Nice Stay’s guidebook
Museums
Educating and entertaining destination for the entire family. Make sure not to miss The Great Blue Whale and Dinosaur Skeletons. Recommended visiting time is three to four hours, but you can definitely spend the entire day wandering around all four of the museum's coloured zones.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestEducating and entertaining destination for the entire family. Make sure not to miss The Great Blue Whale and Dinosaur Skeletons. Recommended visiting time is three to four hours, but you can definitely spend the entire day wandering around all four of the museum's coloured zones.
Offers a new way of experiencing and learning about contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design.
Museum hours:
Thursday 11 am–8 pm*
Friday 11 am–7 pm*
Saturday 11 am–7 pm
Sunday 11 am–7 pm
*11 am to noon reserved for Members and seniors ages 65 and over.
75 locals recommend
Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus CirOffers a new way of experiencing and learning about contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art, and design.
Museum hours:
Thursday 11 am–8 pm*
Friday 11 am–7 pm*
Saturday 11 am–7 pm
Sunday 11 am–7 pm
*11 am to noon reserved for Members and seniors ages 65 and over.
One of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world.
Museum hours:
10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Seven days a week
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetOne of the largest and most influential museums of modern art in the world.
Museum hours:
10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Seven days a week
Food scene
Birch Coffee
134 1/2 E 62nd StPerfect for a morning wake-up or afternoon pick-me-up.
An upscale seafood/Italian restaurant. You can order a la carte or go for a set menu to try as much deliciousness as possible.
39 locals recommend
Marea
240 Central Park SAn upscale seafood/Italian restaurant. You can order a la carte or go for a set menu to try as much deliciousness as possible.
Poulette
790 9th AveBest take out in the area. Quick, easy, and healthy!
Local and city favorite. Located on the first floor of the building.
25 locals recommend
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
308 West 58th StreetLocal and city favorite. Located on the first floor of the building.
Things to do
The world's leading performing arts center for symphony, opera, chamber music, theater, dance, and film. Check their website for timetables and tickets.
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaThe world's leading performing arts center for symphony, opera, chamber music, theater, dance, and film. Check their website for timetables and tickets.
Roll up your sleeves, tie on an apron and get ready to produce a masterpiece. Located right across the street at 306 west 57th street.
Sur La Table
1320 3rd AveRoll up your sleeves, tie on an apron and get ready to produce a masterpiece. Located right across the street at 306 west 57th street.
Hiding behind the iconic glass wall you can find everything you need, starting from Whole Foods Market on the lower level, shops featuring the latest fashion, home decor, technology, wellness, book store, and multiple Michelin-starred restaurants.
80 locals recommend
The Shops at Columbus Circle
10 Columbus CirHiding behind the iconic glass wall you can find everything you need, starting from Whole Foods Market on the lower level, shops featuring the latest fashion, home decor, technology, wellness, book store, and multiple Michelin-starred restaurants.