ending lists of things to do and relentless attitude, the City That Never Sleeps can be overwhelming. Make your NYC experience a little bit easier with these hacks.

New York City Hacks Even Locals Don't Know

If you're planning your first trip to New York City, discover what's in store for you, from the restaurants to the late-night music.

15 Reasons Why You Should Visit New York City at Least Once in Your Lifetime

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