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- New York City can be overwhelming, and you want to make sure you hit all the right spots on your next visit.
- After living in New York City for five years, author Adrienne Jordan discovered which places are worth visiting and which you should definitely skip.
- From active adventures to culinary hotspots, here are nine attractions you must see in New York City.
Visiting New York City is always a multi-sensory experience: from the hundreds of skyscrapers, the heady smell of street food, and the multitude of neighborhoods begging to be explored. However, narrowing down the best sights and attractions can be overwhelming.
After living in New York City for five years, I have found that some of the best places I've experienced have come from locals and insider recommendations. Here are 12 things I recommend people to do in the city, from visiting historic buildings, active adventures, to culinary hotspots: