When I first moved to New York City, it was my first time in the city - ever. So you could say I spent my entire 12 months there living as a tourist. I've also visited a few times since, and can tell you that these are the main touristy things that y...
Learn about immigration at Ellis Island and see one of the most iconic statues in the world up close
Visit the Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
My favourite viewing platform in all of New York - you can have the Empire State Building and Central Park in your photos
Top of The Rock
Take a stroll through Central Park with a coffee and feel like you're in a movie
Central Park
I've seen too many Broadway shows over the year, but they never cease to amaze me! My favourites are Moulin Rouge, Les Miserables and Wicked.
Catch a Show on Broadway!
Take a walk across the famous Brooklyn Bridge and explore Dumbo and Williamsburg
Brooklyn Bridge
You can spend hours in the Met, and make sure to grab the iconic photo on the steps outside!
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
An old, elevated railway track that has since been developed into a park. It makes for a nice walk along the West of the city and is a great way to get to Hudson Yards.
The High Line
A very impressive cathedral on 5th Avenue and definitely one to visit if you're in NYC at Christmas
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Grab some incredible pasta or a cannoli in Little Italy and you can also visit the large year-round Christmas store in this area too
Little Italy
It's a New York institution! Plus, you can't come to New York without having a New York slice of pizza
Grab a Slice of Joe's Pizza
Visit the filming location (the outside) from the famous TV show Friends and wander around the West Village while you're there
Friends Apartment Building
Visit the new green space in the city on the West Highway to escape the hustle and bustle
Little Island
You'll never have a cookie quite like a Levain Cookie - possibly the best cookie in the world
Try A Cookie from Levain Bakery
Learn about what happened on that terrible day and how this changed New York and the world forever.
Visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
See the incredible ceiling of Grand Central Terminal and recreate the opening scene of Gossip Girl if you're a fan of the TV show!
