Sightseeing
Times Square
Lincoln Center Plaza
Lincoln Center PlazaRepresentative for NY culture
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleRepresentative for NY
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaTop of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaSt. Patrick's Cathedral
Beautiful views of the city. I would only recommend if it is warm enough to stay outside. Best time to choose is in the early evening to get the views both in the day light and in the dark.
107 locals recommend
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
12th AvenueBeautiful views of the city. I would only recommend if it is warm enough to stay outside. Best time to choose is in the early evening to get the views both in the day light and in the dark.
Arts & Culture
Because life is better with art. Great permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Free entrance on Fridays after 3 pm.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetBecause life is better with art. Great permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Free entrance on Fridays after 3 pm.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
West 46th StreetAll the famous Broadway Theaters are within 10 minutes walking .
194 locals recommend
Broadway Theatre
1681 BroadwayAll the famous Broadway Theaters are within 10 minutes walking .
Metropolitan Opera House
30 Lincoln Center PlazaNew York City Ballet
20 Lincoln Center PlazaCarnegie Hall
Food Scene
Great food. One of my favorite restaurants in the hood.
Must get he $5 house focaccia, but everything is good. Steak and fish and salads, and desert and so on... You should make a reservation a day or two in advance. $$$
56 locals recommend
Taboon
773 10th AveGreat food. One of my favorite restaurants in the hood.
Must get he $5 house focaccia, but everything is good. Steak and fish and salads, and desert and so on... You should make a reservation a day or two in advance. $$$
Burrito Box
885 9th AveGreat option for a cheap take out lunch $
Perfect for a special diner. One of the five NY restaurants with three Michelin stars. $$$$
66 locals recommend
Per Se
10 Columbus CirclePerfect for a special diner. One of the five NY restaurants with three Michelin stars. $$$$
Beautiful set up and ok food for a dinner in Central Park. It is only worth going it if the weather is nice and you can sit outside. They also have a bar out for a happy hour drinks. $$$
66 locals recommend
Tavern On the Green
West 67th StreetBeautiful set up and ok food for a dinner in Central Park. It is only worth going it if the weather is nice and you can sit outside. They also have a bar out for a happy hour drinks. $$$
Maison Kayser
1294 3rd AveThe best almond croissant!:) $$-$$$
Georgio's Country Grill
A cheap option for breakfast just around the corner. $
Marea
240 Central Park SFancy evening out. Great food $$$$
Kilo
Small tapas place. Very good food. Sometimes hard to find places. $$-$$$
Medi Wine Bar
811 9th AveHas a beautiful back garden. Very nice for a dinner out. $$
Bocca di Bacco
836 9th AveCozy Italian restaurant close by. $$
The steak house in our neighborhood. If nice outside make a reservation for the back side garden. They have a nice brunch as well. $$$
7 locals recommend
K Rico Steakhouse
772 9th AveThe steak house in our neighborhood. If nice outside make a reservation for the back side garden. They have a nice brunch as well. $$$
Because you have to get a bagel in NY. Don't be afraid of the line, it is moving fast. Not necessarily a nice place. I prefer to take my bagel and eat it home or in Central Park. $
68 locals recommend
Pick a Bagel
1475 2nd AveBecause you have to get a bagel in NY. Don't be afraid of the line, it is moving fast. Not necessarily a nice place. I prefer to take my bagel and eat it home or in Central Park. $
Kashkaval Garden
852 9th AveGood affordable food, two blocks away. $$
Jean-Georges
1 Central Park WestAmazing food. $$$$
Blue Ribbon Sushi Bar & Grill
308 West 58th StreetGreat food $$$
Yakitori Totto
251 W 55th StGreat Japanese food. $$$
Ageha Sushi
767 9th AveGood affordable sushi $
GLORIA
401 W 53rd StGood sea food around the corner $$$
FIKA
2211 BroadwayBeautiful coffee shop. $$
Small coffee shop around the corner. the typical hipster haven I would say:) $$
90 locals recommend
Kahve
403 W 51st StSmall coffee shop around the corner. the typical hipster haven I would say:) $$
Le Pain Quotidien
861 Lexington AveLarge, beautiful and good $$
Amazing views of the Central Park. Top floor of the Design Museum. If you want to check all the museums in NY, go for the museum as well, but if your time is limited, there are definitely more important museums to see in NY. Go to Robert if you can make a reservation at the tables by the window. Otherwise, drinks at the bar are fine as well. $$$
23 locals recommend
Robert
2 Columbus CirAmazing views of the Central Park. Top floor of the Design Museum. If you want to check all the museums in NY, go for the museum as well, but if your time is limited, there are definitely more important museums to see in NY. Go to Robert if you can make a reservation at the tables by the window. Otherwise, drinks at the bar are fine as well. $$$
Old fashion restaurant. A bit dark but still pleasant. Good for brunch or happy hour drinks. Can get a bit noisy. $$
14 locals recommend
Tanner Smith's
204 W 55th StOld fashion restaurant. A bit dark but still pleasant. Good for brunch or happy hour drinks. Can get a bit noisy. $$
Bibble & Sip
253 W 51st StBest cream puffs in the hood. $$
Nice for a special diner. One of the five NY restaurants with three Michelin stars. $$$$
33 locals recommend
Le Bernardin
155 W 51st StNice for a special diner. One of the five NY restaurants with three Michelin stars. $$$$
This neighborhood is the ramen haven. Totto Ramen is one of the best in the city. Nothing fancy, just yummy. Get ready to wait outside while choosing your order. You get in, the food is served and in 10 -15 minutes your are out. Cash only. $
138 locals recommend
Totto Ramen Midtown West
This neighborhood is the ramen haven. Totto Ramen is one of the best in the city. Nothing fancy, just yummy. Get ready to wait outside while choosing your order. You get in, the food is served and in 10 -15 minutes your are out. Cash only. $
One of the best ramen places in the city. Just a bit more fancy than Totto Ramen and I would say equally good. $$
116 locals recommend
Ippudo Westside
321 W 51st StOne of the best ramen places in the city. Just a bit more fancy than Totto Ramen and I would say equally good. $$
One of the best burgers in NY. Hidden in the Parker Le Meridien hotel. Very unexpected. $$
69 locals recommend
burger joint
119 W 56th StOne of the best burgers in NY. Hidden in the Parker Le Meridien hotel. Very unexpected. $$
Great for breakfast and brunch. Can get very busy in the weekends. $$-$$$
7 locals recommend
The Blue Dog Cookhouse and Bar
308 West 50th StreetGreat for breakfast and brunch. Can get very busy in the weekends. $$-$$$
Entertainment & Activities
Nice way to spend an evening in the neighborhood if you enjoy jazz
53 locals recommend
Jazz at Lincoln Center
10 Columbus CirNice way to spend an evening in the neighborhood if you enjoy jazz
Shopping
Good spot to get some good deals for a variety of products. Nothing fancy but lots of items to choose from. Best source of small gifts from the hood.
87 locals recommend
T.J. Maxx
808 Columbus AveGood spot to get some good deals for a variety of products. Nothing fancy but lots of items to choose from. Best source of small gifts from the hood.
The most well known area for upscale shopping. From 59th street all the way down to 42nd street. Madison avenue and 57th street will also offer some great opportunities to spend lots of money! $$$$
5th Ave @ 59th St station
The most well known area for upscale shopping. From 59th street all the way down to 42nd street. Madison avenue and 57th street will also offer some great opportunities to spend lots of money! $$$$
Parks & Nature
Bryant Park
A beautiful small park in the heart of the city.
Central Park South
Central Park SouthEssentials
Duane Reade
2864 BroadwayPharmacy store. Open 24/7
A small farmers market. In a tent. Nothing fancy. Unbelievable prices. $
28 locals recommend
Stiles Farmers Market
352 W 52nd StA small farmers market. In a tent. Nothing fancy. Unbelievable prices. $
Amish Market
731 9th AveGreat quality. Reasonable prices. $$
Good quality and affordable. Quite far and long lines in the weekends though... It is worth going if you need to make some serious grocery shopping. $
420 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
715 River RdGood quality and affordable. Quite far and long lines in the weekends though... It is worth going if you need to make some serious grocery shopping. $
Good quality, beautiful experience if lines are not too long $$$.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGood quality, beautiful experience if lines are not too long $$$.
Westerly Natural Market
911 8th AveFresh and healthy. A bit pricey. $$$