He’s Sharing A Hilarious Guide To Visiting NYC In The Summer, Spoken Like A True New Yorker
A fun trip to New York City is on many peoples’ bucket lists. It’s understandable, as it’s one of the greatest cities in the world and houses some of the best museums, parks, and live performances.
However, some seasons are better for visiting New York than others. For instance, as someone who’s lived there for a few years, I’d recommend coming in the fall or early spring instead of the summer.
Summertime in New York, while it can have its pretty moments, can be brutal due to the humidity and crowds.
However, for many families, it’s the only time they’re able to visit because of their school schedules.
A popular TikTok creator who is also a born and raised New Yorker, Dutch (@dutchdeccc), recently made a viral video that’s a guide to visiting New York City in the summer. It’s a way to make everyone’s lives easier, both tourists and locals.
Dutch’s first tip? Minding your business when you’re out and about.
“Learn how to mind your business, okay?” says Dutch.
“If somebody’s selling chicken empanadas in the basement of a Barnes and Noble, it doesn’t concern you unless you’re buying a chicken empanada. If somebody jumped the turnstile on the train, you didn’t see it.”
If you see something a little strange on the streets of NYC in the summer, which you most likely will, just pay no mind to it. Look away and keep on moving.
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Next, Dutch stresses the importance of stepping aside and ensuring you’re out of people’s way in the city. For instance, if you’re walking down a busy street like 5th Avenue and want to stop to take a picture or look up directions, step aside so you don’t interrupt the flow of human traffic.
“New Yorkers are particularly cranky in the summer because it’s hot out, so just get out of the way,” says Dutch.
Dutch also recommends using your trip to see “real New York,” meaning you must travel up and out. By this, he means that you should head uptown in Manhattan to see some great historical sights and parks and out to other boroughs like Brooklyn and Queens.
So yes, go see a Broadway show and take a picture in Times Square, but then take a moment to explore the parts of “real New York.”
This next tip is important for visiting all major cities – don’t take anything a stranger tries to hand you.
“Don’t take anything from anybody,” says Dutch.
“A mixtape, CD, nothing, okay? If somebody tries to hand you something, you just say, ‘No, I’m good. Thanks, boss,’ and keep moving. But what are you not gonna do? Stop and wonder what it is [or] make an inquiry.”
Finally, to keep you out of an ugly argument, Dutch says not to complain about New York City to a New Yorker. While New Yorkers who live in the city year-round have the right to complain about its conditions, people who only visit during certain times of the year or once every few years do not.
Then, Dutch ends his video on a sarcastic and funny note.
“Finally, my best tip of all for visiting New York in the summer,” starts Dutch.
“Don’t.”
While visiting New York City in the summer can be a bit rough, it can also be a lot of fun if you follow Dutch’s tips, stay safe, and stay hydrated.
See if you can contact other fellow New Yorkers and ask them about their ideal summer day in the city.
If you’re a New Yorker, what are your tips for surviving the summer?
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