How to Ride the NYC Subway: A Visitor’s Guide (2026)
The NYC subway is easy once you know how to pay, read the map and pick a direction. Use this visitor guide to ride with confidence on your first day.
Places to Visit
Greenpoint, Brooklyn: The Polish Immigrant History Behind Little Poland
Discover how Polish immigrants built Little Poland in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and where to trace their story on foot today.
How to Walk the Brooklyn Bridge: A Visitor’s Guide (2026)
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge with confidence: where to start, which way to go, how to avoid crowds and where to eat in DUMBO afterward. Free, no ticket needed.
Sitting on the New York Public Library Steps
Sit on the New York Public Library steps on Fifth Avenue. Find out when to go, what to see, how to get there and what to do nearby, all for free.
Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn: The Irishtown Beside the Navy Yard
Discover the forgotten Irishtown in Brooklyn and the streets where your Irish ancestors lived. Get weekly New York heritage stories free in our newsletter.
New Year’s Eve in New York City: A 2026 Planning Guide
Plan New Year’s Eve in New York City with Times Square ball drop rules, party options, transit tips and a livestream backup if you skip the crowd.
Things to Do in the Lower East Side, NYC (2026 Guide)
Find the best things to do in the Lower East Side: a synagogue museum, Essex Market, classic food stops and a simple walking route for NYC visitors.
Seneca Village: The Lost Black and Irish Community Under Central Park
Discover the village of Black and Irish families that stood where Central Park lies today, and how to trace your roots there.
American Museum of Natural History in New York: Visitor’s Guide (2026)
Plan a visit to the American Museum of Natural History in New York: how to get there, what to see, and how to pace the day, checked October 2026.
Intrepid Museum in New York: Visitor’s Guide (2026)
Plan your Intrepid Museum visit in New York: the aircraft carrier, Space Shuttle Enterprise, Concorde and Growler submarine, plus tips for the best day.
