Kendra's Guidebook
Sightseeing
Prospect Park
Brooklyn Bridge Park
This is the original Macy's. They decorate for the holidays and it is very festive! Go inside and upstairs to see their holiday displays.
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th StThis is the original Macy's. They decorate for the holidays and it is very festive! Go inside and upstairs to see their holiday displays.
This is where New York's most famous Christmas tree is located!
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaThis is where New York's most famous Christmas tree is located!
Gorgeous rooftop views of the east river and the city skyline. This place also happens to have delicious food!
6 locals recommend
Harriet’s Rooftop & Lounge
60 Furman StGorgeous rooftop views of the east river and the city skyline. This place also happens to have delicious food!
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandClassic NYC sightseeing
This is a super fun museum full of interactive instagram-worthy exhibits, food samples, colorful trinkets to take home, and games.
10 locals recommend
Color Factory
251 Spring StThis is a super fun museum full of interactive instagram-worthy exhibits, food samples, colorful trinkets to take home, and games.
Food scene
Butter & Scotch
53 Rockaway AvenueOlde Brooklyn Bagel Shoppe
645 Vanderbilt AveAmazing bagels! Cash only.
5ive Spice Tacos & Banh Mi
52 5th AveAbsolutely delicious local vietnamese food.
Mei Lai Wah
62 Bayard StGo here for amazing dim sum and pork buns!
The absolute BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE you'll ever have in your life.
215 locals recommend
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StThe absolute BEST CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE you'll ever have in your life.
Joe & Sal's Pizzeria
842 Franklin AveDelicious local pizza
Neighborhoods
West Village
Full of loads of cute shops, restaurants, and new york city charm.
shopping
This is a cool place to go shopping or explore for the afternoon. Tons of fun local shops, distilleries, restaurants, etc. You're sure to get lots of free samples.
108 locals recommend
Industry City
220 36th StThis is a cool place to go shopping or explore for the afternoon. Tons of fun local shops, distilleries, restaurants, etc. You're sure to get lots of free samples.
Amazing Italian grocery store and restaurant. Everything here is very authentic. You can get ingredients to cook at home, gifts for friends and family, grab a coffee or cannoli made on the spot, or dine in at one of the restaurants.
592 locals recommend
Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveAmazing Italian grocery store and restaurant. Everything here is very authentic. You can get ingredients to cook at home, gifts for friends and family, grab a coffee or cannoli made on the spot, or dine in at one of the restaurants.
5th Avenue
5th AvenueThis is the most famous shopping avenue in NYC
Very cool mall modeled after a whale skeleton. It's a huge transit center if you're looking to connect to the subway or the NJ transit PATH. Tons of shops, a food court, great people watching, awesome pics.
14 locals recommend
The Oculus
Very cool mall modeled after a whale skeleton. It's a huge transit center if you're looking to connect to the subway or the NJ transit PATH. Tons of shops, a food court, great people watching, awesome pics.