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we're Lloyd and Mandy full-time digital Nomads that have been traveling the world of the past
year we recently eloped in Las Vegas and spent a few days in New York City for our honeymoon
we crammed as much as we possibly could into just four days in the city So today
we're sharing our top 11 things you must do in New York City as a first time visitor
number one authentic New York City Pizza although pizza was invented in
Italy the first ever Pizzeria in the United States was opened in New York City in 1905.
New York style pizza gets its distinguishing crust from the high gluten bread flour with
which it's made from minerals present in New York City's tap water supply are also
credited with giving the dough in the metro area Pizza its distinguishing texture and flavor some
out-of-state pizza restaurants even ship the water cross country to try and emulate the authenticity
there's definitely no shortage of pizza spots in the city from chain restaurants
to Mom and Pop spots chances are you're going to be able to find an authentic slice
we asked a ton of locals where to find the best slice and they told us we were pretty safe to try
any pizza joint in the boroughs such as Brooklyn or Queens but if you can find a restaurant that
uses a Coal Oven then chances are you're getting the real deal number two ride the subway if you
pay a little bit too much attention to the news then you've probably heard some horror stories
about how dangerous the subway is these days but honestly after riding it for a few days
we felt completely safe and we think it's just part of the true New York experience chances
are you'll see a few musicians and characters while you're on the train which makes the ride
even more entertaining not to mention it's extremely convenient you can get to pretty
much anywhere you want to go in New York City with trains running every few minutes 24 hours
a day it's also very cheap costing only three dollars per trip number three visit Central Park
located between the upper west and upper east sides of Manhattan Central Park has been the focal
point of many movies and TV shows over the years making it a favorite for any tourist visiting the
city but you'll also see many locals going about their normal business in the park on a daily basis
it is the fifth largest park in the city covering a whopping 843 acres and is the most visited Park
in the United States with over 42 million visitors annually and best of all it's completely free
you can choose to walk in the park if you like which will take you a while we spend about an
hour and a half in the park and didn't even cover a quarter of it however if you want to see more
you can hire a bicycle and if you're feeling extra adventurous a horse and carriage just be prepared
to pay the extra money a bike in Central Park costs around 13 dollars per hour and a horse and
carriage is around 60 dollars for a 20 minute ride number four Staten Island Ferry the Staten Island
Ferry is a passenger ferry that has been running for almost 200 years the Ferry's route runs 5.2
miles through New York Harbor between Manhattan and Staten Island with the total trip taking about
25 minutes the ferry operates 24 hours a day seven days a week with boats leaving every 15 to 20
minutes during peak hours and every 30 minutes at other times and best of all it's completely free
it's a very convenient way to get from the city to Staten Island considering there are no Bridges
or Subways connecting the two boroughs but it's also a great way to see the Manhattan skyline as
well as the city's most iconic Landmark which brings us to number five the Statue of Liberty
probably the most recognizable statue in the world this year's size of the statue itself is
breathtaking and makes you wonder how anyone could have sculpted such a huge piece of art
the statue gives reference to the U.S Declaration of Independence as well as the abolishment of
slavery the statue became an icon of freedom and of the United States and this scene is a symbol of
Welcome to immigrants arriving by sea as mentioned you can take the free Staten Island Ferry to get a
great view of the statue or if you prefer to get a closer look a ferry and pedestrian tour will cost
you around fifty dollars per person number six a New York style bagel the New York style Bagel is
the original style Bagel available in the United States originating from the Jewish community of
New York City and can trace its Origins to the bagels made by the Ashkenazi Jews of Poland in
our opinion if you're going to visit one of the many bagel shops in New York City you have to
try the bagel with cream cheese and lox which is just another way of saying cream cheese and salmon
but be warned because it will cost you around ten dollars extra just to add to the salmon we found
this out the hard way number seven the Empire State Building no visit to New York would be
complete without a visit to the observation deck of the Empire State Building here you can get a
360 degree view of the city which really puts the sheer size of Manhattan into perspective
a trip to the observation deck will cost you around forty dollars but you will have to do
a bit of waiting in line alternatively you can skip the line for an extra fee which could be
worth it especially if you're traveling with children number eight walk the Brooklyn Bridge
not only is the Brooklyn Bridge beautiful to look at it's actually a surprisingly enjoyable
walk from one side to the other it has views of the financial district of Manhattan and plenty
of Street vendors selling everything from food drinks to souvenirs the walk itself takes around
30 to 40 minutes at a leisurely Pace but be warned if you're visiting in the cooler months to dress
warm as you do get a pretty cold breeze coming off the East River also don't be surprised if
you hear the same Jay-Z Alicia Keys remix blaring from the speakers throughout the whole journey
number nine go to a sporting event with eight major professional sporting teams in the city
10 if you include the two professional soccer teams it's safe to say New York City is the
sporting capital of the United States and let's be honest probably the world no matter what time of
the year you visit the city chances are there's going to be a major sporting event taking place
we were lucky enough to have the opportunity to attend our first ever NFL football game
when we went to see the New York Giants host the Detroit Lions and the atmosphere was like
nothing we've ever experienced both inside and outside the stadium of course it's not exactly
cheap to attend these games but we think it's well worth the experience and an Insider tip if
you wait until the last minute to buy tickets from online reselling platforms like StubHub
or SeatGeek chances are you'll get a much cheaper price than you would if you book in advance number
10 Times Square at night no matter how many times you see it on TV or in pictures nothing can quite
prepare you for the craziness that is Times Square especially at night time sometimes referred to
as the crossroads of the world Times Square is a bustling pedestrian walkway surrounded by brightly
lit Billboards and advertisements as well as businesses that operate 24 hours a day seven days
a week Times Square is one of the world's most visited tourist attractions drawing an estimated
50 million visitors annually approximately 330 000 people pass through Times Square daily many
of them tourists while over 460 000 pedestrians walk through Times Square on its busiest days
the sheer magnitude of Times Square is something that has to be seen to be believed and at night
it seems to attract an even more lively crowd of buskers and entertainers but don't worry if
the hustle and bustle gets too much you can duck into one of the many local delis or restaurants
to grab something to eat and maybe even warm up a bit number 11. halal cart a halal cart is a
food cart which serves Halal Mediterranean Cuisine particularly in New York City a Halal carp platter
consists of chicken or lamb gyro yellow rice and salad with optional red or white sauce on top the
red sauce is on the spicier side while the white sauce is similar to Tzatziki the origin of the
Halal car is disputed but the Halal Guys was one of the first starting off as a hot dog cart in
Midtown Manhattan New York City before switching to Halal food in the 1990s as early as 2000 Halal
carts had already begun displacing hot dog carts as the city's dominant form of street food at only
eight dollars per serve it's also very cheap meal option if you're looking for something on the go
so there it is our top 11 things to do in NYC as a first timer if you think we have
left anything off this list please let us know in the comment section we hope you enjoyed this
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