NYC Local's Guide: Stay, Eat, Do & Don't

Want to experience NYC like a local? | Save this post for future planning! Growing up in NJ, NYC was always ‘the city’ for me. Yet, I love being a tourist here…. minus the crowds! If that sounds like you, save this pocket guide for your next NYC adventure. 🥰 NYC Pocket Guide 🚕🌆 STAY Book on @airbnb and consider the following neighborhoods: • Williamsburg, Brooklyn • Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn (my personal favorite area) • Prospect Heights & Crown Heights, Brooklyn (both close to Prospect Park) EAT • Bagels and pizza are a must in NYC! 🥯🍕My personal favorite places are @bagelpub & @joespizzanyc • Sam’s Falafel (downtown Manhattan near 1 World Trade Center) • grab a bite @wholefoods and enjoy it in the park weather permitting 😉 • @jajajamexicana delish plant-based Mexican food • @robertaspizza pizza is 10/10 😜 but another classic is @lbspumonigardens • @screamerspizzeria is plant-based, creative and so good! DO • Walk across Tudor City Bridge for a beautiful view 👀 • Visit the New York Public Library & Bryant Park early in the day ☀️ • Go to Little Island: This is a new installation and popular with tourists. Go first thing in the morning to avoid the crowds and right before or after walk across the High Line 🌳 • Go to Central Park: early morning if you can, but really any time of day is fine because the park is so big! • Visit Grand Central Station: Brace yourself for the crowds, but it’s cool to experience 🚇 • Relax in Elizabeth Street Garden: a public community green space 😍✨ • Take the cable car over to Roosevelt island for an epic view of the city from above, you can use your metro card so it’s just $2.75/ ride 🚠 • Explore DUMBO + Brooklyn Bridge Park: escape the crowds by walking along the water past Pebble Beach. DON’T • Forget to wear comfortable shoes, as you’ll be walking A LOT! • Forget to bring a backpack to easily carry the things you bring/ buy (I love the Lifepack mini from @solgaard) and a refillable water bottle 🎒💦 • Forget to take rest breaks! Sounds obvious but it’s easy to forget in the city that never sleeps 🙈 What are you most excited to experience in NYC? And/or what would you add to this list?? 👇