Rachel’s New York City Travel Guide
Ahhh, the Big Apple. New York is one of the top destinations in the United States. And I understand the love.
As for me, New York City has always been iconic and inspiring. I first visited at sixteen years old, off to see the musical Wicked with the original cast, and I completely fell deeply in love with this city.
I have visited New York City at least 50 times. I live only forty minutes away from this amazing city, and make frequent trips to go to museums, do neighborhood walks, see plays, and much more.
New York makes my soul happy. New York even helped heal my broken heart.
Take your time and browse all my articles to plan your trip to New York City. Feel free to contact me for personalized New York tips.
New York City Travel Guides
2 Days in New York Itinerary: Maximize Your Trip
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Dec
Solo Travel New York Guide: 10 Best Reasons to Go to NYC Alone
Updated: March 2023 As a traveler, I frequently mention that NYC is my “Soul City.” [...]
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Mar
When is the Best Time to Travel to New York?
Are you asking yourself when is the best time to travel to New York? Hmmmm [...]
Sep
New York City Museum Posts
Discovering the Magical Met: The Complete “How To” Guide for NYC’s Famous Art Museum
Updated 17 October 2021: As of 2021, the Met requires both proof of vaccination against [...]
Nov
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City
When I wrote this guide, it was Memorial Day Weekend in the United States. For [...]
May
Wow! What A Beautiful Library: Visit The Morgan Library and Museum
Ahh, my visit to the Morgan Library was bookishly spectacular. As you know, I like to [...]
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Mar
Practical New York City Tips
Newark Airport to Manhattan: How to Go to NYC
Going from the Newark Airport to Manhattan is simple. Yeah, I know, I know. The [...]
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Nov
How To Plan An Effective NYC Day Trip
New York City is amazing, but can feel overwhelming. Tons of skyscrapers, traffic, wall to wall [...]
Mar
11 Tips for Visiting New York City for the First Time
Need some tips for visiting New York City for the first time? Look nowhere else! [...]
Sep
Should You Take a Trip to New York in December?
A trip to New York in December is almost a rite of passage for many [...]
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Nov
Packing for New York
What to Pack for New York in September
September is a wonderful time to visit New York City. As the summer crowds dwindle [...]
Sep
What to Pack for New York in March
Updated: February 25 2022 You’re eagerly planning a vacation to good ol’ New York, New [...]
Feb
New York Winter Packing List: A Complete Guide
Updated on January 24th 2022. Believe it or not, the snowy holiday season is rapidly [...]
Aug
What to Pack for New York in Fall
Fall is my favorite time to visit New York City. My freakin’ favorite. If I was [...]
Jul
Guided Walks in NYC
9 Best Things to Do in Chelsea NYC
Are you curious about the best things to do in Chelsea NYC? I’m happy that [...]
Sep
7 Fabulous Things to Do in Astoria Queens
If you have extra time, even as a traveler, then I recommend taking the subway [...]
Jun
How to Take a Self-Guided Central Park Walking Tour
I love walking in Central Park. I actually go almost every time I visit New [...]
Nov
Free (And Fun!) Things to do in the Financial District NYC
When visitors think of New York City, many people minds’ immediately jump to the area [...]
May
“Tenements, Tales, and Tastes” in NYC’s Lower East Side
You ready for an unsurprising confession? I’m a huge fan of good food. As I [...]
May