The First Timer's Guide to NYC

Enjoy attractions, events and activities in the City for little to no expense.

From malls to boutiques, here’s the only NYC shopping guide you’ll need.

It's the law: you have to eat all of these foods when you come to New York City.

Here’s your New York City restaurant cheat sheet—more than 100 of the City’s essential eateries.

Find everything you need to know for a great night out in the City.

Get to know the City’s most memorable drinks.

Explore neighborhood history, famous cuisine and NYC landmarks up close in these walking tours across the City.

The five boroughs feature a wealth of exciting and accessible destinations. Find venues and accommodations that meet your needs.

The City derives its character from hundreds of communities that feel like cities of their own. Find your next destination here.

NYC women share tips for visiting the City alone.

These NYC museums, monuments and art-filled attractions are either free today, on specific days or at certain times during the week. Find one near you.

Want to join the live audience of TV shows taped in New York City? Use our guide to find free tickets.

Keep warm, arrive early and stay safe as you welcome the New Year in NYC.

From buying tickets to your last snapshot, here's how to make the most of a visit to the American icon.

Williams-Clarke puts wellness and community at the forefront of her buzzy candle and fragrance brand, Lit Brooklyn.

Artist Talisa Almonte celebrates her Latin heritage and love of Queens in her prints and products.

The actor, editor and trans activist discusses community organization, growing up in NYC and local institutions dear to their heart.

Bronx-native Derick Lopez cooks up the Puerto Rican classics that he grew up on.

Solo exhibitions by artists in residence Umber Majeed and Abang-guard reflect on the 1964–65 World’s Fair at Flushing Meadows Corona Park.

Christopher Udemezue, better known as Neon Christina, brings together culture and queer identity through a variety of arts platforms.

This yearslong photography project documents expressions of Pride in New York City.

The chef of Queens’ highly touted Casa Enrique keeps his focus on family and flavor.

Djali Brown-Cepeda is a Rising Star of the Latino Community in NYC

These Manhattan restaurants and shops find ways to honor their heritage while adapting to the present and future.

Meet the culinary geniuses revolutionizing the City’s dining experience.

The award-winning chef talks Tatiana, The Family Reunion and how NYC keeps inspiring him.

Musician Mike Amadeo preserves Latin music history at NYC’s oldest music shop up in the Bronx.

Fans of New York City Football Club and Inter Miami CF came to cheer for their teams at Citi Field, Queens.

From soccer’s stateside introduction to the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026™ final, New York City and the region have served as the American cradle of the sport.

Support your side, whether it’s a national or club team, at these sports-loving venues in the five boroughs.

Soccer fans in NYC’s Chilean community came to this College Point restaurant to wear their colors and show their support for the national team.

Bar 43, known as the "home of soccer in Queens,” attracts numerous fan communities from its diverse Sunnyside neighborhood.

A South Bronx restaurant that serves up authentic Mexican food also serves as a gathering place for fans of the global sport.