You may want to invent an excuse to stay home when your guests decide they want to brave the crowds at Time Square, but make sure to join them when they head off to Central Park. No matter how many times you’ve been, the 840 acres of sprawling greenery always offer a fun and relaxing escape from the concrete jungle. During the summer, treat your tourists to a picnic in Sheep’s Meadow and during the winter, throw on a pair of ice skates and hit the rink.
Your best friend, mom or long-lost cousins are coming to town and you’re feeling the pressure to show them a good time. We know the feeling! Rest assured, we’re here to help you prove that you’re the cool, in-the-know New Yorker they think you are. As much as they might beg you to show them Times Square, gently guide your guests in the direction of less touristy New York attractions. Some of the best museums in NYC don’t have mile-long ticket lines, while NYC parks offer a welcome respite from the crowds. While your visitors might protest your suggestions at first, they’ll certainly thank you for taking them to these local favorites by the end of their trip.
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