{"id":29080,"date":"2019-11-08T18:00:57","date_gmt":"2019-11-08T18:00:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/?p=29080"},"modified":"2021-10-28T17:24:38","modified_gmt":"2021-10-28T17:24:38","slug":"travel-tips-to-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.expedia.com\/stories\/travel-tips-to-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel Tips to New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"

When people talk about New York City<\/a>, they never use small words. Chances are, you\u2019ve heard people gush about the Big Apple in superlatives: The best pizza, the tastiest dumplings, the tallest Christmas tree, the most incredible rooftop view, and so on.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve never been to New York, you might feel intimidated by a place whose reputation is so huge. And you might be pleasantly surprised to find out how manageable this world-famous city actually is. Feeling lost as you plan your first visit to the city that never sleeps? Don\u2019t panic! Here are the best travel tips to New York City.<\/p>\n

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When is the best time to visit New York City?<\/h2>\n

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New York\u2019s magic doesn\u2019t wax and wane throughout the year\u2014it just changes. In spring, trees are budding and flowers are blooming in Central Park. Summertime is perfect for warm nights walking the streets of Little Italy. Autumn brings blue sky and brisk air, perfect for wearing a peacoat and meandering Greenwich Village. And nothing is more festive than Macy\u2019s window displays in December. When it comes to travel tips to New York City, there’s rarely a bad time to visit.<\/p>\n

However, if you\u2019re looking for an ideal time to see the city with fresh eyes, the best time to visit New York is autumn or late spring. During both these seasons, you\u2019ll be safe from extreme temperatures\u2014both the summer mugginess and the sharp winter winds whipping off the Hudson River. Aim for mid-April through mid-June, or mid-September through mid-November, to find the most pedestrian-friendly weather to walk around in.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What\u2019s the best airport in New York City?<\/h2>\n
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New York is a global city, and there are three primary airports welcoming flights to New York City<\/a>. John F. Kennedy International Airport, or JFK, is in the borough of Queens, as is LaGuardia Airport. Newark Liberty International Airport is just over the border in New Jersey, but it serves as one of the main airports for the New York metropolitan area. Great news for budget-conscious travelers: All three airports are accessible from Manhattan by light rail or bus.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How many days do you need in New York?<\/h2>\n
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New York City is expand-to-fit. You can get a good deal of sightseeing done in as few as three days, but to give yourself enough time to really soak up the city, you should aim for a five-day trip. There\u2019s always something new to see, taste, or experience in New York.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

What is the best way to travel in New York<\/strong>?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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When it comes to travel tips to New York City, the golden rule of transportation is: Don\u2019t drive unless you must! While rental cars might be convenient in a city such as Los Angeles, the majority of New Yorkers get by just fine without a vehicle. With walking, hailing a cab, and taking public transportation such easy options, there\u2019s no need to fight against gridlocked traffic or search in vain for parking.<\/p>\n