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Everybody knows their way to Central Park and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but where do New York locals go? Check our online travel guide & download our app for hidden local gems. No algorithms, no fake reviews, and away from the touristic traps. Try Spotted by Locals! It's like having a bunch of good local friends abroad advising you where to go!

New York Spotters

Our handpicked locals live & love in New York and speak the local language.

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    Geoffrey

    Knowing and loving New York is having lived through many of its manifestations...
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    Craig

    Writing and editing about food and travel. NYC is an endless source of inspiration for me.
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    Paula

    New York City is a world capital - and my hometown! I've found everything I love right here...
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    Christian

    I'm a freelance writer & travel blogger. I live in Queens, one of the most diverse places on Earth.
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    Victoria

    Big lover of restaurants. In New York, anything is truly possible, as long as you are open to it!
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    Milena

    I love that I can leave my house in NYC without a destination and walk endlessly...
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    Nick

    Whether it's Manhattan or Queens, Brooklyn or Staten Island, every corner of NYC feels like home.
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What to do in New York

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Art & culture

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Bars

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Cinema

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Coffee & tea

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Music

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Relaxing

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Restaurants

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Shopping

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Snacks

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Theaters

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