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Places I ACTUALLY recommend in NYC as a Native New Yorker 🗽
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Manhattan Experiences
Brooklyn Experiences
Queens Experiences
Day Trips From NYC
Manhattan Experiences
I didn't expect the Museum of Ice Cream to be so fun, but it was! If you love taking pictures AND eating ice cream, this will be heaven for you! Sample ice cream while you walk through delicious looking interactive exhibits! You will leave with a hap...
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
Perfect place to take pictures and see the skyline of NYC especially at night. The views are amazing here.
New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket
I'm a sucker for observatories, and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt was SO cool! My absolute favorite part was the silver balloon exhibit! This is a must do when you visit NYC :).
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket
Hop on a sunset cruise and see the beauty of NYC from the sea. Everything is so much more beautiful when the sun is setting. Plus a buffet!! What more could you ask for?? 😍
City Cruises New York: Bateaux Premier Dinner Cruise
One thing that I HAVE to do every year is visiting the Bronx Zoo! I love animals so much and this zoo is HUGE. You can easily spend half a day here wandering around the many exhibits. Across the zoo is the New York Botanical Garden, so you have a ful...
Bronx Zoo Admission Ticket
Go on a very cool helicopter tour! This is an amazing experience, and plus the skyline. At night or day, doesn't matter, this is so worth it!
New York Helicopter Tour: New York City Skyline Tour
If you know me personally, you'd know that you'll probably never catch me at a museum LOL. I think museums are so boring because I don't like art or history, BUT there are a few exceptions, and this is one of them!! The American Museum of Natural His...
American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket
Brooklyn Experiences
People often overlook Brooklyn when visiting NYC, as most touristy spots are in Manhattan. The Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo are SUCH a beautiful spots so definitely do not miss out on them!!
Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo Walking Tour
If you're visiting NYC in the winter, Dyker Heights in Brooklyn is definitely a sight to see! Every year leading up to Christmas, these mansions deck out their houses with the most amazing decorations. So festive and SO beautiful!
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour
Queens Experiences
delicious ice cream here in queens, gotta be the best one!
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Day Trips From NYC
*BOOK THIS DURING LAVENDER SEASON** When you think of taking a trip to NYC, not many people would venture out to Long Island as a day trip. Long Island has SUCH beautiful hidden gems, and Lavender By The Bay is one of them! The field is BREATHTAKING ...
Lewin Farms Lavender Tour by the Bagel: New York City Day Trip
Niagara Falls is quite far from NYC so it would be an extremely tiring day trip if you drive on your own. With this experience, you don't have to! This round trip Niagara Falls experience from NYC is a perfect getaway from the city if you love chasin...
Niagara Falls Day Trip with Boat Ride Option from NYC 2025
I personally love being in the water or doing water activities.This was SO much fun, and is quite the workout!! Get ready for your endurance and balance to be tested!!
Whitewater Rafting Bus Trip from New York City – Viator