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

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.

Williamsburg

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.

New York

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!

Yorkshire

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.

New York City

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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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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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

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.

Texas

The Top 10 Fashion Boutiques in Austin

Not only is 'SunFlowers – A Garden of Energy' a beautiful piece of public art, but it also serves another purpose, bringing together art and sustainability.

A History of Mueller SunFlowers in 60 Seconds

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

The founders of New York nightclub House of Yes discuss how they've created a space that represents inclusivity, collaboration and self-expression.

Brooklyn’s House of Yes Is So Much More Than a Nightclub

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

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.

California

10 Reasons Why You Should Visit San Francisco

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

From history and art, to music, theater, hiking and food – here are 16 reasons why you need to visit LA.

16 Reasons Why You Should Visit Los Angeles at Least Once in Your Lifetime

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

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

Italy

The Best Time of Year to Go to Italy

From mini golf to moonlight towers, read our guide to the 20 must-visit attractions in Austin, Texas.

20 Must-Visit Attractions and Things To Do in Austin

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