Best Places of New York City, USA during Coronavirus Pandemic

Best Places of New York City, USA during Coronavirus Pandemic

Central Park attracts 40 million annual visitors making it the second most visited tourist place in the U.S summer of 2020. It looks very different though for the first time most lawns are empty especially during the week if you travel to New York. This is one of the best places for you to visit with 843 acres of paths, there's a lot of space to spread out and enjoy the fresh air while staying safe.

The day I spent in the city end of august 2020, the subways were open and working. There were definitely significantly fewer passengers making it easy to stay socially distanced. There are stickers every six feet to help create space and masks are mandatory to ride. Everyone, I saw on the subway was wearing a mask it's definitely still the easiest way to get around the city but if you don't feel comfortable using the subway or you want a more scenic route, definitely check out the city bikes.

You can rent them from pretty much anywhere and not only are they a great way to travel but also a great way to explore. If you plan to visit times square, the busiest block in New York and possibly the world was almost empty when I was there usually you'd find yourself shoulder to shoulder with tourists. As times square boasts 42 million visitors annually making it the most visited tourist attraction in the U.S but with most restaurants and stores closed in the area and with very few tourists coming to the city it felt a bit like a ghost town. 

The biggest shock for me though was seeing Grand Central Terminal at peak rush hour. It is the largest railroad terminal in the world attracting 21 million annual visitors and again it was by far the most empty I've ever seen. Grand central station in the middle of rush hour, this is so crazy while I don't personally recommend traveling for fun yet if you do find yourself in New York in 2020. Stay safe, follow the rules and take in this beautiful city in a way that has never and may never be experienced again go for a walk, take a seat in a park and enjoy the extraordinary peace found in the city that never sleeps.

Many streets have been partially closed off to create space for outdoor seating at restaurants and if you want to go shopping, some stores are still open just with new limitations and max capacities. The signs of support and solidarity all over the city are so inspiring New York has always been my favorite city in the world and seeing how everyone is coming together to not only survive but thrive during this time gives me hope if you do come to visit soon I hope you feel that too you.