NYC Travel Mistakes: What NOT to Do in New York City

Avoid these Common NYC Tourist mistakes on your next trip to the Big Apple!

NYC Common Tourist Mistakes Playlist:
00:00- Intro
00:11- 1) Not Pre-Planning Airport Arrival Details
00:55- 2) Metrocard Machine Mistake
01:32- 3) The Clockwise Subway Turnstile Mistake
02:13- 4) Not Watching Where You Walk in Manhattan
02:40- Bonus: Careful on the Subway Steps
02:56- 5A) Google Maps
03:33- 5B) Seated App
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04:29- 6) Not Trying Other Methods of Transportation in NYC
04:36- The Ferry
05:07- The Bus
05:26- Citi Bikes
05:59- 7) Eating Only in Times Square
07:08- 8) Taking a Horse Drawn Carriage in Central Park or Midtown
07:39- Taking a Pedicab Instead
08:06- 9) Not Pre-Booking Observation Decks if Tight on Time
08:52- 10) Not Utilizing Rush Broadway Tickets

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[greg]

Never, under any circumstances take anything from a stranger be it a bracelet or a CD. Never try to play an illegal street game like three card monte. You are the mark and you will lose. This is true in Vegas as well.

[infinite_vortex]

I consider myself a local (10 min drive from NYC in Hudson County) and totally agree about doing things in the early morning, ESPECIALLY Sunday mornings. I drive over early on Sunday mornings (free street parking on Sundays! ) and park in midtown - and walk everywhere from there - Rockefeller Center, Bryant Park, Central Park, Times Square. If I want, I'll catch a Broadway matinee show after getting tickets from the TKTS booth. It's beautiful to walk on quiet Sunday mornings without the crowds and you really feel like you have those areas to yourself. Started doing that during the pandemic in 2020 and haven't stopped since!

[emilyboller]

Downloading an offline map in Google Maps is key! We visited about 5 years ago and had a terrible time getting our GPS to work in Midtown and the Financial District due to all the tall buildings. Thankfully my husband had downloaded an offline map (he does this out of habit before we leave on any trip) that fixed the issue for us.

[ActionKid]

The MTA High Entrance Turnstile trick is a good one and has gotten me more than once when I was in a rush! Another one to look out for now is with OMNY : Make sure to use the same card or device in order to qualify for the unlimited rides. I've heard of several people use their Apple Watch and then switching to their iPhone and wondering why they didn't get unlimited rides for the week once they paid 12 times.

[katherinewilkinson]

I saw Back to the Future last Saturday while visiting from California. It was a true spectacle! Definitely not the best show we’ve seen, but it’s something fun to see once. We rushed six shows in four days and saved tons.

[MagellanandGreyhound]

The Google Maps tip is clutch. I've done that in remote areas too (Ireland, Utah). Worst moment ever is not knowing where you need to go.

[Sullys-GamingYT]

Don't split up from ur group. Don't give people money. Don't be out at night people will follow you if you take a wrong turn.

[CuteCatsofIstanbul]

Whenever in the US or on a US website and I'm asked for a zip code, I'm grateful I'm a 90's kids because of the tv show Beverly Hills 90210 ... a series of number etched in our brains all around the world! Thank you Brenda, Brandon, Kelly, Dylan, Donna, Steve, David and Andrea!

[scottallan]

Hey John I'm not long back from my 1st trip to NYC. I was in NYC for 5 days and had an amazing time. Ate so much pizza, seen so many amazing sights all thanks to watching your videos for years. Can't wait to come back for another trip really soon 🙌

[JohnHausser]

7:25 I’m not a vegan/PETA guy but I’m also against it.

Cheers from San Diego California

[Qiubenjamin]

Watching this made me realize how much knowledge is needed to survive in the city, def taking everything i know for granted, great vid as usual!

[g.t.richardson]

I don’t go anywhere now I can’t carry (2)
Been to nyc many times but long ago. Even did the Times Square New Year’s Eve thing
Glad I did it in the 80s, won’t ever go back

New Jersey and Maryland are on that list as well
I take my vacation dollars South

[tracyturner-browne]

Leave those poor horses Please, please, please do NOT support this by taking any kind of rides by horses - EVER no matter where you're at

[BradMarcus]

Great tip of hitting 9th Avenue for food. It's one of the great food stretches in the city. In addition to the places you mention, Mom's is consistently terrific! And for cheap eats, Empanada Mama.

[bebrothertonla]

I’m coming to NYC on Thurs-Mon and I’ve watched a lot of your videos recently and you’ve really helped me planning this trip thanks a lot for your help.

[Jesse]

Pro tip: It's really not worth taking a bus (or cab) cross-town from 23rd to 59th -- the exception being 14th St., because, no public cars -- unless the weather is too unpleasant for you. In Mid-Town, walking or biking is going to be the faster option.

[mikiqex]

IDK if you mentioned it elsewhere, but similarly to the subway turnstile - always check if you're entering the subway for the correct direction. Some stations don't have the option to go to the other track without leaving the paid area, so you either have to go to in the wrong direction to a station that do, or you exit the station and pay again.

[HereBeBarr]

What other NYC Travel Mistakes did you make on your first trip?

[Ensta]

I didn't know about downloading those offline maps with Google Maps thanks for that. I will have to test that on the subways next time.