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New York City / United States

4 questions, each answered from published authorities with the sources listed.

When to visit 1

When should I visit New York City, United States, for the best experience?Late September through October, when the Central Park normals give an October mean maximum of 64.5°F (18.1°C) and a mean minimum of 51.4°F (10.8°C) — walking weather…

Things to do 1

What are the most worthwhile things to do in New York City on a first visit?Give the harbor a full morning and the museum mile a full afternoon — the Park Service charges no entrance fee at Liberty Island or Ellis Island, while the Metropolitan…

Food and drink 1

Where should I eat in New York City, and which local food or drink is worth trying?Eat where the immigrant kitchens are, and read the letter in the window first — the city's Health Department has graded restaurants since 2010, and an A means an…

Trip planning 1

What can I do in New York City this weekend without expensive tickets?Ride the Staten Island Ferry and visit the African Burial Ground National Monument — both cost nothing, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art will let a New York State…

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