{"id":12534,"date":"2023-06-11T20:26:50","date_gmt":"2023-06-11T20:26:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/?p=12534"},"modified":"2025-06-06T15:10:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T15:10:09","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-before-visiting-new-york-city","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2023\/06\/11\/what-you-need-to-know-before-visiting-new-york-city\/","title":{"rendered":"What You NEED to Know Before Visiting New York City"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, New York City offers an exhilarating experience like no other. From iconic landmarks and world-class museums to trendy neighborhoods and delectable cuisine, the possibilities are endless in the Big Apple. To help save some time, money, and sanity, I’ve come up with a list of travel tips and tricks to help you make the most of your trip to New York City. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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New York City has NO public restrooms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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It’s probably best to “go” before you leave your hotel. I also recommend “going” anytime you eat at a restaurant, shop at a store, or see a show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Download the Flush App and the Bano NYC APP to help you find nearby restrooms<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some businesses will allow paying customers to use their restrooms. Also, some coffee shops and stores have a lock on the restrooms with a code to open the door. Ask the cashier, “Do you have a restroom?” – some do not! If they say, “Yes, but only for paying customers.” – buy a cup of coffee, water, pack of gum, souvenir, etc. The code to open the door to the restroom with be at the bottom of your receipt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, hotels have public restrooms in the lobby, but some hotels require a room key to gain access to the lobby restrooms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Wear Comfortable Walking Shoes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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I did as much walking in NYC as I did on a trip to Disney World. Having comfy shoes is a must! It’s tempting to want to be cute for Instagram photos, but your feet will pay for it. Also, you probably want to wear socks and put a few Band-Aids in your pocket in case you get blisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Book a Hotel Near The Attractions You’re Most Interested In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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By choosing a hotel in a convenient location, you make it easier to get around and can help cut costs with transportation. It is tempting to save some money by staying in New Jersey or Long Island, but by the time you pay for transportation into the city (or sit in traffic for 3 HOURS because of a wreck in a tunnel or on a bridge (trust me, I’ve been there)…well, it doesn’t seem worth it.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, our last trip to New York was a Broadway show trip. We saw 8 shows in 6 days! Our visit also included Ellen’s Starlight Cafe, and Museum of Broadway, and took a tour of Radio City Music Hall. We stayed at Hampton Inn Times Square South, and were minutes from Times Square and the nearest subway station. It never took us more than 12 minutes to walk to any Broadway Show theater, restaurant, or other attractions we visited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learn All Your Options for Transportation in New York City<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How to get around New York City:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n