Explore NYC like a local
Want to explore New York City like a local, enjoying experiences you won't find in your guidebook?
I've put together a free PDF sharing my favorite things to do, eat, and drink as a New Yorker! ⬇️
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While the Empire State Building deserves a visit, if you want to get to know the real NYC, you need to go beyond the popular tourist attractions.
Which is exactly what this free local guide to New York City will help you do!
You'll discover:
Where locals love to eat and drink, including secret spaces
Top spots to take in NYC’s best views with no admission ticket required
Fun offbeat places and experiences that only locals know
Where to have active adventures like hiking and kayaking—even in Manhattan
Opportunities to connect with locals and even visit their homes
Quirky museums that go beyond the Met and the Guggenheim
Hi, I'm Jessie
Local New Yorker, licensed NYC guide & professional photographer
My grandma arrived in nyc from Italy, coming through Ellis Island and settling in Queens. i personally have lived in Manhattan and Brooklyn -- and Long Island, which Brooklyn and Queens are on.
I'm passionate about my city, and as a local, travel blogger and a licensed New York City tour guide I love sharing its history, secrets, and stories with others.
A little bit about me:
- I became a licensed tour guide in 2013 after many of my blog readers started asking me to show them around NYC.
- I've been BBC Travel's tour guide for their New York City episode -- twice!
- As a travel blogger, I've worked with renowned brands like Qantas Airways, Mastercard, South African Tourism, Marriott, Tourism Australia and many more.
- I've been featured in top publications like USA TODAY, CNN, Business Insider, and AOL Travel, as well as a web series with Bravo and a featured guest on BBC Travel (TV).
- I've spoken at notable conferences like the Women's Travel Fest, TravelCon, TBEX, New York Travel Festival, iSugar, and FindSpark.
Ready to discover unique things to do in NYC?