Boroughs
New York has five different boroughs: The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan. These five boroughs all have a different vibe and interesting culture. Each borough is different from another. Queens is the biggest borough, whereas Manhattan is the smallest. Below you can find more information about each borough and what to do there!
Borough: Brooklyn
Brooklyn is New York’s most populated borough, with over 2.6 million inhabitants. The name Brooklyn derives from the city of Breukelen in the Netherlands. In addition to the Dutch, Brooklyn’s history…
Borough: The Bronx
The Bronx has been part of New York City since 1874. With slightly fewer residents than Manhattan, it is almost twice the size: 109 square kilometres. Situated in the north of…
Borough: Queens
Queens is one of New Yorks’ five boroughs. Situated East of Manhattan and above Brooklyn, it shares water borders with The Bronx and Manhattan. With over 2.3 million residents it…
Borough: Staten Island
Staten Island is one of the five boroughs in New York. Most NewYorkCity.ca visitors will not have this borough listed in their Top 10 to explore in depth. Even so,…
Neighbourhoods
The neighbourhoods in New York are iconic and belong to the reputation of the big city of dreams. Think about Chinatown, SoHo and the Meatpacking District. One moment you could be in one of the neighbourhoods, and suddenly you’re in the next. There’s a reason they call New York the melting pot! Want to know what to do, where to wine and dine in each of these neighbourhoods? Look no further!
Hell’s Kitchen (Clinton) in New York
Hell’s Kitchen in New York used to be a bad area, but stands out nowadays because of its abundance of nice little bars and restaurants. No New Yorker knows the…
Governors Island New York
Governors Island is a small island 5 minutes away from Downtown Manhattan. The island is the place to escape the urban jungle, to have a stunning view of that urban…
Roosevelt Island in New York
Roosevelt Island in New York is located on the East River. The island was named after former president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt and belongs to the district…
Neighbourhood: Harlem New York
Tourists often question the safety of Harlem in New York. Many people think that New York is a very dangerous city. That idea comes from the 80’s and early 90’s…
Neighborhood: Meatpacking District
The Meatpacking District is a district in Manhattan, New York, which runs roughly from West 14th Street to Gansevoort Street and the Hudson River to Hudson Street. In recent years…
Neighborhood: Little Italy in New York
In the recent years, little by little Little Italy is being taken over by the expansion of Chinatown. Also the Italian influences are diminishing because of the original residents moving…
Neighborhood: Midtown Manhattan
Manhattan is considered the main district of New York City. Midtown Manhattan is one of the 3 parts of the island of Manhattan in New York (along with Uptown and…
Neighborhood: Chinatown
A wonderful neighbourhood to walk through is Chinatown in New York. Chinese have already inhabited this neighbourhood since 1850, but great waves of people only moved here from 1965 onwards…
Neighborhood: Upper West Side
A nice neighborhood to live in is the Upper West Side. Roughly it is that part of Manhattan West of Central Park. There are those that say that it ends…
Neighborhood: Civic Center
The City Hall of New York is located in the Civic Center. A beautiful building that is not open for the public. There are a lot of other beautiful buildings…
Neighborhood: Upper East Side
Are you a museum lover? Then you certainly have to pay a visit to the Upper East Side. This is where the “Museum Mile” is located, an area with a…
SoHo in New York
SoHo in New York: did you know that this cool name is nothing but an abbreviation for ‘South of Houston’? And that ‘Houston’ is pronounced as ‘house-ton’ as opposed to…
Lower East Side in New York
Lower East Side in New York is a neighbourhood in Manhattan, between Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn – between Manhattan Bridge and Williamsburg Bridge. This area used to be inhabited by the poor, but there’s…
Williamsburg in Brooklyn
Williamsburg in Brooklyn is a hip, artistic neighbourhood in New York. Due to an historical influx of a wide variety of nationalities, Williamsburg is a diverse neighbourhood, with influences from…
Theater District in New York
The Theater District in New York is the main hub of the city’s entertainment. The Theater District stretches from West 40th Street to West 54th Street and West 6th Avenue…
West Village New York
West Village is a neighbourhood in Manhattan, New York. It’s a residential area, but one full of nice shops and restaurants – and lots of celebrities as well! To give…
Greenwich Village in New York
Greenwich Village in New York, also known as ‘West Village’ or fondly called ‘The Village’, is located in Manhattan. The area’s intimate, European vibe, with its relatively low buildings, makes…
Lower Manhattan and the Financial District in New York
Lower Manhattan and the Financial District in New York are the heart of the city when it comes to finance and law. The World Trade Center’s iconic Twin Towers used…
East Village in New York
The East Village in New York is probably my favorite neighbourhood. And not without reason: I lived there for a while. And I’m not the only one who is fond…
Long Island City New York
Long Island City New York is situated near the East River, east of Manhattan. It’s known for its waterside parks, lively art scene and continuous change and renewal. I see…
TriBeCa in New York
The neighbourhood TriBeCa in New York can be found in Lower Manhattan. Where exactly? Well, it’s all in the name. TriBeCa is an acronym for ‘Triangle Below Canal Street’. That means…
Coney Island in New York
Coney Island is a colourful peninsula with 60.000 inhabitants, situated in south-west Brooklyn. The peninsula is known for its large beach. When visiting Coney Island, you’ll experience the fun fair-like…
