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.

New York City

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

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.

Brooklyn

A Guide to Brooklyn’s Coolest Neighborhoods

This breakdown of some of the most popular and diverse neighborhoods of New York City will help guide your experiences in the Big Apple.

A Guide to New York City Neighborhoods

Here are some must-see spots while spending 24 hours in New York City and a few more restaurants, bars and stores off the beaten path.

How to Spend 24 Hours in New York City

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

9 NYC Museum Nights You Should Know

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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.

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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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Heading to the Netherlands? Make sure to check Culture Trip's guide to the most important and popular attractions inside the country.

Europe

The Netherlands

20 Must-Visit Attractions in the Netherlands

There's nothing like a splash of colour to cheer your day and these bright European streets do just that.

These Are The Most Colourful Streets in Europe

Read our guide to the best places to drink tea in England, including some of the more quirky tea rooms in the country.

United Kingdom

England

Our 12 Favourite Places to Drink Tea in England

The Clementinum library is not only one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, but also one of the oldest,

Czech Republic

Is This the Most Beautiful Library in Europe?

We've Discovered Europe's Most Beautiful Library... and We're Never Leaving 

Learn about the sacrosanct art of drinking coffee in Italy, from its illustrious history to the Italian terminology and how to order the perfect cup.

Italy

How To Drink Coffee In Italy Like A Local

Learn more about Hungary's official language, from its ancient roots and longest word to how it proves a Hungarian visited America before Columbus.

Hungary

13 Fascinating Facts about the Hungarian Language

Taste the top goulash, roasted pork and, of course, craft beer, in Prague, the Czech Republic’s capital city that enchants visitors with its authentic local cuisine.

Top 11 Restaurants in Prague, Czech Republic

Culture Trip celebrates International Women’s Day by saluting women’s success around the world in fields as diverse as film, literature, business and mountaineering.

Celebrate International Women’s Day With Stories About Women Around the World

To coincide with Earth Day, Culture Trip explores the theme of sustainable cities through the lens of architecture, food, waste and green spaces.

Earth Day: Sustainable Cities

Greece’s Melissani Cave offers a dazzling display of natural beauty you don’t want to miss.

Greece

Welcome to the Turquoise Waters of Greece’s Melissani Cave

Thrill seekers in Switzerland need look no further than the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge.

Switzerland

How to Cross Switzerland's Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge

It's about to become much harder to visit Dubrovnik's Medieval old town, a major filming location for HBO's Game of Thrones.

Croatia

Tourists Will Soon Be Banned From This 'Game of Thrones' Location and Here's Why

Read our month-by-month guide for tips and information about visiting Italy at any time of the year.

The Best Time of Year to Go to Italy

One of the most beautiful and storied countries in all the world, Ireland has a huge amount to offer to visitors. Check out our list of the must-sees.

Ireland

20 Must-Visit Attractions in Ireland

Who says fairytales aren’t real? From scenic mountains and famous lochs, to historic castles, discover the most beautiful places in Scotland.

Scotland

24 Incredible Fairytale Destinations in Scotland

Looking for a fun, quirky night out where you can channel your inner child? Magic Hour, at the Moxy Times Square hotel, is just the spot for you.

Magic Hour: The New York City Rooftop Bar You Shouldn't Miss

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

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Magic Hour: The New York City Rooftop Bar You Shouldn't Miss

Looking for a fun, quirky night out where you can channel your inner child? Magic Hour, at the Moxy Times Square hotel, is just the spot for you.

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20 Things to Do in New York City in Your Twenties

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New York City Hacks Even Locals Don't Know