Guidebook for New York
Entertainment & Activities
AMNH has cool exhibits and is great for adults & kids alike.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestAMNH has cool exhibits and is great for adults & kids alike.
Attached to the AMNH, it's a neat experience for the kiddos (and adults).
15 locals recommend
Rose Center for Earth and Space
200 Central Park WestAttached to the AMNH, it's a neat experience for the kiddos (and adults).
The rotating exhibits are more than just NY-centric. It's a great place to get your history on!
75 locals recommend
New-York Historical Society Museum & Library
170 Central Park WestThe rotating exhibits are more than just NY-centric. It's a great place to get your history on!
Food Scene
Amazing seafood. And if you sit at the bar, you'll find James & Beth to be very friendly bartenders.
17 locals recommend
Ocean Grill
384 Columbus AvenueAmazing seafood. And if you sit at the bar, you'll find James & Beth to be very friendly bartenders.
The line that wraps around the corner on weekends is testament to how much New Yorkers love this place.
80 locals recommend
Good Enough To Eat
520 Columbus AvenueThe line that wraps around the corner on weekends is testament to how much New Yorkers love this place.
Machiavelli
519 Columbus AveLive music at breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Jackson Hole
517 Columbus AvenueGreat diner for a quick bite to eat.
Bistro Citron
473 Columbus AveFrench bistro
B.Cafe
566 Amsterdam AvenueLove the mussels and a great selection of Belgian beer.
Joe Coffee Company
514 Columbus AveLocal coffee house
Mud Street Coffee @ Cotta
513 Columbus AvenueLocal coffee walk up window
Starbucks
301 W 145th StOne of many STBX on the UWS. Also at 81st, 77th, etc.
Nice selection of Italian dishes. They also have a darn good brunch with an "all you can drink" option for about $25.
45 locals recommend
Osteria Cotta
513 Columbus AveNice selection of Italian dishes. They also have a darn good brunch with an "all you can drink" option for about $25.
Get the chickpea fries and quinoa salad. You won't regret it. Plus their juices are really great!
63 locals recommend
Peacefood Cafe
460 Amsterdam AveGet the chickpea fries and quinoa salad. You won't regret it. Plus their juices are really great!
Famous for where Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks were supposed to meet in "You've Got Mail"
104 locals recommend
Cafe Lalo
201 W 83rd StFamous for where Meg Ryan & Tom Hanks were supposed to meet in "You've Got Mail"
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueGet in line for these famous burgers & shakes
Café Frida
368 Columbus AveLove their tostadas!
Cilantro
485 Columbus AveClosest Mexican restaurant
French Roast
78 W 11th StOpen 24 hours
Cafe Luxembourg
200 W 70th StYum!
Ray's Pizza
1710 BroadwayGrab a slice
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
532 Amsterdam AvenueLove their mint tea
La Mirabelle
102 W 86th StFrench bistro
Milk Bar Midtown
119 W 56th StFamous...
Barney Greengrass
541 Amsterdam AveAn institution
Popover Cafe
Good option for breakfast
FISHTAG
222 West 79th StreetGreat fish. Intimate setting.
Isabella's
359 Columbus AveGreat for brunch, lunch or dinner
It's the closest sushi place... but not necessarily the best. I'd recommend Ocean or Haru (on Amsterdam) instead.
8 locals recommend
Matsu Sushi
3411 30th AveIt's the closest sushi place... but not necessarily the best. I'd recommend Ocean or Haru (on Amsterdam) instead.
Artie's Delicatessen
2290 BroadwayGo for the pastrami sandwich
Blossom on Columbus
507 Columbus AveVegan + great juices
Gastronomie 491
Upscale food market for eat-in or take-out
Drinks & Nightlife
Prohibition
503 Columbus AveLive music every single night!
Fire House Tavern
522 Columbus AveSports bar with good wings & burgers
Shopping
CVS
115 W 125th StDrugstore just a 5 minute walk
This flea market is open year round and offers all sorts of variety of new & used goods.
10 locals recommend
Green Flea Market
100 W 77th StThis flea market is open year round and offers all sorts of variety of new & used goods.
From Boss, Coach, Cole Hahn, Stuart Weitzman, Eileen Fischer... to Lucky & J. Crew, there's something for everyone.
112 locals recommend
Time Warner Center
10 Columbus CirFrom Boss, Coach, Cole Hahn, Stuart Weitzman, Eileen Fischer... to Lucky & J. Crew, there's something for everyone.
Staples
105 W 125th StOffice supplies
Essentials
Zabar's
2245 BroadwayWorld famous. Well, at least NYC famous.
One of my favorite grocery stores. Worth the mile or so trip to get here.
420 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
715 River RdOne of my favorite grocery stores. Worth the mile or so trip to get here.
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayAn NYC favorite
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StThere's also a Whole Foods up Columbus on 98th.
Juice bar inside. Ask for a punch card if you plan to go several times while you're here.
16 locals recommend
Gary Null's Uptown Whole Foods
2421 BroadwayJuice bar inside. Ask for a punch card if you plan to go several times while you're here.
Everything Else
organic avenue
116 Suffolk StCold press juice and vegetarian take-out
United States Postal Service
4558 BroadwayClosest post office
The UPS Store
55 W 116th StFor your shipping needs
TD Bank
7815 John F. Kennedy BlvdATM & full service bank
Husband & wife team, Stephen & Ingrid, are the primary instructors at this neighborhood yoga spot
7 locals recommend
Upper West Side Yoga and Wellness
75 W 85th StHusband & wife team, Stephen & Ingrid, are the primary instructors at this neighborhood yoga spot
SoulCycle W77 - West 77th Street
350 Amsterdam AveClasses are crazy expensive - but fun!
Juice Press
70 E 1st StCold press juice
There's a new one closer on Broadway between 85 & 86 (but it's not an available option on the map)
67 locals recommend
Juice Generation
210 Bedford AveThere's a new one closer on Broadway between 85 & 86 (but it's not an available option on the map)
Sightseeing
You could spend an entire day exploring the park. I'd recommend a walking tour if you want more of the history and highlights. With a quick Google search, you'll find several to choose from.
165 locals recommend
Central Park West
Central Park WestYou could spend an entire day exploring the park. I'd recommend a walking tour if you want more of the history and highlights. With a quick Google search, you'll find several to choose from.
Aaaaah, yes. The Guggenheim. One of many wonderful museums along Fifth Avenue.
44 locals recommend
Guggenheim Museum Store
1071 5th AveAaaaah, yes. The Guggenheim. One of many wonderful museums along Fifth Avenue.
Great place to check out the city you're visiting. They usually have a themed installation as well as the usual exhibits.
271 locals recommend
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveGreat place to check out the city you're visiting. They usually have a themed installation as well as the usual exhibits.
Another interesting stop along Fifth Avenue.
146 locals recommend
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
2 E 91st StAnother interesting stop along Fifth Avenue.
The Met is directly across the park from my apartment. Take a right out of the building and cut through the park as straight as you can and you'll see it when you hit Fifth Avenue.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe Met is directly across the park from my apartment. Take a right out of the building and cut through the park as straight as you can and you'll see it when you hit Fifth Avenue.
Another famous stop along Fifth Avenue (and you haven't even hit the shops yet)
307 locals recommend
Frick Collection
1 E 70th StAnother famous stop along Fifth Avenue (and you haven't even hit the shops yet)
Great walking and biking trails along the Hudson River that go all the way down to Battery Park
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Great walking and biking trails along the Hudson River that go all the way down to Battery Park