New York City Tips: How to Avoid Looking Like a Tourist

Did you just move to New York City for the first time? Are you visiting the city for a holiday? Today, we’re explaining how to avoid looking like a tourist in New York City.

Don’t stop in the middle of the sidewalk or crosswalk. Treat the sidewalk like a street. You wouldn’t stop your car in the middle of the street.

Don’t get on an empty subway car if every other car is full. Yes, I know that car looks tempting. But usually, there’s a reason it’s empty – especially if the other cars are full. Whether it’s broken down or it’s a bodily-fluid related incident, you shouldn’t take your chances on an empty subway car.

Don’t cluster near the doors of the train. Yes, the subway is crowded. However, you’re not making life easier for anyone by crowding near the door. Move as far back as possible towards the center of the car.

Don’t pay for a Statue of Liberty cruise. Take the Staten Island Ferry instead (it’s free). This tip is on so many “NYC tips” lists that I’m surprised anyone still takes the Statue of Liberty cruises.

Understand that certain museums are free or cheaper than they appear. Certain museums advertise admission prices, but in reality, these museums ask you to pay “whatever you can afford.” Other museums are free on certain days of the year, while some museums are always free, or free during select hours (The Harbor Defense Museum, New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace, and American Folk Art Museum are always free, along with dozens of others).

Even if you moved to New York City years ago, you might still get caught looking like a tourist – especially if you’re in an unfamiliar part of town. Follow the tips above and you’ll be navigating the city streets like a pro.

How to Manage your Money More Effectively in NYC

Feeling broke is part of the New York experience. That doesn’t mean you have to be one paycheck away from living on the streets, however. Today, we’re explaining some of the best tips for managing your money more effectively in New York City.

Write down your expenses. Whether it’s $12 lunches or pricey transit passes, life in New York City isn’t cheap. It’s easy for your expenses to get out of hand. Get in the habit of using an app like Mint – or start writing everything down.

Work with NYC movers like Man With A Van. Finding a friend with a truck in New York City can be difficult. Renting a U-Haul yourself can be expensive and annoying. Man With A Van has found its niche somewhere in between. Man With A Van is a New York City moving company. You get a transparent quote upfront, and two strong movers show up with a vehicle (like a box van or a larger moving truck) to move whatever needs to be moved. It’s cheaper and faster than other NYC moving options.

Find a park or running route and save your gym membership. A cheap gym can cost over $80 in NYC. Personalized training classes and specialized gyms can cost even more. Save your money and find a running route, a city park, or even an outdoor gym. For a big, busy city, New York has surprisingly good running pathways and bike routes.

Whether you’re living in New York City for the first time or you’ve been here for years, smart budgeting can make a world of difference.

Affordable Rates on New York City Moving Service

Man With A Van is a New York City moving service available across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and other New York City boroughs. At a reasonable rate, Man With A Van can move your stuff anywhere it needs to go in the city. Man With A Van is available for office moves, home moves, apartment moves, and more.

With 12 years of experience, Man With A Van has performed thousands of moves across New York City. We have a proven track record of making sure customers’ possessions get to their destination in pristine condition. 

Man With A Van has several advantages over the competition. In the tight, crowded streets of New York City, vans are far more functional than large moving trucks. In many cases, our vans can travel places where a moving truck cannot. That means your stuff gets closer to your front door, reducing the risk of breakage and maximizing the efficiency of the move.

Discover Man With A Van’s affordable moving services today by visiting ManWithAVan.com. Whether you’re moving to a new apartment or moving out of New York City, Man With A Van can make sure your move goes as smoothly as possible.