Neighborhoods and Culture
New York City is one of the most densely populated cities in the world. So it should come as no
surprise that it's also one of the most diverse. The city is known for its ethnic neighborhoods,
as well as its status as the country's trendsetter, making it difficult to define one specific
"culture" of the Big Apple. As home to the most vibrant theater and fashions scenes in the
country and a large contingent of schools and Wall Street on top of that, NYC also shelters a
large gay community as well as many students, artists, fashionistas, writers, businessmen and so
on.
Stereotypically, New Yorkers are portrayed as brash and rude. But as TripAdvisor explains, "New
Yorkers are unfailingly proud of their great city, and this pride can, at times, come off as
arrogance." Contrary to popular belief, most New Yorkers are happy to help you explore their
home.
