Just being in New York is enough to have a New Yorker feel~

Like it 😎 New York is a city with everything: sights, food, shopping, art! Here are 10 must-know New York travel tips for your trip! 👇 ⸻ 🗽 1. Transportation Tips • Subway (MetroCard / OMNY) The subway is the most convenient way to get around New York. • MetroCard: Rechargeable card (can be purchased at machines) • OMNY: Accepts credit cards, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay (this is usually the solution these days!) 👉 There's also a **1-week unlimited pass ($34)**. Highly recommended if you plan on riding a lot! • Subway route apps: Recommended: Citymapper, Google Maps, and Moovit • Uber/Lyft are often cheaper than taxis. ⸻ 🍕 2. Food Tips • Local Favorites • Bagels: Ess-a-Bagel, Russ & Daughters • Pizza: Joe's Pizza, Prince Street Pizza • Burgers: Shake Shack, Five Guys • Desserts: Levain Bakery Cookies • Tips are usually 15-20%! Suggested tip amounts are often listed at the bottom of the bill. ⸻ 🏙️ 3. Efficient Routes to Major Attractions • Plan your route from south to north in Manhattan. Example: ① Statue of Liberty → ② Wall Street → ③ 9/11 Memorial → ④ Brooklyn Bridge → ⑤ Times Square → ⑥ Central Park • Go City Pass / New York CityPASS You can bundle multiple attractions and get discounted admission. ⸻ 📸 4. Best Photo Spots • Brooklyn Bridge (view toward Manhattan) • Top of the Rock Observation Deck at Rockefeller Center • Bridge view from Washington Street in DUMBO • Bow Bridge in Central Park • Times Square at night ⸻ 💸 5. Currency Exchange & Payment • Most cards are accepted, so cash is rarely needed. • Just bring $1-$5 in small bills for tips! • It's best to exchange money in Korea in advance. ⸻ 🎭 6. How to Get Cheap Broadway Tickets • TodayTix App: Up to 50% off • TKTS Booth (Times Square): Discounts on same-day tickets • Advance reservations are essential for popular shows (Hamilton, Lion King)! ⸻ 🛍️ 7. Shopping Tips • Best sales days are Black Friday (November) and Holiday Sales (December). • Popular shopping spots: • Woodbury Common Premium Outlets (1 hour by bus) • SoHo, Fifth Avenue, Macy's Herald Square • Tax is 8.875% in New York City! (Only clothing under $110 is duty-free.) ⸻ 🕐 8. Tipping Culture & Services • Tipping is required in most restaurants, taxis, room service, hair salons, etc. • Example amounts • Restaurants: 18-20% • Taxi: 10-15% • Hotel housekeeping: $1-2 per night ⸻ 🌤️ 9. Seasonal Clothing • Spring (March-May): Warm during the day, chilly mornings and evenings → Light outerwear is essential • Summer (June-August): Hot and humid → Short-sleeved shirts and sunscreen are essential • Fall (September-November): Perfect for traveling, jackets or cardigans • Winter (December-February): Snow, sub-zero temperatures → Padded jackets, scarves, and gloves are essential ⸻ 🚨 10. Safety Tips • Avoid crowded subway sections at night • Keep your belongings in a front or cross-body bag • “Can I help you?” Anyone who approaches you with this phrase could be a tourist scammer. ⸻