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New York travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-08

Central Park, New York
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Common scams in New York

11 reported scam patterns travellers run into in New York, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in New York — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in New York

6 places worth your time in New York, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in New York →

Top food to try in New York

6 dishes to eat in New York, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in New York →

Traditions and customs in New York

5 customs and traditions in New York — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in New York →

Getting around New York

How to travel around New York — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around New York: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in New York

4 laws, restrictions, and customs in New York that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in New York — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in New York

2 emergency services in New York you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in New York — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in New York

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in New York — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in New York — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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