Join my in-person tours: https://funkyexperiences.com/ Get the FREE 3-day guide: https://invite.bublup.com/-Tof5joJelG1 Get tickets to NYC's best attractions: https://gyg.me/1uX4VZRq Make the most of your time in NYC with my self-guided tours: https://share.thatch.co/XxJw Thank you, Storyblocks, for sponsoring this video! https://www.storyblocks.com/sarahfunky This video is a must-watch for first-time visitors! I share 20 things you need to know before visiting New York. We cover it all so stay tuned until the end. If you watch any video about NYC, let this be it! JOIN MY TOURS: Join my in-person tours: https://funkyexperiences.com/ Funky Vacation Planning: https://sarahfunky.com/nyc-concierge/ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Who am I 00:55 - Watch out for scams 1:57 - Where to stay 2:38 - When to visit 3:43 - Safety 4:41 - Do this 6:41 - Skip this 8:26 - Go on a tour 8:53 - Subscribe 9:22 - What to budget 10:31 - Tipping 11:14 - Video and photo tip 12:36 - Budget tip 13:17 - What to wear 14:04 - Don't stop in the middle of the sidewalk 14:33 - NYer's aren't mean 15:10 - Explore outer boroughs 15:25 - Don't exchange your money 15:58 - Bathrooms 16:48 - How to get around 17:29 - Limited accessibility LINKS MENTIONED IN VIDEO: Worst scams - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkcKKsNt38s How to plan your day with Broadway: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2U5mAVi6jY What to wear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upezBmFwhxs 5 Borough Guides: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HRqQ5stHrsM Accessibility in NYC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ElHXz8aE9Ss