Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Nothing can clear one's mind like a walk down by the RIVERSIDE! Grab a bagel and a coffee and take a morning stroll...or wait until late afternoon and catch a sunset over the water.
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Nothing can clear one's mind like a walk down by the RIVERSIDE! Grab a bagel and a coffee and take a morning stroll...or wait until late afternoon and catch a sunset over the water.
It is a beautiful landmark -- the largest Cathedral in North America -- and an inspirational setting, no matter one's religion. I especially love the Poetry Corner, which commemorates notable writers.
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveIt is a beautiful landmark -- the largest Cathedral in North America -- and an inspirational setting, no matter one's religion. I especially love the Poetry Corner, which commemorates notable writers.
Thanks to the movies, you can now spend A NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM...!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestThanks to the movies, you can now spend A NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM...!
Arts & Culture
Great jazz in a classy environment - who could ask for more?
143 locals recommend
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayGreat jazz in a classy environment - who could ask for more?
Symphony Space offers eclectic cultural programming (theatre, film, literature, music, dance), including its annual BLOOMSDAY celebration of James Joyce's writings read by well-known writers & actors.
48 locals recommend
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
2537 BroadwaySymphony Space offers eclectic cultural programming (theatre, film, literature, music, dance), including its annual BLOOMSDAY celebration of James Joyce's writings read by well-known writers & actors.
The Beacon Theatre is more beautiful than ever since its renovation was completed in 2009. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has hosted many classic performers and performances since 1929 when it opened as a movie palace...just 28 blocks down Broadway from us!
95 locals recommend
Beacon Theatre
2124 BroadwayThe Beacon Theatre is more beautiful than ever since its renovation was completed in 2009. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has hosted many classic performers and performances since 1929 when it opened as a movie palace...just 28 blocks down Broadway from us!
The West End provides nightly entertainment, with themed shows featuring Broadway Belters, Drag Queen competitions, and a long-standing monthly variety show hosted by Yours Truly!
8 locals recommend
The West End
955 West End AveThe West End provides nightly entertainment, with themed shows featuring Broadway Belters, Drag Queen competitions, and a long-standing monthly variety show hosted by Yours Truly!
Drinks & Nightlife
The Dive is our CHEERS! If you love sports and getting to know the locals, there is no better place in the neighborhood!
10 locals recommend
Broadway Dive
2662 BroadwayThe Dive is our CHEERS! If you love sports and getting to know the locals, there is no better place in the neighborhood!
Food Scene
There is a reason Henry's is our neighborhood "go-to" restaurant: delicious cuisine, nice wines, congenial hospitality, and LONGEVITY. There's a reason for the longevity -- you can just TASTE IT! Update, Dec. 2018: Henry's is now BOULEVARD SEAFOOD, same great flavors, run by Henry's long-time chef!
32 locals recommend
Boulevard Seafood NYC
There is a reason Henry's is our neighborhood "go-to" restaurant: delicious cuisine, nice wines, congenial hospitality, and LONGEVITY. There's a reason for the longevity -- you can just TASTE IT! Update, Dec. 2018: Henry's is now BOULEVARD SEAFOOD, same great flavors, run by Henry's long-time chef!
Getting Around
We are just six blocks up Broadway from the 96th Street express subway station: you can grab the #2 or #3 express train and be at Times Square in minutes, downtown at 14th St. in a few more!
9 locals recommend
West 96th Street
West 96th StreetWe are just six blocks up Broadway from the 96th Street express subway station: you can grab the #2 or #3 express train and be at Times Square in minutes, downtown at 14th St. in a few more!
If you are arriving by car, depending on the time of day you may get lucky with on-street parking -- just be sure to beware the PARKING REGULATIONS. If you prefer to park in a garage, there is one just two doors west of our entrance. Here's a link: https://www.parkingpanda.com/nyc-parking/204-west-102nd-street#startTime=&endTime=
204 W 102nd St
204 West 102nd StreetIf you are arriving by car, depending on the time of day you may get lucky with on-street parking -- just be sure to beware the PARKING REGULATIONS. If you prefer to park in a garage, there is one just two doors west of our entrance. Here's a link: https://www.parkingpanda.com/nyc-parking/204-west-102nd-street#startTime=&endTime=
Essentials
United States Postal Service
511 W 165th StWestside Market
2840 Broadway