Big Apple Greeter pairs you with a real New Yorker who shows you their city—free, personal, and built around your interests. It was, without exaggeration, the highlight of our entire NYC trip. Here's everything you need to know to book it, plan around it, and make it the heart of your own New York experience.

2026 is the 250th birthday of the United States—and the biggest 4th of July in living memory. Here are the 8 best U.S. destinations, each with a 3-day Engineered Itinerary, hotel package picks, and a step-by-step planning framework to make the most of America's once-in-a-lifetime celebration.