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By admin on May 21, 2013 in Apps | 0 comments

10 Must-Have Travel Apps for Exploring New York Photo by rakkhi A city as big as New York has something for everyone, but you’re going to need to be clued up to get the most out of it. Luckily, this no longer means lugging around a bunch of heavy guidebooks in your backpack. Now all you need is a few wisely chosen apps on your iPhone or Android device. We do the hard work for you by selecting our top 10 NYC travel apps of the year.     1. 9/11 Memorial iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows (free) Visiting the National September 11 Memorial & Museum? 9/11 Memorial serves as a poignant reminder of this tragic event. The app includes a walking tour of the area around the World Trade Centre with photos and audio narration. It also lets you listen to first-hand accounts of 9/11 from volunteers, rescue workers and residents of Lower Manhattan. 2. Tweat.it iPhone, iPad, Android (free) NYC’s eclectic food trucks throw an interesting wild card into the lunchtime mix, but finding them can be a whole other story. Tweat.it makes your life easier by mapping truck locations in real-time based on their tweets. Whether your four-wheeled favourite is the Milk Truck (for shakes and grilled cheese) or Fishing Shrimp (for seafood), Tweat.it has you covered. 3. MoMA iPhone, iPad, Android (free) New York’s most important modern art gallery takes on a whole new meaning with the MoMA app installed on your device. Find out what’s on each floor, learn more about the artworks and listen to audio tours from world-renowned experts. You can even take a photo of your favourite work and send it to a friend using the MoMA Snaps feature. 4. HopStop iPhone, iPad, Android, Windows (free)   The NYC public transport system is second to none, but it can be a bit overwhelming at first. That’s where HopStop comes in. This no-frills app for iPhone, Android and Windows lets you locate subway stations and bus stops near you. It also keeps you up-to-date on delays and disruptions, while letting you know which stations have buggy or wheelchair access. Ideal! 5.  New York City Cocktail Compass iPhone (free) Impress your pals with your hipster...