Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Where George Washington used to summer! They hold $5 community yoga classes (includes free admission to the mansion) inside the beautiful mansion twice a week, too! :)
107 locals recommend
Morris-Jumel Mansion
65 Jumel TerraceWhere George Washington used to summer! They hold $5 community yoga classes (includes free admission to the mansion) inside the beautiful mansion twice a week, too! :)
Beautiful building & statues surrounding with a library inside!
52 locals recommend
Hispanic Society Museum & Library
613 W 155th StBeautiful building & statues surrounding with a library inside!
Beautiful portion of the MET in Uptown Manhattan -- gorgeous renaissance art, nice garden surrounded by gorgeous Fort Tryon Park. Suggested donation (you can give $1) or free with MET ticket.
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrBeautiful portion of the MET in Uptown Manhattan -- gorgeous renaissance art, nice garden surrounded by gorgeous Fort Tryon Park. Suggested donation (you can give $1) or free with MET ticket.
Watch a baseball game or take a tour of the famous NY Yankees baseball team!
514 locals recommend
Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 StWatch a baseball game or take a tour of the famous NY Yankees baseball team!
Take a self-guided tour of the beautiful, massive Columbia University campus. They have numerous cafes and restaurants on site as well as surrounding the school.
539 locals recommend
Columbia University
116th and BroadwayTake a self-guided tour of the beautiful, massive Columbia University campus. They have numerous cafes and restaurants on site as well as surrounding the school.
Gorgeous gothic church, public art & event space. A must-see!
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveGorgeous gothic church, public art & event space. A must-see!
Beautiful manicured gardens in Upper Central Park (a part MANY tourists do not visit) -- gorgeous!
159 locals recommend
Conservatory Garden
1233 5th AveBeautiful manicured gardens in Upper Central Park (a part MANY tourists do not visit) -- gorgeous!
Tenement Museum
103 Orchard StSee how New Yorkers used to live -- great tours!
Great marketplace with interesting shops for dining and groceries and clothing. Mostly I go for fresh fish or lobster. They have a great Italian grocery, too!
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveGreat marketplace with interesting shops for dining and groceries and clothing. Mostly I go for fresh fish or lobster. They have a great Italian grocery, too!
the High line is a park that was once an elevated train station. It spans from 11th to 34th Street on the West side of Manhattan. It's a great walk on a beautiful day!
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
the High line is a park that was once an elevated train station. It spans from 11th to 34th Street on the West side of Manhattan. It's a great walk on a beautiful day!
my favorite place in Staten Island -- other than my parent's backyard. There's a Chinese Scholar Garden, little Castle with labyrinth, botanical garden, music space, etc etc etc!!!
95 locals recommend
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden
1000 Richmond Terracemy favorite place in Staten Island -- other than my parent's backyard. There's a Chinese Scholar Garden, little Castle with labyrinth, botanical garden, music space, etc etc etc!!!
Basically a large food venue on weekends in this BrooklynPark by the water -- fun! Lots of restaurants and bars around, too!
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveBasically a large food venue on weekends in this BrooklynPark by the water -- fun! Lots of restaurants and bars around, too!
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWalk across the bridge because it's scary and fun!
Food Scene
Taszo Espresso Bar
554 Edward M Morgan Pltasty, local coffee shop with pastries, sandwiches
Caffe Bene -- chain coffee & tea place with pastries, desserts, etc (cheaper than its neighbor, Taszo).
9 Edward M Morgan Pl
Caffe Bene -- chain coffee & tea place with pastries, desserts, etc (cheaper than its neighbor, Taszo).
Free wifi, awesome pastries and coffee/teas. They have an outdoor space as well.
246 locals recommend
The Chipped Cup
3610 BroadwayFree wifi, awesome pastries and coffee/teas. They have an outdoor space as well.
Non-fancy, old school restaurant with bar and karaoke nights. A real neighborhood feel, right next to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital -- an after work spot for hospital workers!
61 locals recommend
Coogans
4015 BroadwayNon-fancy, old school restaurant with bar and karaoke nights. A real neighborhood feel, right next to Columbia Presbyterian Hospital -- an after work spot for hospital workers!
Wahi Diner
3915 Broadwaytypical diner -- good for pancake time on the weekend!
P&M Classic Pizza and Restaurant
1747 Amsterdam Avetasty pizza slices!
Joe
550 W 120th StGreat coffee, pastries, snacks on Columbia University's campus
Coffee, tea and AMAZING pie (sweet, savory, interesting combinations)
11 locals recommend
Petee's Pie Company
61 Delancey StCoffee, tea and AMAZING pie (sweet, savory, interesting combinations)
It's standing-room only so go on a day you don't mind being outside. Great ice cream -- interesting flavors, a must if in Chinatown!
59 locals recommend
The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
65 Bayard StIt's standing-room only so go on a day you don't mind being outside. Great ice cream -- interesting flavors, a must if in Chinatown!
Authentic Italian food -- different regional food each night --bring cash. Great wine list, too!
38 locals recommend
Enoteca Maria
27 Hyatt StAuthentic Italian food -- different regional food each night --bring cash. Great wine list, too!
Everything Else
Bikram Yoga Harlem
518 W 145th StAwesome hot yoga classes 1 stop away!
Planet Fitness
3799 Broadwayinexpensive gym right across the street!
Wine tastings weekly -- they sell wine and liquor. Decent selection!
17 locals recommend
COLUMBIA WINE CO.
4038 BroadwayWine tastings weekly -- they sell wine and liquor. Decent selection!
Large state park -- they have swimming pools and an elevated area to walk around
269 locals recommend
Riverbank/State Park
Large state park -- they have swimming pools and an elevated area to walk around
Riverside spans a large portion of the west side of Manhattan. There are various trails or running, walking, biking, dog runs, many statues and flora. Really nice, even on a chilly day.
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Riverside spans a large portion of the west side of Manhattan. There are various trails or running, walking, biking, dog runs, many statues and flora. Really nice, even on a chilly day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Harlem Public
3612 Broadwaygastropub bar with great food! Hot spot
The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveGreat food and cocktails - nice place
Hogshead Tavern
126 Hamilton PlCute place, great drinks, & fatty (but yummy) snacks!
Shopping
If you need Target, it's here -- as well as Marshall's, Costco, Applebees, Aldi, etc.
149 locals recommend
Target
4024 College Point BlvdIf you need Target, it's here -- as well as Marshall's, Costco, Applebees, Aldi, etc.
Essentials
Closest Whole Foods to me in Manhattan. Has the full bakery, prepared foods section as well as cheese, produce, fish, etc. This location is never crazy crowded & it's next to the WF WINE SHOP! :)
541 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StClosest Whole Foods to me in Manhattan. Has the full bakery, prepared foods section as well as cheese, produce, fish, etc. This location is never crazy crowded & it's next to the WF WINE SHOP! :)
Trader Joe's -- they sell everything but the wine (boo!), try to go before 11am or after 7pm -- it's usually very packed, but the lines move quickly.
420 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
715 River RdTrader Joe's -- they sell everything but the wine (boo!), try to go before 11am or after 7pm -- it's usually very packed, but the lines move quickly.
Good for basic groceries -- beverages, yogurt, cereal, beer, bread, chips.
553 La Mina Super Market Inc
553 W 157th StGood for basic groceries -- beverages, yogurt, cereal, beer, bread, chips.
Arts & Culture
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
2751 BroadwayJazz + dinner
Jazz at Lincoln Center
10 Columbus CirAlways amazing acts
Huge museum with something for everyone -- not just paintings on the walls.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveHuge museum with something for everyone -- not just paintings on the walls.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetGreat museum -- funky art, nice cafe and gift shop
Fun gift shop, smaller museum but cool nonetheless -- NYC history!
271 locals recommend
Museum of the City of New York
1220 5th AveFun gift shop, smaller museum but cool nonetheless -- NYC history!
Inexpensive music venue with great local acts and bar -- very casual, bring ear plugs lol
73 locals recommend
Arlene Grocery
95 Stanton StInexpensive music venue with great local acts and bar -- very casual, bring ear plugs lol