Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveOne of the world's greatest art museums
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveAnother world-class art museum
Sightseeing
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller PlazaA must-see in New York
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Beautiful cathedral in Midtown
One of the world's greatest natural history museums; very kid-friendly
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestOne of the world's greatest natural history museums; very kid-friendly
Famous New York Chinatown with authentic Chinese food and cheap New York souvenirs
497 locals recommend
Chinatown
Famous New York Chinatown with authentic Chinese food and cheap New York souvenirs
The famous Times Square, i.e. center of New York and location of famous New Year's Eve ball drop
829 locals recommend
Theater District
The famous Times Square, i.e. center of New York and location of famous New Year's Eve ball drop
Iconic New York skyscraper with breathtaking views from top
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StIconic New York skyscraper with breathtaking views from top
Shopping
Great shopping center with Michelin star restaurants and location of famous Time Warner Center
377 locals recommend
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleGreat shopping center with Michelin star restaurants and location of famous Time Warner Center
Union Square
Lots of shopping, street performers and farmer's market on weekends
SoHo
Great shopping district with stellar restaurants and bars
Large shopping area, including the world's largest department store (Macy's)
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th StLarge shopping area, including the world's largest department store (Macy's)
Drinks & Nightlife
West Village
Great nightlife with bars, clubs and restaurants
Amazing scene for nightlife, bars, clubs, restaurants and celebrity spotting
276 locals recommend
Meatpacking District
Amazing scene for nightlife, bars, clubs, restaurants and celebrity spotting
East Village
Great nightlife with bars, clubs and restaurants
Food Scene
One of the best authentic Japanese ramen spots in the city
138 locals recommend
Totto Ramen Midtown West
One of the best authentic Japanese ramen spots in the city
Ippudo Westside
321 W 51st StOne of the best authentic Japanese ramen spots in the city
One of the best steak houses in the city; very modern architecture near Bryant Park
10 locals recommend
STK Steakhouse Midtown NYC
1114 6th AvenueOne of the best steak houses in the city; very modern architecture near Bryant Park
Quality Meats
57 W 58th StOne of the best steak houses in the city
Per Se
10 Columbus Circle3 Michelin Star New American and French restaurant
A classic New York family-style Italian restaurant
75 locals recommend
Carmine's Italian Restaurant - Times Square
200 West 44th StreetA classic New York family-style Italian restaurant
Sarabeth's
40 Central Park SClassic New York brunch location made famous by Sex and the City
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StOne of the best bakeries in New York
Ladurée
864 Madison AveOne of the best macaron bakeries in the city
One of the best empanadas in the city; great for late night food (open 24 hours)
115 locals recommend
Empanada Mama
765 9th AveOne of the best empanadas in the city; great for late night food (open 24 hours)
Junior's Restaurant & Bakery
1515 BroadwayBest cheesecake in New York