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New York Boroughs
New York has five different boroughs: The Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Manhattan. These five New York 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 by area. Below you can find more information about each borough and what to do there! If you are ever lost and wonder where you are at exactly, just use my free New York app. Thanks to GPS you’ll know immediately where you are in New York, even when you don’t have wifi.
Manhattan in New York
Manhattan in New York is the borough with the most attractions and hotels in the city. The island of Manhattan is world famous for its skyline filled with the most…
Brooklyn in New York
Brooklyn in New York includes famous neighbourhoods such as Williamsburg, DUMBO and Dyker Heights. This borough is New York’s most populated area. Brooklyn is a real “melting pot”, with residents…
The Bronx in New York
The Bronx in New York has been part of the City since 1874. With slightly fewer residents than Manhattan, it is almost twice the size: 109 square kilometres. Situated in…
Queens in New York
Queens in New York is one of the five boroughs of New York City. It includes Long Island City, Astoria and Flushing, among others. Queens is located to the east…
Staten Island in New York
Staten Island in New York is best known for the Staten Island Ferry. It’s one of New York’s five boroughs, and while it’s still not a tourist hotspot, it has…
New York 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 City the melting pot! Want to know what to do, where to wine and dine in each of these neighbourhoods and where famous New York sights and attractions are located? Look no further!
Times Square in New York
Times Square in New York is the most visited place of Manhattan. This square, also known as ‘The Crossroads of the World’, has dozens of bright LED screens and is…
Hudson Yards in New York
Hudson Yards in New York is Manhattan’s latest neighbourhood. Hudson Yards is located at High Line Park, on the West Side of Midtown Manhattan. On the North and South Side,…
Hell’s Kitchen in New York
Hell’s Kitchen in New York is the Manhattan neighbourhood you will pass through when walking from Times Square to the Hudson. It spans the blocks between Eighth Avenue and the…
Governors Island in New York
Governors Island New York is a small island 5 minutes away from Downtown Manhattan. On Governors Island, you can escape the urban jungle, while having stunning views of Manhattan. In…
Roosevelt Island in New York
Roosevelt Island in New York, on the East River. The Island, named after the former president of the United States, Franklin D. Roosevelt, belongs to the district of Manhattan. You…
Harlem in New York
Harlem in New York is one of Manhattan’s most northern neighbourhoods, located in Upper Manhattan. There aren’t many tourist attractions located in Harlem, but if you want to get to…
Meatpacking District in New York
The Meatpacking District in New York is a district in Manhattan, which runs roughly from West 14th Street to Gansevoort Street and the Hudson River to Hudson Street. Although the…
Little Italy in New York
In recent years, little by little, Little Italy in New York is being taken over by the expansion of Chinatown. Italian influences are also diminishing because of the original residents…
Midtown Manhattan in New York
Midtown Manhattan in New York, along with Uptown and Downtown, is one of the three parts of the island of Manhattan. In New York, Manhattan is considered the city’s main…
Chinatown in New York
Chinatown in New York is a wonderful neighbourhood to walk through. Nowadays it’s roughly located between Broadway on the west side and East Broadway on the east, and Delancey Street…
Upper West Side in New York
The Upper West Side in New York is roughly the part of Manhattan west of Central Park. It’s a nice neighbourhood to live in. There are those that say that…
Civic Center in New York
Civic Center in New York is the neighbourhood in Lower Manhattan where New York City Hall and other government buildings are located. Civic Center is bordered to the west by…
Upper East Side in New York
The Upper East Side in New York is a neighbourhood located in Manhattan, to the east of Central Park. It’s a posh area, which makes it a great place for…
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 and between Manhattan and Williamsburg Bridges. In this area old meets new. Here you…
Williamsburg in Brooklyn
Williamsburg in Brooklyn is a hip, artistic neighbourhood in New York. Due to a historical influx of a wide variety of nationalities, Williamsburg is a diverse neighbourhood, with influences from…
Dumbo in New York
Dumbo, or DUMBO, in New York is a neighbourhood in the Brooklyn borough. Dumbo is short for “Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass”, perfectly describing where this creative neighbourhood is…
Theater District in New York
The Theater District in New York is the centre of entertainment in the city. Stretching from West 40th to West 54th Street and from 6th to 8th Avenue, crossed by…
West Village in New York
West Village New York is a neighbourhood in Manhattan. It’s a residential area but is also full of nice shops and restaurants. In addition to lots of celebrities! To give…
Greenwich Village in New York
Greenwich Village in New York is located in Manhattan. The neighbourhood is fondly called ‘The Village’. The area’s intimate, European vibe, with its relatively low buildings, makes it a perfect…
Chelsea in New York
Chelsea in New York is a vibrant neighbourhood in Manhattan. This neighbourhood is known for its many art galleries, museums, High Line Park, and the highest acceptance of the LGBTQ+…
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
East Village in New York is probably my favourite neighbourhood. Not without reason: this was the first neighbourhood in New York where I lived and am not the only one…
Long Island City in New York
Long Island City New York (LIC) is near the East River opposite the east side of Manhattan. This Queens neighbourhood is known for its cheap hotels, vibrant art scene and…
TriBeCa in New York
TriBeCa in New York is a neighbourhood in Lower Manhattan. The name TriBeCa is an abbreviation of “Triangle Below Canal Street”. The area, therefore, covers the triangle between Hudson, Canal…
Coney Island in New York
Coney Island in New York is a neighbourhood in Southwest Brooklyn, that’s known for the amusement park Luna Park, Wonder Wheel and New York Aquarium. It’s actually a peninsula, which…
South Street Seaport in New York
South Street Seaport in New York is a historic neighbourhood in Lower Manhattan. South Street Seaport and the adjacent Pier 17 are located on the East River. On the landward…
