New York Insider: Melissa Maguire

New York Insider: Melissa Maguire

After four years of college here in NYC and six years as a local TV news producer, I feel I have earned my membership to the five borough club.

WHERE NOT TO GO

Where NOT to go

Where NOT to go

A round-up of all the touristy traps to miss in NYC (and great suggestions of alternatives).

NEAR THE BEATEN TRACK

Near the beaten track

Near the beaten track

Midtown Manhattan may be tourist central, but hidden in between the classics are authentic New Yorker experiences.

ITINERARIES

24-hour itinerary

24-hour itinerary

New York is the city that never sleeps, and if you are only going to be here for one day you shouldn't either.
48-hour itinerary

48-hour itinerary

Two days is not a lot of time to conquer the greatest city in the world, but that does not mean you have to stick to the same list of sites everyone else visits.

LISTS

<i>Sex and the City</i> movie locations

Sex and the City movie locations

Sarah Jessica Parker had it right when she said Manhattan is "the fifth lady in the movie". Here are some of the spots where she shines the most:
Picnic in the park

Picnic in the park

Throughout the spring, summer and fall I try to eat alfresco all over the city while wiggling my toes in a patch of grass. Here are some of my highlights.

Insider's Q&A

Insider's Q&ACheck out the transcripts of the most recent live chat with Insider Melissa. She answered your questions about life in NYC and more.

Awesome links

Awesome linksThis is a great round-up of other websites to help you get your head around NYC. From info to blogs and everything in between.
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