Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Barking Dog
1678 3rd AveNice place for a quick bite and it is family friendly.
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueFamous burger, Not your average hamburger. It is a must eat!
Corner Cafe and Bakery
1645 3rd AveThis cafe is suitable for breakfast or light brunch.
Starbucks
301 W 145th StGet your fuel of coffee before hopping on the subway
I haven't personally tried this place but guests have recommended it highly that i'm planning to visit it soon.
69 locals recommend
Naruto Ramen
1596 3rd AveI haven't personally tried this place but guests have recommended it highly that i'm planning to visit it soon.
Drinks & Nightlife
The District
1679 3rd AveThis is a nice bar that offers nice food.
The Drunken Munkey - UES
338 E 92nd StFriendly staff, great food with Indian theme.
The Auction House
300 E 89th StNice quite lounge
Caledonia Bar
424 Amsterdam AveAn intimate Scottish bar.
Essentials
For those unfamiliar with Whole Foods, It is a supermarket that sells organic natural foods such as groceries, meat/fish bakery items, prepared food and offers a delecious buffet style food.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StFor those unfamiliar with Whole Foods, It is a supermarket that sells organic natural foods such as groceries, meat/fish bakery items, prepared food and offers a delecious buffet style food.
Shopping
Shopping for good quality men and women clothes. Always look for sale items :)
29 locals recommend
Banana Republic
107 E 42nd StShopping for good quality men and women clothes. Always look for sale items :)
Victoria's Secret & PINK
165 East 86th StFamous lingerie store
H&M
150 East 86th StreetCasual Cloth Shopping
Gap
1511 3rd AveCasual clothes shopping
large sports clothing and equipment store for men and women
28 locals recommend
Modell's Sporting Goods
1535 3rd Avelarge sports clothing and equipment store for men and women
Duane Reade
2864 Broadway24 hours pharmacy and more.
CVS
115 W 125th St24 hours pharmacy and more.
LUSH
206A East 86th StA great place to buy gifts or some great beauty items for yourself,
Arts & Culture
If you have time for one art museum choose the Met, its huge and has a variety of wings and arts that is sure to appeal to any taste.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIf you have time for one art museum choose the Met, its huge and has a variety of wings and arts that is sure to appeal to any taste.
A great and entertaining museum. If you have kids then this is the museum to go. This is where you can show them the big dinosaur and it is the museum in the "Night at the museum movie.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestA great and entertaining museum. If you have kids then this is the museum to go. This is where you can show them the big dinosaur and it is the museum in the "Night at the museum movie.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetIf you are into modern art this is the place to visit.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveGreat art and great architecture
AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 BroadwayMy favorite movie theater, It also has IMAX
AMC Orpheum Theater
1538 3rd AveA very close movie theater.
Entertainment & Activities
Central Park Zoo
East 64th StreetNice change of pace if you have kids
A huge zoo with over 6000 animals. In addition to the MANY free exhibits, the $5 paid exhibits are worth it especially the monorail.
572 locals recommend
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern BlvdA huge zoo with over 6000 animals. In addition to the MANY free exhibits, the $5 paid exhibits are worth it especially the monorail.
This is a military museum on an actual aircraft carrier. In addition to showcasing a myriad of aircrafts and submarines I love the Space Shuttle display.
379 locals recommend
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
West 46th StreetThis is a military museum on an actual aircraft carrier. In addition to showcasing a myriad of aircrafts and submarines I love the Space Shuttle display.
Dylan's Candy Bar
1011 3rd AvenueFamous huge sweet store
M&M'S World New York
1600 Broadwaya Very large candy store dedicated to all things M&M
Sightseeing
I believe one can never feel they visited New York without stopping by Time Square. It's good to see both in the morning and at night.
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
I believe one can never feel they visited New York without stopping by Time Square. It's good to see both in the morning and at night.
I love this New York Icon, but unless you have an emotional reason to go up ( like an attachment to movies like sleepless in Seattle :) ), I don't recommend going up, there are other alternatives.
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StI love this New York Icon, but unless you have an emotional reason to go up ( like an attachment to movies like sleepless in Seattle :) ), I don't recommend going up, there are other alternatives.
Home to the Big Xmas tree (the one in Home Alone movie :)) ,the State maps during elections, the Golden statue, NBC, the Nintendo and Lego stores...etc It's a must visit especially during the Holidays
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaHome to the Big Xmas tree (the one in Home Alone movie :)) ,the State maps during elections, the Golden statue, NBC, the Nintendo and Lego stores...etc It's a must visit especially during the Holidays
The Symbol of Freedom
You can choose to visit the island itself and climb to the foot of the statue or take the free Staten Island Ferry and take pictures of the statue up close.
1303 locals recommend
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandThe Symbol of Freedom
You can choose to visit the island itself and climb to the foot of the statue or take the free Staten Island Ferry and take pictures of the statue up close.
A great historical location. The basement has great variety of food. The Apple store is right there. Don't forget to look at the ceiling.Take a picture of the clock and try the whisper corner it's fun
781 locals recommend
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StA great historical location. The basement has great variety of food. The Apple store is right there. Don't forget to look at the ceiling.Take a picture of the clock and try the whisper corner it's fun
Nice walk in a nice neighborhood. An old railroad converted to a park 30 feet above the street level so it gives you nice view of the city and the river.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Nice walk in a nice neighborhood. An old railroad converted to a park 30 feet above the street level so it gives you nice view of the city and the river.
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StThe official site commemorating the 9/11 event
If you are not from the far east and interested in getting a glimpse of the culture, visiting Chinatown would be a great experience. You can also visit for inexpensive imitation goods such as handbags
497 locals recommend
Chinatown
If you are not from the far east and interested in getting a glimpse of the culture, visiting Chinatown would be a great experience. You can also visit for inexpensive imitation goods such as handbags
This is a great often forgotten park. It's close to time sq. and a great resting spot. it has ice skating and a great market during the Holidays season. be sure to stop by.
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
This is a great often forgotten park. It's close to time sq. and a great resting spot. it has ice skating and a great market during the Holidays season. be sure to stop by.
This is a great neighborhood on the Hudson river between battery park and World trade center. You can sit, walk or bike; and there are plenty of parks for kids to play or adults to rest.
83 locals recommend
Battery Park City
This is a great neighborhood on the Hudson river between battery park and World trade center. You can sit, walk or bike; and there are plenty of parks for kids to play or adults to rest.
One of the oldest bridges in the US. you can walk or bike to get from Manhattan to Brooklyn.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeOne of the oldest bridges in the US. you can walk or bike to get from Manhattan to Brooklyn.
Home to the famous Rockettes, a must see if you are here during the Xmas holidays
230 locals recommend
Radio City Music Hall
1260 6th AveHome to the famous Rockettes, a must see if you are here during the Xmas holidays