Walks of New York celebrates the finale of its first successful year by offering two special tours for the holiday season. Building upon the success of our Meet the Met Tour, Walks will offer Meet the Met with Kids, a fun, family-friendly tour designed to introduce the Metropolitan Museum’s art treasures to the entire family. […]
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Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: What You Need to Know to Go
Every Thanksgiving, New York celebrates with the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade—a serious spectacle! The immense parade marches through the canyons of Manhattan with giant helium balloons, grand, elaborate floats, marching bands and performance groups, thousands of clowns, and celebrity performances. More than 3.5 million spectators attend the parade. Another 50 million viewers watch the national telecast. […]
New York’s Haunted Houses
New York is a magnet that has drawn in people since its founding. In fact, many New Yorkers are so rooted in the city, they refuse to leave…even after death. With such limited space and layer upon layer of history found at many locales, it’s little wonder that New Yorkers, both alive and deceased, coexist. […]
Best Apps for NYC: Navigation and Transit
New York City has one of the most extensive transit systems in the world, which makes getting around the huge metropolis convenient and cheap. But with 24 subway lines, a complex bus system, varied schedules and regular service interruptions, traversing the city can be confusing. One of the best ways to learn your way around […]
Autumn in New York: A Guide to Fall Fun in NYC
“Autumn in New York, It’s good to live it again.” So goes the classic song by Vernon Duke…and we couldn’t agree more. Every fall the trees turn dazzling colors, the air begins to chill, and the cultural calendar heats up, making it a wonderful time to be in NYC. There’s so much to see, experience […]
Best views of New York City, and where to find them
Looking for the best views of New York City? The iconic Manhattan skyline is stunning and well worth seeking out! Here are some of our favorite places for views of New York City. Views of New York City from the East Brooklyn Bridge Park: This waterfront park, created from Brooklyn’s abandoned piers, has astounding views of […]
Walks of New York’s New Video Series
Walks of New York has launched a YouTube Channel! The site features a series of original videos offering insider tips and candid advice on New York City. Walks of New York is dedicated to helping visitors, as well as New Yorkers, enjoy the best of New York City. To that end, we’ve created a variety […]