Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestGreat museum, especially for kids!
Everything Else
Beautiful area of Central Park always filled with musicians singing the Beatles. Great spot to relax, read a book, or people-watch.
121 locals recommend
Strawberry Fields
West 72nd StreetBeautiful area of Central Park always filled with musicians singing the Beatles. Great spot to relax, read a book, or people-watch.
Lincoln Center is an excellent spot to see the world-class NY Philharmonic, Metropolitan Ballet, and Metropolitan Opera. For less cost Lincoln Ctr. is a great spot to watch free opera over the summer
117 locals recommend
Lincoln Center Plaza
Lincoln Center PlazaLincoln Center is an excellent spot to see the world-class NY Philharmonic, Metropolitan Ballet, and Metropolitan Opera. For less cost Lincoln Ctr. is a great spot to watch free opera over the summer
Levain Bakery - 74th Street
167 W 74th StThe best cookies in the world. Seriously.
Grocery store with quality food and reasonable prices.
185 locals recommend
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayGrocery store with quality food and reasonable prices.
Pioneer Supermarkets
380 Malcolm X BlvdCheap grocery store.
Duane Reade
3387 BroadwayPharmacy, toiletries, etc.
Cafe Wha?
115 MacDougal StExcellent live music spot made famous by Bob Dylan and Jimi Hendrix
Food Scene
Arte Around The Corner
274 Columbus AveNice little coffee shop.
A.G. Kitchen
269 Columbus AveGreat hamburgers and brunch.
Neighborhood favorite: Southern-inspired soul food with a NY twist.
239 locals recommend
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveNeighborhood favorite: Southern-inspired soul food with a NY twist.
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StGreat sweets, and best banana pudding in the city!
72nd Street Bagel
130 W 72nd StAuthentic NY bagels
Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetRestaurant/bar on the river with spectacular view
John's of Times Square
260 West 44th StreetAuthentic NY pizza in a beautiful old church
Patsy Grimaldi's world-famous brick oven pizza, but without the touristy line at "Grimaldi's" right next door.
94 locals recommend
Juliana's
19 Old Fulton StPatsy Grimaldi's world-famous brick oven pizza, but without the touristy line at "Grimaldi's" right next door.
Authentic Shanghai cuisine in the heart of Chinatown (try the soup dumplings!)
196 locals recommend
Joe's Shanghai
46 BoweryAuthentic Shanghai cuisine in the heart of Chinatown (try the soup dumplings!)
Cafe Ronda
249 Columbus AveDelicious sangria and tapas
Arte Cafe
106 W 73rd StGreat neighborhood Italian restaurant with quiet atmosphere
Drinks & Nightlife
Amsterdam Ale House
340 Amsterdam AvenueNeighborhood bar. Great for watching sports.
Dive 75
101 W 75th StIf you like dive bars, you'll LOVE this place.
Bohemian Hall
29-19 24th AvenueFun spot in Astoria, if you want to check out the outer boroughs
Bin 71
237 Columbus AveCozy little wine bar
Shopping
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueFamous burgers
Sightseeing
Building where John Lennon lived, and outside of which he was shot. Just across from Strawberry Fields, the area in Central Park dedicated to Lennon
79 locals recommend
The Dakota
1 W 72nd StBuilding where John Lennon lived, and outside of which he was shot. Just across from Strawberry Fields, the area in Central Park dedicated to Lennon
Ideal spot (with a view!) for a picnic, people watching, or having catch.
77 locals recommend
Sheep Meadow
1802 East 65th StreetIdeal spot (with a view!) for a picnic, people watching, or having catch.