3 Google Maps tricks for simplified NYC navigation

Hey,

Almost half of North America’s top 10 bars are in NYC, including the #1 spot.

The city’s bar culture is thriving, just be ready for the high price tag. 🤑

And now…

In this week’s newsletter:

🎫 Events We Love This Week: April 29 - May 6 - Free dance instruction in the heart of Midtown & dozens of stores giving free comic books

🍻 You’ll Have to Check It Out - An UWS sports bar with daily specials you literally cannot beat

📍 3 Google Maps Hacks - Simple settings and tools that streamline getting around NYC

Ready, set, go. 👇

Notes: As always, this email was written by an actual human who lives in NYC, not artificial intelligence. 🥸

And as a subscriber, you can always access all your free NYC resources here.

Events We Love This Week: April 29 - May 6, 2026

In the city this week? Here are some fun events we’re keeping an eye on.

Dance Party at Bryant Park - Today (April 29) & Tomorrow (30) starting @ 6 pm

Starting today and running through May 14, every Wednesday & Thursday, you can travel across the world of dance and music styles in Bryant Park.

From 6-7 p m, you’ll learn basic dance steps from expert instructors in styles like salsa clásica, bachata, samba, and swing. Then, from 7-8:30 pm, you can put those new skills to use on the live-band-led dance floor.

My life philosophy? We ALL need to dance more. 💃

Check the full schedule of dance styles here.

Free Comic Book Day - Saturday, May 2

This Saturday is one of the biggest celebrations in the comic book world, Free Comic Book Day.

What’s Free Comic Book Day? Just what it sounds like!

Head to a local comic book store in NYC (or across the world) and get FREE comics, no strings attached.

Free comic books are provided by publishers like:

• Marvel

• DC

• IDW

• Dynamite

• Indie creators & more

Check the store locator to find the best location near you! 💫

You’ll Have to Check It Out - Gin Mill

If you want a bustling sports bar with plenty of TVs and unbelievably-priced drinks (+ daily specials), head to The Gin Mill on the Upper West Side.

Beyond just sports, you’ll also find live performances downstairs in The Speakeasy room (pictured above).

The food is better than you’d think, and the daily specials are truly unbeatable in Manhattan. ⤵️

Friendly staff, vibes are usually high, and it’s easily accessible off the 1 train. 🫡

Check out Gin Mill on the Upper West Side.

NYC Tipping Culture: A No-Judgment Explainer

Navigating New York City can be confusing, but luckily, you can get around quickly with the right tools and tips!

In this article, we’ll break down three Google Maps hacks that will save you loads of time and effort when mapping your route to your next must-see spot in NYC.

These tips and tricks will be similar to those on other platforms like Apple Maps or Citymapper.

We’ll cover:

1. Live View

2. Future Train/Route Times

3. Route Filtering

Visual learner? 👇

Have a great week,

Ashley & Devin from Better Together Here 🕺