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Me enjoying the Rose Main Reading Room in the New York Public Library. I have a winter jacket, a hat, and green sunglasses on and am walking towards the camera. I am surrounded by wooden work desks and there is a ceiling mural with ornate wood trim.

57 Amazing Free Things to Do in NYC in 2024 + Secret Local Tips

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57 Free things to do in NYC right now.

Me enjoying a temporary exhibit at the Cooper Hewitt. I am surrounded by a circle of white that has black writing on it. I am in a purple and blue coat and have a winter hat on with my elbows bent and my hands up by my ears. I have a surprised look on my face.

A Local’s Guide to the 39 Best things to do on the Upper East Side NYC

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39 ultra-rad things to do on the Upper East Side that you do not want to miss.

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12 Magical and Totally Free Things to do on the Upper West Side NYC

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12 Free Things on the Upper West Side that You’ll Actually want to do.

View of historic apartment buildings from a pond in Central Park on the upper west side of NYC.

31 Amazing Things to do on the Upper West Side NYC

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An insider’s guide to the best things to do on the Upper West Side NYC. .

View of the Golden Toast from Spot Dessert Bar. it is honey coated toast on a black plate with a scoop of ice cream, strawberries, and whipped cream. It is on a white table and surrounded by silverware.

31 Best Dessert Places in New York City

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Calling all New York City foodies! If you’re looking for some of the best dessert places in New York City then this post is for you! Check out some of the best and most Instagram worthy desserts in New York City, through the eyes of a local.

Stunning room in one of the best places to stay when backpacking NYC on a budget.

11 of the Best Hostels in NYC in 2024 + Secret Local Tips

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Secret local’s guide to the best hostels in NYC in 2024.

70 Fun Things to do in NYC at Night

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A Local’s guide to 70 amazingly fun things to do in NYC at night. You’ll discover secret insider tips and tricks about fun late night nyc activities.

View down a busy NYC street with a yellow cab where people speak NYC slang.

11 Best Night Tours in New York City in 2024

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Some of the best night tours in NYC that will totally blow your mind.

A helicopter pilot looking out at the Statue of Liberty. A helicopter tour is as one of the top things to do in NYC on your birthday.

31 Super Fun Things to do in NYC for Your Birthday This 2024!

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Plan your b-day now and read this extensive, secret local guide with insider tips on 31 of the best and most fun things to do in NYC for your birthday

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Girl with the Passport was born and raised in New York City.

She has also been a solo traveler for well over 30 years.

In total, she has been to 65 countries and wants to share all of her best travel tips with you so that you can travel in NYC and Europe like a real local.

Additionally, she has lived in at least 6 different countries and has been a digital nomad for 6+ years.

Some of her fave places to travel include Barcelona, Italy, Paris, Vienna, Norway, Antwerp, and Brussels, in addition to her home town of NYC.

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