🇺🇸 New York

New York City is the city that never sleeps. Five boroughs, hundreds of neighborhoods, and an unmatched density of culture, food, and entertainment make it a world unto itself.

Timezone

EST (UTC-5)

Currency

USD

Language

English

Best months

Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct

Getting around

Subway runs 24/7. Get an OMNY tap-to-pay or MetroCard. Walk in Manhattan. Citi Bike for short trips. Avoid taxis in rush hour.

Major Annual Events

New Year's Eve in Times Square

festival

Iconic ball drop watched by millions with live performances and confetti

December 31

NYC Marathon

sports

World's largest marathon through all five boroughs with 50,000+ runners

November

SummerStage

music

Free outdoor concert series in Central Park featuring diverse music genres

June-September

Tribeca Film Festival

culture

Major film festival showcasing independent cinema in Lower Manhattan

June

Neighborhoods

Williamsburg

Brooklyn hipster HQ, rooftop bars, vintage shops

West Village

Charming brownstones, jazz clubs, intimate restaurants

Chinatown

Authentic dim sum, bustling markets, no-frills energy

Harlem

Gospel brunches, soul food, historic jazz legacy