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.

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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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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.

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New York

20 Things to Do in New York City in Your Twenties

Click through to discover why you don't wear your pajamas to the bodega and 10 other style lessons from fashionable New Yorkers.

11 Fashion Lessons You Only Learn While Living in New York City

From the trendy South Congress district to the Domain in North Austin, these are the top 10 fashion boutiques in town.

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Austin

The Top 10 Fashion Boutiques in Austin

Read our guide to find some tasty places in Austin for snacks, BBQ, and contemporary Mexican cuisines.

The 10 Best Restaurants in Austin, Texas

The Live Music Capital of the World also boasts a blooming contemporary art scene. Check out emerging contemporary visual artists from Austin.

10 Contemporary Artists From Austin To Know

Brunch is somewhat of a religion in New York City. These are the best places to brunch, from cereal palaces to soul food paradises.

The Best Brunch Restaurants in New York City

Among the thousands of movies set in New York City, these 21 stand out for their quality – and for the interesting locations where they were filmed.

The 21 Best Films Set in New York City

Play our quiz and discover the most exciting sights at this year's US Open Tennis Championships.

What's One Thing You Must Experience At The US Open?

This Is the One Thing You Must Experience at the US Open

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

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

We pay homage to the vast, varied beauty that is the U.S. with 10 lovely towns that would take even the most seasoned traveler's breath away.

The 10 Most Beautiful Cities In The USA

Read our guide for why San Francisco is the best place to go for fresh seafood, world-class art, thrilling wildlife experiences, and so much more.

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San Francisco

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit San Francisco

If it's your first time in New York City, avoid angering locals by following our guide to essential NYC etiquette.

Essential NYC Etiquette for First-Time Visitors

Whether it’s the trendiest nightlife you crave, the hottest restaurants or just the best place to relax, here are a few tips to help you take on Austin.

A 7-Day Itinerary for Austin

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