Sara's Guidebook
Walkable Musts!
Things you can do within a few blocks! These things could last all day, 10 min, or anywhere in between!
Beautiful park with an eclectic scene! Grab a coffee & walk through it or bring a blanket, speaker and some beers/your favorite book & lay out for the day!
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareBeautiful park with an eclectic scene! Grab a coffee & walk through it or bring a blanket, speaker and some beers/your favorite book & lay out for the day!
Book your reservations early if you want to dine at one of the most famous/delish restaurants in the city! Also very fun bar that’s walk in only so if you forget to make a res, pop in on an off time and grab some drinks/food at the bar.
135 locals recommend
Minetta Tavern
113 MacDougal StBook your reservations early if you want to dine at one of the most famous/delish restaurants in the city! Also very fun bar that’s walk in only so if you forget to make a res, pop in on an off time and grab some drinks/food at the bar.
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StAn absolute must!!
My sister and I love this place - cash only but we love to sing :)
6 locals recommend
West4-Karaoke Boho
186 West 4th StreetMy sister and I love this place - cash only but we love to sing :)
Such a vibe - Thursday nights are awesome here, but so is any other night!! Get the fairfax burger !!
10 locals recommend
Fairfax
234 West 4th StreetSuch a vibe - Thursday nights are awesome here, but so is any other night!! Get the fairfax burger !!
Patisserie Claude has been around forever and is such a cute / quaint cafe for a quick coffee & a quiche or croissant :) highly recommend you stop by and eat on the way to the high line!
18 locals recommend
Patisserie Claude
187 West 4th StreetPatisserie Claude has been around forever and is such a cute / quaint cafe for a quick coffee & a quiche or croissant :) highly recommend you stop by and eat on the way to the high line!
BABS
72 MacDougal StreetIf you want a good martini!!
Dante NYC
79-81 MacDougal StThe OG Dante’s!! Walk right down the block, or see the one in WV!!
Where Jimmy Hendrix was signed for $1! Cafe Wha is a fun night of drinking & singing along with some very talented performers!!
53 locals recommend
Cafe Wha?
115 MacDougal StWhere Jimmy Hendrix was signed for $1! Cafe Wha is a fun night of drinking & singing along with some very talented performers!!
Beautiful museum that you can see in under an hour!! Right by the entry to the high line if you wanted to knock both out at once :)
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Beautiful museum that you can see in under an hour!! Right by the entry to the high line if you wanted to knock both out at once :)
Food scene
Soho Grand Hotel
310 W BroadwayBrunch if you’re looking for somewhere inside !!
Bubby's
120 Hudson StBest outside brunch in the city!!
Cash only but the best diner / brunch / breakfast food for the price!
21 locals recommend
La Bonbonniere
28 8th AveCash only but the best diner / brunch / breakfast food for the price!
Mermaid Oyster Bar
89 MacDougal StGreat happy hour!
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveGreat food scene & souvenir shopping!
Lighthouse
145 Borinquen PlBest brunch in Williamsburg!
Temple Court
5 Beekman StBeautiful lounge/restaurant/bar in the Beekman hotel!
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayFamous statehouse in Brooklyn!
Sunday In Brooklyn
348 Wythe AveOkay I lied, this might be the best brunch in Williamsburg!
Sightseeing
I do this walk at least twice / week! Beautiful architecture & it puts you in the Hudson yards after! You can walk the west side Highway home and pop into the little island after!
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
I do this walk at least twice / week! Beautiful architecture & it puts you in the Hudson yards after! You can walk the west side Highway home and pop into the little island after!
Little Island
West 13th StreetSuch a fun little park with beautiful views !
Broadway Theatre
1681 BroadwayWhat is a trip to NYC without a show?!
Check out the latest exhibit when you go to Central Park!
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveCheck out the latest exhibit when you go to Central Park!
Domino Park
15 Kent AveBeautiful view of Manhattan and a fun day in the sun at Domino Park!
Less crowded than the Brooklyn bridge if you feel like walking or biking over to Williamsburg!
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathLess crowded than the Brooklyn bridge if you feel like walking or biking over to Williamsburg!
Bars
A mix of my go-to dive / cocktail bars!
WXOU Bar
558 Hudson StFun dive bar in the West Villiage!
The Garret
296 Bleecker StDive bar above 5 guys!!
Same idea but a little nicer of a bar behind a vending machine!
14 locals recommend
The Garret East @ Borrachito
206 Avenue ASame idea but a little nicer of a bar behind a vending machine!
Fanelli's Cafe
94 Prince StA New York classic for a day drink/happy hour!
Entwine
765 Washington StCute lil bar in WV for cocktails and a lounge !
If you like beer, go here! Right across the road from the apartment
18 locals recommend
124 Rabbit Club
124 MacDougal StIf you like beer, go here! Right across the road from the apartment
Union Pool is hands down some of the best nightlife in Brooklyn if you want somewhere to hang for the evening!
521 locals recommend
Union Pool
484 Union AveUnion Pool is hands down some of the best nightlife in Brooklyn if you want somewhere to hang for the evening!