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Shopping
The OG eyewear joint. Lots of antique and vintage specs that are way better than whatever your optometrist is trying to push on you.
10 locals recommend
Fabulous Fanny's
335 E 9th StThe OG eyewear joint. Lots of antique and vintage specs that are way better than whatever your optometrist is trying to push on you.
You want to make that order of execution official? You’re going to need a rubber stamp.
Casey Rubber Stamps
322 E 11th StYou want to make that order of execution official? You’re going to need a rubber stamp.
The well-informed staff of this record store has such good taste, it's not uncommon for customers to buy a recording of whatever happens to be playing when they walk in.
7 locals recommend
Other Music
15 E 4th StThe well-informed staff of this record store has such good taste, it's not uncommon for customers to buy a recording of whatever happens to be playing when they walk in.
The main draw is the impressive variety of readings, including regular readings from The Moth.
42 locals recommend
Housing Works Used Book Cafe
126 Crosby StThe main draw is the impressive variety of readings, including regular readings from The Moth.
The eco-friendly shop sells pieces made in their LA factory and often made of rediscovered or re-used vintage fabrics. The dresses are also a bargain compared to designer brands.
39 locals recommend
Reformation
156 Ludlow StThe eco-friendly shop sells pieces made in their LA factory and often made of rediscovered or re-used vintage fabrics. The dresses are also a bargain compared to designer brands.
Owners Kara Mullins and her fiancé Osvaldo Chance Jimenez (aka OJ AKA Slutlust of PPP graffiti crew and Dominican LES original) focus on ‘80s/’90s fashion and up-and-coming artists and designers.
La Petite Mort
37 Orchard StOwners Kara Mullins and her fiancé Osvaldo Chance Jimenez (aka OJ AKA Slutlust of PPP graffiti crew and Dominican LES original) focus on ‘80s/’90s fashion and up-and-coming artists and designers.
The prices are fair and usually less than what other vintage jewelry shops charge. Plus most of the jewelry is out in the open just waiting to be tried on.
Pippin Vintage Jewelry
104 W 17th StThe prices are fair and usually less than what other vintage jewelry shops charge. Plus most of the jewelry is out in the open just waiting to be tried on.
If you buy any skateboard goods here, don't be surprised if the staff remembers your name the next time you come in. They also carry hard-to-find decks and accessories.
Labor Skateboard Shop
46 Canal StIf you buy any skateboard goods here, don't be surprised if the staff remembers your name the next time you come in. They also carry hard-to-find decks and accessories.
This boutique carries basic wardrobe pieces for men and women designed mostly by New York City designers. Clothing aside, the collection of accessories make ideal gifts.
25 locals recommend
IGWT
129 Bedford AveThis boutique carries basic wardrobe pieces for men and women designed mostly by New York City designers. Clothing aside, the collection of accessories make ideal gifts.
Their motto is “very friendly.” Your best bet for Bushwick affordable thrift shopping of the gothic and alternative and club variety. The owner’s husband was in Orchid.
78 locals recommend
Friends NYC
56 Bogart StTheir motto is “very friendly.” Your best bet for Bushwick affordable thrift shopping of the gothic and alternative and club variety. The owner’s husband was in Orchid.
Free lending library where there is no membership, no charge, and is entirely donation based. There are regular readings and art shows.
Mellow Pages Library
603 Bushwick AveFree lending library where there is no membership, no charge, and is entirely donation based. There are regular readings and art shows.
They make the most amazing donut you've ever had. If you're not in the mood for something sweet, get a bacon egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant.
255 locals recommend
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan AveThey make the most amazing donut you've ever had. If you're not in the mood for something sweet, get a bacon egg and cheese sandwich on a croissant.
Everything Else
If you're looking for a fancy spa experience, stop reading right now. The baths are run by dudes named Boris and David, and if that doesn't tell you everything you need to know, check their website.
68 locals recommend
Russian & Turkish Baths
268 E 10th StIf you're looking for a fancy spa experience, stop reading right now. The baths are run by dudes named Boris and David, and if that doesn't tell you everything you need to know, check their website.
“The Cage” on W. 4th street offers the chance for amateurs to intermingle with professionals. NBA pros have been known to play a few games here, so bring your best pick-up game.
11 locals recommend
West 4th Street Courts
272 6th Ave“The Cage” on W. 4th street offers the chance for amateurs to intermingle with professionals. NBA pros have been known to play a few games here, so bring your best pick-up game.
We admit the surrounding of Union Square have basically become a generic mall, but the park itself is still home to skateboarders, artists, street performers and one of the best farmer's markets.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
We admit the surrounding of Union Square have basically become a generic mall, but the park itself is still home to skateboarders, artists, street performers and one of the best farmer's markets.
"The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has been a source of serenity when I need to clear my head or just remove myself a little bit from the frenetic pace of the city. [I'll go to the garden for rejuvination]"
2030 locals recommend
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
990 Washington Ave"The Brooklyn Botanic Garden has been a source of serenity when I need to clear my head or just remove myself a little bit from the frenetic pace of the city. [I'll go to the garden for rejuvination]"
For decades, the east end of Jacob Riis Park has been a hub for gay sunbathers . Today the vibe is as inclusive as ever, with beach parties popping up throughout the summer.
68 locals recommend
Jacob Riis Park
157 Rockaway Beach BlvdFor decades, the east end of Jacob Riis Park has been a hub for gay sunbathers . Today the vibe is as inclusive as ever, with beach parties popping up throughout the summer.
Watch the older gentlemen of the neighborhood engage in the sport of (lemon ice) kings: bocce.
250 locals recommend
Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Van Wyck ExpresswayWatch the older gentlemen of the neighborhood engage in the sport of (lemon ice) kings: bocce.
MoMA PS1 is known for its installations and large scale art projects. The work is universally enjoyed and extremely innovative.
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveMoMA PS1 is known for its installations and large scale art projects. The work is universally enjoyed and extremely innovative.
Food Scene
New and massively hyped right now, all-vegetarian fast food menu. But the owner was in Born Against and, as tired and trite as this ALWAYS sounds, the burgers are great even if you like meat.
48 locals recommend
Superiority Burger
119 Avenue ANew and massively hyped right now, all-vegetarian fast food menu. But the owner was in Born Against and, as tired and trite as this ALWAYS sounds, the burgers are great even if you like meat.
Our favorite restaurant in New York, bar none. Eighty-years-old and serving delicious vegetarian kosher diner food with a bit of seafood (tuna and whitefish mainly). Get the grilled cheese and soup.
24 locals recommend
B&H Dairy
127 2nd AveOur favorite restaurant in New York, bar none. Eighty-years-old and serving delicious vegetarian kosher diner food with a bit of seafood (tuna and whitefish mainly). Get the grilled cheese and soup.
Delicious and cheap, this Sichuan joint is the perfect compromise for you and your friend that can't handle spicey food. The heat levels range from "that's got a kick" to "call the fire department."
58 locals recommend
Han Dynasty
90 3rd AveDelicious and cheap, this Sichuan joint is the perfect compromise for you and your friend that can't handle spicey food. The heat levels range from "that's got a kick" to "call the fire department."
For people who are partial to square over triangle, Prince street offers slices named after streets in the area, making it easy to learn your NYC geography over lunch.
126 locals recommend
Prince St. Pizza
27 Prince StFor people who are partial to square over triangle, Prince street offers slices named after streets in the area, making it easy to learn your NYC geography over lunch.
So you need a Bollywood movie to go with your saag paneer? No problem. This counter spot has an array of food, snacks and Indian products.
34 locals recommend
Punjabi Deli
114 E 1st StSo you need a Bollywood movie to go with your saag paneer? No problem. This counter spot has an array of food, snacks and Indian products.
Oh, you wanted to choose the protein that goes into your delicious Thai dish of choice? Too bad. Uncle Boons keeps it real by giving you the food as it's meant to be. Eat any of the curries.
68 locals recommend
Uncle Boons
186 Mott StOh, you wanted to choose the protein that goes into your delicious Thai dish of choice? Too bad. Uncle Boons keeps it real by giving you the food as it's meant to be. Eat any of the curries.
Coffee Shop has been around and popular since the 80's. The food and drinks are great (especially the specials.) And the wait staff isn't so bad either.
75 locals recommend
Coffee Shop
29 Union Square WCoffee Shop has been around and popular since the 80's. The food and drinks are great (especially the specials.) And the wait staff isn't so bad either.
The best Polish restaurant around. Get the pierogis and borscht. You won't regret it.
235 locals recommend
Veselka
144 2nd AveThe best Polish restaurant around. Get the pierogis and borscht. You won't regret it.
The Crooked Tree
110 St Marks PlGreat small restaurant specializing in crepes and sangria.
A departure from the type of bar we would normally recommend, Stout NYC is a great place to catch a basketball game for many reasons.
Stout NYC ~ Flagship
133 W 33rd StA departure from the type of bar we would normally recommend, Stout NYC is a great place to catch a basketball game for many reasons.
It's 3AM. Do you know where your bibimbap is? Korean comfort food that's available 24 hours a day.
12 locals recommend
The Kunjip | Korean BBQ NYC
32 W 32nd StIt's 3AM. Do you know where your bibimbap is? Korean comfort food that's available 24 hours a day.
"There’s a good Szechuan restaurant called Lan Sheng that’s really great if you like really, really spicy, peppery Chinese food, which is really hard to find outside of New York, in my experience."
Lan Sheng
128 W 36th St"There’s a good Szechuan restaurant called Lan Sheng that’s really great if you like really, really spicy, peppery Chinese food, which is really hard to find outside of New York, in my experience."
Irish born owner Shaun Clancy has established Foley’s as the best baseball bar in the city. Consider the decor a mini Hall of Fame.
Foley's NY
18 W 33rd StIrish born owner Shaun Clancy has established Foley’s as the best baseball bar in the city. Consider the decor a mini Hall of Fame.
"Whether you’re at a bar or restaurant, you’re sitting with a view of the entire main floor of Grand Central Station and in front of the incredible, starry, sky constellation ceiling."
52 locals recommend
Michael Jordan's The Steak House N.Y.C.
23 Vanderbilt Ave"Whether you’re at a bar or restaurant, you’re sitting with a view of the entire main floor of Grand Central Station and in front of the incredible, starry, sky constellation ceiling."
The wait can be epic, but the ramen is authentic and will make you resentful of the years you wasted on the crappy stuff in your dorm room. Write your name down on the list and grab a drink.
23 locals recommend
Totto Ramen Midtown East
248 E 52nd StThe wait can be epic, but the ramen is authentic and will make you resentful of the years you wasted on the crappy stuff in your dorm room. Write your name down on the list and grab a drink.
A combination of some the best aspects of Indian food and your better middle eastern kebab house, Afghan cuisine offers an exceptionally creamy take on rice, meat, and pumpkin dishes.
13 locals recommend
Ariana
787 9th AveA combination of some the best aspects of Indian food and your better middle eastern kebab house, Afghan cuisine offers an exceptionally creamy take on rice, meat, and pumpkin dishes.
When Danny Bowien brought the outpost of his popular San Francisco joint to NYC, people lost it. The waits were eternal and the tables were few, but the food is insanely good.
179 locals recommend
Mission
171 E BroadwayWhen Danny Bowien brought the outpost of his popular San Francisco joint to NYC, people lost it. The waits were eternal and the tables were few, but the food is insanely good.
Named after one of the original NYC street gangs, The Dead Rabbit has a strong craft beer and whiskey selection. The cocktail recipes reflect classics that have been perfected for modern tastes.
122 locals recommend
The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog
30 Water StNamed after one of the original NYC street gangs, The Dead Rabbit has a strong craft beer and whiskey selection. The cocktail recipes reflect classics that have been perfected for modern tastes.
A Brooklyn institution since 1887, Peter Luger Steak House remains a family owned business to this day. The steaks are, of course, the star attraction but they do offer fish.
503 locals recommend
Peter Luger Steak House
178 BroadwayA Brooklyn institution since 1887, Peter Luger Steak House remains a family owned business to this day. The steaks are, of course, the star attraction but they do offer fish.
The century-old oven may be the secret to the pie at Best. But tradition aside, they're not afraid to make the occasional gluten-free pizza.
106 locals recommend
Best Pizza
33 Havemeyer StThe century-old oven may be the secret to the pie at Best. But tradition aside, they're not afraid to make the occasional gluten-free pizza.
The neighborhood ice cream shop of Sam Mason, Holiday Kumar and Mohan Kuma. Sam Mason also owns Lady Jays and used to do a TV show where Radiohead cooked moon-pies or something.
67 locals recommend
OddFellows Ice Cream Co. The Parlor
The neighborhood ice cream shop of Sam Mason, Holiday Kumar and Mohan Kuma. Sam Mason also owns Lady Jays and used to do a TV show where Radiohead cooked moon-pies or something.
"They do make the best cacio e pepe pasta that I've had in New York. I'm a real stickler for that kind of pasta. Most people don't know how to make it well. They make it real well." - Dave 1, Chromeo
44 locals recommend
Antica Pesa
115 Berry St"They do make the best cacio e pepe pasta that I've had in New York. I'm a real stickler for that kind of pasta. Most people don't know how to make it well. They make it real well." - Dave 1, Chromeo
Roberta's
261 Moore StThe pizza is very good. Go. Give him your money.
Never again will you have to choose between listening to local indie bands or eating some nugz. Especially good around happy hour.
74 locals recommend
Alphaville
226 W Houston StNever again will you have to choose between listening to local indie bands or eating some nugz. Especially good around happy hour.
Northern Thai cuisine served in a small waterfront space. They've recently started taking reservations, so you can now spare yourself the occasionally epic wait.
97 locals recommend
Pok Pok NY
117 Columbia StreetNorthern Thai cuisine served in a small waterfront space. They've recently started taking reservations, so you can now spare yourself the occasionally epic wait.
Some say chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food. To that we say, "Have you had the soup at Pye Boat Noodle?" The menu offers traditional Thai street food and can be enjoyed in the rustic design
25 locals recommend
Pye Boat Noodle
1711 2nd AveSome say chicken soup is the ultimate comfort food. To that we say, "Have you had the soup at Pye Boat Noodle?" The menu offers traditional Thai street food and can be enjoyed in the rustic design
Great for a quick bite. Slightly pricey- but a meat and cheese plate and a glass of wine always hits the spot after a long day of exploring
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveGreat for a quick bite. Slightly pricey- but a meat and cheese plate and a glass of wine always hits the spot after a long day of exploring
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveMighty Quinns is like the chipotle of BBQ- but better.
Amazing smoothies and acai bowls. Perfect for a morning pick me up. Excellent for health food lovers.
42 locals recommend
Liquiteria
170 2nd AvenueAmazing smoothies and acai bowls. Perfect for a morning pick me up. Excellent for health food lovers.
Artichoke is the perfect late night pizza. You can often find a line during late night hours- but its well worth the cheesy slice.
426 locals recommend
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StArtichoke is the perfect late night pizza. You can often find a line during late night hours- but its well worth the cheesy slice.
Every New Yorker knows this is the best place for a classic bagel. The have a policy against toasting- but trust me these bagels don't need it.
70 locals recommend
Murray's Bagels
500 6th AveEvery New Yorker knows this is the best place for a classic bagel. The have a policy against toasting- but trust me these bagels don't need it.
Miss Lily's 7A Cafe
109 Avenue AGreat Jamaican cuisine. Superb cocktails as well.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Rocky Balboa of bars, this watering hole with the strange address has repeatedly survived near-closures. But the locals still come and the booze is still cheap and there's a patio open until 10pm.
12 locals recommend
International
4408 5th AveThe Rocky Balboa of bars, this watering hole with the strange address has repeatedly survived near-closures. But the locals still come and the booze is still cheap and there's a patio open until 10pm.
With an intensely curated list of tequilas and mezcals that are meant to be savored and appreciated, Mayahuel is where you go to pretend that you've outgrown your habit of cheap margaritas.
71 locals recommend
Mayahuel Mariposa
304 East 6th StreetWith an intensely curated list of tequilas and mezcals that are meant to be savored and appreciated, Mayahuel is where you go to pretend that you've outgrown your habit of cheap margaritas.
East Village local where the bartenders pour the Guinness correctly. There's live music on Sunday nights.
8 locals recommend
The Scratcher
209 E 5th StEast Village local where the bartenders pour the Guinness correctly. There's live music on Sunday nights.
Solid cocktails, cheap beer and decent eats make Boilermaker especially great during its 5-hour-long Sunday football happy hour.
11 locals recommend
Boilermaker
13 1st Ave.Solid cocktails, cheap beer and decent eats make Boilermaker especially great during its 5-hour-long Sunday football happy hour.
Basement bar with goth, old funk, and classic soul dance parties. Your phone will not get service.
56 locals recommend
Home Sweet Home
131 Chrystie StBasement bar with goth, old funk, and classic soul dance parties. Your phone will not get service.
Tiki Bar/pool hall that has a secret weapon in Prince Terrence. Terrence has been a downtown figure for years.
Tropical 128
128 Elizabeth StTiki Bar/pool hall that has a secret weapon in Prince Terrence. Terrence has been a downtown figure for years.
124 Rabbit Club
124 MacDougal StBelgian beer bar lit by candles with lots of loud, good music.
Yes, the parties can lean towards cheesy, but so what? Give in to the fun while paying your respects to a historical landmark.
79 locals recommend
The Stonewall Inn
53 Christopher StYes, the parties can lean towards cheesy, but so what? Give in to the fun while paying your respects to a historical landmark.
The decor might be a bit aggressive, but the clientele and staff at this longtime lesbian bar are as relaxed as they come. Their tagline? "Anything goes. Everyone welcome."
21 locals recommend
Cubby Hole
281 W 12th StThe decor might be a bit aggressive, but the clientele and staff at this longtime lesbian bar are as relaxed as they come. Their tagline? "Anything goes. Everyone welcome."
You've started dating someone new and you want them to think you've got your act together. The NoMad hotel's bar is the spot and the bartenders are impressive.
107 locals recommend
The NoMad Hotel
1170 BroadwayYou've started dating someone new and you want them to think you've got your act together. The NoMad hotel's bar is the spot and the bartenders are impressive.
It’s time to up the ante and do live piano karaoke. Co-owner Joe McGinty has compiled an impressively diverse song list that has something for everyone.
13 locals recommend
Sid Gold's Request Room
165 W 26th StIt’s time to up the ante and do live piano karaoke. Co-owner Joe McGinty has compiled an impressively diverse song list that has something for everyone.
You'll find fans losing their minds in the backyard of this Williamsburg Scottish bar, but at least they're doing it while getting some sun and enjoying hot toddies.
50 locals recommend
Iona
180 Grand StYou'll find fans losing their minds in the backyard of this Williamsburg Scottish bar, but at least they're doing it while getting some sun and enjoying hot toddies.
On a typical night, you might find a DJ spinning classic records out front while a hip hop showcase goes on in the back.
282 locals recommend
Baby's All Right
146 BroadwayOn a typical night, you might find a DJ spinning classic records out front while a hip hop showcase goes on in the back.
One of the larger music venues in the neighborhood, you’re likely to catch medium to big name acts on any given night.
303 locals recommend
Music Hall of Williamsburg
66 N 6th StOne of the larger music venues in the neighborhood, you’re likely to catch medium to big name acts on any given night.
Hole-in-the-wall gay bar with an excellent happy hour and drag bingo.
289 locals recommend
This n' That
108 N 6th StHole-in-the-wall gay bar with an excellent happy hour and drag bingo.
One of the few bars left in Williamsburg where regulars have been going for DECADES, not years. Beers are served in styrofoam cups and no one under 23 is allowed in.
27 locals recommend
Turkey's Nest
94 Bedford AveOne of the few bars left in Williamsburg where regulars have been going for DECADES, not years. Beers are served in styrofoam cups and no one under 23 is allowed in.
In many ways, Output is a symbol of Williamsburg’s takeover as the center of the club scene. The behemoth club is the kind you might have found in the pre-Giuliani Meatpacking District.
399 locals recommend
Output
74 Wythe AveIn many ways, Output is a symbol of Williamsburg’s takeover as the center of the club scene. The behemoth club is the kind you might have found in the pre-Giuliani Meatpacking District.
Dance hard below the M train in this tropical-themed dance club. Fuel the night with not-outrageously expensive drafts and cocktails. Go for the DJs. Stay for the epic sound system.
339 locals recommend
Bossa Nova Civic Club
1271 Myrtle AveDance hard below the M train in this tropical-themed dance club. Fuel the night with not-outrageously expensive drafts and cocktails. Go for the DJs. Stay for the epic sound system.
Located between BedStuy and Bushwick, the music venue and art space embraces all genres, and won't charge you a ton to enjoy the bands.
42 locals recommend
Palisades
906 BroadwayLocated between BedStuy and Bushwick, the music venue and art space embraces all genres, and won't charge you a ton to enjoy the bands.
"Noodle Pudding is my all-time favorite. The name is kind of misleading. It's just like the perfect Italian restaurant. It reminds me of 'Lady and the Tramp' and 'Moonstruck."
39 locals recommend
Noodle Pudding
38 Henry St"Noodle Pudding is my all-time favorite. The name is kind of misleading. It's just like the perfect Italian restaurant. It reminds me of 'Lady and the Tramp' and 'Moonstruck."
The Bell House has the space to host big dance parties and a broad range of acts. In the last year alone they've seen everything from hip-hop to indie-pop to live album recordings.
132 locals recommend
The Bell House
149 7th StThe Bell House has the space to host big dance parties and a broad range of acts. In the last year alone they've seen everything from hip-hop to indie-pop to live album recordings.
"The closest bar to me happens to be my favorite beer bar, Covenhoven. It's a go-to spot if my wife and I are feeling extra lazy but we still want to go out." - Ryan Lott, Son Lux
97 locals recommend
Covenhoven
730 Classon Ave"The closest bar to me happens to be my favorite beer bar, Covenhoven. It's a go-to spot if my wife and I are feeling extra lazy but we still want to go out." - Ryan Lott, Son Lux
Barn Joo
35 Union Square WGreat happy hour drinks and food.
Josie's
300 Amsterdam AveGreat bar, dog friendly (go pet some dogs), with billiards
Blue & Gold Tavern
79 E 7th StBilliards bar
Arts & Culture
The original LES all ages venue. Founded in 1980, ABC No Rio has consistently had great Saturday afternoon hardcore/punk matinees. Records are sold cheap in the back of the venue room.
7 locals recommend
ABC No Rio
107 Rivington StThe original LES all ages venue. Founded in 1980, ABC No Rio has consistently had great Saturday afternoon hardcore/punk matinees. Records are sold cheap in the back of the venue room.
Dream House is actually just a room with “continuous frequencies of sound and light.” So, basically, you lie in this room, you shut up (TURN YOUR PHONE OFF), and you lose yourself.
7 locals recommend
Dream House
275 Church StDream House is actually just a room with “continuous frequencies of sound and light.” So, basically, you lie in this room, you shut up (TURN YOUR PHONE OFF), and you lose yourself.
The Fifth Avenue museum was Henry Clay Frick’s NYC residence and you can still feel the amorality pulsating from the gorgeous walls.
307 locals recommend
Frick Collection
1 E 70th StThe Fifth Avenue museum was Henry Clay Frick’s NYC residence and you can still feel the amorality pulsating from the gorgeous walls.
The self-described “medieval treasure in Northern Manhattan” is an architectural mish-mash of both the secular and the divine. Just go and look at the art and pretend you’re a princess that will die.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThe self-described “medieval treasure in Northern Manhattan” is an architectural mish-mash of both the secular and the divine. Just go and look at the art and pretend you’re a princess that will die.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetOne of New York's best large art museums.
Sightseeing
Enjoy your sport of choice, then head to Koreatown for post-game grub.
452 locals recommend
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania PlazaEnjoy your sport of choice, then head to Koreatown for post-game grub.
This might be the best thing New York City has given us in recent years. The park was built on a rail line that had been defunct for years. Now there's beautiful greenery for over a mile.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
This might be the best thing New York City has given us in recent years. The park was built on a rail line that had been defunct for years. Now there's beautiful greenery for over a mile.
Absolutely get drunk and walk across the Williamsburg Bridge. Pretend you’re in an Interpol song or in a Ninjasonik video. DO NOT WALK IN THE BIKE LANE. DO NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE.
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathAbsolutely get drunk and walk across the Williamsburg Bridge. Pretend you’re in an Interpol song or in a Ninjasonik video. DO NOT WALK IN THE BIKE LANE. DO NOT RIDE YOUR BIKE ON THE PEDESTRIAN SIDE.
Yes, developers have moved in and tried to clean up Coney Island. But let's face it. That good old "Warriors" grit won't ever die. Tan on the beach. Ride the Cyclone. Shoot the freak. Eat some Nathan'
663 locals recommend
Coney Island
Yes, developers have moved in and tried to clean up Coney Island. But let's face it. That good old "Warriors" grit won't ever die. Tan on the beach. Ride the Cyclone. Shoot the freak. Eat some Nathan'
Getting Around
You’ll need the Staten Island Ferry to check out Fresh Kills Park, but it’s worth it on its own merits. Grab a pretzel and a beer from concessions, sit back and enjoy the free views of Lady Liberty.
71 locals recommend
Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall StYou’ll need the Staten Island Ferry to check out Fresh Kills Park, but it’s worth it on its own merits. Grab a pretzel and a beer from concessions, sit back and enjoy the free views of Lady Liberty.
1st Avenue
1st AvenueSubway stop for the L train
2nd Avenue
2nd AvenueSubway stop for the F Train