Gabby Hammond

Pop quiz — how did New York neighborhoods like Harlem, DUMBO, and NoMad get their names? New York has some pretty unusual neighborhood names, and it can be…

Memorial Day weekend truly feels like the real start of summer in the city. The beaches reopen, parks are filled to the brim, and all of New York…

If you happen to be in town for St. Patrick’s Day, get ready for one of the city’s wildest, rowdiest and most fun days of the year. There’s…

More than 14 million people came to America through Ellis Island. It’s one of America’s most historical and prominent landmarks. Almost half of the United States population wouldn’t…

Traveling to New York? You’ll probably need a MetroCard! The reusable ticket for New York’s public transportation system may seem like nothing more than a flimsy piece of…

Ice skating. High-end shopping. Beautiful views. Elegant art. There are a lot of things to love about Rockefeller Center. Like many of the best sights in New York,…

No other place in New York City can compare to Rockefeller Center during the holidays. With the brightest lights, the biggest Christmas tree, and possibly the most popular…

Brooklyn has some of New York’s most exciting sites and neighborhoods. One of the most famous, DUMBO, has earned quite the fan base, partially due to its catchy…

So you got your bags packed and your New York City Sightseeing Pass in hand. Finally, you’ve made it to the big city. Now the question is, where…

So, you’re planning a trip to New York and looking to join one of the best NYC neighborhood tours? The good news is there’s plenty to choose from.…

So you’re ready to explore New York! Whether you’re planning for a weekend or you’ve been here for years, there’s so much to see that you’d need a…

As a tour guide, I will be the first to admit that there’s a lot of stereotypes about guided tours that are true. Good and bad. They definitely…

Trinity Church is one of New York’s oldest and most historical buildings. Having been built before even the Revolutionary War, the land has been visited by countless individuals…

The High Line is one of New York’s newest and most exciting attractions. Elevated 30 feet in the air, this former railroad has transformed into a modern, peaceful…

Since 1883, the Brooklyn Bridge has been one of NYC’s most popular landmarks. Spanning across the East River, the opening of the bridge revolutionized travel between boroughs and…

The Empire State Building is on most visitors’ must-do list when coming to New York City. It’s world-famous, and over 4 million people visit each year. Thanks to…

Visiting the Statue of Liberty is a must when you’re in New York — no other monument sums the city up so well. For over 130 years Lady…

December in New York City is the most magical time of the year. No other city in the world celebrates the holidays quite like NYC. If you’re planning…

Sure, New York City is an urban landscape with skyscrapers and big-city lights, but we’ve got plenty of parks, too — and I mean besides Central Park. In…

Easily one of the top attractions in all of New York City, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum exists today as a place of remembrance right in the center…

If you’ve arrived in NYC with your New York Pass or your New York Explorer Pass or New York All-Inclusive Pass by Go City already booked, you want…

In between the neighborhoods of Flushing Meadows and Corona in Queens, New York is one of the city’s most iconic and historic parks. Flushing Meadows Corona Park was…

New York’s Hudson Yards has quickly become one of the top tourist destinations in the city. Its rapid rise in popularity is due in part to Edge —…

Street art has become something of an attraction in New York City in the past 10-15 years. There are entire tours dedicated to it these days. But you…

For years the western edge of midtown Manhattan, known as Hudson Yards, was considered one of the city’s least interesting neighborhoods. That all changed in 2015 with the…

Love is in the air! Whether it’s with friends, a special someone, or solo, Valentine’s Day is a chance to celebrate that joyous feeling that makes life worthwhile.…

This year has been scary and unpredictable for everyone. Even now, as things are slowly heading back toward normalcy, you might still be hesitant and nervous to spend…

Let’s start by saying, no matter what, New York City is always active. It’s the city that never sleeps, and that is true no matter what the weather…

Spanning the distance between Brooklyn and Staten Island, the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is undoubtedly one of New York’s most impressive architectural monuments. Unfortunately, most people mistake it for the…

Located at the southernmost point of Manhattan, Battery Park, otherwise known as “The Battery” has followed New York’s history from its very beginnings. The earliest residents of Manhattan,…

Every September Little Italy completely transforms into a haven of food, festivities and fun during the lively Feast of San Gennaro. As a highlight of the city every…

Navigating the streets and the people of New York City is no joke. There’s a reason the city has such a reputation. But the beauty of New York…

It’s no secret that New York City is one of the top fashion capitals of the world. For years, 5th Avenue has reflected that with its’ array of…

Being a teenager is tough in general, and also quite tricky when you are on vacation. In a city like New York, there are many places that are…

Itching for a trip back to New York? Never been, but dying to go? Planning any kind of trip is a series of steps and questions. For each…

“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” These are the powerful words that Emma Lazarus wrote while envisioning the majesty that would…

When Ellis Island officially opened on January 1, 1892, the gates of America were opened for millions of people all over the world. For one woman in particular,…

It’s a common phrase that a good teacher will also learn a lot from their students. Speaking as a tour guide, I do find that to be true.…

1620s: For many years, the island had served the Native American inhabitants of what is now Manhattan. The island was a major source of food due to its…

1) Born August 2, 1834 in Colmar, France Colmar is located near the country’s southern border with Germany and is known as the “Little Venice” of France.  2)…

As a tour guide, a question I hear a lot is: “Is it worth it to see Ellis Island?” For those who have no familial connection or relation…

There’s no question that Chinatown is one of the best neighborhoods to grab cheap, delicious food in New York City. The problem is, with all of these options,…

The Charging Bull in Lower Manhattan is a staple of NYC! But how did it get there? What does it mean? The Charging Bull has been seen as…

It’s that time of year again! Time to party, time to reflect, time to set new goals…but, mostly, time to celebrate. New Year’s Eve is an exciting event…