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Has lots of famous and well-known exhibits.
Admission only costs suggested donation (you pay what you wish).
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestHas lots of famous and well-known exhibits.
Admission only costs suggested donation (you pay what you wish).
CVS
115 W 125th StClosest 24-hour pharmacy, 1.5 blocks away.
Duane Reade
3387 BroadwayOpen 24/7 (but the pharmacy isn't, also 1 block away).
Delacorte Theater
81 Central Park WestShakespeare in the Park! Ends soon!
A decent comedy club only a few blocks away; once in a while Jerry Seinfeld shows up and reminds me I'm young.
19 locals recommend
Stand-Up New York
236 W 78th StA decent comedy club only a few blocks away; once in a while Jerry Seinfeld shows up and reminds me I'm young.
Famous grocery store, also a very good one that's open to 1AM. They have the largest selection of sardines, olive oils, smoked salmons, chocolates, cheeses, and other highend provisions I've ever seen
185 locals recommend
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayFamous grocery store, also a very good one that's open to 1AM. They have the largest selection of sardines, olive oils, smoked salmons, chocolates, cheeses, and other highend provisions I've ever seen
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetIt's MoMA. See The Scream,
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIt's the Met.
An architectural marvel, and a wonderful permanent collection.
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveAn architectural marvel, and a wonderful permanent collection.
Museum of Arts and Design
2 Columbus CirA quirky museum.
The Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetRent some boats and row around Central Park!
Food Scene
A must for visitors; waiting in line for some of the best burgers in NYC.
If you're not hungry for a meal, even better, and skip ahead of the normal line and go to the "C-line" for their shakes.
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueA must for visitors; waiting in line for some of the best burgers in NYC.
If you're not hungry for a meal, even better, and skip ahead of the normal line and go to the "C-line" for their shakes.
The best espresso in the city, on par with Blue Bottle. Yes, I challenge European visitors to prove me wrong.
109 locals recommend
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StThe best espresso in the city, on par with Blue Bottle. Yes, I challenge European visitors to prove me wrong.
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveAlternative to Irving Farm coffee.
Telepan
72 W 69th StHaute cuisine; local, organic, fantastic brunch.
Right next door; fantastic brunch and great Sunday Supper. Specializes in vegetarian menus on Mondays! (Same owners as Telepan)
19 locals recommend
Dovetail
103 W 77th StRight next door; fantastic brunch and great Sunday Supper. Specializes in vegetarian menus on Mondays! (Same owners as Telepan)
Arts & Culture
Make sure to stop by for outdoor viewings of great operas during the summer!
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaMake sure to stop by for outdoor viewings of great operas during the summer!
One of the greatest independent movie theaters in New York. They have releases before they hit mainstream theaters, as well as hard-to-find showtimes for foreign films.
30 locals recommend
Lincoln Plaza Cinemas
One of the greatest independent movie theaters in New York. They have releases before they hit mainstream theaters, as well as hard-to-find showtimes for foreign films.
In case you want to see a movie, this theater has the big releases, and is 100% reserved seating in massive, comfortable reclining chairs. Be sure to buy your tickets online ahead of time!
138 locals recommend
AMC 84th Street 6
2310 BroadwayIn case you want to see a movie, this theater has the big releases, and is 100% reserved seating in massive, comfortable reclining chairs. Be sure to buy your tickets online ahead of time!
Essentials
Westside Market
2171 Broadway24-hour Grocery Store very close by.
Trader Joe's
715 River RdOpen to 10PM everyday.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cafe Tallulah
Fantastic cocktails; great late-night hangout.
The Upper West Side's speakeasy...enter through a hidden door to a wonderful space on the 2nd Floor.
26 locals recommend
Manhattan Cricket Club
226 W 79th StThe Upper West Side's speakeasy...enter through a hidden door to a wonderful space on the 2nd Floor.
Entertainment & Activities
Central Park Zoo
East 64th StreetThey have some very loud seals.