Giving Back: Supporting NYC Non-profits Through Like A Local Tours’ Giving Tuesday Campaign
As the holiday season approaches, many of us begin thinking about how we can give back to the community. This year at Like A Local Tours we are stepping up our holiday cheer efforts by directly supporting four incredible local charities and social impact organizations, and need your help to make the impact go farther!…
Holiday Magic in the Big Holiday Apple: A Guide to NYC’s 2024 Holiday Markets
Is there a better way to get into the holiday spirit than grabbing a hot cup of cocoa and strolling through some of the best NYC Christmas Markets? Booths with local crafts, savory treats, and hot specialty drinks are the most authentic environment to have a merry time and ‘wrap’ 🥁 up your gift…
Shopping Like a Local: Unique Boutiques and Markets
New York City is a shopping paradise, bursting with unique boutiques, vibrant markets, and hidden gems that only the savviest locals know about. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned New Yorker, there’s always something new to discover. Let us be your guide to navigating the best shopping spots in the city with insider…
September 12, 2024
NYC’s Best Markets: Food Markets, Flea Markets & More!
UPDATED MAY 31, 2024 NYC is great for wandering and sometimes nothing is more fun than spending a few hours sampling inventive foods or shopping all kinds of locally made goods in one location. Thatâs why we wanted to share the best of NYCâs markets: MANHATTAN â Market 57 at Pier 57 is located within…
April 9, 2024
NYC Shopping Experience with a Stylist & Fashion Designer
Recently, one of our tour guides, who is also a fashion designer and stylist, took a group of women out for an afternoon of styling and shopping! It was such a success that we thought we’d share some details on the process. How to decide where to go out of the hundreds and hundreds of…
March 9, 2023
Our Favorite NYC Holiday Markets
The tradition of the holiday market dates back to the 1300’s in Germany. Held in the town square, the markets included food, drink and seasonal items from open-air stalls accompanied by singing, dancing and other local performers. These festive markets were an opportunity for villagers to stock up for the cold winter months ahead, and…
November 16, 2022
How to Enjoy New York Fashion Week
New York Fashion Week is an experience all its own and we want to help you be properly prepared for the most amazing week of the year. From exclusive events to some of the best shopping in the city, here’s how to enjoy NYFW like a true fashionista. Learn the basics of New York Fashion…
Sustainable Brooklyn Food & Fashion Tour- Book now!
Introducing our Sustainable Brooklyn Food & Fashion Tour It’s no secret that the fashion industry is a major polluter. And it’s also no surprise that we at Like A Local Tours want to do our part in helping the planet. That’s why we created our Sustainable Brooklyn Food & Fashion Tour, which focuses on local…
Art on Fifth! Lots to see on our Tour on Fifth, Fifth Avenue History Tour
Fifth Avenue is home to much more than just high end shopping. From the history to the architecture and now…. the art! Here are a few highlights of what we see on our Fifth Avenue Walking Tour: Stand under a famous street artist mural for an optical illusion image. According to his website, “JR has…
September 30, 2021
Tour on Fifth | Fifth Avenue Walking Tour
Fifth Avenue Hidden Secrets & Special Access Tour! Hello New York City! We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new Fifth Avenue Walking Tour in partnership with the Fifth Avenue Association: the Fifth Avenue Hidden Secrets & History Tour! Launching September 12! Book your tickets now! Did you know that … The huge…
August 22, 2021
Digital Discussions: A Closer Look at Brooklyn Makers | Eleonora Volpe, Sustainable Fashion Stylist
Eleonora Volpe is a Sustainable Fashion Stylist (or Eco-Stylist) and Founder of The Society of Green Arts. “The Society of Green Arts is a newborn non-profit organization that promotes upcycling and recycling co-creative action in order to find always new ways to rethink waste. After decades of mass production of goods the planet is overwhelmed with trash, good news is we…
May 26, 2020
Digital Discussions: A Closer Look at Brooklyn Makers | The Canvas by Querencia
Interested in sustainable fashion? Watch this educational and inspiring interview with Devin James Gilmartin, President & Creative Director, and Kate Walz, Creative Director of Querencia Studio and Manager of The Canvas by Querencia Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They are interviewed by sustainable fashion designer and Like A Local tour guide, Amalya Meira. They work with over 120 sustainable…
May 20, 2020
Digital Discussions: A Closer Look at Brooklyn Makers | Line & Label
Do you ever dream about opening your own fashion label or boutique? Watch this inspiring video with Kate O’Riley, Founder & Head Designer of Line & Label. She is interviewed by sustainable fashion designer and tour guide, Amalya Meira. Line & Label is located in Greenpoint, Brooklyn. It is a boutique and studio that has a…
May 17, 2020
Support Small Businesses!
It’s no secret that small businesses everywhere are facing tough times, but given the fact that NYC has been on lockdown since March 16, we are especially hard hit. Here are some of our favorite ways to support small businesses: NYC & Company continues to highlight member businesses through three separate digital marketing initiatives: Virtual…
April 29, 2020
Best of Made in NY Clothing Brands
We are huge fans of supporting local businesses, especially shopping local! Here are some of our favorite Made in NY clothing brands. Shop them on your own or with us on our Shopping Tours! Women’s Fashion Line & Label (also on our Sustainable Brooklyn Food & Fashion Tour) From handbags, home and beautiful clothing that is…
Very NYC Holiday Gift Ideas!
We love a good list for nice presents, so here are our top ten very NYC holiday gifts:
Go Behind the Scenes on our Industry City Tour
Last month we were asked to share our Industry City Tour with 24 representatives from NYC & Co offices around the world. We had guests from Australia, Korea, Argentina and many many more countries. We thought it would be fun to show you through photos what we did (and why our tour and Industry City…
April 23, 2019
Interview with a Local: Leah Snow, Fashion Stylist
We are so excited to introduce you to one of our favorite people in all of New York City. She is a very talented Fashion Stylist who is also heading up our Downtown Fashion Experience: Leah Snow! Follow Leah on Instagram! How did your career within the fashion industry get started? My senior year at…
Brooklyn Vintage Shopping
Why spend all that dough on basic, boring clothes, when you can spend less and find one-of-a-kind pieces that have had a history?! AND, shopping vintage is so much more environmentally friendly than buying new! Whether you’re local or traveling to NYC, don’t be intimated — Brooklyn has some of the best (and best priced)…
August 17, 2017
Interview with a Local: Anna Ward, Artists & Fleas Market Manager
If you’re a Brooklynite, you have likely been to Artists and Fleas. If not, according to Founders Amy and Ronen, Artists & Fleas is, “Part community gathering spot, part hipster haven, Artists & Fleas has hosted thousands of artists and vendors since opening its doors. It’s a place where buyers find unique designs, artists and…
February 21, 2017