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Brooklyn has dozens of neighbourhoods beyond the tourist trail. From Bay Ridge’s waterfront views to Crown Heights’ Caribbean food scene, these are the parts of the borough most visitors never reach.

The New York Public Library steps on Fifth Avenue are one of Manhattan’s most rewarding spots to slow down. Here’s what to know before you visit — the lions, the reading room, the view, and practical tips for getting the most out of your time there.

A practical guide to the best bridge walks in New York City, covering the Brooklyn, Manhattan, Williamsburg, George Washington, and High Bridge — with directions, tips, and what you will see from each crossing.

A practical guide to the best spots in Central Park for sitting, watching, and thinking — from Bow Bridge to the Conservatory Garden. Factual, honest, and useful.

Central Park spans 843 acres in the heart of Manhattan. Here is a practical guide to what to see, how to get there, and when to visit one of the world’s most famous urban parks.

A practical guide to visiting the Brooklyn Bridge — history, how to get there, the best times to go, and what to do in DUMBO on both sides of the crossing.

Times Square looks different at sunset. Here is what actually happens to the light, the crowds and the atmosphere when the sun drops over Midtown Manhattan, plus practical tips for timing your visit.

CitizenM New York Times Square offers compact, well-designed rooms in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. Here is what to expect before you book — location, rooms, the rooftop bar, and practical tips.

Governors Island sits in New York Harbour just seven minutes by ferry from Lower Manhattan. Car-free, largely free to enter, and with one of the best views of the Manhattan skyline you will find anywhere — here is everything you need to know before you visit.

The view of Lower Manhattan from Governors Island is one of New York’s most iconic — and one of the least crowded. Here is how to get there, what to look for, and what else the island offers.