Basics of NYC
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With 5 boroughs, bridges, and trying to figure out the difference between “uptown” and “downtown,” New York City can be intimidating for first-time visitors.
NYC Visit.com has put together this handy little guide to navigating the Big Apple. I found it very useful, and I’m a seasoned visitor to New York. They explain everything from numbered vs. named streets, how many blocks equal a mile, and the greatly confused difference between “uptown” and “downtown.”
Their maps and neighborhoods section offers a tour of each of the boroughs, as well as a guide to visitors centers in different spots in the city, so you’ll always know where to find help.
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