Guidebook for New York
Parks & Nature
Renovated rail line turned park. Connects the Meatpacking District to Chelsea and Midtown West
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Renovated rail line turned park. Connects the Meatpacking District to Chelsea and Midtown West
Runs along the Hudson River with many activities from jogging, biking, ferry rides, to drinking on the piers.
155 locals recommend
Hudson River Park
Runs along the Hudson River with many activities from jogging, biking, ferry rides, to drinking on the piers.
Central Park
Sightseeing
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania PlazaConcerts and sports
The original home of Nabisco, this landmark houses various eateries, shops, and NYC's growing tech companies. Short walk on the Highline
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveThe original home of Nabisco, this landmark houses various eateries, shops, and NYC's growing tech companies. Short walk on the Highline
One of the most recognizable skyscrapers in the US. It's a popular location to gain a 360 degree view of the entire city.
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StOne of the most recognizable skyscrapers in the US. It's a popular location to gain a 360 degree view of the entire city.
Ferry tours around the city. See Bateaux New York for fancier tours
107 locals recommend
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
12th AvenueFerry tours around the city. See Bateaux New York for fancier tours
One of the most recognizable landmarks in NYC, named because the NY Times building was originally located there. It has since moved slightly west across from Port Authority
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
One of the most recognizable landmarks in NYC, named because the NY Times building was originally located there. It has since moved slightly west across from Port Authority
A popular spot for nightlife, there are trendy bars, restaurants, and night clubs. Men must wear nice jeans and shoes, no sneakers!
276 locals recommend
Meatpacking District
A popular spot for nightlife, there are trendy bars, restaurants, and night clubs. Men must wear nice jeans and shoes, no sneakers!
There are many good restaurants in the neighborhood, but it's more known as the newest gay hotspot. Various bars, lounges, and nightclubs dot this neighborhood.
226 locals recommend
Hell's Kitchen
There are many good restaurants in the neighborhood, but it's more known as the newest gay hotspot. Various bars, lounges, and nightclubs dot this neighborhood.
8th Ave is home to Google headquarters, but also various restaurants and eateries. There are several bars, both gay and straight, in the neighborhood
192 locals recommend
Chelsea
8th Ave is home to Google headquarters, but also various restaurants and eateries. There are several bars, both gay and straight, in the neighborhood
Flatiron Building
175 5th AvePhoto op with a triangular building
One Vanderbilt
Edge
30 Hudson YardsArts & Culture
War ships, fighter planes, and missiles, what more can I say?
379 locals recommend
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
West 46th StreetWar ships, fighter planes, and missiles, what more can I say?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th Ave
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveMuseum of Modern Art
11 W 53rd St
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveEntertainment & Activities
The largest convention center in NYC, including the NY International Auto Show, NY Comic Con, and various trade shows. Please check their website for calendar of events
97 locals recommend
Jacob Javits Convention Center
429 11th AveThe largest convention center in NYC, including the NY International Auto Show, NY Comic Con, and various trade shows. Please check their website for calendar of events
Home of the Sleep No More performances. The telling of Macbeth, where the actors do not speak and the audience follow them in semi-interactive, voyeuristic journeys. Not kid-friendly
80 locals recommend
The McKittrick Hotel
530 W 27th StHome of the Sleep No More performances. The telling of Macbeth, where the actors do not speak and the audience follow them in semi-interactive, voyeuristic journeys. Not kid-friendly
Theater District
Shopping
One of the largest retailers nationwide. Many great deals at this location
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th StOne of the largest retailers nationwide. Many great deals at this location
Most sought retailer of cameras, video equipment, and accessories
47 locals recommend
B&H Photo Video - Electronics and Camera Store
420 9th AveMost sought retailer of cameras, video equipment, and accessories
Drinks & Nightlife
Hammerstein Ballroom
311 W 34th StRenown concert venue
Right above the Sleep No More performances, a pricey but trendy place to grab a drink or two
75 locals recommend
Gallow Green
542 W 27th StRight above the Sleep No More performances, a pricey but trendy place to grab a drink or two
Open during the summer months, patrons can drink on a refurbished boat on the Hudson River. Food served on the pier
141 locals recommend
Frying Pan
207 12th AveOpen during the summer months, patrons can drink on a refurbished boat on the Hudson River. Food served on the pier
Excellent place for beer, ping pong, and German sausages. Young crowd, great for groups, and a casual atmosphere in the trendy Meatpacking neighborhood
294 locals recommend
The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StExcellent place for beer, ping pong, and German sausages. Young crowd, great for groups, and a casual atmosphere in the trendy Meatpacking neighborhood
Stunning views of the Hudson River from a must-see outdoor rooftop or indoor jacuzzi next to the dance floor. Men must be dressed to impress! Also, amazing for post-brunch drinks on the weekends.
221 locals recommend
Le Bain
848 Washington StStunning views of the Hudson River from a must-see outdoor rooftop or indoor jacuzzi next to the dance floor. Men must be dressed to impress! Also, amazing for post-brunch drinks on the weekends.
Rooftop with indoor and outdoor views of the NYC skyline, including both the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings! Men and women must be dressed to impress.
203 locals recommend
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
1150 5th AveRooftop with indoor and outdoor views of the NYC skyline, including both the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings! Men and women must be dressed to impress.
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653 11th AvenueGetting Around
NJ Transit, MetroNorth, Long Island Railroad (LIRR), and 1, 2, 3, A, C, E Subway lines
356 locals recommend
Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th StNJ Transit, MetroNorth, Long Island Railroad (LIRR), and 1, 2, 3, A, C, E Subway lines
Port Authority of NY station
641 8th AveBuses across the US
Megabus Stop