Tips for Visiting New York City for the First Time

There are TONS of things to do in New York City, I mean, it’s called the Big Apple for a reason, right? New York City should be on your bucket list for sure, and even if you’re just passing by for a quick day trip, an exciting night, or a quick getaway weekend in NYC, you’ll be sure to have an outstanding time!


Go Take A Relaxing Stroll Through Central Park

You can’t possibly make it a day trip to New York City without going to Central  Park! But, don’t underestimate this “park”, it’s HUGE and you probably won’t be able to see everything you’d like to in one day. And, what’s great, is that there are fun free things to do in NYC, so you don’t need to worry about breaking the bank.

A few favorites things to do in Central Park is visiting the Pond and Gapstow Bridge, Central Park Zoo, the Carousel, the Dairy, Sheep Meadow, the Mall, Statue of Balto, Bethesda Arcade & fountain, Bow Bridge, Cleopatra’s Needle, and Belvedere Castle. You can even ride a horse and buggy through the park if you want to ride in style!



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