DISCOVER MANHATTAN
Parks
Iconic park near Time Square. Grab lunch/coffee and enjoy the scenery. Great for people watching.
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
Iconic park near Time Square. Grab lunch/coffee and enjoy the scenery. Great for people watching.
A park located above the city on an old train track. You cannot visit Manhattan and skip this spot. You just can’t.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
A park located above the city on an old train track. You cannot visit Manhattan and skip this spot. You just can’t.
A hub for politic and culture in NYC. A gathering spot for progressive minded people. Lots of things to do in this area surrounding this park.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareA hub for politic and culture in NYC. A gathering spot for progressive minded people. Lots of things to do in this area surrounding this park.
Little Island
West 13th StreetContemporary park newly opened. Breathtaking views.
HIDDEN GEMS OF MANHATTAN
These are places that locals would go and most tourists don’t know.
American restaurant with craft cocktails located in a hidden alley. Secret restaurant for a hip crowd. Address: Freeman Alley
199 locals recommend
Freemans
Freeman AlleyAmerican restaurant with craft cocktails located in a hidden alley. Secret restaurant for a hip crowd. Address: Freeman Alley
Flower shop in the front, then a cafe then restaurant inside with outdoor seating
8 locals recommend
MONOMONO
116 E 4th StFlower shop in the front, then a cafe then restaurant inside with outdoor seating
On the rooftop of Mckittrick hotel. This restaurant has a stunning garden setting. Stunning! The food and service are also good. What not to love. I adore this place.
75 locals recommend
Gallow Green
542 W 27th StOn the rooftop of Mckittrick hotel. This restaurant has a stunning garden setting. Stunning! The food and service are also good. What not to love. I adore this place.
Secret garden with a treehouse. It’s the perfect place to think, relax and enjoy nature when you need an escape. Grab a coffee with some snacks and just enjoy.
39 locals recommend
6BC Botanical Garden
630 E 6th StSecret garden with a treehouse. It’s the perfect place to think, relax and enjoy nature when you need an escape. Grab a coffee with some snacks and just enjoy.
Small garden in the West Village. Beautifully curated and nurtured for every season.
10 locals recommend
Jefferson Market Garden
10 Greenwich AveSmall garden in the West Village. Beautifully curated and nurtured for every season.
A very popular Greek spot. It's located inside a former print store. They kept all the original facade so it looks Chinese but it's Greek food. Truly a hidden gem if you don't pay attention. Authentic and affordable.
320 locals recommend
Kiki's
130 Division StreetA very popular Greek spot. It's located inside a former print store. They kept all the original facade so it looks Chinese but it's Greek food. Truly a hidden gem if you don't pay attention. Authentic and affordable.
Rooftop restaurant located inside Restoration Hardware in Meatpacking District. Stunning view for dining. Reservation is recommended. They’re very popular.
7 locals recommend
RH Rooftop Restaurant
9 9th AveRooftop restaurant located inside Restoration Hardware in Meatpacking District. Stunning view for dining. Reservation is recommended. They’re very popular.
They specialize in Vietnamese Sandwich. They sell out everyday. Go early.
22 locals recommend
Bánh Mì Saigon
198 Grand StThey specialize in Vietnamese Sandwich. They sell out everyday. Go early.
They serve a famous street food dish from China called Jian Bing. It’s delicious. You order then sit on the steps like a New Yorker and eat while watching people.
Gem Bing Shop 好吃煎饼
They serve a famous street food dish from China called Jian Bing. It’s delicious. You order then sit on the steps like a New Yorker and eat while watching people.
A hidden secret park in the middle of high rise buildings. It’s got waterfalls, fountains, plants, flowers. If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by. Grab a coffee or some lunch and enjoy the escape.
15 locals recommend
Greenacre Pocket Park
217 E 51st StA hidden secret park in the middle of high rise buildings. It’s got waterfalls, fountains, plants, flowers. If you’re in the area, make sure to stop by. Grab a coffee or some lunch and enjoy the escape.
If you’re in the Washington Square Park area, order from this street food cart and then go to the park to eat. This is one of the best Indian street food in NYC.
NY Dosas
If you’re in the Washington Square Park area, order from this street food cart and then go to the park to eat. This is one of the best Indian street food in NYC.
Located inside the Moxy Hotel. Cathedrale restaurant is a venue that is very popular due to its young and hip vibe. The interior design is amazing. They have several levels where you can dine and have drinks. When the weather is nice they open the outdoor spaces for guests. You must dress nicely when coming here. It's not cheap but the experience is incredible. Call to see if you need a reservation before coming. Sometimes they need reservation, sometimes they don't.
6 locals recommend
Cathédrale Restaurant
112 E 11th StLocated inside the Moxy Hotel. Cathedrale restaurant is a venue that is very popular due to its young and hip vibe. The interior design is amazing. They have several levels where you can dine and have drinks. When the weather is nice they open the outdoor spaces for guests. You must dress nicely when coming here. It's not cheap but the experience is incredible. Call to see if you need a reservation before coming. Sometimes they need reservation, sometimes they don't.
Restaurants
Not one of those typical Italian restaurants filled with pizzas and spaghetti. This restaurant got top notch service and spectacular Italian dishes.
Signature dish: Insalata Verde
49 locals recommend
Via Carota
51 Grove StNot one of those typical Italian restaurants filled with pizzas and spaghetti. This restaurant got top notch service and spectacular Italian dishes.
Signature dish: Insalata Verde
If you’re in Times Square but you want to experience a local restaurant, this place offers unlimited all you can eat pasta. This is a very homey Italian restaurant that locals and tourists both enjoy. The food is delicious.
Becco
If you’re in Times Square but you want to experience a local restaurant, this place offers unlimited all you can eat pasta. This is a very homey Italian restaurant that locals and tourists both enjoy. The food is delicious.
Little Rascal
163 Elizabeth StAmazing Mediterranean food. Simply delish.
Chic restaurant for a semi fancy dinner date. Frequent spot to spot celebrities like Anna Wintour. The food is amazing.
25 locals recommend
Indochine
430 Lafayette StChic restaurant for a semi fancy dinner date. Frequent spot to spot celebrities like Anna Wintour. The food is amazing.
Our favorite seafood place. Cash only. The wait is worth it. Must do dine in. It’s very fun. The flavor is sensational. 139 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
31 locals recommend
The Boil
40-11 Chrystie StOur favorite seafood place. Cash only. The wait is worth it. Must do dine in. It’s very fun. The flavor is sensational. 139 Chrystie St, New York, NY 10002
One of our favorite Japanese ramen noodles. Usually long line. Worth the wait. They’re known for their ramens so must order them. For appetizers get the pork buns. The fried chickens with cabbage is also good.
226 locals recommend
Ippudo NY
65 4th AveOne of our favorite Japanese ramen noodles. Usually long line. Worth the wait. They’re known for their ramens so must order them. For appetizers get the pork buns. The fried chickens with cabbage is also good.
My favorite pizza spot. Very fresh. Hugely popular. Been around for ages.
337 locals recommend
Joe's Pizza
7 Carmine StMy favorite pizza spot. Very fresh. Hugely popular. Been around for ages.
If you’re a fan of Korean food this is a place to visit. The price is reasonable and the food is flavorful. It’s clean and customer service is great.
36 locals recommend
BCD Tofu House
5 W 32nd StIf you’re a fan of Korean food this is a place to visit. The price is reasonable and the food is flavorful. It’s clean and customer service is great.
Sicilian cuisine. The food is prepared in the manner of a Sicilian family. The staff is attentive and professional. The food is very delicious. The pizza is light and fluffy. The salad dishes are fresh and flavorful.
Norma Hell's Kitchen
Sicilian cuisine. The food is prepared in the manner of a Sicilian family. The staff is attentive and professional. The food is very delicious. The pizza is light and fluffy. The salad dishes are fresh and flavorful.
Desserts
The cookies are as big as a hamburger. Slightly crunchy yet moist on the inside. To die for.
9 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - NoHo
340 Lafayette StThe cookies are as big as a hamburger. Slightly crunchy yet moist on the inside. To die for.
Spot Dessert Bar
13 St Marks PlA favorite of locals. Delicious and creative.
Locally owned. The quality stood the test of time. Stupid good.
64 locals recommend
Sugar Sweet Sunshine
126 Rivington StLocally owned. The quality stood the test of time. Stupid good.
You can taste the quality. Cheesecakes small as a little cupcake. Unbelievably good.
31 locals recommend
Eileen's Special Cheesecake
17 Cleveland PlYou can taste the quality. Cheesecakes small as a little cupcake. Unbelievably good.
Sightseeing
Lots of local restaurants and shops located in this indoor market. Hugely popular with both locals and tourists.
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveLots of local restaurants and shops located in this indoor market. Hugely popular with both locals and tourists.
Spectacular view of lower Manhattan. Got plenty of shops, historic streets, home to south street seaport museum.
277 locals recommend
South Street Seaport Museum
12 Fulton StSpectacular view of lower Manhattan. Got plenty of shops, historic streets, home to south street seaport museum.
So much to discover. Historic neighborhood. So many good restaurants. Here’s a tip: if you don’t see Asian people eating in an Asian restaurant then don’t go in there.
497 locals recommend
Chinatown
So much to discover. Historic neighborhood. So many good restaurants. Here’s a tip: if you don’t see Asian people eating in an Asian restaurant then don’t go in there.
Very crowded but for a good reason. This spot got tons of good restaurants and shops. If you’re walking down south from Time Square then this is a good spot to visit.
159 locals recommend
Koreatown
Very crowded but for a good reason. This spot got tons of good restaurants and shops. If you’re walking down south from Time Square then this is a good spot to visit.
Beyond gorgeous. Grab some coffee and stroll around this historic neighborhood.
224 locals recommend
West Village
Beyond gorgeous. Grab some coffee and stroll around this historic neighborhood.
Young, diverse, grungy and unpretentious. Lots of shops and restaurants. Must visit. One of the few authentic streets of New York.
13 locals recommend
Saint Marks Place
Saint Marks PlaceYoung, diverse, grungy and unpretentious. Lots of shops and restaurants. Must visit. One of the few authentic streets of New York.
Great place for shops and foods. Amazing spot for people watching. They have farmer’s market on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Great place for shops and foods. Amazing spot for people watching. They have farmer’s market on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
The complex is noted for the large quantities of art present in almost all of its buildings, its expansive underground concourse, and its ice-skating rink. The complex is also famous for its annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaThe complex is noted for the large quantities of art present in almost all of its buildings, its expansive underground concourse, and its ice-skating rink. The complex is also famous for its annual lighting of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.
Edge
30 Hudson YardsThis observatory gives you one of the best views of New York City
Young, hip, diverse, mixture of old and new. Lots to see and explore. It’ll keep you busy.
Alphabet City
Young, hip, diverse, mixture of old and new. Lots to see and explore. It’ll keep you busy.
Museums
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetIconic modern art museum of NYC
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe biggest museum in NYC. The most iconic.
Intimate museum documenting the evolution of human sexuality in ever changing exhibits.
172 locals recommend
Museum of Sex
233 5th AveIntimate museum documenting the evolution of human sexuality in ever changing exhibits.
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestHistoric museums of natural wonders
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Museum with 20th-21st century art
Activities/Shows/Experience
Iconic performance art. An adaptation of Macbeth. 3 hours long. One of the hottest tickets in town.
100 locals recommend
Sleep No More
530 W 27th StIconic performance art. An adaptation of Macbeth. 3 hours long. One of the hottest tickets in town.