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12 Things Every First Timer MUST DO When Visiting NYC !

Jon Barr

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Warm-up Questions

What are 2–3 things you think a first-time visitor MUST do in New York City?
When you travel to a new city, do you prefer famous tourist spots or local neighborhoods? Why?
What kind of experiences do you expect from NYC (food, views, shows, museums, parks, etc.)?

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12 Things Every First Timer MUST DO When Visiting NYC !

Intro + Pizza + Best views (00:00 – 02:51)

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1. What does the speaker say you must do to truly say you've been in New York?

Visit a museum on the first day
Take the subway at rush hour
Eat at least one slice of pizza
Walk through Central Park at night

2. Which place does the speaker recommend as the absolute best view in the city?

Roosevelt Island
One World Trade Observatory
Top of the Rock
230 Fifth rooftop bar

3. What cheap option does the speaker suggest for an impressive view if you’re on a budget?

Buy discount tickets online
Go to a museum roof
Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset
Take the Tram to Roosevelt Island

12 Things Every First Timer MUST DO When Visiting NYC !

Iconic walk + Times Square + Parks and neighborhoods (02:51 – 06:46)

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1. What does the speaker encourage you to do to avoid huge crowds on the iconic walk?

Take a guided tour
Go only on weekdays
Go right before midnight
Come early in the day

2. What does the speaker recommend seeing in Times Square if you are a night owl?

A fireworks show
The midnight moment (digital art display)
A food festival
A free Broadway performance

3. According to the speaker, what could you easily dedicate an entire day to?

Times Square
Grand Central Terminal
Central Park
The High Line

12 Things Every First Timer MUST DO When Visiting NYC !

Liberty + Grand Central + Museums + Broadway + Memorial + wrap-up (06:46 – 11:31)

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1. What free option does the speaker recommend for seeing the Statue of Liberty from a distance?

A free harbor cruise
A rooftop bar in Lower Manhattan
The Staten Island Ferry
A museum observation deck

2. What does the speaker suggest doing at Grand Central Terminal that involves talking to someone?

Ask staff about the train schedule
Talk to your friend at the Whispering Gallery
Interview a commuter about the city
Call a friend from the main concourse

3. How does the speaker suggest saving money on Broadway tickets?

Buy tickets from street vendors
Wait for free invitations in Times Square
Use the TKTS booths or an app for discounts
Only buy tickets at the theater door at midnight

12 Things Every First Timer MUST DO When Visiting NYC !

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1. What is the overall purpose of the video?

To explain the history of New York City in detail
To compare New York City with other US cities
To give first-time visitors a list of essential NYC experiences
To review only restaurants in Manhattan

2. How does the speaker generally treat budget concerns in the video?

He offers both paid and cheaper alternatives
He avoids mentioning prices
He focuses only on free activities
He says you must pay for the most expensive options

3. Which idea appears repeatedly across the recommendations?

Book everything months in advance
Avoid walking and use taxis instead
Stay only in Brooklyn for the whole trip
Do classic NYC experiences at least once

Discussion Questions

Discuss the ideas from this video

12 Things Every First Timer MUST DO When Visiting NYC !

Which recommendation from the video seems most exciting to you, and why?
The speaker says some places are “touristy” but still worth doing once. Do you agree? Give an example from your experience.
If you had only one day in NYC, what 3 activities from this list would you choose and in what order?
The speaker suggests different options depending on money and crowds. What are your personal travel priorities: cost, comfort, “must-see” sights, or local life?