Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Times Square is a short walk from my apt. It's a must see for the famous billboards, lights & constant action!
829 locals recommend
Theater District
Times Square is a short walk from my apt. It's a must see for the famous billboards, lights & constant action!
Union Square Park is one of my favorite places. The mix of people are fantastic & never boring. There's a local farmer's market in the park on the weekends. Across the street is Wholefoods. Go there!
14 locals recommend
Union Square East
Union Square EastUnion Square Park is one of my favorite places. The mix of people are fantastic & never boring. There's a local farmer's market in the park on the weekends. Across the street is Wholefoods. Go there!
The south ferry terminal has boats that take you to the statue of liberty. You can also take a free ferry ride to staten island. This offers some of the best views of NYC.
15 locals recommend
South Ferry/Terminal station
The south ferry terminal has boats that take you to the statue of liberty. You can also take a free ferry ride to staten island. This offers some of the best views of NYC.
Take a walk up East 41street to Tudor City Place. This is a private hidden gem. It's just 4 blocks and It has great views of the water, the UN and 42nd street. It also has a small and beautiful park.
Tudor City Place
Tudor City PlaceTake a walk up East 41street to Tudor City Place. This is a private hidden gem. It's just 4 blocks and It has great views of the water, the UN and 42nd street. It also has a small and beautiful park.
The UN is about 7 blocks from my apt. Take a walk and visit this famous building.
78 locals recommend
United Nations Plaza
United Nations PlazaThe UN is about 7 blocks from my apt. Take a walk and visit this famous building.
It's such an incredible place I would say it's a must visit. Plan on spending a few hours because it's huge!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestIt's such an incredible place I would say it's a must visit. Plan on spending a few hours because it's huge!
One of my favorite small parks to visit and people watch. Also grab a burger & fries at the famous shake shack which is located inside the park.
440 locals recommend
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveOne of my favorite small parks to visit and people watch. Also grab a burger & fries at the famous shake shack which is located inside the park.
Union Square
Great for people watching.
Greenwich Village
Essentials
Daniels Bagel
569 3rd AveA must visit for the freshest bagels & coffee. Try the lox spread!
Just around the corner from the apartment, this is chain store with everything from medicine to toothpaste to chocolate. Open 24 Hours!
209 locals recommend
Duane Reade
3506 BroadwayJust around the corner from the apartment, this is chain store with everything from medicine to toothpaste to chocolate. Open 24 Hours!
The Famous Russ & Daughters has been in business since 1914. High quality smoked fish, caviar and specialty foods.
251 locals recommend
Russ & Daughters
179 E Houston StThe Famous Russ & Daughters has been in business since 1914. High quality smoked fish, caviar and specialty foods.
Gristedes
40 East End AveLocal groceries
Trader Joe's
130 Court StThe neighborhood's favorite grocery store.
Drinks & Nightlife
Just across the street from my apt is The Bravest. One of the friendliest bars in town w free wifi! A great mix of locals & international visitors. Drink specials are fantastic and food is delicious.
7 locals recommend
Bravest
700 2nd AveJust across the street from my apt is The Bravest. One of the friendliest bars in town w free wifi! A great mix of locals & international visitors. Drink specials are fantastic and food is delicious.
Duke's
Casual restaurant/bar with a party atmosphere.
Karma is a hukka bar. The music is great & loud. The sofa's are comfortable. The drinks are pretty cheap and Karma is one of the only bars in NYC you can smoke in.
11 locals recommend
Karma
51 1st Ave.Karma is a hukka bar. The music is great & loud. The sofa's are comfortable. The drinks are pretty cheap and Karma is one of the only bars in NYC you can smoke in.
An old and very bohemian bar that also happens to have the best burgers in NYC.
150 locals recommend
Corner Bistro
331 West 4th StreetAn old and very bohemian bar that also happens to have the best burgers in NYC.
Ace Hotel New York
20 W 29th StVery cool hotel bar lounge with great music!
The Pyramid Club
101 Avenue AWharf Bar & Grill
587 3rd AveGansevoort Park Avenue NYC
Keats
842 2nd AveReally Fun Karaoke Bar!
Food Scene
If you'd like to stay very close to the apt & want an upscale dinner out, Dock's is a great experience. The seafood is fantastic and always fresh!
51 locals recommend
Docks Oyster Bar
633 3rd AveIf you'd like to stay very close to the apt & want an upscale dinner out, Dock's is a great experience. The seafood is fantastic and always fresh!
This is one of my favorite sushi restaurants. Melt in your mouth delicious and byob (bring your own favorite bottle of wine)
Cherin
306-308 E 6th StThis is one of my favorite sushi restaurants. Melt in your mouth delicious and byob (bring your own favorite bottle of wine)
Baby Bo's Cantina
The best chimichanga's in NYC!
Old school Italian restaurant on Houston street. Great food. Eccentric crowd.
43 locals recommend
Arturo's
106 W Houston StOld school Italian restaurant on Houston street. Great food. Eccentric crowd.
This is a few blocks from the apt. I go here to have a carmel frappuccino. Free wifi!
491 locals recommend
Starbucks
405-409 Union AveThis is a few blocks from the apt. I go here to have a carmel frappuccino. Free wifi!
A fun place to visit, shop and eat some great fresh italian food.
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveA fun place to visit, shop and eat some great fresh italian food.
Little Italy is small cluster of famous Italian restaurants & Deli's. Visit Alleva Dairy established in 1892 & Di Palo's Deli established in 1925 for some of the finest authentic Italian groceries.
312 locals recommend
Little Italy
189 Grand StLittle Italy is small cluster of famous Italian restaurants & Deli's. Visit Alleva Dairy established in 1892 & Di Palo's Deli established in 1925 for some of the finest authentic Italian groceries.
Shopping
There's an Apple store at 59th street and 5th avenue But this is my favorite Apple store + this west village area should be on your to see list.
75 locals recommend
Apple West 14th Street
401 W 14th StThere's an Apple store at 59th street and 5th avenue But this is my favorite Apple store + this west village area should be on your to see list.
H&M
497-501 Fulton StThis is my favorite H&M store. The largest with a great selection.
Take the #6 train (green line) downtown from Grand Central Station to Spring street. Then just walk around. There are so many lovely shops & small art galleries to see I couldn't possibly name all
909 locals recommend
SoHo
Take the #6 train (green line) downtown from Grand Central Station to Spring street. Then just walk around. There are so many lovely shops & small art galleries to see I couldn't possibly name all
There's endless shopping on 34 street from 5th avenue straight up to 8th avenue. It's a department store mecca. This area is a 10 minute walk from my apt.
34th Street Partnership
1065 6th AveThere's endless shopping on 34 street from 5th avenue straight up to 8th avenue. It's a department store mecca. This area is a 10 minute walk from my apt.
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveWest 34th Street
West 34th StreetLots of Stores to Shop here.
East Village
So many great little shops and small fun spots to eat here.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThe MOMA is about a 20 minute walk from my apt.
The #4 express train (green line) at Grand Central Station is just 2 stops to the MET.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe #4 express train (green line) at Grand Central Station is just 2 stops to the MET.
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetEverything Else
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StThe 911 memorial is now open to the public.