While there are plenty of people who come to New York time and time again, there are also plenty of people who are visiting for the very first time. When it is your first time in New York, you can feel a little bit overwhelmed by it all. After all, there is so much to see, so much to do and of course, so much city to get around.
Having lived in New York for 30 years, Mark Alvarado San Francisco knows pretty much everything that there is to know about the city. So, to help make sure that everyone has the best time ever in his hometown, he has put together 4 tips for New York City first timers.
Be prepared for the traffic
One of the biggest surprises that people learn about New York is the volume of traffic. It doesn’t matter if it is the day or the night, there are always plenty of cars on the road. Not only does this mean that you need to have your wits about you, but also that you may need to plan in extra time if you are planning on getting anywhere by car. Not only this, but you also need to know just how loud it is going to be!
You need to try some doughnuts
Now, this may sound trivial, but if you are looking to sample some of the finest foods that New York has to offer, then you need to treat yourself to a doughnut. Here, bigger is better, not only do they have a bigger variety of flavors then you may be used to seeing, but along with this, you will also find that these delicious, fluffy and sweet doughnuts are big enough to feed a small family!
You have to go to Central Park
If you really want to make sure that you see all the best sights of New York during your time here, then one of the places that you have to head to is Central Park. Just like it looks on the movies and on TV, this park is amazing. You can explore it by bike or on foot, just make sure that you plan to spend the entire day to really make the most of this amazing piece of natural landscape in the center of a bustling and busy city.
It can be expensive
One thing that you will quickly learn about New York is that things are expensive. Whether it is hotels, eating out, or simply visiting some of the biggest tourist attractions, you are going to need to bring a decent amount spending money, oh and don’t forget that you are also going to need to make sure that you budget for all the amazing shopping opportunities.
If it is your first time in New York then don’t worry. Take some of these tips on board and you will have the best time in this beautiful city!