NYC First Timers REVEAL Their BIGGEST Mistakes ! (And How To Avoid Them)

What are the Biggest mistakes NYC Tourists made on their first trips to the Big Apple? 17 subscribers and Members of our Patreon responded with video messages revealing their mistakes and how you can avoid them on your next trip ! Watch til the end and check out our other New York City playlists linked below.

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[emesshots]

It took me some time to realize that it’s not rude to ignore people. It’s easier to ignore homeless people, but you don’t have to stop and talk to anyone that tries selling you anything. Especially those “rappers” in Times Square giving their CDs away for “free” with a small donation. You don’t have to talk to the people in costumes. And if you’re polite and stop to talk to someone, and then you realize that they’re trying to sell you something, it’s ok to abruptly walk away.

[GisylleGlam]

As a native new yorker, this is funny to listen to. Hope you all come back and have a better time.

[FoodandFootprints]

Calories don’t count when you‘re on vacation 😂

[Juanita]

I love that "I'd rather be in New York" sweatshirt!!

[BillKing]

Another good one, Jon. I'm from NY, moved here in the 1980's "just for one year" and that's the way life goes. I've gotten asked more than once by people who need a quick answer where there's a public restroom (not one of NYC's strong points). I remember the last time was a British woman coming off the Brooklyn Bridge and I just pointed her in the direction of the nearest Starbucks on Park Row. I remember one of George Costanza's many talents was his knowledge of where to go anywhere in Manhattan. It would be kinda off-beat to do a video on this topic, but edgy and uber-helpful to out-of-towners and locals at the same time.

[teresahoward]

Love the way the video turned out! Thanks for letting me be a part of it! One mistake that I could see how someone easily make, is not carrying cash AND a credit card. Lots of businesses (particularly small restaurants) only accept cash, but we did encounter one business on our last trip that was cashless and ONLY accepted credit cards. This seems to be a trend, so that's a good thing to know.

[analiacroci]

My biggest mistake on my first trip to NYC in 1994 was to travel with two people that weren´t close friends of mine. I would have enjoyed a hundred times more exploring New York on my own! Cheers from Chile!

[bumbleBEE.]

No mistakes I live here lol! Some tips...subway/bus maps are free! If there is one, Get them from token booth clerk when getting metro cards or download from MTA site. Also airports have public transportation to NYC, so If you not carrying much take the bus. LGA has M60 that take you Manhattan and you can grab the train. Also ask people we don’t bite.

[MattNav]

My mistake? Landing at JFK, around 4pm, then after an 8 hour transatlantic flight, what did I do first in NYC, whilst still majorly jetlagged? Go to times Square at 8pm 😂 Wait until you're rested up before going into Manhattan 👍🏻

[chandlerbingbong]

Being far too generous is my biggest NYC mistake.

[vkendrick]

Ok. I been doing NYC for about 12 years 3 to 4 times per year. My first mistake was staying with relatives. They of course didn't have time to show me around do after about 3 days I hit the streets running.

2nd mistake

GO BY YOURSELF if you like to live and move like a new yorker.

They complain about the rushing. They complain about the subway station stairs. They complain about the cost of food.

If anyone comes with me. I warn them. Either you keep up or you stay in the hotel.

Love your videos.

[Dinokill]

I went last month and my my biggest mistake was staying for 4 days instead of a week.

[MakeUpJulez]

I went in early March and it was awesome! I enjoyed a picnic in Central Park, walked the Brooklyn bridge. A sweater and a jacket was all I needed, not sure why he said not to go.

[zgufhlo]

Oh, I remember my first visit to big apple. I rent a small room in the middle of the sunset park via airbnb. Next day after arrival I decided to walk by feet to the Coney Island)) jatlug and map made me to take a longest walk I've ever had))) but next day I walked from soho to Harlem by feet. Guys, if you want to see NYC, please use its public transportation and never try to walk through some specific boroughs alone, in 6 a. M. It was pretty interesting, but scary a couple of moments))))

[Juanita]

I travel to NYC a few times a year and love it so much. I have made almost all of these mistakes at one time or another. Upon reflection, I think my one of my biggest mistakes when I first started traveling was to either take a cab or car from the airport to the hotel. The public transportation is pretty easy to navigate and now I know to pack super light and pay $7 instead of $75 to get into the city. Thanks for making this video. I love how creative you are being with your channel.

[HanTheSopran]

OMG Jon! Thank you so much for fitting my clip on here! Hope that it helps other visitors. I miss NYC so badly. I’m praying that the city recovers quickly from this so that my husband and I can come visit again.

[MrJobcon]

Great idea for a video, very valuable information. Thanks!

[SL]

This is such a great video! Thanks to everyone who shared. I’ve actually made a bunch of these mistakes and I live in NY. Also, to those people to who did too much on their first trip. Wow! I can’t believe how much you did!

[antiquebirdcage]

I've been to NYC four times now, but my biggest mistake the first time I was there was not allocating enough time for everything I had planned, such as museums and shops.