Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
This is a must see and easily within walking distance. The architecture is breathtaking.
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StThis is a must see and easily within walking distance. The architecture is breathtaking.
Theater District
Broadway shows, lights, and shopping galore!
Arts & Culture
This is perhaps the most famous stage in the world! Come see a Knicks game, show, or concert here!
452 locals recommend
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania PlazaThis is perhaps the most famous stage in the world! Come see a Knicks game, show, or concert here!
The funniest comedy club in NY. Show up 15min before a show. If you get lucky, you'll see Louie CK :) $12 cover and 2 item minimum per person. A pitcher of beer for $15 counts as 4 items!
323 locals recommend
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StThe funniest comedy club in NY. Show up 15min before a show. If you get lucky, you'll see Louie CK :) $12 cover and 2 item minimum per person. A pitcher of beer for $15 counts as 4 items!
Food Scene
This Korean chicken joint has really tasty fried chicken. If you've never had Korean fried chicken, you HAVE to try it. They also offer decently priced alcoholic beverages.
440 locals recommend
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveThis Korean chicken joint has really tasty fried chicken. If you've never had Korean fried chicken, you HAVE to try it. They also offer decently priced alcoholic beverages.
This restaurant is and has always been one of the best restaurants in New York. Come here for inventive American cuisine that will not disappoint.
99 locals recommend
Gramercy Tavern
42 E 20th StThis restaurant is and has always been one of the best restaurants in New York. Come here for inventive American cuisine that will not disappoint.
One of my favorite restaurants, this place is really cheap for what you get! The Japanese "peasant food" dishes and sake are always yummy. Be sure to try the "gobo" chips!
18 locals recommend
Sake Bar Hagi
One of my favorite restaurants, this place is really cheap for what you get! The Japanese "peasant food" dishes and sake are always yummy. Be sure to try the "gobo" chips!
This is perhaps the best restaurant in New York right now. It is expensive but dining here will be an experience you will never forget. This is American cuisine at its finest.
55 locals recommend
Eleven Madison Park
11 Madison AveThis is perhaps the best restaurant in New York right now. It is expensive but dining here will be an experience you will never forget. This is American cuisine at its finest.
Kung Fu Tea
31 Waverly PlYou will not expect this place to be great, but it will be.
Great brunch spot, for a reasonable price. You get a free mimosa!
26 locals recommend
Le Parisien Bistrot
163 E 33rd StGreat brunch spot, for a reasonable price. You get a free mimosa!
The Spotted Dog
1154 1st Ave.Awesome gastropub.
Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal StDelicious and cheap and divey. Yummy falafels.
The best Belgian fries in NY. Sample their special sauces for free, they never say no.
41 locals recommend
Pommes Frites
128 MacDougal StThe best Belgian fries in NY. Sample their special sauces for free, they never say no.
New York Style thin crust pizza, try the mushroom. Ambience is dark and rustic.
49 locals recommend
Vezzo Thin Crust Pizza
178 Lexington AveNew York Style thin crust pizza, try the mushroom. Ambience is dark and rustic.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is the largest rooftop bar in New York with a great view of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. Drinks are a bit pricey, but the view is unbeatable - rain or shine, hot or cold!
203 locals recommend
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
1150 5th AveThis is the largest rooftop bar in New York with a great view of the Empire State Building and the Chrysler Building. Drinks are a bit pricey, but the view is unbeatable - rain or shine, hot or cold!
3rd Ave has a bunch of nice bars but this is my favorite. There are huge TVs and it's a great place to go for late night drinks.
14 locals recommend
Joshua Tree East
513 3rd Ave3rd Ave has a bunch of nice bars but this is my favorite. There are huge TVs and it's a great place to go for late night drinks.
This is not your typical speakeasy. It is over-the-top glamorous, huge, and sexy. Come dressed to impress.
235 locals recommend
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StThis is not your typical speakeasy. It is over-the-top glamorous, huge, and sexy. Come dressed to impress.
Where to go on a Monday night?... Try this place. A great jazz band, the Chinatown All-Stars, performs here late every Monday night. The cocktails are inventive and bartenders wear white lab coats.
212 locals recommend
Apotheke
9 Doyers StWhere to go on a Monday night?... Try this place. A great jazz band, the Chinatown All-Stars, performs here late every Monday night. The cocktails are inventive and bartenders wear white lab coats.
Everything Else
Converted railroad to the Meatpacking district turned urban park. This is a favorite tourist spot. It's green and verdant and minimal. There is an Iggy figurine, see if you can find it!
252 locals recommend
Central Park
85 S Jefferson RdConverted railroad to the Meatpacking district turned urban park. This is a favorite tourist spot. It's green and verdant and minimal. There is an Iggy figurine, see if you can find it!