I have never lived in The Big Apple, but after nine visits and spending my last four summers there, pretending to be a local, living in “my hood”, Nolita, I have picked up quite a bit of what to see, where to eat and what to do in New York. Working in travel and being a photographer is an advantage as we tend to walk off the beaten path at times, and as everyone knows, there is ALWAYS something to be discovered in New York.

By no means are these the absolute BEST, but they are my personal favourites. I have tried to leave off the obvious touristy places, but there are always a few that may slip in purely because you can’t deny they are still great!!

I would love to hear any of your own favourites and tips in the comments section if you have any.

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