It has been a wet spring in New York City, wreaking a bit of havoc on outdoor activities. But if you are looking for a silver lining, you’d have to admit that there is a certain charm to a rainy New York City.

The rhythms of the sidewalk change ever so slightly, as a sea of umbrellas alters everyone’s personal space. There is a shared experience with other New Yorkers as you step into a building or a restaurant and shake off the rain. There is the occasional adventure of the street corner with a puddle so massive you need to walk halfway down the block to cross the street.

For many, the rain is hardly the time to see the sights. How can you enjoy a stroll thru Greenwich Village while huddled under an umbrella in the pelting rain? Well, you can look for some silver lining in an audio walking tour. All spring the rain has been on-again, off-again. Driving rain for 20 minutes, followed by a good spell with barely a drizzle. Perfect for an audio tour that let’s you stop when you want, for as long as you want. Rain getting a bit heavier? Duck in for a coffee until it passes. You’re back out there and the rains pick up again? Find the closest gallery, museum, bookstore - and while away some time.

New York City doesn’t stop in the rain. Don’t let your plans get washed out - whether in New York or any city you are planning to see by foot. Plan ahead and make sure you’ve got a walking tour (or two) loaded into your iPod, ready to work for you at a moment’s notice. Anyone can enjoy a walk in the city on a beautiful sunny day. Let an audio tour help you enjoy it when the weather is less than cooperative.