Travel Tips for New York City (NYC)

New York City (NYC) Weather	New York is warm & humid in summers and cold & dry in winter. Spring and fall are mild to warm, while winter is cold with snowfall a few times a year.
Best Time to Visit NYC	April - Early November
Clothes & Shoes tips for NYC	Bring a good pair of walking shoes as you will be walking a lot. Make sure to bring layers in winter.
Public Transportation for Attractions in NYC	Most tourist attractions are near NYC Subway Stations. New York subway system is the oldest in the world and runs 24 hours. Subway train stations and signs are well marked. Subway trains are fast, however if you are alone after midnight then you might feel more comfortable taking a taxi cab.
NYC Safety tips	Watch and follow traffic signs. Traffic on peak hours can be crowded in New York City area. After dark stick to the main streets if you don’t know the area to avoid getting lost. New York City is generally safe for visitors. However be aware of your purse or backpack and surroundings, especially when on crowded trains or buses or places. Keep your wallet in your front pocket & keep your purse in front of your eyes. Don't flash your expensive jewelry or other stuff in public. Avoid drawing attention to yourself as tourist. Especially after dark always know where you are going and how to get there before you leave. If taking the New York subway after mid-night, stand at the sign "During off hours trains stop here" or in view of the Metro-Card booth. Ride in cars with people and preferably in the conductor's car. Don't buy tickets off the streets from people with "special deals", these are usually scams.
Eating in NYC	New York City is a food town from all regions of the world! Try one of the many Soul Food restaurants in Harlem , eat Chinese in Chinatown or homemade pasta in Little Italy, try some surf and turf at one of the trendy restaurants in Midtown, share a Piled High Deli Sandwich, eat some Bagels with smoked salmon, try a Shawarma or hot dog from a street vendor. You can find it all here! For cheap eats, buy food to go from a food stall, local restaurant, or grocery store and eat at a park bench! It is a great way to soak in the atmosphere of the city. NYC food recommendations
Language in NYC	Official Language is English. English is spoken everywhere in New York. Street signs are in English in NYC. You will also hear other languages on the street of NYC as it is an international city.
Electricity (Power) in New York	If visiting from outside the U.S., please note that the US has 110 Volts power supply.

New York City All Around Town Hop-on Hop-off Tour - $29.00

Create your own sightseeing itinerary with the New York City Hop-On Hop-Off Tour! A hop-on-hop-off bus tour is the ideal way to explore every corner of the Big Apple and, with lively tour guides to keep you entertained and informed, you are sure to learn facts old and new about the city that never sleeps! Hop on and off the distinctive double-decker buses at any of the 40+ stops to discover New York at your leisure. A must-have tour for any visitor to the Big Apple!

Choose from a 48-hour or 72-hour All Around Town Tour which includes loops of Uptown, Downtown, and Brooklyn New York City neighborhoods. This pass also gets you access to a Night Tour of New York and Hop-on Hop-off cruise. For more value, opt for the VIP Pass which upgrades your pass so you benefit from skip-the-line access or add one attractions to your tour.

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Travel Tips for New York City (NYC)