10 mistakes that most tourists make in New York

At any time of the year, day and night, New York is full of tourists. They can often be seen in Times Square, standing in the middle of the sidewalk, having dinner at boring chain restaurants, and failing to catch a taxi. These are just some of the mistakes that most tourists make in the city, the newspaper writes. escape here.

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“Instead,” the author recommends, “try to act like a local: eat where the locals eat, play where they play, and stay where they stay. You may soon find that you've had the best New York City trip ever."

Avoid these 10 main mistakes that tourists most often make in the Big Apple.

1. Payment of the full price at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $17 for high school students and $12 for students. This doesn't seem like a bad deal, considering that the Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the best art museums in the world, and that it houses more than two million works of art. Most visitors to New York make this a must-see, especially those who appreciate art.

The only mistake that visitors make is that they pay the full cost of entry. The tariffs that are indicated at the entrance to the Metro are in fact offered prices, with the caveat that reads: “To help cover the cost of the exhibition, we ask you to pay the full recommended amount.”

That is, the museum exists on cash receipts and therefore does not require you to pay entrance fees, so it is perfectly acceptable to pay less than $ 25.

2. Entrance to the subway without preparation.

If you have never used the metro system in your life, there is a chance that when you try to use it in New York, then fail. In fact, some people who regularly use such a system can still be deceived by it. You may be surprised that local New Yorkers use the subway so easily.

Most tourists enter the subway, not knowing how to pay, which train to take and what all these colors mean. The bottom line is to do a quick Google search and figure out what is what in advance. Otherwise, you can easily end up on a train that travels from one station to another, there and back, and so the whole day. Be sure to get ready to see the metro map before going up or down the stairs, buy a 7-day unlimited pass if you plan to use it a lot, and beware of completely empty wagons.

3. Visiting Midtown only.

Of course, Times Square is an exciting, loud and colorful part of the city, and people love to hang out here, but you shouldn't spend your entire vacation just doing that. There are thousands of other things to see and do outside the box. Of course, if you want to party all night, surrounded by other tourists and looking at billboards from your hotel window, then Midtown is perfect for you. But if you want to avoid this big mistake, try staying in a hotel outside this part of the city - not only will it cost you less, but it will also allow you to see other sides of New York.

4. Visiting the Statue of Liberty without preparation.

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Most people who come to New York have the main goal of seeing the famous Statue of Liberty. You might be thinking about climbing it too. To do this, you will have to travel on a crowded boat with other tourists and pay a very high price. If you are ready for this, go ahead. Just keep in mind: to avoid disappointment upon arrival at the statue, the entrance ticket must be purchased several months in advance.

Better yet, consider Lady Liberty from the outside - for example, from Brooklyn. “Here it can be seen from the famous Brooklyn Bridge, and the best view is from Red Hook, a neighborhood on the waterfront,” the author noted.

5. Ignoring Brooklyn.

Many ignore this area of ​​New York, but, as the author assures, visiting Brooklyn is an interesting experience. Visit the Brooklyn Bridge, which offers a magnificent view of the Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan. When in Brooklyn, be sure to check out the museum, Coney Island, and the famous Green-Wood Cemetery.

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