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**NYC Travel Tips and Hacks**

Travel tips to help you prepare for you trip to New York City. Bite-sized audio clips for you to listen during your commute or while running errands.

Latest Episodes:

Things to Do in Times Square Jul 29, 2020

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In this episode, tour guides Katie and Lori discuss things to do in and around Times Square as well as where to eat.

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/things-to-do-in-times-square/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tv-show-tickets/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/stretching-your-dollar-at-the-best-nyc-comedy-clubs/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/things-to-do-in-times-square/#self

Reasons to Visit Harlem Jul 22, 2020

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In this episode, NYC tour guides Derrick and Katie discuss why you should visit Harlem. They cover historic sights, food, and music among other topics.

Additional resources for you to consider are the following:

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/things-to-do-in-harlem/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/harlem-walking-tours/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/gospel-music-harlem/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/tour-the-apollo-theater-in-harlem/

Tips for Visiting One World Observatory Jul 15, 2020

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In this episode, tour guide Lori and Katie provide their tips on how to best visit One World Observatory, an observation deck in Lower Manhattan. They discuss ticket options, best times to go, and if One World Observatory is the best option for you for an observation deck in NYC.

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/freedom-tower-tickets/

What to Do in DUMBO? Jul 09, 2020

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In this episode, tour guides Derrick and Katie discuss things to do in DUMBO, a neighborhood in Brooklyn New York.

They discuss how to get here, how much time you should plan, top things to see, as well as things to do in the surrounding areas.

Here are some articles related to the topics discussed in this episode.

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/things-to-do-dumbo/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/walking-the-brooklyn-bridge/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/brooklyn-heights/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/brooklyn-tours/brooklyn-bridge-brooklyn-heights-and-dumbo-tour/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/east-river-ferry/

Tips for Visiting the Empire State Building Jul 01, 2020

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In this episode, NYC tour guides Katie and Lori discuss how best to visit the Empire State Building and provide answers to some of our guests' most frequently asked questions. They give their suggestions on when to come to beat the crowds, which level observation deck to choose, and whether the Empire State Building is the best observation deck in the city.

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/empire-state-building-tickets/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/empire-state-building-top-rock-one-world-observatory/

How to Visit the 911 Memorial and Museum Jun 17, 2020

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In today's episode, tour guides Katie and Lori share their first-hand experience of visiting the 911 Memorial and Museum, including when to go, how much time to devote to your visit, and what else to see in the area.

Free Things to Do in NYC Jun 10, 2020

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In this episode, tour guides Lori and Katie discuss the dozens of things that you can do for free (or really cheaply) in NYC.

You could spend a week in the Big Apple without spending any money on things other than hotels, food, and transportation.

Below are some helpful links.

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/free-things-to-do-nyc/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-city-neighborhoods/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/free-museums-new-york-city/

Things to Do at Night in New York Jun 03, 2020

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In this episode, tour guides Katie and Lori discuss the seemingly endless number of things to do in NYC, including free and inexpensive things to do.

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/top-10-things-to-do-in-new-york-city-at-night/

Things to Do and See in Central Park May 27, 2020

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In today's episode, tour guides Lori and Katie discuss some of the things that you can see and do in Central Park.

Some additional resources to help you plan your visit are below.

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/things-to-do-in-central-park/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/central-park-walking-tour/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/central-park-zoo/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/strawberry-fields-central-park/

How to Ride the Staten Island Ferry May 20, 2020

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In today's episode, local NYC tour guides Katie and Lori give their tips on riding the free Staten Island Ferry, including the best times to ride, where to position yourself on the ferry, what you will see during your rides, what to see in Staten Island as well as what to see and do in Lower Manhattan, either before or after your trip.

Here are some related blog posts to help you plan your ride and day.

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/staten-island-ferry/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/nyc-boat-tours/

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/nyc-boat-tours/#free (free options to get out on the water)

https://freetoursbyfoot.com/free-things-to-do-in-new-york/