Depending on your niche', NYC has something for everyone...literally. You'll find many diverse faces amidst the hustle and bustle of people you're destined to encounter. Here are a few tips I picked up while in the Big Apple. Remember, strictly speaking from personal experience here people...
1. Walk, talk, eat, breathe and think fast. Everyone and everything in NYC is fast-paced. It's just their way of life, so to avoid getting trampled (in every sense of the word) I advise you to 'pick up the pace' a bit. If you're from a large metropolis you are probably use to it, but it's the small town-ers that seem to have trouble-- including myself at times. However, this can be done without feeling like you aren't enjoying your trip. Simply immerse yourself in with the 'locals' and you'll be just fine.. When in Rome, right?
2. Get accustomed to sharing some of your personal space. Again, it's just part of the charm. NYC has some 22 million people inhabiting 6,720 miles of land- things can get a little crowded at times. This rings especially true when you are in the touristy districts - Times Square, etc. However, there are a few large portions of land devoted to parks, such as Central Park (shown in the picture). This picture was taken atop the Belvedere Castle in Central Park. I was pleasantly surprised that climbing the narrow, 16th century spiral staircase (without handrails, might I add) would lead up to this view! It was almost like another world-to go from the chaotic streets of NYC to this quiet, relaxing oasis. It was quite beautiful.
3. Wear good shoes- Seriously. Trust me I know how hard it is to sacrifice fashion for comfort-but in this case, it's worth it. In NYC, most people don't own cars- #1 they're too expensive to park and #2 in most cases, it's quicker to walk to your destination. And for a tourist who will be visiting a LOT of places, cab fare can drain your pockets. So that means you'll be walking or taking the Subway (which is a diff blog for another day). One occasion in particular comes to mind in which my sister did not wear the correct shoes. By the end of the day, her feet were in a lot of pain and so dirty a shower wouldn't help. I would definitely look like a total 'tourist' with my tennis shoes than have my trip ruined because my feet hurt. FYI: At night, the shoe rules change! ;)
My Jot List of Favorite Things to Do in NYC:
Catch a Broadway Show (like Wicked)
Musuem of Natural History (at least once, it's actually pretty neat)
Times Square (even if its just to shop there!)
Carnegie Deli (expensive but a NY staple)
Central Park (you can even take a horse & carriage ride through)
Movie Tour (takes you to tons of locations where famous movies have been filmed)
Shop on 5th Avenue (Tiffany's, Saks, Harry Winston, etc)
Rockefeller Plaza (Go to the top)
Post in the comments section if you have further questions!
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