Plan Your Trip – Welcome to NYC
The City is as welcoming as ever, with lots to discover and experience. The information here will help you find everything you need to get the lay of the land so you can access it all. New York City is made up of five boroughs. While Manhattan and Staten Island are islands, Brooklyn and Queens are geographically part of Long Island, and the Bronx is attached to the US mainland. The boroughs are linked by bridges, tunnels and ferries. Start with a look at a downloadable map to begin familiarizing yourself with the layout of the five boroughs.
New York is an excellent walking city, and getting around by foot is the best way to familiarize yourself with neighborhoods. Of course, sometimes you’ll need to move more quickly or cover great distances, for which you’ve got subways, buses and cabs at your disposal.
There’s no time like the present to plan a trip to New York City, with its constant energy and endless supply of sights, attractions and activities. Don’t wait—a second spent in NYC is just too valuable to miss. New Orleans is truly…a place like no other.
Now in NYC!
NYC Maps & Guides
https://www.nyctourism.com/maps-guides
There are countless ways to explore NYC. Our guides will inspire you to visit, and our Official Visitor Map will help you navigate when you arrive.
About the Five Boroughs
https://www.nyctourism.com/new-york
The City derives its character from hundreds of communities that feel like cities (and worlds) of their own. Scroll on to find your next destination.
Savor NYC!
https://www.nyctourism.com/eat-and-drink/
People come from far and wide to try NYC’s legendary food scene. From local fare to global flavors, there are delicious eats tucked effortlessly into every borough of the City.
Things to Do!
https://www.nyctourism.com/things-to-do/
No matter what you’re into, you’ll find the best of it in New York City. Read on to make the most of your stay in the five boroughs.
Official New York City Information Center
https://www.nyctourism.com/official-nyc-info-center
NYC’s Official Information Center provides visitors with discounted attraction passes and other materials pertaining to all five boroughs.