Its truly everything you could want.
Avoid them and do something actually fun instead.
The subway is almost universally the fastest way to get around.
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Go To Time Square Once
Once is all you need.
It doesnt get better.
Get out of it.
Dont Block Traffic
The city moves fast and the people in it have to adjust.
Dont Gawk
Standing around staring at the tall buildings makes you look like a tourist.
Theres plenty of places to go soak in the sights.
Dont stare in awe on a street corner or you paint a target on yourself.
Ignore The Big Spots
Heres the list of places that arent worth it.
you could see millions literally of better stuff if you look around.
Its a waste of money.
Its cheap schlock that can be had anywhere because its wanted nowhere.
Never Wait In Line
in case you find a line for most anything, skip it.
Unless its a dire necessity, you shouldnt be standing.
Try the boutiques and see if theyll take a lower price.
Theyll respect you even if they say no.
Skip MoMA on Friday
You should absolutely see the Museum of Modern Art.
Now, the concierge is often operated by an outside party who contributes to the hotel.
Meaning, the people who work there are paid to drive your business to particular places.
Seek out advice online or from local shop clerks.
Horse Carriage Rides Are A Waste
Dont bother.
Its tacky and not even good tourist fun.
Its often sad rather than romantic.
Pedicabs Are The Devil
Never pay for anyone offering you a Pedicab ride.
Do you see locals using them?
No, because theyre awful.
Theyre also a scam as often as not.
Get a CitiBike instead.
Bus Tours Are Ridiculous
A walking tour or a bike tour are great.
None of them are good, and yes that includes the Sex and The City Tour.
Youre better off lollygagging around by yourself.
you’ve got the option to see the same stuff in Omaha for far less.
Go to places that arent everywhere.
Its because theyve done the research.
Also, theres better food close by, find it.
Never Shop In SoHo or Midtown
These places are full of chains and junk thats everywhere.
You shouldnt even bother going into Midtown.
you’re free to find another Applebees thats even better, and a Dillards that isnt crowded.
The theater scene in New York is like nowhere else on Earth and you must give it a shot.
Dont stick to big productions, either.
Find something odd in an off-Broadway hole.
Itll still be amazing.
Dont Stick to Manhattan
Get off the island.
Theres more to New York than that spot.
Hit Brooklyn and Queens and see some of the human oddities over in Jersey.
The beating heart of New York isnt actually up where the commerce happens.
Dont Be Afraid
New York isnt nearly as bad as people want you to think.
Its no more dangerous and the people no more hostile than anywhere else in the world.
Its strange, busy, and crazy, but really not that vicious.
