The places I send friends to, pinned by neighbourhood. Tap a pin or a name for the details, and open anything in Google Maps for directions.
Neighbourhoods
Pick a neighbourhood, spend the day there
New York is five boroughs and a lot of neighbourhoods. Take it one area at a time: each of these is a half day to a full day on foot, with the subway doing the rest.
New York
New York, the way I’d show a friend
Tell me how long you have and what you like. You get a day-by-day plan built from the places I send my friends to, with hidden gems mixed in.
Day trips
Leave the city for a day
Plotted by direction from Midtown and by travel time. Tap one to read more, then add it to your plan.
Where to stay
Pick a base near the subway and a neighbourhood you like
Most areas below are within 30 minutes of Midtown by subway. Choose by the kind of evenings you want and how much walking you like.
Must-try food
What to actually order
My own shortlist, by kind of dish. Not a directory of restaurants — pair it with the Explore tab and the Eat and Coffee categories for where to find them.
Run New York
Don’t just run in New York. Run New York.
A running menu for the city: park loops, waterfront greenways, bridge runs and neighbourhood routes that end at a coffee, a bagel or a swim. Say how far, what kind of run and where, then pick one.
Practical tips
What I wish someone had told me
Rules and prices change, so double-check anything important (subway fares, museum hours, ferry timetables) on official sites before you go.
Opening times change. Check Google Maps before you go, especially for small bars and cafés. · Guide version 16 Oct 2026