New York City Travel Stories

Nov 8, 2024 • 12 min read

New York City has around 1700 parks. Here are the best.

Nov 7, 2024 • 6 min read

Be part of a live studio audience in New York City with these top tips for getting tickets to your favorite shows.

Oct 31, 2024 • 10 min read

With rows of Christmas trees lending the sidewalks their piney scent and twinkly lights everywhere you look, New York is magical around the winter holidays. 

Oct 3, 2024 • 7 min read

Make the most of fall in New York City with these unmissable activities.

Sep 17, 2024 • 7 min read

Wedged between Midtown Manhattan and Queens, New York City’s Roosevelt Island offers a unique low-key version of big-city life.

Sep 3, 2024 • 13 min read

Getting to and from New York’s airports can be a daunting prospect, no matter how you choose to travel. Read our guide to make it easier.

Aug 9, 2024 • 6 min read

If New York’s nightlife scene were a keg, it’d never get kicked. Here are the best spots to get you started on an NYC adventure once the sun goes down. 

Aug 7, 2024 • 7 min read

See the best that New York City has to offer with the ultimate three-day itinerary from our very own local.

Aug 5, 2024 • 7 min read

Whether you’re looking for splashy new musicals, star-studded dramas or edgier fare, you’ll find a show to love in New York this fall.

Jul 30, 2024 • 5 min read

From scenic riverside jogs to icon-spotting sprints, running in New York City is breathtaking. Here are our top six routes.

Jul 11, 2024 • 8 min read

From buying discount Broadway tickets to snagging restaurant reservations, here’s how to navigate New York City like a local.

Jul 8, 2024 • 5 min read

Some of the most memorable exteriors in "Friends" were shot on location in New York. Here are our favorites.

Jun 24, 2024 • 6 min read

As seemingly everyone jets off to international destinations, have you thought about staying put? Meet the beloved staycation.

Jun 14, 2024 • 8 min read

Finally: the big bad beast of an article about where exactly you should eat in Manhattan.

Jun 7, 2024 • 9 min read

Two of our editors take us on the ultimate NYC summer walk through Manhattan.

May 28, 2024 • 8 min read

Take a break from the big city energy, with a beach, art, historic — or even pizza! — getaway from NYC.

May 16, 2024 • 8 min read

What makes a cold cocktail taste even better? Superb view of the Big Apple. These are the 14 best rooftop bars in New York City.

May 9, 2024 • 9 min read

Four New York City-based Lonely Planet staff members share their favorite nearby vacation spots.

Apr 7, 2024 • 11 min read

NYC has been at the center of queer life for decades and has a thriving, vibrant community. This is the ultimate guide for LGBTIQ+ visitors to New York.

Mar 24, 2024 • 8 min read

NYC is a bustling cosmopolitan city with endless sites and bites. Get the most out of your visit with 10 insider tips you should know before you go.

Mar 24, 2024 • 10 min read

Here’s our multi-borough guide to some of the most exciting neighborhoods in the Big Apple.

Mar 23, 2024 • 9 min read

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