What NOT to Do in NYC: 8 Tourist Mistakes + What Locals Do

Sarah Funk Guide 1 months ago

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Planning a trip to New York City? Avoid the most common NYC tourist mistakes and travel like a local! In this video, I’m breaking down 8 things NOT to do in NYC, from overpriced tourist traps to subway mistakes, plus what locals actually do instead for a better, cheaper, and less stressful visit.

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- NYC Scams: https://youtu.be/EY3oi5b8Otc?si=9MH2ZD_JOO9SNzn7
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- 9/11 Memorial: https://www.911memorial.org/
- Everything’s Jake: https://everythingsjake.com/

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Other recommendations:
- Do a Classic Harbor Line cruise: https://bit.ly/CHLine21

[00:00] Intro
[00:35] Skip Times Square scams
[01:14] Rise NY
[06:04] Broadway shows/TKTS discounts
[08:01] Skip Charging Bull and visit 9/11 Memorial
[09:36] Memorial Glade and survivor tree
[11:24] Names, flowers, and museum details
[13:13] Stay connected with Holafly
[15:03] Subway beats taxi and Uber
[16:47] Skip Staten Island Ferry, choose Classic Harbor Line
[19:03] Where not to stay in Manhattan
[21:14] Tourist rooftop bar to avoid
[21:56] Better rooftop and cocktail bar options
[23:17] Closing thoughts