It always amazes me that it does not matter what you watch on CZcams there is an argument between people. To anyone thinking about going to NYC just go and make up your own mind. I went in 2007 loved it so much went back 2008 and finances permitting will be going September 2010. It can be whatever you want it to be. Go and enjoy it, the people we met were friendly and helpful. Go on you know you want to!!!!!
Been there a bajillion times never gets old. Its been my favorite city ever since I was 6 it was so intimidating (I arrived at night so there was tons of lights) I loved it, I hope to live here when I'm older. No place like new york.
I ♡ New York I was born & raised and Idk is it really that expensive or is it just cuz I live there & it feels awesome when NY is very well known worldwide :)
Thanks for the message. Always welcome feedback. With avenues, the voiceover is in the context of layout, so when it says avenues run from east to west, it means that east of 5th Ave is 6th Ave. Put an annotation in for this to avoid any confusion. And with the Rose Center, saw a lot of planets there and isn't astrology all in the stars?! ;-) Thanks for the tips re the Zagat Guide and the book.
CORRECTION ON STREET & AVENUE DIRECTIONS: All in all a very informative video. Others may have corrected this but I did not want to scroll thru 1.5m comments. In Manhattan Avenues run North (UPTOWN) & South (DOWNTOWN), and streets run East & West not the reverse as stated. USEFUL TIP: On most of Manhattan the house numbers are on the north side of the street and even on the south side ( I lived in Manhattan for years before learning this, Duh! and it's great for orienting yourself when you get out of a subway and don't know which way is up). Also, the house or building numbers on streets are numbered east and west starting from from Fifth Ave., so 10 E. 59th st. will be between 5th Ave and Madison Ave and 10 W 57th St will be between 5th Ave. and Avenue of the Americas (also known as 6th Avenue). Numbers get larger as you go west to the Hudson River and East to the East River. Numbering system is very complex on the avenues so just check Waze or Google maps. In Queens the streets run north and south and avenues, drives , roads run east & west. Brooklyn is crazy so use map apps. I'm not familiar with Bronx or Staten Island. Good luck and enjoy the city but be wary of street hustlers and keep your handbags zipped and close to your body and your wallets in your side pockets (my wife is a native New Yorker and has had her wallet pinched twice). Macy's is great with huge variety, sales and generally good inventory and prices. I was there last December and the shoppers were from all over the globe and taking advantage of the low prices. My niece and her daughters come from Amsterdam with empty suitcase and go home full of clothes, computers, etc. after carefully removing packaging and tags to swindle Amsterdam customs. Macys is huge- I believe 2.2m sq. ft. or 205,000 sq. m. Wear comfortable shoes and beware of pickpockets especially when it's crowded around Christmas. Have fun and welcome to my fair city.
Hi, The Statue of Liberty is on Liberty Island. A visit to it usually includes a trip to Ellis Island also, but the statue itself is on Liberty Island.
This is a great video. I just came back from NYC and he basically covers all the best places. There is a lot more inbetween, but that's the beauty of NYC. Walking is the best way to see the city. Cheers and Thanks for the tour. Toronto fan of NYC.
The video means in terms of layout, not direction ie 1st Ave is on the east side of Manhattan, then 2nd, 3rd Aves etc is west of here. Likewise with streets - north of 42nd street is 43rd and south of it is 41st street.
Ive lived in new york all my life and it is a place for everyone in my opinion. Theres many different people from different places and backrounds. Beautiful beaches and a amazing city that is impossible to get board at. And quiet nice areas aswell out east. If you know you guys would like to come here im sure you will love it and feel welcomed:)
It's called 'Cirrus Groove' and it's performed by 'Karjack Music'. Won't find it if looking for it unfortunately - was composed especially for the video. Hope you like it though
The Bronx, according to what people say, is the "up & coming" borough. Family oriented & as reasonably priced as you can hope for in the city. It's where I would pick if I were going to move that way. Good luck! Keep me posted. :)
As a native and life-long New Yorker I found this presentation to be quite good. One thing that is not addressed is that New York City is a difficult place to GO TO THE BATHROOM. Many years ago, there was a book called "Where To Go" and unfortunately, I can't locate it but travelers here should keep such a salient point in mind, that and to really see stuff here you have to be in good physical condition to WALK A LOT.
i'm from austria, europe. i was in new york in summer 2010 and i love it there! i was in florida and washington too but new york was the best. sorry for the perhaps bad english i'm only 13 years old.
I have been to New York for 4 days last year and it was amazing, I stayed in the holiday inn 57th street, I am going back next year for a week really excited
Hello KY girl, I am from Venezuela amd I lived for five years in USA. 06 months in Louisville, KY and 4,5 years in NYC, The BIG APPLE or THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS. I look the day to go back to NYC. I love that City. I hope to take my family there. Bye.
I just got back from a quick trip to New York City--my first--and I wish I had seen this video before going. I created my own little video about racing through NYC in 26 hours. I really loved it there--such a great place!
GREAT CITY...GREAT PLACE...sorry for the others, but NYC is still the CENTRE OF THE WORLD.Once there, you´ll know what is the meaning of being there. I do miss NEW YORK CITY!!!! Thank you for this video!
@FairlawnOhio Thanks for your comment. Don't forget that the first United Nations Assembly was in London UK. . And that the oldest city in America is Mexico City. . . Cheers. from, del-boy.
I love New York!!!!! It's the quintessential city. And to those who hate New York, get a life. New York is one of the best cities ever! I think New York and London are both great cities since that their two of my favorite cities.
1) Go to L and B pizzeria in Brooklyn, plus it is a few stops from Coney Island. 2) Try out Flushing Meadow Park. It is across the street from Citi Field and they did a scene in the park in the first Men in Black movie. 3) IF and ONLY IF you have extra time when you go on the Staten Island Ferry, take the S44 to the Staten Island Mall. I only suggest cause it is stupid proof to get back and forth cause the ferry is the first stop and the mall is the last stop and you get to see another borough
Avenues run north to south or south to north or both. Streets run east to west or both. Fifth ave divides Manhattan from east to west. So if you live say on 59 th st and 5th Ave the buildings will be in the single digits. If you go west the numbers increase with a 'W' added to it indicating your going west. 57 W 59th is close to 5th ave. 600 W 59th would be way across by the Hudson River.
living here is different than visiting here. However, it's a great place to be with every amenity available to enjoy and explore. Welcome to the Big Apple.
14-What are the main museums cited? 15-On which avenue are they located? 16-What can you find in Central Park? 16-What is the main avenue for shopping in Manhattan? 17-What is the name of the most famous shop on this avenue? 18-What are the three main food specialties you can find in New York City? 19- What is it possible to do at night in New York City? please!!!
new york is an awesome city. it is definately original. it is the model city for the modern world. even london is becoming more like new york. its culture is original too. statue of liberty, first city to have skyscrapers, yellow taxi, subway system, time square, coney island, broadway. not to mention its the safest major city in the US
I'll be moving there this summer. If craigslist is to believed, I guess I'll have to share a place at first, maybe get one bedroom in a shared place for around $1,200-1,400. That's not much of a life but it'll do for then.
Oh spot who didnt know how ta have a good time in NYC.!! ive been twice since May and loved every min its what ya make it.!! Also when crossing a rd u still have ta look left and right nothing tried ta run me down.. And yeah some of the smells were bad but ya gotta look at it through a big pic, its the city that never sleeps its NEVER gonna be clean and breezy its a hot and smoking.......! :) i loved it x
I always go to eat cheap pizza and cheap pastrami before leaving, then i go the famous places the last day of my visit (Lombardis, Rays, Carnegie and Katz). Good stuff peoples!
LOL, New York isn't only about Times Square, there's so much more to this beautiful city, i've heard from people from all over that this is the best city they've ever visited, many from Europe.
Hotels, funeral parlors and if you give a hostess and/or bartender two or three dollars (if you're with your family) that will always smooth things over in some bars and restaurants. Colleges used to also be a good bet but since 9/11 security is much tighter.
A basic rule of thumb is that a city as large and diverse as New York is going to have EVERYTHING, including a gazillion vegetarian and vegan establishments of all sorts. Many of these are quite good. Supervegan is a good source for more info.
Thank you so much Colin! That was the best guide ever! When I visited New York, I watched your video on the plane ride over and it helped A LOT! Hopefully, if I get the apartment I've got my eye on, I'll be living there soon!
(newyorkwonderfulland) I congratulate your magnificent idea of giving a broad view of New York to the world in an amazing short time, where you show that this city is the real dreamer's aladdin's lamp.
when i was 16 i was there for jamacan pride week, weed was dope stripers where dope, trip was awesome, i live in los angeles and manhattan takes the world by far, its is cool to see the hollywood sign from my living room tho
If you're gonna go to Manhattan, get ready for all the pushing and shoving and the rush ! I went no NYC, im 17, and i loved it ! But just be a bit careful on some streets, and get ready to spend more than 750 dollars ( for the week-end )
Greatest city in the world.
I lived in Long Island NY for four years and 3 years in Charlotte NC, and now i came back to my country i really miss those cities and my friends
I'm in NYC for the first time and this helped me out ALOT..
New York rocks!!!! I was born in Brooklyn, lived there for 25 years and everything he said and showed is exactly how it is.
Macy's is at 34th and 6th. Just say'in.
It always amazes me that it does not matter what you watch on CZcams there is an argument between people. To anyone thinking about going to NYC just go and make up your own mind. I went in 2007 loved it so much went back 2008 and finances permitting will be going September 2010. It can be whatever you want it to be. Go and enjoy it, the people we met were friendly and helpful. Go on you know you want to!!!!!
One small correction.........the avenues run from North/South, and the streets run from East/West
North/South is also referred to as Uptown/Downtown xD
Odd #streets go west. Even #streets go east.
Been there a bajillion times never gets old. Its been my favorite city ever since I was 6 it was so intimidating (I arrived at night so there was tons of lights) I loved it, I hope to live here when I'm older. No place like new york.
Anyone know the background music?
asrao316 3 year later and nobody knows
asrao316 it's a remix of shalimars "a night to remember"
Group/ Hiroshima
Little Lokyo; Drama"
I ♡ New York I was born & raised and Idk is it really that expensive or is it just cuz I live there & it feels awesome when NY is very well known worldwide :)
Home Sweet Home!
I live in the south bronx I'm 17 and its not that bad. There isn't rats on every corner and its fun, I'm glad to be a New yorker
The best city in the world
Thanks for the message. Always welcome feedback. With avenues, the voiceover is in the context of layout, so when it says avenues run from east to west, it means that east of 5th Ave is 6th Ave. Put an annotation in for this to avoid any confusion. And with the Rose Center, saw a lot of planets there and isn't astrology all in the stars?! ;-) Thanks for the tips re the Zagat Guide and the book.
New York beautiful...
feel free to check out my channel, I make vids of nyc
I was there in April 2012. You'll love it! It will be the best time of your life!
my dream is to come here one day 26 now and still to poor don't think my dream will ever come true 🗽🗽
+Michael Stewart Don't give up on your dream !
CORRECTION ON STREET & AVENUE DIRECTIONS: All in all a very informative video. Others may have corrected this but I did not want to scroll thru 1.5m comments. In Manhattan Avenues run North (UPTOWN) & South (DOWNTOWN), and streets run East & West not the reverse as stated. USEFUL TIP: On most of Manhattan the house numbers are on the north side of the street and even on the south side ( I lived in Manhattan for years before learning this, Duh! and it's great for orienting yourself when you get out of a subway and don't know which way is up). Also, the house or building numbers on streets are numbered east and west starting from from Fifth Ave., so 10 E. 59th st. will be between 5th Ave and Madison Ave and 10 W 57th St will be between 5th Ave. and Avenue of the Americas (also known as 6th Avenue). Numbers get larger as you go west to the Hudson River and East to the East River. Numbering system is very complex on the avenues so just check Waze or Google maps. In Queens the streets run north and south and avenues, drives , roads run east & west. Brooklyn is crazy so use map apps. I'm not familiar with Bronx or Staten Island. Good luck and enjoy the city but be wary of street hustlers and keep your handbags zipped and close to your body and your wallets in your side pockets (my wife is a native New Yorker and has had her wallet pinched twice). Macy's is great with huge variety, sales and generally good inventory and prices. I was there last December and the shoppers were from all over the globe and taking advantage of the low prices. My niece and her daughters come from Amsterdam with empty suitcase and go home full of clothes, computers, etc. after carefully removing packaging and tags to swindle Amsterdam customs. Macys is huge- I believe 2.2m sq. ft. or 205,000 sq. m. Wear comfortable shoes and beware of pickpockets especially when it's crowded around Christmas. Have fun and welcome to my fair city.
Avenues run north south and streets east west...
Hi, The Statue of Liberty is on Liberty Island. A visit to it usually includes a trip to Ellis Island also, but the statue itself is on Liberty Island.
I think he mean's "Astronomy" not "Astrology".
Perhaps it was "Gastronomy."
+saintgauden or maybe gastrology
LAB-Lil' Angry B!tch I'm dead 😜
Astronomy...not astrology...oops.
This is a great video. I just came back from NYC and he basically covers all the best places. There is a lot more inbetween, but that's the beauty of NYC. Walking is the best way to see the city. Cheers and Thanks for the tour. Toronto fan of NYC.
Avenues go north to sound, and streets go east to west. Not what he said.
The video means in terms of layout, not direction ie 1st Ave is on the east side of Manhattan, then 2nd, 3rd Aves etc is west of here. Likewise with streets - north of 42nd street is 43rd and south of it is 41st street.
Seems a very much gay destination isn't it?
Vinícius Oliveira Yes, nice and happy. ')
How could anyone boil down a city like New York to one word? You need to be a little more gay.
Lower East Side! Thats where its at folks. The real grit of New York. The way it was back in the day.
Ive lived in new york all my life and it is a place for everyone in my opinion. Theres many different people from different places and backrounds. Beautiful beaches and a amazing city that is impossible to get board at. And quiet nice areas aswell out east. If you know you guys would like to come here im sure you will love it and feel welcomed:)
New York is New York..no matter what!!!!
@Colm Hanratty - You sir, are one lucky guy. Your living my dream job...exploring the world and making documentaries. Awesome.
It's called 'Cirrus Groove' and it's performed by 'Karjack Music'. Won't find it if looking for it unfortunately - was composed especially for the video. Hope you like it though
NYC IS THE BEST ! born and rised am a true new yorker
The Bronx, according to what people say, is the "up & coming" borough. Family oriented & as reasonably priced as you can hope for in the city. It's where I would pick if I were going to move that way. Good luck! Keep me posted. :)
There are a lot of nice urban parts of the Bronx,,,
As a native and life-long New Yorker I found this presentation to be quite good.
One thing that is not addressed is that New York City is a difficult place to GO TO THE BATHROOM.
Many years ago, there was a book called "Where To Go" and unfortunately, I can't locate it but travelers here should keep such a salient point in mind, that and to really see stuff here you have to be in good physical condition to WALK A LOT.
i'm from austria, europe. i was in new york in summer 2010 and i love it there! i was in florida and washington too but new york was the best. sorry for the perhaps bad english i'm only 13 years old.
It's called "Cirrus Groove" and was written by Karjack Music. Glad you like it
Of course, New York
NYC best city in the world the food,nightlife,shopping, and theatre are great
First time living in New York I gotta admit this is a beautiful city at night.
I have been to New York for 4 days last year and it was amazing, I stayed in the holiday inn 57th street, I am going back next year for a week really excited
This guy is a real Mentch! Thank you !
Hello KY girl, I am from Venezuela amd I lived for five years in USA. 06 months in Louisville, KY and 4,5 years in NYC, The BIG APPLE or THE CITY THAT NEVER SLEEPS. I look the day to go back to NYC. I love that City. I hope to take my family there. Bye.
New York. I miss you so much.
I just got back from a quick trip to New York City--my first--and I wish I had seen this video before going. I created my own little video about racing through NYC in 26 hours. I really loved it there--such a great place!
GREAT CITY...GREAT PLACE...sorry for the others, but NYC is still the CENTRE OF THE WORLD.Once there, you´ll know what is the meaning of being there. I do miss NEW YORK CITY!!!! Thank you for this video!
I've been in NYC last october, it was one of my dreams and it was great. I miss it a lot.
@FairlawnOhio
Thanks for your comment.
Don't forget that the first United Nations Assembly was in London UK.
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And that the oldest city in America is Mexico City.
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Cheers.
from,
del-boy.
I love New York!!!!! It's the quintessential city. And to those who hate New York, get a life. New York is one of the best cities ever! I think New York and London are both great cities since that their two of my favorite cities.
1) Go to L and B pizzeria in Brooklyn, plus it is a few stops from Coney Island. 2) Try out Flushing Meadow Park. It is across the street from Citi Field and they did a scene in the park in the first Men in Black movie. 3) IF and ONLY IF you have extra time when you go on the Staten Island Ferry, take the S44 to the Staten Island Mall. I only suggest cause it is stupid proof to get back and forth cause the ferry is the first stop and the mall is the last stop and you get to see another borough
Avenues run north to south or south to north or both. Streets run east to west or both. Fifth ave divides Manhattan from east to west. So if you live say on 59 th st and 5th Ave the buildings will be in the single digits. If you go west the numbers increase with a 'W' added to it indicating your going west. 57 W 59th is close to 5th ave. 600 W 59th would be way across by the Hudson River.
I use to live in Long Island, I was in manhattan every weekend... i miss NYC
OMG i would just go to Central Park all day just to look at the people! gosh, I NEED TO GO THERE NOW
Hi,
Apologies on delayed response! I'm from County Louth (Drogheda) but living and working in Dublin now.
new york is so much cleaner now, i was there a cupple of weeks ago, the subway has had a complete overhaul, epic city
Hope i will visit New York one day. It looks like great city. one of the greatest in the world.
We're going back this Summer. We'll be staying at the Marriot Marquis in the heart of Times Square! I can't wait! I love NY!!!!
New York, New York of course a big city with big dreams. I really hope that I will live there one day.
People really seem to have strong sentiments about NYC. I live here & love it - warts and all....
A great vid,learnt much more than from a book.Liked the friendliness of your accent ,very informative,easy to watch and great discoundt advice.
I want to visit NYC so badly. Not sure I would want to live there, but visiting for a month or so would be awesome.
Same here I was going to go to NYC for school but I am just in love with Chicago. So I'm most likely just going to move there after I graduate.
I glad to see someone talking about all of the borough's.
living here is different than visiting here. However, it's a great place to be with every amenity available to enjoy and explore.
Welcome to the Big Apple.
When did you come to New York? If you came during the wet season, it would surely make London seem like paradise.
New York City - the best place to be!!!
14-What are the main museums cited?
15-On which avenue are they located?
16-What can you find in Central Park?
16-What is the main avenue for shopping in Manhattan?
17-What is the name of the most famous shop on this avenue?
18-What are the three main food specialties you can find in New York City?
19- What is it possible to do at night in New York City?
please!!!
NYC is the most exciting city i`ve ever been before !!!! just goo !!!
yea..take the A train up to 125st..grab it around 42st time square.. or take uptown A all the way to dykeman its real nice around there
must visit : CHINATOWN , SOHO , TIME SQ , HERALD SQ, BROADWAY -timesq , METROPOLITAN MUSEUM , CENTRAL PARK, CLUBS&BARS, TOP OF ROCK . etcc
Great movie for turists! Not only the regular attractions but some very good tips about other stuff to see and do. Congratulations!
Just finish studying then go to New York City and my life is completed.
Finally! A decent informative guide of NYC on youtube. Nice!
I live in NYC and love it! Brooklyn Botanic Garden is amazing, if anyone is coming to nyc, you should visit it.
new york is an awesome city. it is definately original. it is the model city for the modern world. even london is becoming more like new york. its culture is original too. statue of liberty, first city to have skyscrapers, yellow taxi, subway system, time square, coney island, broadway. not to mention its the safest major city in the US
Thanks for the feedback - will look at taking down volume levels for future videos
I'll be moving there this summer. If craigslist is to believed, I guess I'll have to share a place at first, maybe get one bedroom in a shared place for around $1,200-1,400. That's not much of a life but it'll do for then.
I was there the end of April and plan to go again next year! I absolutely adored it. :)
greatest city on earth.
Oh spot who didnt know how ta have a good time in NYC.!! ive been twice since May and loved every min its what ya make it.!! Also when crossing a rd u still have ta look left and right nothing tried ta run me down.. And yeah some of the smells were bad but ya gotta look at it through a big pic, its the city that never sleeps its NEVER gonna be clean and breezy its a hot and smoking.......! :) i loved it x
I always go to eat cheap pizza and cheap pastrami before leaving, then i go the famous places the last day of my visit (Lombardis, Rays, Carnegie and Katz). Good stuff peoples!
LOL, New York isn't only about Times Square, there's so much more to this beautiful city, i've heard from people from all over that this is the best city they've ever visited, many from Europe.
In NYC its especially cold in February, make sure you are bundle up.
Lombardis Pizza corner of Spring and Mott. FIRST PIZZARIA IN AMERICA. Very good
Yep. All of those, actually. Have a good day old timers
@buddyboy75 Thanks for your comment - if you read the annotation at this time in the video it explains that this in terms of layout
im going to NYC in December, just before Christmas, can't wait, thanks for the upload!!!!
Hotels, funeral parlors and if you give a hostess and/or bartender two or three dollars (if you're with your family) that will always smooth things over in some bars and restaurants.
Colleges used to also be a good bet but since 9/11 security is much tighter.
A basic rule of thumb is that a city as large and diverse as New York is going to have EVERYTHING, including a gazillion vegetarian and vegan establishments of all sorts. Many of these are quite good. Supervegan is a good source for more info.
Thank you so much Colin! That was the best guide ever! When I visited New York, I watched your video on the plane ride over and it helped A LOT! Hopefully, if I get the apartment I've got my eye on, I'll be living there soon!
(newyorkwonderfulland) I congratulate your magnificent idea of giving a broad view of New York to the world in an amazing short time, where you show that this city is the real dreamer's aladdin's lamp.
It's called "Cirrus Groove", performed by Karjack Music.
I live in New York, this guy is spot on.
Sure. Let's start with where you're thinkin of settling. I live about 2 hrs north of NYC, in Dutchess County.
I died when he said Sex and the City....that's the only reason I've been wanting to go see New York! :') it seems great
Best presented NY Tour video on youtube, ever.
when i was 16 i was there for jamacan pride week, weed was dope stripers where dope, trip was awesome, i live in los angeles and manhattan takes the world by far, its is cool to see the hollywood sign from my living room tho
we had to look that video in the school its soooo awesome there! (i'm from switzerland)
If you're gonna go to Manhattan, get ready for all the pushing and shoving and the rush !
I went no NYC, im 17, and i loved it ! But just be a bit careful on some streets, and get ready to spend more than 750 dollars ( for the week-end )
I suggest Times Square at night. We were going to go at night but when i went hurricane Sandy hit us, so back to England we went.
Watching this would be easier with a decent FPS-rate. Changing that and the music would make this perfect.