Tips on NY for tourists ?

Question

I would be going to NY for 4 days .. Any tips for tourists like me ? Are there any traps to get money from tourists ? like cab drivers, museums staff (suggetsed donations Vs Actual) ,

Do people get behind you for any reason and we need to ignore them ? or no one troubles you there ?

Any other tips on below attractions --
Empire State
statue of liverty
met museum
AMNH
wax museum
Central park
Cruises
4th july fireworks ?

Thanks a lot in advance ..

Answer 1

everything posted already is golden.

the one thing you must not forget is to always be aware of your surroundings. crime can and will occur in any neighborhood, rich or poor. do not stare up at the skyscrapers, do not look at any map while on street level, try to wear clothing that isnt more than a year old (we can spot a tourist a mile away), if with a group, dont walk more than two across on the sidewalk, dont spend alot in times square you will find the same stuff everywhere else, but cheaper.

dont be afraid either, we can smell weakness and predators prey on such. just be confidant, but not cocky. be aware, but not paranoid. keep your money anywhere else but your wallet or purse.

oh yea, and have a good time too

Answer 2

Comfortable shoes are a must we do a lot of walking here. The metroplotian museum of art and the museum of natural history both are voluntary donations for admission, Take a walk across central park from one to the other. Friday nights the Whitney museum has a pay what you wish addmission policy, Museum of Modern art is free fri nites as is the morgan library. The cirlce line is a fun cruise around manhattan. 4th of july fireworks are visible along the east river and lower manhattan, gets real crowded. As for traps for tourists, DO NOT buy stuff from african street vendors they sell crummy knockoffs. My favorite touristy thing to do is to hire a bicycle cab and have them drive me thru times square at night.
Enjoy your visit

Answer 3

Enjoy but just be careful. NYC is safer today than it has been for the last 300 years. Armies of police officers patrol the streets. If you use your common sense, you will have a safe trip.

Answer 4

nothin real bads gonna happen to u if u go to tourist attactions. a lot of ppl.
umm,
brayant park
battery park
southstreet seaport
coney island
times square

Answer 5

definitely go to the wax museum and just times square in general....little italy....soho....china town

Answer 6

Bronx zoo, it's the biggest zoo in the world