Debbie and I are in Manhattan most weeks, for work and to visit our son, and we still love showing people around.

Here are our honest picks for the best things to do, the ones worth your time, the few we would skip, and how to see the city without cramming your days.

We finally visited the Frick Collection after its big renovation, and the timing was perfect.

Here is everything we learned, from tickets and hours to the brand-new second floor and that surprising age rule.

Plus our honest take on whether it is worth your time.

Top of the Rock is the deck most people will tell you to visit first, and after finally making it up there ourselves, we understand why.

Here is everything we learned about tickets, timing, and the open-air view you cannot get anywhere else in the city.

Greenwich Avenue in the West Village is home to one of New York City's most unexpected neighborhoods: a cluster of British restaurants, shops, and a grocery store locals call Little Britain.

This is our honest guide to all four spots.

The USS Intrepid is one of New York City's most unique attractions.

An actual aircraft carrier, a Space Shuttle, the only British Airways Concorde in the Northeast, and a Cold War nuclear submarine, all in one place on the Hudson River.

Here's everything you need to know before you visit.

We spent a beautiful afternoon at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and came away with a lot of tips.

Here's everything you need to know before you go, from tickets and hours to the best gardens to visit.

The New York Transit Museum is one of the few attractions where you can truly take a deep dive into the city’s history. You walk down the steps of what appears to be a modern subway station, but you’re actually stepping back in time.

The museum is a "living" archive housed inside the decommissioned 1936 Court Street station in Brooklyn. With admission at just $10 and an investment of about two hours, you’ll leave feeling like a "lifelong New Yorker."

One World Observatory is the observation deck located at the top of the World Trade Center in New York City. 

It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and a symbol of resilience in the New York skyline. 

The observatory offers 360-degree panoramic views of New York City, and visitors can see up to 45 miles on a clear day. 

If you are looking to get away from the hustle of New York City without ever leaving the city, then a quick subway trip to the Met Cloisters is the place to go. 

The building incorporates real medieval architectural elements imported from Europe and showcases tapestries, sculpture,  stained glass, metalwork, and medieval gardens.