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Everything Else
Train- 1.5 hours by train. Purchase a $7.50 MetroCard.
Taxi- about 45 minutes (depending on traffic). For trips between (to and from) Manhattan and JFK there is a $52.50 flat fare.
334 locals recommend
John F. Kennedy International Airport
Train- 1.5 hours by train. Purchase a $7.50 MetroCard.
Taxi- about 45 minutes (depending on traffic). For trips between (to and from) Manhattan and JFK there is a $52.50 flat fare.
The High Line Park
Stunning view of the Hudson River and City.
Arts & Culture
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveNew Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryA day trip/train ride from NYC, Storm King is an incredible sculpture garden in upstate NY. If you have the time and love art and nature, it's worth the trip.
471 locals recommend
Storm King Art Center
A day trip/train ride from NYC, Storm King is an incredible sculpture garden in upstate NY. If you have the time and love art and nature, it's worth the trip.
Food Scene
French Moroccan fare. Perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A East Village local favorite!
856 locals recommend
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe AveFrench Moroccan fare. Perfect for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A East Village local favorite!
Great cafe with free wifi, coffee and delicious breakfast, salads, sandwiches, soups and gelato!
23 locals recommend
fresco cafe & gelateria
Great cafe with free wifi, coffee and delicious breakfast, salads, sandwiches, soups and gelato!
Best coffee in the East Village with delicious homemade baked goods! A true local hang out. Jazz records on constant rotation, standing only. Closed MONDAY
127 locals recommend
Abraço
81 E 7th StBest coffee in the East Village with delicious homemade baked goods! A true local hang out. Jazz records on constant rotation, standing only. Closed MONDAY
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveDelicious American Barbecue!
Dimes
49 Canal StTrendy scene with delicious healthy food.
Authentic West Village Italian cafe with delicious cookies, sweets, italian ices and coffee.
27 locals recommend
Pasticceria Rocco
243 Bleecker StAuthentic West Village Italian cafe with delicious cookies, sweets, italian ices and coffee.
Vegetarian burgers with substance (even carnivores will love this burger). Delicious sides and the daily desert is not to be missed. Portions seem small but you will be surprisingly full. Small dining area and often a line. It moves quickly and is worth the wait!
48 locals recommend
Superiority Burger
119 Avenue AVegetarian burgers with substance (even carnivores will love this burger). Delicious sides and the daily desert is not to be missed. Portions seem small but you will be surprisingly full. Small dining area and often a line. It moves quickly and is worth the wait!
Mamoun's Falafel
30 St Marks PlBest falafel in the city!
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.Buns, ramen bowls, friend chicken and more!
Crazy desserts, try the confetti cookie, b'day cake truffles, crack pie and cereal milk ice cream.
102 locals recommend
Milk Bar East Village
251 E 13th StCrazy desserts, try the confetti cookie, b'day cake truffles, crack pie and cereal milk ice cream.
Davey's Ice Cream
137 1st Ave.Best ice cream in the neighborhood!
Our new favorite bar! Delicious food, lively vibe, and amazing cocktails. Playful food menu that includes an apple pie Hot Pockets-like pastry inspired by the one sold at McDonald’s across the street, fried chicken served with black truffle honey, and a diner-style burger topped with bacon-flavored American cheese made on site. Cocktails will range from $13 to $15
7 locals recommend
Mister Paradise
105 1st AveOur new favorite bar! Delicious food, lively vibe, and amazing cocktails. Playful food menu that includes an apple pie Hot Pockets-like pastry inspired by the one sold at McDonald’s across the street, fried chicken served with black truffle honey, and a diner-style burger topped with bacon-flavored American cheese made on site. Cocktails will range from $13 to $15
Solid ramen, 3 different soup options, and a very well priced lunch special.
18 locals recommend
Misoya
129 2nd AveSolid ramen, 3 different soup options, and a very well priced lunch special.
Drinks & Nightlife
Iconic punk dive bar revamped. Great cocktails and light fare.
11 locals recommend
Holiday Cocktail Lounge
75 St Marks PlIconic punk dive bar revamped. Great cocktails and light fare.
The Wayland
700 E 9th StGreat cocktails and live music!
French restaurant with live jazz every night. Dinner is just OK, but it's great to have a drink at the bar and enjoy the live music.
41 locals recommend
Jules Bistro
65 St Marks PlFrench restaurant with live jazz every night. Dinner is just OK, but it's great to have a drink at the bar and enjoy the live music.
Our new favorite bar! Delicious food, lively vibe, and amazing cocktails. Playful food menu that includes an apple pie Hot Pockets-like pastry inspired by the one sold at McDonald’s across the street, fried chicken served with black truffle honey, and a diner-style burger topped with bacon-flavored American cheese made on site. Cocktails will range from $13 to $15
7 locals recommend
Mister Paradise
105 1st AveOur new favorite bar! Delicious food, lively vibe, and amazing cocktails. Playful food menu that includes an apple pie Hot Pockets-like pastry inspired by the one sold at McDonald’s across the street, fried chicken served with black truffle honey, and a diner-style burger topped with bacon-flavored American cheese made on site. Cocktails will range from $13 to $15
Sightseeing
A sightseeing must! We recommend it over the Empire State Building.
423 locals recommend
Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaA sightseeing must! We recommend it over the Empire State Building.
One World Observatory
117 West StShopping
Cool store in a great neighborhood with things or the home, jewelry, etc. A great place to buy gifts!
32 locals recommend
Coming Soon
53 Canal StCool store in a great neighborhood with things or the home, jewelry, etc. A great place to buy gifts!
Save on designer brands! Shoes, clothing, jewelry, dresses, coats and more from top brands with trendy styles.
260 locals recommend
Century21 Stores
32 Church StSave on designer brands! Shoes, clothing, jewelry, dresses, coats and more from top brands with trendy styles.