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New York City

Five boroughs, one very long walk

Maya Collins1 min read
Manhattan skyline with the Empire State Building at sunset
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Five boroughs, one very long walk. Everything we learned on the ground: when to go, what it costs, and the stories from our time there.

Manhattan skyline with the Empire State Building at sunset

Destination guide · United States

New York City

Five boroughs, one very long walk

Local time
Weather now
Best time to visit
April to June, September to early December
Daily budget
Splurge
Visa for US citizens
Not needed (home country)
Language
English
Currency
US dollar (USD)
Time zone
America/New York

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Maya Collins

Former Denver schoolteacher, now three years into a slow trip around the world. I write honest guides, real budgets and the stories in between.