Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Broadway Shows (Ticketron - to purchase tickets for Broadway shows), Shopping: clothing, sneakers/shoes, jewelry, makeup and other beauty products.
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
Broadway Shows (Ticketron - to purchase tickets for Broadway shows), Shopping: clothing, sneakers/shoes, jewelry, makeup and other beauty products.
Pier 86: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum .... Water Taxi ... Cafe Bars ... Hudson River
6 locals recommend
Pier 86
Pier 86: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum .... Water Taxi ... Cafe Bars ... Hudson River
Bridge spans between downtown Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn... good for cycling, running and walking, amazing views, great spot for photos.
77 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge BoulevardBridge spans between downtown Manhattan and downtown Brooklyn... good for cycling, running and walking, amazing views, great spot for photos.
Parks & Nature
Great for sitting, walking, jogging, cycling, horse and carriage ride, tanning picnicking in summer and iceskating in winter. Dog friendly place (keep dogs on chain). (-: Strawberry Fields dedicated to John Lennon, The Great Lawn (nice place to sit/relax), Bethesda Terrace (great view), Belvedere Castle (nice to see), Conservatory (rent a boat).
33 locals recommend
Central Park West
Central Park WestGreat for sitting, walking, jogging, cycling, horse and carriage ride, tanning picnicking in summer and iceskating in winter. Dog friendly place (keep dogs on chain). (-: Strawberry Fields dedicated to John Lennon, The Great Lawn (nice place to sit/relax), Bethesda Terrace (great view), Belvedere Castle (nice to see), Conservatory (rent a boat).
Arts & Culture
Museum is beautiful example of architecture, and has an interesting modernist art collection. Check for entry price, students get a discount. Some days are free/donation only (-:
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetMuseum is beautiful example of architecture, and has an interesting modernist art collection. Check for entry price, students get a discount. Some days are free/donation only (-:
Great Museum in Brooklyn, and if you happen to be around for the first Sat of the month they've have something called "First Saturday" .... Museum is free from 5pm and they've concerts... also close to Botanical Gardens, Central Park (same architect as Central Park) and Brooklyn Library.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyGreat Museum in Brooklyn, and if you happen to be around for the first Sat of the month they've have something called "First Saturday" .... Museum is free from 5pm and they've concerts... also close to Botanical Gardens, Central Park (same architect as Central Park) and Brooklyn Library.
81 Street-Museum of Natural History Station
Great for history lovers.
Essentials
The shop is still small compared to major grocery shops, but it has two floors and a very decent selection of groceries, including fresh vegetables, AND it's not expensive.
18 locals recommend
Big Apple Meat Market Inc
500 9th AveThe shop is still small compared to major grocery shops, but it has two floors and a very decent selection of groceries, including fresh vegetables, AND it's not expensive.
Getting Around
A quicker way to/from apartment to Times Square/42 street train station is to enter or exit at 44th Street (near 8th Avenue) great way to avoid the rain, snow and cold. Trains: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, B, C, D, E, F, M, N, R, and S shuttle to and fro Grand Central Station (Apple Store).
226 locals recommend
Hell's Kitchen
A quicker way to/from apartment to Times Square/42 street train station is to enter or exit at 44th Street (near 8th Avenue) great way to avoid the rain, snow and cold. Trains: 1, 2, 3, 7, A, B, C, D, E, F, M, N, R, and S shuttle to and fro Grand Central Station (Apple Store).
Drinks & Nightlife
Restaurants, bars, great nightlife... popular area for everyone, especially College students. Good to see in the day too.
216 locals recommend
East Village
Restaurants, bars, great nightlife... popular area for everyone, especially College students. Good to see in the day too.