Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Make sure NOT to bring a backpack, no matter how small. You can wear a giant messanger bag over one shoulder, but their rule is this: "TWO STRAPS, HAVE TO USE A LOCKER." These lockers require a finger print to re-open, which failed us last time.
1303 locals recommend
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis Island Make sure NOT to bring a backpack, no matter how small. You can wear a giant messanger bag over one shoulder, but their rule is this: "TWO STRAPS, HAVE TO USE A LOCKER." These lockers require a finger print to re-open, which failed us last time.
Battery Park
We like walking along the waterfront on a nice day.
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
12th AvenueI recommend taking the full island loop tour!
A gorgeous church, and a must-see no matter your religion!
253 locals recommend
St. Patrick's Cathedral
A gorgeous church, and a must-see no matter your religion!
Not a highlight for us to visit, but is an important must see. Prefer visiting at night when the lights illuminate and the crowds are not as overwhelming.
See after a late afternoon walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, or after a day of visiting the Statue of Liberty.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StNot a highlight for us to visit, but is an important must see. Prefer visiting at night when the lights illuminate and the crowds are not as overwhelming.
See after a late afternoon walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, or after a day of visiting the Statue of Liberty.
Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaViews and more views! Aim for sunset.
South Cove Park
50 Battery PlaceGreat area for a walk along the shore.
Shopping
The LEGO® Store 5th Avenue
636 5th Ave My kids' favorite store in NYC.
Shopping mall full of antiques. We loved visiting here last trip.
48 locals recommend
Manhattan Art & Antique Center
1050 2nd AveShopping mall full of antiques. We loved visiting here last trip.
Think this is my very favorite store in NYC.
47 locals recommend
B&H Photo Video - Electronics and Camera Store
420 9th AveThink this is my very favorite store in NYC.
Nintendo NY
10 Rockefeller PlazaMy kids require a trip here when in NYC.
Hershey's Chocolate World
701 7th AvenueCombine with people watching at Times Square
Getting Around
Subway
64 Delancey StI love taking the tram here! Enjoy great views. Subway ride price, or use your weekly pass.
121 locals recommend
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
254 E 60th StI love taking the tram here! Enjoy great views. Subway ride price, or use your weekly pass.
Parks & Nature
The Ramble
79th Street Transverse Our favorite hiking trails in NYC.
We love walking the promenade here. There is also a good swimming pool here on the island. Check their schedule first. Swim caps are required.
87 locals recommend
Roosevelt Island
We love walking the promenade here. There is also a good swimming pool here on the island. Check their schedule first. Swim caps are required.
Can get crowded. We prefer to start a little further down at W. 28th, and walk down to the Meatpacking District for lunch or dinner.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Can get crowded. We prefer to start a little further down at W. 28th, and walk down to the Meatpacking District for lunch or dinner.
Bethesda Terrace
72 Terrace DrThe people watching is the best part!
Combine with visit to the NY Public Library. Usually relaxed atmosphere in the midst of a fast paced city.
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
Combine with visit to the NY Public Library. Usually relaxed atmosphere in the midst of a fast paced city.
My kids' favorite playground in NYC. Adults can also play or picnic on Umpire Rock right adjacent to the playground. Working drinking fountains and bathrooms are right there. Bring snacks with you.
Heckscher Playground
East 65th StreetMy kids' favorite playground in NYC. Adults can also play or picnic on Umpire Rock right adjacent to the playground. Working drinking fountains and bathrooms are right there. Bring snacks with you.
Food Scene
Love the vibe here. Love the food. Love the service. Currently my favorite restaurant in NYC. Great for any size group. Main room with dangling chandelier is gorgeous, however, we get placed in "library" area so we can actually carry a conversation without raising voices.
115 locals recommend
Buddakan
75 9th AveLove the vibe here. Love the food. Love the service. Currently my favorite restaurant in NYC. Great for any size group. Main room with dangling chandelier is gorgeous, however, we get placed in "library" area so we can actually carry a conversation without raising voices.
Keens Steakhouse
72 W 36th StOur favorite steakhouse in NYC.
Great place for outdoor patio dining, with excellent food. We went here last visit while visiting friends in Brooklyn.
60 locals recommend
French Louie
320 Atlantic AveGreat place for outdoor patio dining, with excellent food. We went here last visit while visiting friends in Brooklyn.
Special treat restaurant. There is a private dining room that you can request if have a group and want personalized attention. Rated #1.
43 locals recommend
Daniel
60 E 65th StSpecial treat restaurant. There is a private dining room that you can request if have a group and want personalized attention. Rated #1.
The Halal Guys
West 53rd StreetGreat lunch. Get in line before 12 noon, or line will be LOOONG!
Arts & Culture
If you must pick only one museum to visit during your stay in NYC, this is the ONE! I love visiting evening hours on weekends, or show up early. We usually grab Halal food from in front and have picnic when weather good, but the buffet at the Cafeteria is convenient and good. If have time, the atmosphere for Petrie Court Cafe is great for brunch / lunch, but make reservations.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIf you must pick only one museum to visit during your stay in NYC, this is the ONE! I love visiting evening hours on weekends, or show up early. We usually grab Halal food from in front and have picnic when weather good, but the buffet at the Cafeteria is convenient and good. If have time, the atmosphere for Petrie Court Cafe is great for brunch / lunch, but make reservations.
Favorite "contempory" art museum in NYC. Combine with art gallery hopping and dinner in the Meetpacking district.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Favorite "contempory" art museum in NYC. Combine with art gallery hopping and dinner in the Meetpacking district.
Gems & dinosaurs. The museum is so big and if want to do in one day, I suggest skipping over the dioramas.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestGems & dinosaurs. The museum is so big and if want to do in one day, I suggest skipping over the dioramas.
Love Sculpture
6th AvenueGet your photo taken in front!
Carnegie Hall
My favorite place to hear classical music.