Visiting New York City can be overwhelming.
There are thousands of things to do in this massive city — whether it's your first or 15th time visiting.
To help narrow down the long to-do list for every trip, we asked locals for insider tips on the truly best things to do in the city.
Spend an afternoon searching for treasures at the Brooklyn Flea. Locals love shopping for one-of-a-kind vintage finds from the 100-plus vendors who gather at the market, which takes place in a few neighborhoods around Brooklyn.
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Sip a cocktail at Raines Law Room, one of New York's most infamous speakeasies, in the Flatiron. The bar is hidden behind an unmarked stairwell and you must ring a bell to be let in.
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Picnic in Sheep Meadow in Central Park.
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