For the most part, New Yorkers--both born and bred, and those who have adopted it as their home--believe Manhattan is the center of the universe. In their minds, no city is as vibrant, culturally flush, fashion-forward, nor has a comparable restaurant/nightlife scene. While this New York-centricity may be grating, the truth is they’re kinda right. With its history, iconic buildings and architecture, never-ending arts, diversity of cultures and neighborhoods, and wealth of things to do, Gotham is undoubtedly among the top metropolises in the world. Simple advice for visitors: pack comfortable shoes and prepare to go, go, go.

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