12 Things Every First Timer MUST DO When Visiting NYC !

Are you visiting NYC for the First Time.. Here's my essential travel guide with 12 Things To Do

First Timers in New York City Chapter List:
00:00- Intro
00:27- 12. Eat a Slice of Pizza
01:23- 11. Go to a Rooftop View
02:49- 10. Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
03:26- 9. Visit Times Square at Night
04:27- 8. Explore Central Park
05:14- 7. Walk the Highline
05:51- 6. Wander Greenwich & West Village
06:44- 5. See the Statue of Liberty
07:47- 4. Roam Grand Central Terminal
08:43- 3. Visit a Museum
09:32- 2. Go to a Broadway Show
10:12- 1. Visit the 9 11 Memorial

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[maggiel]

Him: things to do in your first trip to NYC

me: watching this video even though I live there

[renna]

Instead of top of the rock which costs a lot of money, you should get a drink at the William Vale Hotel in Brooklyn. The bar is set at the top of the hotel on the 22nd floor. Views are incredible and it's a way more affordable option.

[abdullahhafeez]

"New York has the best pizza in the world."
*All of Italy "I'ght imma head out!"

[___David___Savian]

Here are 10 more New York City great Dos in addition to John's great recommendations:
1. To see celebrities in person go to the corner of 53 street and Broadway in Manhattan and go north a few feet up 53 street around 4:30 pm Monday to Fridays (only when the Stephen Colbert Show is taping because sometimes the show is on vacation or is off for a day) and stand behind police barricades that will be there. Then, you'll see the celebrities coming in between 5pm and 6pm across the street from where you'll be standing. Then, when the celebrities finish being on the show they will come out of that side entrance to leave. Many celebs when they are leaving (not when they first arrive) will walk up to the fans and take selfies and shake hands with you. The celebs will walk up to you between 6pm and 45 minutes after that. But, you have to be there early before the fans area fills up.

2. You can also see celebrity guests going to The Jimmy Fallon Show and Seth Meyer Show and if you're lucky Saturday Night Live Show inside 30 Rockerfeller Center (yes that's the same building that the TV show 30 Rock is based on with Tina Fey). That is near the corner of 50 Street and Avenue Of The Americas and try to be there around 5pm inside the lobby and just ask someone which is the elevator to go to The Jimmy Fallon Show. Then just stand in that elevator side where there is a guard that will not let you in that the elevator side. But, you can stand just outside the elevator side.

3. If you want to see a specific celebrity that is staring in a Broadway stage show, go to that theater early (especially on weekdays) and ask one of the theater employees where is the side entrance (not the main entrance) where the celebrities come in through and at what time do they arrive which can vary since some celebs come in hours before to put on make-up or costumes for the show. Others don't.

4. If you are a fan of basball (The Yankees, The Mets), you can find out when they are in town playing in their stadium and get tickets for The Yankees (in The Bronx) taking the 4 train to 161 Street or for The Mets to the stop called Citi Field on the 7 train. This way you can see some of the most famous athletes.

5. If you want to see a free live music concert from the top singers in the world, during the summer NBC TV network has free concerts near the ice rink in a court yard area in between buildings away from traffic in Rockefeller Center. These shows are presented by The Today Show in the morning during weekdays. Check listings to see when and who will be performing.

6. If you want to see celebrities being interviewed check 92 Y celebrity interviews on YouTube to get an idea of how that place is and call that place by Googling it to find out the upcoming schedule of future celebrity interviews.

7. If you are a Seinfeld fan, there is a Seinfeld bus tour that will take you to the famous real places mentioned on the Seinfeld Show. Google it.

8. If you want to go to the actual dive bar where Lady Gaga hangs out (and used to perform at before she became famous) go to 123 Rivingston Street in The Lower East Side of Manhattan. Google Map it.

9. If you are a fan of old Jazz and of Louis Armstrong, just Google Louis Armstrong house museum which is in Queens, New York across the river from Manhattan to actually walk around Louis house inside and see and touch his furniture which is still there the way he left it when he died.

10. If you want to visit the graves of some of the most famous celebrities in the history of this planet, just search on YouTube famous celebrity graves in New York City and look at those videos and pick which celebrity graves you want to see and just Google Map each individual cemetery that has those graves. Google at what time each cemetery opens and closes and go early to spend a quiet peaceful day walking around those iconic tomb stones.

I hope my recommendations helped some of you. Remember to stay away from expensive overpriced places. Some of the best food in NYC are in ethnic neighborhoods like China Town in Manhattan, Little Italy on Mulberry street, the Latin Neighborhood of Washington Heights in Manhattan, the Russian neighborhood of Brighton Beach in Brooklyn and some hot spots like Ethiopian Food, Indian Food, Thai Food, and Philippines Food areas throughout the city. Cheers.

[johnvjr]

12. eat a slice of pizza 
11. go to a rooftop 
10.walk the brooklyn bridge 
9. vist times square at night 
8. explore central park 
7. walk the highline 
6. wander greenwich and west village 
5. see the statue of liberty 
4. roam grand central terminal 
3. vist a museum 
2. go to a broadway show 
1. vist the 911 memorial

[yeetyoink]

This guy:best pizza in The world
Italy:This is an avengers threat

[aaronoyler]

I cannot even tell you how much your videos helped. We just got back to small town Indiana from the big Apple. After watching your videos I totally felt like we did NYC right! Went to Chelsea got them tacos from Numero Uno! Learned the subway system, Brooklyn Bagel, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, ate at off the path restaurants. Even though our hotel was on Times Square we ventured out and didn’t stay confined to the tourist stuff. Thank you a thousand times man. Between you and “Clatt” I felt like I just knew what I was doing!

[karolinekeffer]

Keep up the great videos! As someone wanting to visit, I really like how you recommend "touristy" places anyway because they're just a fun experience "at least once". Perfect mix of recognizing newbie excitement and combining it with your local insight!! Really glad I found your channel!

[Blackhole]

I always recommend (if they don't stay in brooklyn) to go first to brooklyn with the subway before going on to the brooklyn bridge. Maybe get an ice cream (italian style) and use the bridge to walk back to manhattan.
That way you walk towards the skyline what I prefer instead of always turn back around.
PS.: Please don't stay in the bikelane for pictures ;)

[ChrisPro]

I work at the 911 Tribute Musuem and I can really tell you it's a must see experience and a true show of what makes New York a special place and her people some of the most resilient in the world!

[pumpkinlord]

"New York has the best Pizza in the world"
And this is when Italy declared war

[garrus_vakarian]

Ok everyone my man did a good job but he might not have some of the native knowledge you need to know. First and foremost, his pizza recommendations are totally wrong and tourists traps. Johns on bleeker, joes on 7th. Avoid dollar slices they’re great on a budget but you’re visiting, get the good stuff. In Brooklyn Difaras is best all NYC but its deep in Brooklyn, otherwise Lucalis is amazing in iconic neighborhood of carrol gardens Brooklyn. Brooklyn. You must spend at least 2 days in Brooklyn alone there’s just as much to do as in the city (Manhattan). You’re gonna want to see iconic Coney Island and get your Nathans hot dog, if you’re visiting during the summer you simply can’t pass on Coney Island. South Brooklyn (near Brooklyn bridge) is amazing and has some of the best restaurants in NY. If in season go to the Bronx for a Yankees game then arthur avenue after for dinner thats the real little Italy.
Here’s the real pro tips:
1. Walk fast on busy streets or you’ll see why we have a reputation (thats not true at all) for being rude, if you’re walking slow your actually the one being rude.
2. This ONLY applies in busy areas during the rush. Don’t make eye contact or smile at strangers, especially on the subway. Again this is rude.
3. If in a busy deli/store/pizzeria no small talk, the words please and thank you are meaningless. Give your order, get out the way, have your payment ready. Holding up the flow is again rude, and the cashier probably deals with thousands of people a day, they just cant give everyone attention.
4. Avoid staten island, its a dump (no really it is) and the people there are terrible.

Basically go by the old saying “when in rome, do as the romans do” NYC is Rome.
Don’t be nervous, believe me we’re some of the friendliest people in the world despite what you heard. You need directions ask somebody (just not someone walking fast with their head down) you’ll get them, detailed with patience, and probably followed by a recommendation. Our night life is unmatched, make friends but don’t trust anyone if thats makes sense. Until you actually get to know them. It’s not that we’re untrustworthy it’s just that there are a lot of scams.
Remember its a city of 8.5 million people and has as many as 15 even 20 million on a given day with commuters and tourists. Some are gonna be jerkoffs, but most are cool. We’re a city made up of every walk of life, and we pretty much all get along. We wouldn’t have it any other way. In NYC it doesn’t matter where you’re from/ what you believe, its how you act.
Follow my advice and the videos you’ll have the time of your life! After all, it’s the greatest city in the world.

[konnie]

For people who love history, I recommend a guided tour of the Brooklyn Bridge. I did that last year, and the tour guide was excellent. Learning of the history behind the Brooklyn Bridge from what it was like before it was built and all the suffering that went into building it made the experience of walk so meaningful to me. The tour company was Inside-Out.

[markkram]

youtuber:NYC has the best pizza in the world
Napoli:😂😂😂😂

[waynegill]

Yes. Thank you for those suggestions. Knowing the cost of these visits helps me to have an idea of the cost of visiting for a week in addition to traveling and hotel expenses.

[ElJoshPaul]

I’m a Bronx local, born/raised in NYC and honestly I haven’t even done half of these things which makes me sad lol. So thank you for recommending these things!

[Willst]

I did none of the tourist stuff and explored the city by walking everywhere, or taking cabs. Loved it!

[Mr.White-]

If you are a Ghostbuster's fan, Moore St. in Lower Manhattan is the firehouse (interior shot in California) and if you are a Led Zeppelin fan, St. Marks Place is where the cover for the album "Physical Graffiti" was shot. There's tons of random fun spots in NYC.

[lickburneresquivel]

Your videos have helped me so much. Our last trip was perfect because of you. We did most of the things on this list. We will be going back as soon as this covid settles down some. Thank you again. Your videos are more helpful than u know.

[zados]

All activities are added to my to do list! One day I will be visiting all the places you have shown us in the video. Thanks for the tips.