New York City has over 115,530 hotel rooms in 630 properties spread out across the city’s five boroughs. Manhattan has over 80 percent of these rooms. With so many places to stay, how can one find the best family-friendly hotels in the Big Apple? Here’s a guide to the best family-friendly hotels in New York City - from five-star to budget hotels. Hotels that features … [Read more...]
20 Best Places to Eat in New York City: A First Timer’s Guide
It's lobster in Portland Maine, clam chowder in Boston, gumbo in New Orleans, but in New York City there's more than just one iconic dish. Not only will you find the best pizza, barbecue ribs, lobster rolls, bagels, and steaks, you'll get a chance to eat around the world in New York City. Kevin, one of our Trippy users, asked: New York for foodies!!! My wife and I are … [Read more...]
5 Historic Mansions You’ll Want to Visit in Long Island New York
I live in New York City, so I spend much of my time exploring my home turf when not traversing in a foreign land. When I want to get away from the bustle of the city, I take a road trip to Long Island. There is much to see and do there. Did you know that Long Island is divided into four counties? Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. But when one refers to Long … [Read more...]
How to Make the Most of Three Days in New York City
The sheer number of things to do in New York City is mind boggling. With only three days, it is impossible to see all the major attractions, visit all the museums, go to all the Broadway shows or eat everything that is on your list in New York City for three days. But you can make the most of your time with a little help from Trippy users and locals in the Big Apple- one of … [Read more...]
5 Must-Eat NYC Meals for First Timers and Locals
The sheer amount of choices in New York City can be daunting to first-time visitors. If you're looking for a restaurant, those choices can become even more overwhelming. But some meals are just so delicious that they stand the test of time and taste buds, and become favorites for both locals and those just out of the gate at LaGuardia Airport. Based on our top voted questions, … [Read more...]