New York, USA
Travel Guide 2026
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New York City is the city that never stops surprising you. The skyline from the Brooklyn Bridge at dawn, a $1 pizza slice eaten on the sidewalk, the silence inside the MoMA — New York is a thousand cities in one, and a week there barely scratches the surface.
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✈️ Plan My New York TripTop Things to Do in New York
- Central Park & the Met Museum
- Brooklyn Bridge walk
- Times Square & Broadway show
- High Line elevated park
- One World Observatory
- Smorgasburg food market (weekends)
April–June and September–November. Christmas season (December) is magical but expensive. July–August is hot and humid.
Canadian citizens enter visa-free. Most other nationalities need a US tourist visa (B-1/B-2) or ESTA waiver (for VWP countries like UK, EU, Australia). Cost: ESTA $21, B-2 visa $185.
Budget: $120–180/day. Mid-range: $250–400/day. Luxury: $600+/day.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a US visa for New York?
Canadian citizens are visa-free. Citizens of Visa Waiver Program countries (UK, EU, Australia, Japan etc.) need an ESTA ($21). Other nationalities need a B-2 tourist visa.
How many days should I spend in New York?
5–7 days covers Manhattan highlights plus Brooklyn. 10 days lets you explore Queens, the Bronx, and day trips to the Hamptons or Hudson Valley.
Which neighbourhood should I stay in NYC?
Midtown Manhattan for convenience. Lower East Side or Brooklyn for a more local vibe. Avoid Times Square hotels — expensive and noisy.
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