Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Mercato
352 W 39th StDecent Italian restaurant nearby
Bea
403 W 43rd StDecent romantic local Italian restaurant
Friedman's
450 10th AveLocal American brunch spot
ápizz
217 Eldridge StMy favorite Italian restaurant
Persepolis
1407 2nd AvePersian Restaurant
Dirt Candy
86 Allen StVery popular vegetarian restaurant
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueBest burgers in town. You will wait in line
burger joint
119 W 56th StHidden Burger spot. CASH ONLY
Laut
15 E 17th StGreat Thai/Malaysian Restaurant
Lenwich
302 Columbus AveTo grab a quick bite. They have great sandwiches and salads.
Pylos
128 E 7th StGreek restaurant.
Make reservations
Sightseeing
34th Street and 12th Avenue
Dec1-Mar 31: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Apr1-May 31: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
Jun1-Sep30: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Oct1-Nov30: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
34th Street and 12th Avenue
Dec1-Mar 31: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Apr1-May 31: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
Jun1-Sep30: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Oct1-Nov30: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Brightly adorned with billboards and advertisements, Times Square is sometimes referred to as The Crossroads of the World
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
Stretching from West 42nd to West 47th Streets. Brightly adorned with billboards and advertisements, Times Square is sometimes referred to as The Crossroads of the World
In just 47 seconds, visitors to the top of 1 World Trade Center will witness 515 years of New York City history.
https://oneworldobservatory.com/ for tickets
616 locals recommend
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StIn just 47 seconds, visitors to the top of 1 World Trade Center will witness 515 years of New York City history.
https://oneworldobservatory.com/ for tickets
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestAmerican Museum of Natural History
Essentials
Brooklyn Fare
200 Schermerhorn StLocal Grocery Store (5 min walk)
Drinks & Nightlife
The best speakeasy bar! Tip:
do not go on Friday/Saturday night because there will be a 2+hours wait.
Go during a weeknight. Usually a 15-20min wait. (the doorman will call you)
84 locals recommend
Raines Law Room Chelsea
48 W 17th StThe best speakeasy bar! Tip:
do not go on Friday/Saturday night because there will be a 2+hours wait.
Go during a weeknight. Usually a 15-20min wait. (the doorman will call you)
Apotheke
9 Doyers StGreat bar near ChinaTown/Lower east side
Arts & Culture
Fancy jazz club overlooking central park. They have student discounts but still pricey.
38 locals recommend
Dizzy's Club
10 Columbus CirFancy jazz club overlooking central park. They have student discounts but still pricey.
http://www.comedycellar.com/reservation/ for reservations.
Famous comedians often go to this place.
323 locals recommend
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal Sthttp://www.comedycellar.com/reservation/ for reservations.
Famous comedians often go to this place.
is the largest art museum in the United States and among the most visited art museums in the world. Entrance fee is 'suggested', i.e. you can pay whatever you like.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Aveis the largest art museum in the United States and among the most visited art museums in the world. Entrance fee is 'suggested', i.e. you can pay whatever you like.
Shopping
SoHo
Great for shopping