Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestVery famous museum right next door.
The Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetRent a row boat here!
Food Scene
Get there at when it opens at 11AM and there's usually no line! Open everyday from 11AM-11PM.
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueGet there at when it opens at 11AM and there's usually no line! Open everyday from 11AM-11PM.
One of the best places for coffee/espresso in the city! On the level of Blue Bottle, easily.
109 locals recommend
Irving Farm New York
224 W 79th StOne of the best places for coffee/espresso in the city! On the level of Blue Bottle, easily.
Box Kite Coffee
115 St Marks PlFabulous coffee place, very small, but amazing. 7AM-7PM.
Chirping Chicken
355 Amsterdam AveOpen late, to 2AM.
Very famous chef (Daniel Boulud), there are three fantastic Boulud restaurants here ranging from very expensive (Boulud Sud), medium (Bar Boulud), and casual grocery/deli (Epicerie Boulud).
26 locals recommend
Boulud Sud
20 W 64th StVery famous chef (Daniel Boulud), there are three fantastic Boulud restaurants here ranging from very expensive (Boulud Sud), medium (Bar Boulud), and casual grocery/deli (Epicerie Boulud).
Land Thai Kitchen
450 Amsterdam AveOne of the best Thai restaurants in the city!
Fantastic brunch spot, arrive before 11AM or be prepared to wait a while for a table!
54 locals recommend
Sarabeth's Upper West Side
423 Amsterdam AveFantastic brunch spot, arrive before 11AM or be prepared to wait a while for a table!
Superb restaurant and very popular brunch spot, thankfully right next to the apartment so easy to get to early enough to beat the crowds.
37 locals recommend
Isabella's
359 Columbus AveSuperb restaurant and very popular brunch spot, thankfully right next to the apartment so easy to get to early enough to beat the crowds.
Insomnia Cookies
1579 2nd AveIn case you want cookies or ice cream as late as 3AM.
Jacob's Pickles
509 Amsterdam AveGreat food and very good cocktails.
Very healthy stuff, albeit pricey. The best cold-pressed juices and smoothies in the city; there are lots of locations, and all are very serious about vegan and healthy living.
178 locals recommend
Juice Press
70 E 1st StVery healthy stuff, albeit pricey. The best cold-pressed juices and smoothies in the city; there are lots of locations, and all are very serious about vegan and healthy living.
Juice Press
70 E 1st StOpen to 10PM.
Essentials
One of the best grocery stores in the city! They have literally everything, from fresh lox and caviar to toilet paper.
185 locals recommend
Fairway Market 74th Street
2131 BroadwayOne of the best grocery stores in the city! They have literally everything, from fresh lox and caviar to toilet paper.
Trader Joe's
715 River RdOpen everyday until 10PM.
Westside Market
2171 Broadway24/7 Grocery, amazing selection for a smaller place.
Shopping
Open 24/7, although the pharmacy is not. There is one with a 24/7 pharmacy on 72nd/Broadway next to the Trader Joe's.,
224 locals recommend
Duane Reade
3387 BroadwayOpen 24/7, although the pharmacy is not. There is one with a 24/7 pharmacy on 72nd/Broadway next to the Trader Joe's.,
Everything Else
Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
West 76th StreetGreat low-key gym; they have a pool!
Equinox West 76th Street
344 Amsterdam AveGym.
SoulCycle W77 - West 77th Street
350 Amsterdam AveFor those who like spinning classes.
Magnificent park along the river; a great alternative to Central Park. Great for running/biking as well.
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Magnificent park along the river; a great alternative to Central Park. Great for running/biking as well.
Free kayaking on the Hudson!
Saturday-Sunday 10am–6pm
Monday-Wednesday 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thursday-Friday Closed
92 locals recommend
Pier 25 at Hudson River Park
West StreetFree kayaking on the Hudson!
Saturday-Sunday 10am–6pm
Monday-Wednesday 5:30pm–7:30pm
Thursday-Friday Closed
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThe world-famous MoMA.
Frick Collection
1 E 70th StAnother amazing art museum.
Houses one of the best modern art collections in a very famous building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveHouses one of the best modern art collections in a very famous building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
The Met. One of the greatest collections of art in the world.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe Met. One of the greatest collections of art in the world.
Every seat here is one of those massive reclined seats, and is all reserved ticketing.
138 locals recommend
AMC 84th Street 6
2310 BroadwayEvery seat here is one of those massive reclined seats, and is all reserved ticketing.
One of the best independent movie theaters in America, they often show films no one else does.
30 locals recommend
Lincoln Plaza Cinemas
One of the best independent movie theaters in America, they often show films no one else does.
During the summer, they host lots of free outdoor viewings and activities!
621 locals recommend
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Lincoln Center PlazaDuring the summer, they host lots of free outdoor viewings and activities!
AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 BroadwayStandard large multiplex movie theater.