New York City Guide

New York City is made up of five boroughs: Manhattan, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn and Staten Island. Manhattan is the most synonymous with New York City and has a variety of neighborhoods and districts including: Tribeca, Chinatown, Soho, Greenwich, Chelsea, Midtown, Upper East Side, Upper West Side and Harlem.

New York City Facts:

• New York City's nickname, the “Big Apple,” is a term coined by musicians meaning
  “to play the big time.”
• New York City was the first capital of the United States (1789-1790).
• Broadway is one of the world's longest streets stretching a length of 150 miles.
• The subway is the fastest, most inexpensive way to get around in the city, with
  469 different stations.

New York Sports Teams:

Yankees and Mets (Baseball)
Giants and Jets (Football)
Knicks and Nets (Basketball)
Rangers and Islanders (Hockey)
Red Bulls (Soccer)

New York Hole-in-the-Wall Dinners:

Mamoun's Falafel: Amazing falafel that costs less than a latte.
Dash Dogs: Perfect for a late-night treat.
Pommes Frites: Who knew potatoes could taste this good?
Bleecker Street Pizza: A little slice of New York heaven.
Dumpling House: 10 dumplings for $2!

New York Arts and Entertainment:

The Metropolitan Museum of Art: “The Met” boasts extensive art collections.
Frick Collection: Delightful and quaint, this is a perfect weekend outing.
Sunshine Cinema: A small theater that plays classic and independent films.
Nuyorican Poets Café: Pretty intense poetry, but a New York experience you will never forget!
La Belle Epoque: Cabaret, Cuban dancing and opera nights.