Everything you’ve heard is true. It’s big, it’s busy, it’s frenetic, its “bright lights will inspire you”, and it’s not only survivable but enriching if you do it right. Sure, all the classic attractions – the Statue of Liberty, the Empire State Building, Times Square – are there, but there’s lots more, and as locals we’re in the best position to recommend “off the beaten path” spots to check out.
We live here, but we’re going to write through the lens of someone on a short trip – a week max – and highlight just a few attractions you may not have heard of, but that you’ll definitely want to talk about.
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