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

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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.

New York City

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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.

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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Be sure to check out these shopping locations the next time you're in the Granite State for tax-free buys.

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New Hampshire

The Best Spots For Tax-Free Shopping In New Hampshire

Find the best Latin American, Spanish, Italian and local fare in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, with our foodie guide.

The Top 10 Restaurants In Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Read our guide to learn about everything you can do in Charlestown. From the Bunker Hill Monument and the Navy Yard to great eats and bars, there's plenty to do to suit everyone's interests in this quaint Boston neighborhood.

Massachusetts

Boston

The Best Things to Do in Boston’s Charlestown

Find out where to get Nashua’s best food, whether you’re looking for all-American fare to match the town’s cultural heritage, or more international flavours.

Top 10 Restaurants In Nashua, New Hampshire

Did you know that the poet John Keats trained as a surgeon? Delve into his 19th-century world through the Keats House Museum.

The Keats House Museum: Where Histories Intertwine

Explore the cosy dining scene of Manchester, New Hampshire, with our updated guide to its 10 best restaurants, from local bistros to fine dining spots.

The 10 Best Restaurants In Manchester, New Hampshire

Find your favourite dining spot with our guide to ten of the best cultural restaurants in Portsmouth, from gourmet establishments to local eateries.

10 Best Restaurants In Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Try some of Nashua’s best cuisine with our guide to 10 must-visit restaurants, where fresh seafood and locally sourced produce are on the menu.

10 Best Restaurants In Nashua, New Hampshire

Read our guide to the top 10 restaurants, bistros and cafés in Concord and enjoy the best of cultural New Hampshire dining.

Where To Eat Out In Concord, New Hampshire

Check out our guide to the best gastropubs in Hampstead and discover where to eat and drink in this leafy neighbourhood.

The Best Gastropubs in Hampstead

We profile 10 local eateries to try in the charming seaside town of Hampton. From the fresh and delectable seafood, to the fusion-inspired cuisine, here are the top 10 local eats!

The Top 10 Restaurants In Hampton, New Hampshire

From farm-to-table eats and local breweries to oven-fired pizza and fresh cannoli, here is a list of the ten best restaurants in Dover, New Hampshire.

The Top Restaurants In Dover, New Hampshire

From burgers to Indian food and more, here are the top ten places to grab an inexpensive, delicious meal in Portsmouth.

The Top 10 Student Eats In Portsmouth, UK

From fresh seafood to contemporary American fare, discover the ten best restaurants in Manchester.

Top 10 Restaurants In Manchester, New Hampshire

Discover the best independent bookshops that London’s leafy borough of Hampstead has to offer.

The Best Independent Bookshops in Hampstead

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

Click through to see our favorite stalls that set up every weekend at Manhattan's lesser-visited flea market, the Nolita Outdoor Market.

A Guide to NoLita Market in New York City

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Fashion

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

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

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