Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveMuseum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveMuseum
A cute square that typically has outdoor vendors. Lots of shopping on the perimeter.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
A cute square that typically has outdoor vendors. Lots of shopping on the perimeter.
If it's not too hot out, this can be a nice walk with some cool things to see along the walk!
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
If it's not too hot out, this can be a nice walk with some cool things to see along the walk!
I recommend going to the top of this instead of the Empire State Building. I believe the views are better and you can see the ESB in the skyline instead.
423 locals recommend
Top of the Rock
30 Rockefeller PlazaI recommend going to the top of this instead of the Empire State Building. I believe the views are better and you can see the ESB in the skyline instead.
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StBring tissues, but worth the trip.
Take this FREE ferry to and from Staten Island for GREAT views of the city and the Statue of Liberty.
71 locals recommend
Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall StTake this FREE ferry to and from Staten Island for GREAT views of the city and the Statue of Liberty.
Food Scene
Sprinkles New York - Upper East Side
780 Lexington AveThe BEST sugary cupcakes out there.
You cannot miss these unique little bagel balls. So many different kinds. I would go every day if I could. (check their website for hours and go in the AM so they don't run out!)
Bantam Bagels
283 Bleecker StYou cannot miss these unique little bagel balls. So many different kinds. I would go every day if I could. (check their website for hours and go in the AM so they don't run out!)
Insomnia Cookies
1579 2nd AveThe best chocolate chip cookies.
The Penrose
1590 2nd AveGREAT Avocado Toast for brunch.
Drinks & Nightlife
Irish Bar that always has room to sit no matter the time of day. Nice outdoor back garden too.
7 locals recommend
Genesis Bar NYC
1708 2nd AveIrish Bar that always has room to sit no matter the time of day. Nice outdoor back garden too.
Arts & Culture
AMC Orpheum Theater
1538 3rd AveMovie theater!