Visit New York - 10 Things That Will SHOCK You About New York City

[@Indawoodsvt]

One thing that shocked me was the Times Square is smaller than you think.

[@JanaKatherineVideo]

The Freshman! I found it so underwhelming lmao

[@mohsinrizvi2331]

The Freshman! OMG yesss I was so shocked

[@tomboyraider1015]

Wow really? It always looks so big on TV and those commercials hahahaha.

[@screweduprebellion3577]

Anonymous Owl its not small just not as big as you expect

[@brianpreston8483]

first time there, I thought the same thing

[@Bocchetti]

Walk down a street in Manhattan and you will have experienced every type of smell on the planet.

[@sbaromski]

Nah, Bangkok has that beat. Incense wafting here and there, spices, body odor, cigarettes, exhaust...

[@herbfellows6435]

Including the fantastic smell of roasting chestnuts and peanuts, especially during the Christmas season.

[@nevekelly354]

Lol. Agreed

[@pattyarias647]

Yeah

[@marielalopez1034]

Bocchetti ive been to nyc manhattan 8 times thats normal

[@Jetsi79]

One thing that shocked me was the noise. So much noise. At all hours of the day and night. New York really is the city that never sleeps!

[@caseyvee4419]

Grand Canyon echo: "HELLO!"- "Hello, hello, ello, elooo". New York City echo: "HELLO!"'- "SHUT THE FUCK UP!" Try it sometime in a New York City canyon, you will see that it works!

[@woltersworld]

+Casey Vee that made me laugh :)

[@woltersworld]

+JessFher69 seriously all hours every day

[@Chimpangel]

That was the first thing that shocked me when I moved there. Now I actually don't mind it.

[@Jetsi79]

Richard Head ...Midtown is where I stayed. I remember at night, opening the window of the hotel, on the 25th floor, at midnight: seemed like more noise than during the day! I'm from Chicago and I know what you mean about the quiet; I get a bit nervous in the suburbs....it's eerily quiet! :D

[@JenNYC263]

Always avoid an empty subway car, there's a reason it's empty...;)

[@RickMitchellProvenanceAndRoots]

2 things shocked me about NYC - #1 - the utterly awe inspiring view from One World Observatory. I was literally in tears the moment I stepped off the elavator. & #2 - the SPECTACULAR food! I took recommendations from locals and the wait staff at the hotel, and not once did I have a meal that was even close to "good". Everything was top-notch!

[@saltinewarrior8192]

You have to go out of your way to get bad food in NYC. Also, I saw no mention of pizzarias. You can get a slice of pizza on almost any block in NY. It's cheap for a slice (I live in Chicago, where a slice of pizza is often 3x the price) and it's usually great!

[@kdawg4585]

If you want a certain type of any ethnic food in NYC, you can probably find it and there's a good chance that it's authentic (or close to it)!

[@naterosen9786]

Go to little Italy

[@mabutoo]

New Yorkers are some of the nicest and coolest people in the world. They patience with tourists is inspiring. Ever since my first visit, I have tried to show tourist that level of hospitality and patience in my city.

[@davestrasburg408]

Agreed!

[@josebonete9612]

What impressed me is How diverse NYC is just wow,all kinds of walk.

[@grantmourning189]

And they Probobly all hate each other. Diversity is our strength? Probobly not so much

[@xan8185]

We really all talk shit about each other lol

[@leleiskindofcool]

Visit the Columbia University campus. It's beautiful and peaceful amid the NYC chaos. Visitors are allowed on campus, and there is a free tour. Hower, visitors won't be allowed to enter buildings.

[@TopazEats]

PSA: If you're in Midtown and need to use the bathroom... Just go to Macy's lower level bathroom. There are tons of stalls and super clean :) Just have fun getting through all the parfum salespeople

[@scottlewis9607]

Thank you for saying New Yorkers rock...because we do and we are usually helpful to tourists

[@sfk1066]

I lived in NYC for 7 years, and you are right that you can do a lot of fun stuff and sightseeing for cheap. What you said about NYCers being nice and helpful is true. One thing you can do for cheap is take the Staten Island Ferry back and forth for the price of a subway ticket. It's like getting a nice cruise and you pass everything like lower Manhattan, Statue of Liberty, etc. Also they have a Star Bucks and snack counter there too. It's a nice 1-2 hour experience!! :) And don't forget the many types of street performers. Great thing about NYC is you can find inspiration anywhere as well as perspiration too. lol :)

[@caractax.3110]

Are the NYCers not annoyed of the huge mount of tourists? I think I would

[@woltersworld]

+sfk1066 so true my friend. So true! :)

[@woltersworld]

+Caracta X. A bit ;)

[@katiel9138]

Also - The Staten Island Ferry has cheap beer! One of NYC's best kept secrets.

[@herbfellows6435]

The Staten Island ferry is free!

[@majestica.7166]

What shocked me about New York is how bright it was at night. Like I was shooooook 💖✨😭

[@reedperrino6772]

Oh, also, people from New Jersey who visit NYC pretty often (like I do, every other week) can help too. A lot of us in northern Jersey work in New York. We know our way around. We are also usually less in a hurry because we are tourists too, but we visit often enough to give directions, tell you we're the nearest 15 Starbucks are, etc..

[@anastasia10017]

I am a new yorker -- why in the hell are tourists on the subway during the morning rush hour ??? WTF.

[@ElectraTechna55]

facts!!!! can they always standing in the middle of the sidewalk or just walking so slow!!! and on top of that, it's ALWAYS at rush hour.

[@anastasia10017]

ANIME Queen Reviewer yeah i was on my way to work at 830AM on the subway and there was a group of tourists who were really complaining that it was too crowded. I mean, really, who the hell voluntarily gets on the subway at rush hour ???? do these tourists think the statue of liberty will not be there at 1030AM?? WTF. and then tourists think New Yorkers are the ones who are rude and inconsiderate.

[@rivasahp89]

Tourists are in NYC 24/7 everywhere haha That's the beauty of it

[@darkstarnh]

We do it on purpose to annoy you :)

[@wareflorida]

I'm from Florida... I go up north to purposely get in the way of commuters (pay back). J/K

[@misaki1315]

This is so true!!! As a New Yorker I can say this video is very realistic. If you're a tourist, visit Times Square because I'm sure it's in your list of places to visit but do no spend your entire day there, explore Downtown or Uptown , give local restaurants a shot! there are far better places in midtown than just Times Square

[@Carlika]

I'm from Argentina, visited for the first time with my boyfriend about a year ago, and the thing that most shocked both of us, mostly because nobody ever mentions it that we know of, is the particular smell (or maybe should I say "scent" because it's not bad) that the whole city has, but particularly Manhattan. Not the random smell, but the constant smell in the atmosphere. It's not a bad smell but it is unlike anything we've smelled before (we found we weren't able to describe it to people here). After showering a few times, my hair smelled like it, and I even sensed it on my hair and my clothes (that was washed while I was there) when I got off the plain back here.

[@jag1870]

Agree about the selfies at ground zero memorial. Saw that and I couldn't believe it.

[@woltersworld]

a friend of mine mentioned it to me and I thought to myself, that is freaking horrible, but when you see it, it is even worse.

[@ilosha83]

As a New Yorker I can say that manhattan isn't all that. I swear that's all people want to visit! Theres amazing places in Brooklyn, queens, the Bronx, Staten Island etc. and please, try not to expect the nearest hot dog stand to take credit cards. It's s flipping hot dog stand. New Yorkers are busy people trying to build a decent life, probably on their own, we get mad when you stand in front of us motionless when we need to cross the damn street. Tinkle before leaving the house. My grandma taught me that when I was a toddler. Also you better be prepared for a rat the size of a fucking bear while waiting for the subway. Better safe than sorry.

[@bebop504]

I'm going to NY very soon. Can you please give some recommendations of things to do in Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx??

[@bebop504]

I went once in 2011, but I'm bringing my husband to NYC for his first time. We're staying for a week. We have plenty of things planned to do in Manhattan, but I'm searching for things to do in Bronx, Queens, and Brooklyn. We enjoy rooftops, nice views, parks, and cultural experiences.

[@littlethoughts2405]

D Lish same. hate when people tell us to visit other parts of NY, yet give no suggestions. That’s why everyone goes to Manhattan. It’s all we’re advertised! 🙄

[@KiraDaBeastNY]

@@bebop504 Alright. I'm from Brooklyn so I'll give you a few. Prospect Park, the Museum of Natural History, Museum of Moving Film, the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, maybe you could go see a show at the Barclays center? Dunno what they're doing there at the moment though. You could also see a show at BAM (Brooklyn Academy of Music), the Brooklyn Bridge, the New York Aquarium, and Brooklyn Bridge Park to name a few.

[@Lv-nq9qz]

There is no reason ever to go to Staten Island... or the Bronx for that matter, except for the Zoo or Yankees stadium, and maybe Arthur Avenue.

[@SlyRy]

3:28, the iToilet? George Costanza had that idea before anyone!

[@robertolipani8163]

Hello, I have never been to the United States, but planning to go when it will be possible to travel again. I am learning a lot with your videos, thanks for sharing. Stay safe. Greetings from Italy

[@toroniman]

On the no credit cards thing- basic thing to know is at mom & pop places, if you're going to spend less than $10, no credit card. A lot of places like that have signs saying $10 minimum for credit cards so as a general rule, less than $10= cash. Also should mention how extremely hot in the summer and cold in the winter it can be. I usually like to remind my European friends where they don't get such extreme temperatures to keep that in mind if they're going to visit New York.

[@woltersworld]

+Nick Barnets good add here Nick. Thanks!

[@visionist7]

Nick Barnets I was booked to spend a whole month there (with a week's break for exploring the state) last May/June and thought it would be warm T shirt weather. I had to cancel last minute (lost a fortune) and in videos shot there last May, everyone is in jackets and coats. I'd have been pretty cold

[@user-ut4zw6so6o]

True…. Summer in NYC sometimes is miserable. Better in mid September through October.

[@misslucy.4768]

I got a ad about New York City before this video!

[@RandomDudeOne]

Not a coincidence, that's how Google makes it's money.

[@QWERTYOP80]

Found myself nodding along to this list! Great job. The hotel prices! Dear God!!

[@woltersworld]

+QWERTYOP80 I'm still in shock from the prices

[@caseyvee4419]

One difference I notice about the NYC hotel prices vs. most of Europe, is that there is no way around them in NYC any longer. I used to know of a few cheap hotels in NYC, although they were older. All torn down now. In Europe, as you are aware, there is usually a B+B as a cheap option, or maybe a hotel in some podunk town nearby where you really want to go, along with the extensive transportation options there, so that staying outside of major cities works. NYC now seems to be to the point where there is just no avoiding high prices. MAYBE you can find a reasonable (not cheap) place in NJ, and commute in. I have about marked NYC off my list of places to go back to, as I have most of Switzerland, just because of the prices. I doubt I ever stay in London again, either, though I might stay some place 30 miles out and ride the train in daily. About everywhere else in Europe, I know of ways to find lodging pretty cheap, though I noticed last time I was over there that B+Bs are starting to increase their prices a bit. Thinking about going to Nepal before they find out that they are a cheap place to go!

[@Aswinishere]

Damn... I was thinking of New York as the only city in the US I want to visit... But now that I know it costs so much for the hotels...hmm... And I don't know anyone there...

[@QWERTYOP80]

I still think it's one of those places that everyone should see once despite the hotel prices. The other side is that once you're there, you can get by pretty reasonably if you want to. There's street food EVERYWHERE.

[@caseyvee4419]

***** I have had rather bad experience with airbnb, they need to vet the lodging places they represent.

[@cycling4life351]

I had an 8 hour layover at Newark NJ going from DC to Manchester UK .. so I took a subway to Brooklyn, so glad I did, only cost me like $8 to get there and did the walk around, saw some sights including the Brooklyn bridge but wish I could go back and spend more time exploring. On the public toilet thing, I relied on Starbucks.. just buy a coffee and use their convenience :) always clean !

[@uhadme]

I can walk for free? WHO KNEW?

[@RK800]

Lol

[@kayd731]

Wait.... I thought it was a dollar a minute

[@david-lt9wj]

You have to tip the people on the street a dollar a mile.

[@samuraikaoss1455]

I agree New Yorkers are super helpful. I'm there twice a year. I try to remember where the good bathrooms are and where power outlets are.

[@davidk.1089]

here is a tip: choose a hotel that's a little off the beaten track but that's on a bus line or subway

[@Adamslk]

11 : Rats in the subway....you will see them almost everyday! 12 : garbage bags left on the sidewalk on the evening....guess NYC dont bother with bins...just put the trash bag on the sidewalk and you are fine! 13 : on spring/summer, it is HOT, and their is not a single stream or air to cool you down...and the subway stations are like furnaces! 14 : wanna go out at night? great place...as long as you dont mind spending 15$ for a drink of course. ...

[@ElectraTechna55]

actually... the garbage bags are put there so that is easier for the sanitation workers to pick them up. you expect them to just go door to door asking for people's garbage?

[@ElectraTechna55]

and rats aren't really that frequent. I do agree on the furnace stations tho. I don't really know about the drinks....

[@Adamslk]

Trash can where invented more than 100 years ago...maybe you will ear about them wome day.

[@trip2themoon]

Dumping bags in the street is dirty as fuck. Why aren't decent sized bins issued like in any other normal country. My bin gets picked up by a lift on the back of the bin truck and put back down empty. I thought this was standard outwith the third world.

[@StitchGV]

It's not as convenient for the sanitation workers to be dealing with bins at every stop. They have SO SO SO MANY stops to get to before a certain time and it's just easier on their bodies and less time consuming if you don't need to be reaching down into bins, or even dumping them and bringing them back.. For a city like this one, it's just easier to not have them. Also, your bins can get stolen for crazy reasons, and fuck that.. Those cost money.

[@thegoldensubway4182]

As a New Yorker ,I tried to ignore Times Square. TOURIST, Go to the local places, Brooklyn,Queens ,etc

[@Fruitypebbles489]

TheGoldenSubway noooo!!! Keep them in manhattan. I don't need tourists blocking my way on my way to school and work

[@trip2themoon]

I love Time Square, it's a pick-pocket's wet dream.

[@nerdloser9987]

VisIt Times Square, but don't spend all your day there

[@gazriley624]

New york sucks...i was Bored there

[@johnpway1]

gaz riley you must be boring.

[@WHUFC71]

I'm in NYC now and it does not feel like NYC! when you see it on tv it looks much bigger than in real life! Still an amazing place to visit with so much to do and places to eat that you'll never get bored!🇬🇧

[@molliemcnally223]

I’ve only been once and honestly I agreed with everything. My favourite thing of New York however, has to be the amount of enthusiasm in the homeless people particularly. Being a friendly 15 year old girl at the time, I spoke to a few of them( obviously hesitant since I didn’t know NY at the time and ...I’m 15- not one person showed signs of creepiness) and I can honestly say that they were all such wonderful people who showed true pride in their city. I want to mention that I also gave them money( they didn’t ask) once I left them, which just goes to show that they genuinely wanted to talk. Speaking to them was definitely a great choice to make.

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

Mollie McNally • Now you know when you saw Christ. Don't remember seeing Him? When you interacted with and helped "the least of these..." by giving of your money and your time to them.

[@molliemcnally223]

gomphrena hehe well I guess my good karma has come back, because I have been suprised yesterday with another trip to NYC :) have a good day

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

Mollie McNally • Go and have a wonderful trip. I hear NYC is the most beautiful this time of year! Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[@bebop504]

Totally agree about the tingles when you see the skyline! It's incredible! Also I cried when I got to the top of the Empire State building at night. It was the most breathtaking moment of my life.

[@darkstarnh]

My favourite thing about NYC is our dear friend in Jackson Heights who has a spare room that we can use whenever we want, just jump on a plane :)

[@klab2125]

You forgot to mention how many people that have lived there most of their lives that don't speak any English. Especially if you visit the ethnic neighborhoods. The percentage of residents that only speak Spanish, Chinese, Yiddish, Russian etc. is mind-blowing. And Caucasian is the minority ethnicity. With that said, if you love non-American food, the diversity of authentic ethnic eats amazing. Another noteworthy mention- many bathrooms in higher end establishments have attendants inside the restroom. They will offer you towels to dry your hands and often have an assortment of toiletries such as hairspray, hair wax, perfume, cologne, breath mints etc. Even if you just go in to pee you are expected to tip them! They literally sit in the bathroom all day and night and work for nothing more then tips.

[@earthakitt3661]

I doubt Yiddish.

[@johnkeller9738]

While it is true that virtually every world language is spoken in New York, the overwhelming majority speak English well or they would not last in New York well with other citizens as English is certainly the common language throughout the city. Unskilled people speaking only in a foreign language (with permanently no English) simply will not be able to afford living in New York. New York life forces everyone to assimilate to the vast lexicon of the city.

[@meghanmcdrmott9882]

I absolutely love living in New York it’s amazing (so much culture and history) .

[@Jazzinthedark84]

I was shocked that the rain was warm. I visited in August 2003 and live in England so cold rain is the norm. Then warm steam grates after. Found a lot of people in shops to be quite rude and unhelpful but general new yorkers nice Central Park is enormous, in every direction Ground zero made me cry, it was just a big hole then but was shocked at the effect that it had on me, also was shocked at the market stalls selling exploitative "memorabilia" including tshirts with planes hitting etc, told them they were disgusting human beings and should be ashamed

[@RandomlySet]

I'm glad you mentioned the smell. It's not nasty (in my opinion) but certainly unique for NYC

[@leeann4900]

So very heart-wrenching to see our NYC Skyline, (behind you), for we Americans whom remember the Twin Towers. PLEASE, please ... *tourists to America*, please remember to maintain a somber/quiet nature, whilst walking our own Ground Zero. It's akin to we Americans walking upon your own Country's hallowed ground, from WWII.

[@kilojuliet6889]

As a NYer please avoid the subway during rush hour we trying to go to work or go home

[@susanmcmannis6646]

Ken Jankowski Thank you. I do like advice that can help me NOT to be a jerk as a tourist!

[@SJ-kg8wl]

And they say New Yorkers are rude...

[@gomphrena-beautifulflower-8043]

I used to consider rush hour around 6-9 a.m. and 3-7 o p.m. but now, my goodness! Gridlock at all hours now.

[@ariapatterson2972]

Going to New York tomorrow!! 💜💜

[@TracySmith-xy9tq]

I haven't been to NYC since 1976 and I remember the smell to this day. Every time I went into the city, the smell was there.

[@shampaingel6754]

I'm going to New York with my best friends soon, and I'm practically begging them to go to the museums

[@antonshelliem56]

Maby you'll find sergeant pepper ;D

[@TheWaverunners]

shampaingel I can go to the Met anytime.

[@abhishekrao1525]

You got an expensive hotel because you probably stayed in midtown Manhattan. Go to some of the outer boroughs and you can get way cheaper rooms while still being within range of the things you want to do.

[@chrisvinci5417]

#1 The amount of homeless and crazy people living on each street harassing you for money.

[@josephdee4649]

Time Square

[@ricardo_boutique]

Haha come to The Netherlands and you will see no homeless! Not even in big cities

[@acchaladka]

I remember when seeing a homeless person in the city was a shock...thanks a lot, Reagan.

[@chrisvinci5417]

There might be more in other cities, but my issue is I lived most of my life in NYC and there was a time when there were almost NO homeless on the streets. So to me it is bad compared to the past.

[@nerdloser9987]

There aren't that much in queens.

[@SeedyJohnson]

Great video. I'm a native New Yorker, born in the Bronx, the only mainland borough of the city. All the others are islands. I lived in Manhattan for about 13 years after returning from college in Virginia. Even just being away for 5 years is a culture shock when you return. I couldn't sleep some nights in Virginia because of the quiet. New Yorkers love the noise. And yes, the smell. The entire city sits on a huge sewer system, so there is no place for that methane to go but up. Oddly, it's better in the summer than the winter. In the summer, it rises quickly, but in the winter, it just seems to hover. I think there are about seven or eight languages spoken throughout the city in significant numbers. But no matter where you are from, we all seem to speak New Yorkese perfectly fine. I moved to Jersey City across the river to escape the high rents in Manhattan and you can do the same for hotels. The trip is about 20 back into midtown Manhattan by the Path Train or ferry. It is actually faster to get from Jersey City to New York than it is to get from uptown Manhattan to downtown. And forget the other boroughs. You are looking at 30 minutest to sometimes an hour on the train.

[@AuthorDiva]

I am a confirmed New Yorker and I have lived here since 1982. I love it and I hope to never leave it. That said, what shocked me when I first saw New York was the noise of the traffic and all the people on the streets. Manhattan is not only crowded, it is very, very noisy. Subway trains add to the noise. If you are a tourist who is used to smaller, quieter places, the noise can get to you. Also, not every New Yorker speaks with a New York accent. If you go to some of the neighborhoods in the outer boroughs you might hear a distinctive New York accent, but Manhattanites have, to a large extent, lost this. This is a city of immigrants, also, so Latino and Asian accents are common. I agree with those who say you should avoid New York in the hottest part of the summer. The humidity hangs in the air, and there is a lot of it, and you can feel the heat of the pavement through your shoes. Hopefully, you will wear a really comfortable pair of sandals (NOT flip-flops, because they are too thin) or walking shoes. BTW, don't wear sandals with socks, or you will be looked down upon as gauche!

[@ampat7976]

bellacantatrice I would definitely say New Yorkers have different accents depending on where you go. I am a Long Islander and we definitely have a different accent than someone from the city. Even upstate has a different accent.

[@johnharrison9684]

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[@ascenbach1]

Great list. I’m a native who has lived in New York City all my 67 years and agree with you. One thing about the subway: allow time for delays and re-routings. It’s a problem that keeps getting worse.

[@AnotherJenn42]

Depending on how I acted, I was treated differently. If I looked around like a tourist, people were rude and bumped into me. When I walked like I knew where I was going, people smiled and moved aside when we passed on the sidewalk. And I loved the subway. Yes, it smelled, but I loved being able to go anywhere on my own. And walking. It's amazing. We walked miles every day we were there. At home, if it's further than a few houses away, everybody drives. It's so silly.

[@Joedem92]

I was born and raised in Brooklyn and I saw the skyline a million times, but I’m still in awe every time I pass it. For tourists: go to the Brooklyn Promenade or Brooklyn bridge park on the Brooklyn side for your best views. It’s breathtaking.

[@colormedubious4747]

You may have addressed this in one of your other NYC vids, but here's a solid money-saving tip from a frequent non-resident: Do NOT stay in Manhattan. Look for a place in Queens, Brooklyn, The Bronx, Lawn Guyland, or even (gasp!) northern New Jersey that's close to the subway, Metro-North, Long Island Railroad, or New Jersey Transit. Get a multi-day pass (where applicable). You won't need to rent a car except for one or two days to visit places that aren't served by the extensive rail networks. You won't need to spend the equivalent of another hotel room to park. I've stayed with friends in Syosset who were all of a 3-minute walk from the closest LIRR station, a motel in Elizabeth NJ that was less than a mile from the closest NJT station, and a hotel in Long Island City that was a block away from the nearest station on the 7. The hotels were less than 1/3 the cost of anything in Manhattan. The hotel/motel rooms were VERY small but clean and had all the usual amenities except for swimming pools (about which I couldn't care less). There were always several dining choices available within a reasonable walking distance. The trains were fast and clean, if a bit noisy (especially the 7) and rush hour wasn't all that jammed up except at Penn Station and Times Square, where a LOT of commuters change trains.

[@toadofsteel]

Just to add, if you do get a hotel that is serviced by NJ Transit or LIRR, don't expect to get back home during rush hour. I know from experience as an NJT commuter.

[@kdawg4585]

Don't forget the PATH train between Newark/ Jersey City/ Hoboken and Manhattan. That runs 24 hrs just like the NYC subway.

[@ampat7976]

Colorme Dubious aaaa please don’t stay on Long Island I like my tourist free town. All the tourists can kindly stay in the city.

[@mamadaniel86]

very useful and very informative thank you i love yr video, i can't wait to go NYC for the 1st time this coming December.

[@tishaa4439]

The random smells is SOOO true. i went to NYC a couple weeks ago and i couldnt agree more with this lol. that and the stereotype that NYkers are mean. they are actually helpful and friendly but they got shit TA DO and places to be, i can see why they will get mad when they do lol

[@bjarbj944]

Yes we once had French tourists here in the city ask my husband for help finding a small town about 45 minutes outside the city, he didn’t think they could easily find it with just his directions and we live there so he offered to have them follow him all the way home. :-). I lend a hand on the metro as long as I am not running late.

[@carlisleloz]

I was in Newyork last week absolutely love the city.

[@rayewen3347]

As a resident of NYC (Bklyn. & Queens) for 57 years I love your comments. So true. I left 21 years ago and miss it - but not enough to move back. LOL

[@heatherhillman1]

The first time I went to NYC, it was summer and the smell of pee was all over Central Park. It was disgusting and I was 100% sure it came from the bums passed out on the benches. The second time I went, it was in May. A bit cooler and the smell wasn't nearly so pungent. That said, NYC is a fun city and I look forward to return trips!!

[@mizzomiz]

I like your toilet pointers. Cause they re important. And you give handy informations/tips.

[@Libra_Strings]

What's the name of the app that will show you the clean restrooms around town?

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

+Duffer Man I laughed harder than I should have at that. lol

[@vincentvertuccio6810]

Actually that wasn't a joke. There are tons just look up bathroom on the app store/ google play

[@earthakitt3661]

Vincent Vertuccio - he said Big App since New York City is commonly called the Big Apple.

[@Blackhole48]

but also beside that app a little list about restrooms you can use (in mannhattan maybe one I know in brooklyn) +pennstation -> coming from the 7th ave downstairs on the right +central park -are a few (also look to every museum) + Port Authority Bus Terminal (but go upstairs where the busses to the bus terminal trust me is much better than lobbyarea at +Columbus circle -> time warner center -> downstair +every museum (I habe seen) has a lobby ;) +grand central station (is okay in case of emergancy if u understand ;) ) - in chelsea -> chelsea market and highline thats just a few example....so that point with the toiletts is not true. also there are hotels everywhere just go there if u not sure...I bet they say its okay cause its better for the reputation ;) so don't worry about restrooms and enjoy ny ;)

[@rsmyth75]

there is a little known secret that by city ordinance every hotel in NY must have lobby bathrooma that r open to the public... if you can't see them right away just ask the front desk

[@aileenmcquillan3064]

Great video! I live in New York and although I knew everything, this is a great informational video for tourists!

[@MattSezer]

Get a hotel in Long Island City. It's a half to a third of what a Manhattan hotel would cost, plus it's only one stop away from midtown on the subway. A bonus is that many of the hotels are next to the housing projects that the rapper Nas grew up in, which aren't nearly as dangerous as they were when Illmatic came out.

[@susanmcmannis6646]

Matt Sezer Thanks for the tip!

[@jsiolkowski]

Yea let's go check out poor people at the projects. So scenic.

[@yankeeyobaby]

+Jan Siolkowski. your not welcomed with that b.s .as a matter of fact come on.lmao

[@anonimato1987]

That impression of someone walking passed a grate was funny as heck. Thanks for the best KZbin travel guide! Greetings from Bamberg

[@pedrorivera7692]

The people taking selfies at ground zero.. are not New Yorkers,All of us New Yorkers show respect at the Freedom Tower.

[@jackdaniels2905]

It's like taking a selfie at a funeral.

[@shanekeenaNYC]

Believe me, I went there as a tourist, and I HATE when people do that! So disrespectful!

[@buzzybeepopman2009]

@@jackdaniels2905 tell me about it it’s no different than doing it at a funeral some people are so insensitive

[@bate8526]

The best place to view the skyline of NYC in all its majesty is from the New Jersey side of the Husdon River. The most panoramic view that there is exists viewed from Boulevard East which runs along the Palisades Ridge. the NJTransit local 166 or 165 bus will get you there. Make sure you board the local. The view extends for miles on the bus ride.

[@xrubyxlightx]

Man i must have a reaaaalllly bad sense of smell because i dont really notice the nyc smells ._.

[@jab7168]

there are lots of them:the smell of dirty water dogs, and those candy coated peanuts.the smell of the subway brakes being applied.the smell from those con ed steam stacks.the smell of the water as you get close.the smell of horse poop from those dam carriage ridesthe stink of BO from some cabbies.the smell of weed wafting through the air in some places. the smell of nature in some of the many wooded areas.wow.......there sure are a lot of smells.....Cheers.

[@trihw2006]

I have a meh... sense of smell because I smell a bit of it but not a ton of it

[@ramseyuhter8883]

HE HASNT EVEN MENTIONED BROADWAY!?!? Broadway theatre is probably hands down the best thing about NYC. There is so much talent, hard work, and clever thinking going on in every single show. Broadway is such a beautiful thing, and every show I've seen moved me to tears every time. Broadway theatre is such an underrated thing.

[@caseyvee4419]

On the credit card thing, I have not travelled as much as Mark has, but I have travelled a lot, and I would tell people DO carry a little cash. Too many places don't take credit cards, or don't take your particular credit card (regardless of what they say, AMEX is not accepted everywhere). Plus, if you are going to buy a $4 souvenir from a street vendor, do you really want to mess with the credit card, anyway? I usually have two cards with me, a small amount (less than $50.) of readily accessible cash, and a larger amount of cash which no one can get to without undressing me. The bigger stash of cash is in case I am robbed of everything else, and I try to make it enough that I can get back to my lodging via taxi if I have to.

[@woltersworld]

+Casey Vee yeah. I always have a small bit of cash with me for little tips or little things were I don't want deal with the cards

[@fergysmith5904]

Thank you for saying the truth about NYers. I have stopped hundreds of times to help tourists when walking my dogs.

[@The_Laser_Channel]

Another tip: If you are a smoker and traveling to NY for a vacation....get your smokes BEFORE going to New York....I am sure this is a well known thing by now...but yes, cigarettes in New York are INSANELY expensive....

[@XxLew]

is the rolling tobacco any cheaper over there?

[@hunterfinan7585]

Where I live in Jersey I got that same view from my house. Every delivery guy is in awe. Gotta love NYC

[@monicasierra5983]

the toilets thing... totally true !!! I found the most disgusting bathrooms ever in Manhattan !!!

[@keensterd3654]

The public bathrooms are gross I agree

[@couldntthinkofagoodnamesoi8357]

Some good info here, especially about managing bathroom visits.

[@idonttan]

I was waiting for the subway shock all video! lol The transportation system here in NYC must be one of the worst in the world. Constant delays, trains always getting re-routed last minute, and the lovely foul smells of course

[@woltersworld]

+Nadia L the smell let's you know you are alive!!!! And something else is not ;)

[@josephdee4649]

Ikr, there's so many delays, construction, skipping stations, rail problem, people got sick inside........etc. (AND the worse thing is there's no AC inside the station) But I like to ride the subway, idk why.

[@monicasierra5983]

clearly you haven't been in Mexico's city subway.

[@herbfellows6435]

It's true that the subway is less than great, but you have to realize it is also over 100 years old. Let's see what the subway in Shanghai looks like in 100 years.... As far as being utilitarian, it is perhaps the best in the world. You can get virtually anywhere within an hour and a half max, 90% of places in less than an hour. ALL FOR ONE FARE!

[@MrVikingsandra]

Nadia L At least you have a subway to take you from A to B, unlike LA...hold your breath and you'll be fine.

[@SanDiegoInnOut]

I got goosebumps on #7, too. I've been to the city many times and still get excited.

[@sherryhouston7055]

If people are wanting to see the sites I would recommend purchasing the City Pass. We went to NYC in 2011 and purchased the City Pass for around $89. it allowed us to go to the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Museum of Modern Art, Museum of Natural History, the Circleline Cruise, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, Empire State Building and Top of the Rock. It also allows you to skip some lines and a has a few extras but I can't remember what those were.

[@sherryhouston7055]

I think our friend used the New York pass seems like it was around $169 then (now I have no idea) he ended up not using it very much.

[@JadeScarlett]

The comment about the selfies at the Ground Zero Memorial is spot on. I work right next to it and can't help but pass it every day and no matter how many times I see tourists doing that number, I always get infuriated and disgusted! Some people are unbelievable!

[@nj2or]

I grew up in Jersey and I went to the city a lot. I loved it! It was always on, there was always something going on, it truly never slept. It always felt electric going there. Times Square lost all of its character, when Guilliani cleaned it up and made it a plastic Disney-esque side-park. Avoid it! I too was blown away by the 9/11 Memorial. However, I too saw people taking selfies with the pools, sooooo fucking rude. just disgusting. But please DO visit NYC, its an outstanding place...

[@martyjewell5683]

Hey Frank, I grew up in 1950's/60's Bay Ridge. Watched them build the Verrazano bridge and World Trade Center complex. Moved away in 1987, still can't bring myself to go see it now. Lost a very dear friend that day. Folks should visit Brooklyn when in NYC. Nothin' wrong with Jersey except maybe Newark. You old enough to remember Palisades Park??

[@OliverRWeber]

Wow thanks Walt. I've been waiting for a NYC video. Will you do one for LA?

[@mosseight6960]

Is it shocking that there are a lot of cultural attractions in New York? Not really. This is just another version of your best and worst about New York videos. Here are five actually shocking things about New York: 1. The income discrepancy. You will see some of the richest people in America walking down the street next to some of the poorest people. 2. Sales tax, room tax, and meal tax. You talked about hotel taxes but there are taxes on seemingly everything in New York. 3. How tiny Broadway theaters really are. 4. The presence of so-many heavily-armed police and military, especially in high-trafficked tourist areas like Grand Central Terminal and Times Square. 5. How large well-designed Central Park is. It's not a typical wide open green space spark that you see in most cities. It has woods, water, paths, playing fields, etc.

[@MyRandomCommentsXD]

I live in Vancouver and visited NYC for work and stayed for an entire week. What shocked me was just how massive the city is, both in terms of size and population. Us west coast folks would take a long time getting used to this kind of city.

[@jgruen9854]

Yeah please listen to his advice about not taking selfies in front of ground zero, you wouldn't take a selfie at your friends grave. It's extremely disrespectful and I've wanted to choke tourists when the do it. Other than that have a great time, enjoy the other boroughs. Go Brooklyn Bridge Park and Arthur Avenue in the Bronx. Try to get a tour of FDNY firehouse if you get really lucky, those contain some of the best history in the city.

[@D33Lux]

LOL, WTF! You off your meds? " It's extremely disrespectful and I've wanted to choke tourists when the do it. "

[@gyneve]

D33Lux I've never even been there, and I kinda wanna choke em. Taking selfies is obnoxious on it's own.

[@brenoferreira4709]

One thing that shocked me: how windy it can be on the avenues, particularly Downtown. When I was there, it was cold, and the wind made me think I was going to freeze to death.

[@eternaldarkness6]

too many people and no bathrooms? no thanks! I love.my country life. I moved from Seattle for it.

[@keensterd3654]

Different strokes for different folks I guess. I much prefer to live in the city but a Country summer/weekend getaway would be nice.

[@tosht2515]

Mark's enthusiasm on this video is as high as ever! 👍 Love, love, love the skyline for sure.

[@woltersworld]

thanks Tosh

[@ollyolly1221]

The size of rats and cockroaches shocked when I came to New York. And also hot weather and humidity in summer and cold windy weather in November

[@jag1870]

Garbage bags on sidewalk for trash pick up was pretty shocking first time I saw that. This city just has this vibe to it. Rough and gritty, very no nonsense. Love NYC!!

[@woltersworld]

yep. same for em :)

[@N0rth0M-1]

goddamn this city is impressive

[@Abbos1106]

D33Lux and polluted. Rated the dirtiest city in the country.

[@djwestbrook36]

Lorraine lol negative

[@meadofina]

Great Job! Thank you very much for all the helpful information you gave.

[@LifeWithLorenzo]

Feel free to check out my NYC video series of great spots that locals go to eat, drink and have fun in NYC. Enjoy!

[@gazriley624]

America get rid of Taxes and Tipping and i might come back

[@jasonbanks6076]

gaz riley wtf that's not possible

[@Moss_piglets]

gaz riley ask them to increase wage and it might happen.

[@Mina-te5qi]

I can say from experience that the WTC Memorial is indeed extremely somber. I felt so heavy while I was there, and it's like everyone who's there is united in the tragedy. It's an incredible experience and at the same time it's completely humbling, thinking of the humanity at that site.

[@usermikes]

Amazing how some people complain about the tourists when they are your bread and butter..If they went someplace else half of New Yorkers be out of work...

[@Lv-nq9qz]

No, because a majority of NYCs money comes from financial and law services. The tourism industry benefits the small businesses that only exist because they can pander to tourists.

[@deboraho6350]

I so agree with everything especially regarding the toilets! I was also shocked at how small the Statue of Liberty was, I’m not sure what I expected though. That said I loved New York so much I’m going back in April and I can’t wait.

[@chardtown13]

do chicago

[@princediop8190]

Chiraq

[@D33Lux]

I wanna go, but not sure if its safe.

[@heathermichael3987]

I love New York . I was never in shock and everyone left me alone and when they didn’t we got along great, ❤️

[@Hadrianus01]

London vs New York (vs Paris?)!

[@buckybarnes3803]

1 NYC, 2 Paris, 3 London my humble opinion

[@fabdi8559]

1. London 2. Paris 3. New York

[@Valdoy]

3 amazing cities, I can't rank them.

[@caseyvee4419]

I agree, in and around London, you still have a few reasonably priced options for lodging AND food. Shows are generally cheaper in London, more free museums. NYC is just too expensive now, and yes I would rate Paris in between. Avoid London in mid summer, though, HUGE Crowds.

[@ajl1239]

1.) London 2.) Paris 3.) New York

[@sandydusit2255]

I lived in NYC my whole life and this is actually superrrr accurate

[@aldin1107]

Living in NYC is not cool. It's terrible.

[@allysalawson6737]

Aldin11 AMEN TO THAT

[@aldin1107]

+ColeTrane Crowley no it really sucks living in a crappy apartment and staying indoors all day.

[@magistrumartium]

Yeah, it's a great place to visit . . .

[@aldin1107]

Sher wants Some milk I never said anything about no peace I mean no space.

[@user-pj2kb6lk6d]

how much do you pay for your house/appartment?

[@daneshas1468]

Usually stay near Wall Street. It is really quiet after 6 or 7 during the week and empty of the weekends. Subway terminals are near by so I just take the train. Great savings...

[@StuntdoubleDane]

Visit the original York in the United Kingdom, far more beautiful and historic than NYC in the states. The only reason i would want to visit NYC is for the pizza and to hear the Brooklyn-italian wise guy people talking haha.

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

I agree. I'd go for the pizza and those who have that kind of Italian-American accent. lol I could listen to them talk all day. Yeah, York is supposed to be really nice. My mum went there once and said it's great for shopping and looking at all the nice sites. :D

[@StuntdoubleDane]

Yeah it is the most beautiful city i have ever been too, although i am biased as i was born and lived my whole life about 20 mins drive from there haha. Im just not really into the big metropolitan city's. York feels more like a town than a big city, and has incredible history and heritage.

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

Emperor of Yorkshire I see! lol Nothing wrong with thinking a city/town is beautiful. :D Same. I don't like cities much. I really need to visit York myself. lol Must be lovely living close by to it.

[@StuntdoubleDane]

Well i now live in Germany, but i still have my family home there and im planning on moving back in spring next year. I would recommend visiting whitby as well, its on the east coast not too far from York, its a beautiful little seaside town :)

[@ReptilianTeaDrinker]

Emperor of Yorkshire Thanks for the recommendation! :D I'll have to do that. :) Ah, okay! lol Is it nice in Germany? :)

[@WendySnavely74]

Great video!

[@richardmurphy9006]

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