So, you’re planning a trip to the Big Apple. New York City can be a great experience for visitors, but it’s important to know the best ways to go about touring the city. New York can be intimidating and overwhelming for first-time visitors. However, with a little bit of knowledge about the city, your trip can go smoothly and painlessly. As a resident of New York City, I’ve written this guide to help those unfamiliar with New York navigate its concrete canyons and have a successful, memorable trip.

The Basics

First, some basic knowledge about New York. The city is divided into five distinct boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Queens and Staten Island. Each borough can be considered a major city in its own right. New York is exceptionally diverse, with people from all continents calling it home. Thus, it’s important to have an open mind while visiting the city. Mass transit is provided by the city’s subway and bus services and is the ideal way for tourists to travel. Taxis are also an option. New York City possesses a huge array of neighborhoods, from luxury apartments with views of Central Park to poverty-stricken areas far off the beaten tourist path. Finally, New York is expensive no matter how you cut it, so budget accordingly. With the basics down, let’s plan an itinerary of the city’s many landmarks and attractions.

Exploring Lower Manhattan

Lower Manhattan, also referred to as Downtown Manhattan, is an excellent place to start sightseeing. Lower Manhattan is home to many tourist attractions, including Wall Street and the Financial District. Here, you can see the famous New York Stock Exchange and some of the city’s oldest skyscrapers. Head over to Battery Park to take a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty and cruise New York Harbor on the Staten Island Ferry. You may also want to visit the World Trade Center site, which, as of 2011, is being rebuilt. (Do NOT refer to it as “Ground Zero.” Instead, use terms like “World Trade Center site” or “new World Trade Center.”) Visitors interested in history should pay a visit to the South Street Seaport to see renovated sailing ships and beautifully restored buildings that echo the city’s merchant past.

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