Big Apple Greeter

Big Apple Greeter Sharing New York through the eyes of a New Yorker since 1992!
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Big Apple Greeter is a non-profit organization that matches visitors with friendly and enthusiastic New Yorkers who are happy to share the city they love with families, friends, and individuals traveling solo. A visit with a Greeter leaves a lasting impression of the city, the warmth of its people, and the energy and diversity of its neighborhoods, which each visitor carries forever and communicates to others.

Spotted in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s first-ever Big Play Day is a neighborhood-wide block party-style celebration in Ba...
05/14/2026

Spotted in Manhattan, Asphalt Green’s first-ever Big Play Day is a neighborhood-wide block party-style celebration in Battery Park City, connecting neighbors, local businesses, partners, and the downtown community through play. This Saturday! Full details from organizers here https://www.nycforfree.co/events/asphalt-green-big-play-day

Big day!!!!! More to come.....
05/13/2026

Big day!!!!! More to come.....

NYC Music History Comes Alive! 🎸There is nothing quite like the spark that happens when a visitor and a Greeter’s passio...
05/13/2026

NYC Music History Comes Alive! 🎸

There is nothing quite like the spark that happens when a visitor and a Greeter’s passion perfectly align. That’s exactly what happened when Ari from Barcelona met Greeter Gary Eiferman.

Ari came to New York to see her favorite band, Luna, but she left with a firsthand education in the city’s musical DNA.

Gary took her on an incredible journey through the decades, from the revolutionary "loft" jazz scene at Studio Rivbea to the hallowed grounds of the Fillmore East and CBGB.

They even stopped by St. Marks Church-in-the-Bowery, where Gary once saw Patti Smith and Lenny Kaye perform together for the very first time!

Thank you, Ari, for being such an inspired visitor, and thank you, Gary, for sharing your "second homes" and musical memories.

Ever walked through a piece of World’s Fair history? 🌍🦜Originally built for the 1964 World’s Fair, the Queens Zoo Aviary...
05/11/2026

Ever walked through a piece of World’s Fair history? 🌍🦜

Originally built for the 1964 World’s Fair, the Queens Zoo Aviary is a stunning geodesic dome that offers a truly immersive experience. Walk right alongside scarlet macaws, sun conures, and sandhill cranes in a tropical escape located right in the heart of the city.

📍 Where: Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens 🎟 Tickets & Info: Plan your visit at the link below!

Save the Dates! Manhattanhenge 2026 is almost here:Thursday, May 28: Half Sun | 8:14 PMFriday, May 29: Full Sun | 8:13 P...
05/06/2026

Save the Dates! Manhattanhenge 2026 is almost here:

Thursday, May 28: Half Sun | 8:14 PM
Friday, May 29: Full Sun | 8:13 PM
(Plus an encore on July 11th and 12th!)

What makes Manhattanhenge such a global sensation? While any city with a rectangular grid can identify days where the setting sun aligns with its streets, Manhattan is the perfect stage for this unique urban phenomenon.

Unlike other cities where curved roads might only cause a blinding glare, New York has the two essential ingredients for a "golden canyon":

✨ A Clear Horizon: A straight, unobstructed sightline across the Hudson River to New Jersey.
✨ Vertical Channels: Our iconic skyscrapers create a dramatic frame to funnel the setting sun, creating a striking photographic opportunity you won't find anywhere else.

📍 Best Viewing Spots:
Head to the wide cross-streets for the most cinematic views: 14th, 23rd, 34th, 42nd, or 57th Streets.

Want to see more of the city's hidden magic? Explore NYC through the eyes of a local by booking a walk with a Big Apple Greeter: https://www.bigapplegreeter.org/request-a-greeter

https://www.amnh.org/research/hayden-planetarium/manhattanhenge

A new exhibition at The Brant Foundation on the LES offers a chance to step directly into the electrifying pulse of 1980...
05/03/2026

A new exhibition at The Brant Foundation on the LES offers a chance to step directly into the electrifying pulse of 1980s downtown NYC. The exhibition, titled simply KEITH HARING, is an intimate look at the artist’s “breakthrough” years in NYC . As you walk through the four floors of the gallery, you’ll see the birth of Haring's legendary iconography in his home neighborhood. Tickets here: https://www.brantfoundation.org/exhibitions/keith-haring/

Our volunteers do more than show landmarks; they provide context and connection. 🏙️Recently, Greeter Jeff Riback welcome...
05/01/2026

Our volunteers do more than show landmarks; they provide context and connection. 🏙️

Recently, Greeter Jeff Riback welcomed Lais, a writer for Mundo Negro magazine 🇧🇷✍🏾, to help her gain a clearer understanding of the role slavery played in the city's early history.

The visit began at the NPS African Burial Ground Monument and Museum—an essential site for understanding our collective past—before concluding with a walk to DUMBO.

We are proud to facilitate these international exchanges that foster a deeper appreciation for the authentic stories of our neighborhoods. ✨

We're excited to welcome FAD (Fashion Art and Design) Markets back to Brooklyn and Manhattan this Summer! Explore a cura...
04/30/2026

We're excited to welcome FAD (Fashion Art and Design) Markets back to Brooklyn and Manhattan this Summer! Explore a curated lineup of 35+ independent makers, artists, and small businesses in this traveling fair. FAD Markets will start at the Brooklyn Brewery May 1 and 2. See more locations here https://fadmarket.co/ and check out the brewery's market here https://dice.fm/event/7dkmap-fad-market-pop-up-2nd-may-brooklyn-brewery-new-york-city-tickets. Save the dates and join us for a vibrant weekend of shopping, sipping, and supporting the local creative community!

Commemorating 250 Years of History 🗽!For those who love uncovering the layers of New York City, there is a significant n...
04/29/2026

Commemorating 250 Years of History 🗽!

For those who love uncovering the layers of New York City, there is a significant new reason to visit the Museum of the City of New York this spring.

Opening May 1, "The Occupied City: New York and the American Revolution" marks the 250th anniversary of the Revolution.

This major exhibition, developed with the Gotham Center For New York City History, takes over the museum’s entire third floor, offering a 7,000-square-foot immersive experience.

For our Big Apple Greeter community and visitors from another part of the US or abroad, this is a unique opportunity to understand how New York’s revolutionary past still shapes the city we walk today.

This exhibition provides an essential look at the resilience that defines New York.

📅 Opens May 1, 2026
📍 Museum of the City of New York: https://www.mcny.org/exhibition/occupied-city

🇸🇪 Välkommen to New York City! 🗽A wonderful family from Malmö, Sweden joined Greeter Judy Jones to explore some of NYC's...
04/24/2026

🇸🇪 Välkommen to New York City! 🗽

A wonderful family from Malmö, Sweden joined Greeter Judy Jones to explore some of NYC's most iconic spots — and for their daughter, it was her very first time in the city. ✨

From the grand arches of Grand Central Terminal to the sweeping views of the High Line, watching New York unfold through fresh eyes is always something special.

Welcome to the city that never sleeps — we hope it left a lasting impression! 🤍

Planning a trip to New York? Request a Greeter: https://www.bigapplegreeter.org/request-a-greeter

Want to share your love of New York? Become a Greeter: https://www.bigapplegreeter.org/be-a-greeter

Celebrate Car-Free Earth Day in NYC! This Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. Enjoy free Citi ...
04/23/2026

Celebrate Car-Free Earth Day in NYC! This Saturday, April 25, 2026, from 10 am to 4 pm, rain or shine. Enjoy free Citi Bikes, public art, & 50+ traffic-free streets across all five boroughs Check out more info here: https://secretnyc.co/car-free-earth-day-nyc-2026/

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