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There is so much to see in New York that planning can be overwhelming! Every neighborhood has it’s own unique charm, and there are so many iconic locations to check out. However, there are a few tourist destinations that in my opinion, can be done without or done better. From a local, here are 12 tourist trap locations to avoid, and what to do instead:
Even while living in the most exciting and culturally rich city in America, I often find myself longing for the quiet elegance of Paris. Its my favorite place to visit, however when an 8 hour flight across the Atlantic isn’t possible, there are actually quite a few places in NYC that create a small slice of the City of Lights. Below are 10 of my favorite New York spots that look like Paris:
Grand Army Plaza, L’Appartment Sezane, New York Public Library, Bar Tabac, Caffe Dante, Conservatory Gardens, The Metropolitan Museum, Washington Square Park Arch, Upper East Side, Central PArk Amphitheater
I get messages all the time from people visiting New York, asking where to visit and places to eat. And after five years of living here, I definitely have a list of places, but to make it easier, I’ve decided to write out a 3-day trip plan for visiting NYC. I won't cover every single thing you could possibly do (because you'd need an entire month to do everything) but some of the best highlights are in here, as well as a few off-the-tourist-path spots. These are just suggestions, If you really want to visit somewhere, do it! It's your trip! But here's my suggested plan: