Guidebook for New York

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Guidebook for New York

Arts & Culture

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829 locals recommend
Theater District
829 locals recommend
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$25 Adults. $14 Students. Open 10:30am - 5:30pm Daily https://www.moma.org/visit/plan/index#hours
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
2114 locals recommend
$25 Adults. $14 Students. Open 10:30am - 5:30pm Daily https://www.moma.org/visit/plan/index#hours
Sunday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Entry by DONATION only recommend $25 (can actually give $1) http://www.metmuseum.org/visit/hours-and-admission
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave
2653 locals recommend
Sunday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m. Entry by DONATION only recommend $25 (can actually give $1) http://www.metmuseum.org/visit/hours-and-admission
DONATION ONLY suggested - $22 Adults $17 Students Open 10:00am - 5:45pm daily. http://www.amnh.org/plan-your-visit/admissions-ticketing
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park West
1623 locals recommend
DONATION ONLY suggested - $22 Adults $17 Students Open 10:00am - 5:45pm daily. http://www.amnh.org/plan-your-visit/admissions-ticketing
Friday + Saturday only Tickets from 9:15. Shows starts @ 10:30 Cost $14 + roll of 1 dice. Too much light makes a baby go blind http://www.nyneofuturists.org/shows/
7 locals recommend
Kraine Theater
85 E 4th St
7 locals recommend
Friday + Saturday only Tickets from 9:15. Shows starts @ 10:30 Cost $14 + roll of 1 dice. Too much light makes a baby go blind http://www.nyneofuturists.org/shows/
Open 10:00am - 5:45 daily. *Saturday - 5:45–7:45pm pay as you want. Cost: $25 Adults, $18 students. http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/visit/plan-your-visit
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th Ave
1126 locals recommend
Open 10:00am - 5:45 daily. *Saturday - 5:45–7:45pm pay as you want. Cost: $25 Adults, $18 students. http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/visit/plan-your-visit
Go to Amateur night. High energy talent show. Historic Apollo Building. $12-$33. https://www.apollotheater.org/
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th St
893 locals recommend
Go to Amateur night. High energy talent show. Historic Apollo Building. $12-$33. https://www.apollotheater.org/
Free entry. Two drink minimum. Historic piano bar draws a crowd of gay locals & musical-theater performers in dimly lit digs. Mon.–Sat., 5:30 p.m.–4 a.m., Sun., 6 p.m.–3 a.m.
43 locals recommend
Marie's Crisis Cafe
59 Grove St
43 locals recommend
Free entry. Two drink minimum. Historic piano bar draws a crowd of gay locals & musical-theater performers in dimly lit digs. Mon.–Sat., 5:30 p.m.–4 a.m., Sun., 6 p.m.–3 a.m.
Interactive Play Loosely tied around Shakespears Macbeth. Tip: Go to the Gallows bar afterwards. Cost: $105. Open: 6:00pm - 12:00 everyday. http://www.sleepnomore.com/#share
100 locals recommend
Sleep No More
530 W 27th St
100 locals recommend
Interactive Play Loosely tied around Shakespears Macbeth. Tip: Go to the Gallows bar afterwards. Cost: $105. Open: 6:00pm - 12:00 everyday. http://www.sleepnomore.com/#share
Fun night out in Brooklyn. Bowling, Food and concerts. http://www.brooklynbowl.com/brooklyn/
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave
825 locals recommend
Fun night out in Brooklyn. Bowling, Food and concerts. http://www.brooklynbowl.com/brooklyn/
Awesome summer series of events. Check out their calendar http://momaps1.org/calendar
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson Ave
575 locals recommend
Awesome summer series of events. Check out their calendar http://momaps1.org/calendar
Cheap ($5-$20) - interactive plays. Highly recommend going to 'Groundhog events'
11 locals recommend
Annoyance Theatre NY
11 locals recommend
Cheap ($5-$20) - interactive plays. Highly recommend going to 'Groundhog events'
Cheap ($10) interactive plays - Highly recommend 'Gameshow show' https://chelsea.ucbtheatre.com/
81 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd St
81 locals recommend
Cheap ($10) interactive plays - Highly recommend 'Gameshow show' https://chelsea.ucbtheatre.com/
Ping Pong Center - pretty epic and lots of fun! Do fun games ($15) or book a table tennis table. http://newyork.wearespin.com/
47 locals recommend
SPIN New York 23
48 E 23rd St
47 locals recommend
Ping Pong Center - pretty epic and lots of fun! Do fun games ($15) or book a table tennis table. http://newyork.wearespin.com/
AMAZING latin american aerial show/dance party. Tip: You will get wet. Cost: $39. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. http://fuerzabrutanyc.com/
14 locals recommend
Daryl Roth Theatre
101 E 15th St
14 locals recommend
AMAZING latin american aerial show/dance party. Tip: You will get wet. Cost: $39. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. http://fuerzabrutanyc.com/
http://www.lincolncenter.org/ Often offer deals for young people/students like $29 tickets for under 29 y/o
104 locals recommend
Lincoln Center Theater
150 W 65th St
104 locals recommend
http://www.lincolncenter.org/ Often offer deals for young people/students like $29 tickets for under 29 y/o
Cool Independent Film Cinema http://www.ifccenter.com/
140 locals recommend
IFC Center
323 6th Ave
140 locals recommend
Cool Independent Film Cinema http://www.ifccenter.com/
Get tickets here! https://www.showclix.com/event/TheDailyShowwithTrevorNoah?xrs=sem_google_tds&gclid=CLW5wuPk-MoCFYhbhgod8dQDog
18 locals recommend
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
733 11th Avenue
18 locals recommend
Get tickets here! https://www.showclix.com/event/TheDailyShowwithTrevorNoah?xrs=sem_google_tds&gclid=CLW5wuPk-MoCFYhbhgod8dQDog
Famous Shakespeare in the park - Free. Need to line up hours in advance or online. Closed during winter. http://www.publictheater.org/en/Free-Shakespeare-in-the-Park/
19 locals recommend
Delacorte Theater
81 Central Park West
19 locals recommend
Famous Shakespeare in the park - Free. Need to line up hours in advance or online. Closed during winter. http://www.publictheater.org/en/Free-Shakespeare-in-the-Park/
Amazing story telling. Highly recommend. Tickets in high demand. Location varies. http://themoth.org/events
42 locals recommend
Housing Works Used Book Cafe
126 Crosby St
42 locals recommend
Amazing story telling. Highly recommend. Tickets in high demand. Location varies. http://themoth.org/events
Galleries in Chelsea open their doors for free on Thursday night for 2 hours. http://www.meetup.com/Thursday-Night-Gallery-Hop/photos/26772071/#447245241
Gallery 151
361 Canal Street
Galleries in Chelsea open their doors for free on Thursday night for 2 hours. http://www.meetup.com/Thursday-Night-Gallery-Hop/photos/26772071/#447245241

Sightseeing

Better views than the Empire State Building. Open 8:00am - Midnight everyday. Cost: $32 Adults, https://www.topoftherocknyc.com/
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller Plaza
759 locals recommend
Better views than the Empire State Building. Open 8:00am - Midnight everyday. Cost: $32 Adults, https://www.topoftherocknyc.com/
FREE http://www.thehighline.org/visit Dec 1 to Mar 31: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Apr 1 to May 31: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM June 1 to Sept 30: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Oct 1 to Nov 30: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
2323 locals recommend
FREE http://www.thehighline.org/visit Dec 1 to Mar 31: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Apr 1 to May 31: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM June 1 to Sept 30: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM Oct 1 to Nov 30: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatiron_Building
304 locals recommend
Flatiron Building
175 5th Ave
304 locals recommend
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatiron_Building
Cost: $32 main deck. $52 main deck + top deck 8:00am - 2:00am http://www.esbnyc.com/
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th St
1787 locals recommend
Cost: $32 main deck. $52 main deck + top deck 8:00am - 2:00am http://www.esbnyc.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Square_Park
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington Square
946 locals recommend
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Square_Park
Grand Central Station. Do the whisper wall. + Shake Shak milkshakes in the food court.
781 locals recommend
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd St
781 locals recommend
Grand Central Station. Do the whisper wall. + Shake Shak milkshakes in the food court.
Sun - Thu, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., last entry at 6 p.m. Fri and Sat, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., last entry at 7 p.m. Cost: $24. *Free Tuesday from 5pm. http://www.911memorial.org/visit-museum-1
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich St
567 locals recommend
Sun - Thu, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., last entry at 6 p.m. Fri and Sat, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., last entry at 7 p.m. Cost: $24. *Free Tuesday from 5pm. http://www.911memorial.org/visit-museum-1
Walking Tours! Try out the graffiti tour Brooklyn Free tour - pay as your please anything from $5-$20. http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/walking-tours/new-york-city-one-day-tour/
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
1505 locals recommend
Walking Tours! Try out the graffiti tour Brooklyn Free tour - pay as your please anything from $5-$20. http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/walking-tours/new-york-city-one-day-tour/
It is Time Square! :)
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
2037 locals recommend
It is Time Square! :)
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/advice-visiting-statue-liberty-12137.html Free Staten Island ferry that gives great views.
1303 locals recommend
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis Island
1303 locals recommend
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/advice-visiting-statue-liberty-12137.html Free Staten Island ferry that gives great views.

Drinks & Nightlife

Bar out on a boat. Closed for winter. http://fryingpan.com/site/
141 locals recommend
Frying Pan
207 12th Ave
141 locals recommend
Bar out on a boat. Closed for winter. http://fryingpan.com/site/
High end night club $24 drinks. http://www.no8ny.com/
No. 8
357 W 16th St
High end night club $24 drinks. http://www.no8ny.com/
Awesome rooftop bar - view of skyline http://wythehotel.com/
539 locals recommend
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Ave
539 locals recommend
Awesome rooftop bar - view of skyline http://wythehotel.com/
Rooftop Bar - Full view of empire state building. http://www.thestrandnyc.com/default-en.html
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, New York City
33 W 37th St
Rooftop Bar - Full view of empire state building. http://www.thestrandnyc.com/default-en.html
One of NYC best clubs opens from 10pm. Strict dress code.
58 locals recommend
The Top of the Standard
848 Washington St
58 locals recommend
One of NYC best clubs opens from 10pm. Strict dress code.
http://www.230-fifth.com/ Great views of Manhattan.
203 locals recommend
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
1150 5th Ave
203 locals recommend
http://www.230-fifth.com/ Great views of Manhattan.
$5 beers. Free entry weekends. BYO food. http://brooklynbrewery.com/visit/visiting-the-brooklyn-brewery
456 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th St
456 locals recommend
$5 beers. Free entry weekends. BYO food. http://brooklynbrewery.com/visit/visiting-the-brooklyn-brewery
Champagne brunch 1-6pm http://beautyandessex.com/
235 locals recommend
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex St
235 locals recommend
Champagne brunch 1-6pm http://beautyandessex.com/
Speakeasy bar http://www.employeesonlynyc.com/
256 locals recommend
Employees Only
510 Hudson St
256 locals recommend
Speakeasy bar http://www.employeesonlynyc.com/
Please Don't Tell - speakeasy bar in hot dog location. Book in advance! http://pdtnyc.com/
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks Pl
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell - speakeasy bar in hot dog location. Book in advance! http://pdtnyc.com/
Another speakeasy. http://nymag.com/listings/bar/little_branch/
168 locals recommend
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue South
168 locals recommend
Another speakeasy. http://nymag.com/listings/bar/little_branch/
Speakeasy http://nymag.com/listings/bar/raines-law-room/
84 locals recommend
Raines Law Room Chelsea
48 W 17th St
84 locals recommend
Speakeasy http://nymag.com/listings/bar/raines-law-room/
Japanese Speakeasy http://nymag.com/listings/bar/angels_share/
172 locals recommend
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant St
172 locals recommend
Japanese Speakeasy http://nymag.com/listings/bar/angels_share/
Speakeasy! http://nymag.com/listings/bar/The-Back-Room/
6 locals recommend
102 Norfolk St
102 Norfolk Street
6 locals recommend
Speakeasy! http://nymag.com/listings/bar/The-Back-Room/
Vodka Distillery Come by for a cocktail every Friday and Saturday 4-10PM or reserve a spot on a tour (every Saturday at 3PM). http://drinkicd.com/#facility
12 locals recommend
Industry City Distillery
254 36th St
12 locals recommend
Vodka Distillery Come by for a cocktail every Friday and Saturday 4-10PM or reserve a spot on a tour (every Saturday at 3PM). http://drinkicd.com/#facility
High end rooftop bar. Amazing view! http://phdlounge.com/
59 locals recommend
PHD Lounge
355 W 16th St
59 locals recommend
High end rooftop bar. Amazing view! http://phdlounge.com/
Really nice rooftop bar in Midtown. See - 'Salvation Taco' for restaurant in foyer.
32 locals recommend
Pod 39
145 E 39th St
32 locals recommend
Really nice rooftop bar in Midtown. See - 'Salvation Taco' for restaurant in foyer.

Everything Else

3 sessions or 7 day pass (ask me!) Best gym in the world! Pool, Beach Volleyball, Rock climbing, Basketball, weights, classes. http://venues.chelseapiers.com/new/sc/fitness/class-schedule.cfm#!
232 locals recommend
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piers
232 locals recommend
3 sessions or 7 day pass (ask me!) Best gym in the world! Pool, Beach Volleyball, Rock climbing, Basketball, weights, classes. http://venues.chelseapiers.com/new/sc/fitness/class-schedule.cfm#!
Often plenty of events in this free space. Also NYC library is here. (where ghost busters was set) http://www.bryantpark.org/
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
688 locals recommend
Often plenty of events in this free space. Also NYC library is here. (where ghost busters was set) http://www.bryantpark.org/
$10 for 24 hours. $30 for 7 days. Unlimited 30 minute rides. Plenty of stations - great way to see the city!
Citibike
$10 for 24 hours. $30 for 7 days. Unlimited 30 minute rides. Plenty of stations - great way to see the city!
Closest train station (also large shopping center) Trains A,B,C,D all stop here. Cost: Approx $2.50 for a single trip. $30 for 7 day unlimited rides.
377 locals recommend
Columbus Circle
Columbus Circle
377 locals recommend
Closest train station (also large shopping center) Trains A,B,C,D all stop here. Cost: Approx $2.50 for a single trip. $30 for 7 day unlimited rides.
Free Kayaking on weekends during summer! http://www.manhattancommunityboathouse.org/
92 locals recommend
Pier 25 at Hudson River Park
West Street
92 locals recommend
Free Kayaking on weekends during summer! http://www.manhattancommunityboathouse.org/
First thing that you MUST do is sign up to http://www.theskint.com/ Free and cheap events posted daily. HIGHLY Recommend.
456 W 57th St
456 West 57th Street
First thing that you MUST do is sign up to http://www.theskint.com/ Free and cheap events posted daily. HIGHLY Recommend.

Food Scene

Open hours: Mon - Sat 7am - 9pm Sun 8am - 8am http://www.chelseamarket.com/
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th Ave
1123 locals recommend
Open hours: Mon - Sat 7am - 9pm Sun 8am - 8am http://www.chelseamarket.com/
High end food market. Open 8:00am - 8:00pm http://www.gansmarket.com/
108 locals recommend
Gansevoort Market
101 Liberty Street
108 locals recommend
High end food market. Open 8:00am - 8:00pm http://www.gansmarket.com/
Best South East Asian in town. Beautiful restaurant. Cost is approx $50-$70 a head.
57 locals recommend
Spice Market
57 locals recommend
Best South East Asian in town. Beautiful restaurant. Cost is approx $50-$70 a head.
Iconic NY tavern. High end - romantic restaurant. Costs around $50+ a head.
66 locals recommend
Tavern On the Green
West 67th Street
66 locals recommend
Iconic NY tavern. High end - romantic restaurant. Costs around $50+ a head.
Mexican restaurant in the foyer + rooftop - pretty good view of Manhattan. http://salvationtaco.com/#welcome1
25 locals recommend
Salvation Taco Rooftop Bar
145 East 39th Street
25 locals recommend
Mexican restaurant in the foyer + rooftop - pretty good view of Manhattan. http://salvationtaco.com/#welcome1
Good mexican. Busy/cool vibe. Approx $30 a head. http://tacombi.com/locations/flatiron
188 locals recommend
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth St
188 locals recommend
Good mexican. Busy/cool vibe. Approx $30 a head. http://tacombi.com/locations/flatiron
http://mewnyc.com/ Not yet been to but apparently good japanese food. $10 plates.
15 locals recommend
Izakaya MEW
53 W 35th St
15 locals recommend
http://mewnyc.com/ Not yet been to but apparently good japanese food. $10 plates.
Nice brunch spot! http://www.freemansrestaurant.com/
199 locals recommend
Freemans
Freeman Alley
199 locals recommend
Nice brunch spot! http://www.freemansrestaurant.com/
Boozy Brunch $39. Party/Dance brunch.
8 locals recommend
IL Bastardo
828 W 27th St
8 locals recommend
Boozy Brunch $39. Party/Dance brunch.
Spicy Chicken Sandwich $8. That is all they do. https://fuku.momofuku.com/
10 locals recommend
Fuku
163 1st Avenue
10 locals recommend
Spicy Chicken Sandwich $8. That is all they do. https://fuku.momofuku.com/
Express American Grill. Quick cheap delicious. http://mightyquinnsbbq.com/
139 locals recommend
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd Ave
139 locals recommend
Express American Grill. Quick cheap delicious. http://mightyquinnsbbq.com/
Famous late night Artichoke pizzeria. http://www.artichokepizza.com/
426 locals recommend
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th St
426 locals recommend
Famous late night Artichoke pizzeria. http://www.artichokepizza.com/
Crazy Milkshakes http://www.buzzfeed.com/kristinharris/new-york-city-is-going-crazy-over-these-insane-next-level-mi#.chGM0L75R http://blacktapnyc.com/
6 locals recommend
Black Tap
248 W 14th St
6 locals recommend
Crazy Milkshakes http://www.buzzfeed.com/kristinharris/new-york-city-is-going-crazy-over-these-insane-next-level-mi#.chGM0L75R http://blacktapnyc.com/
Rainbow Coloured Bagels! http://www.thebagelstoreonline.com/
8 locals recommend
349 Bedford Ave
349 Bedford Avenue
8 locals recommend
Rainbow Coloured Bagels! http://www.thebagelstoreonline.com/
Bottomless Brunch $42 unlimited drinks and food. Latin/Asian food is incredible. Large space and perfect for a big group. http://www.richardsandoval.com/zengony/
7 locals recommend
Zengo
622 3rd Ave
7 locals recommend
Bottomless Brunch $42 unlimited drinks and food. Latin/Asian food is incredible. Large space and perfect for a big group. http://www.richardsandoval.com/zengony/
High end Asian restaurant - one of the most well decorated and lavish restaurants in NY - without a ridiculous price tag. Can have dinner for between $50-$75 pp. Also a scene from Sex and the City apparently.
115 locals recommend
Buddakan
75 9th Ave
115 locals recommend
High end Asian restaurant - one of the most well decorated and lavish restaurants in NY - without a ridiculous price tag. Can have dinner for between $50-$75 pp. Also a scene from Sex and the City apparently.

Shopping

Ice cream! http://biggayicecream.com/
34 locals recommend
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
61 Grove St
34 locals recommend
Ice cream! http://biggayicecream.com/