GothamGuru's 2021 Guide to New York City

Welcome to GothamGuru’s 2021 Guide to New York City! This collection of helpful tips gathers some of my best advice regarding travel to NYC, travel within the city, bucket list experiences while here, a guide to Museums and observation decks, food and beverages, and souvenirs. More information is added regularly.

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•COVID19

COVID19 and New York City

This guide is intended to inform you about current protocols in NYC concerning the COVID19 pandemic.

•taxis, transportation

NYC Taxi Tips

NYC Taxi Tips including pricing, tipping, how to hail a cab, the different kinds of cabs in NYC, extra charges, taking taxis from the airport

•Art, Ellis Island, NYC History, NYC Secrets

Abandoned Ellis Island and “Unframed” by JR

I have twice visited the abandoned Ellis Island hospital complex and the "Unframed" photography installation by French artist, JR. But first, let's look at a some history of Ellis Island.

•Getting Around NYC, NYC History, Public Art, Trains

NYC’s New Daniel Moynihan Train Hall

NYC's New Daniel Moynihan Train Hall opened on Friday, January 1, 2021 to rave reviews. I stopped by and took some photos to share with you.

•Holidays, New Years Eve, NYC History, Times Square

2021 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

Enjoy this history of the Times Square New Years Eve Ball Drop celebration. This post also includes all you need to know to watch from the safety of your home this year.

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GothamGuru’s 2021 Guide to New York City

DON’T MISS A BEAT

COVID19 and New York City

NYC Taxi Tips

Abandoned Ellis Island and “Unframed” by JR

NYC’s New Daniel Moynihan Train Hall

2021 New Year’s Eve Ball Drop

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