Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette StGreat for brunch
Beatnic (formerly by CHLOE). - SoHo
240 Lafayette StreetVegetarian and good for takeout
Rosie's
29 E 2nd StBustling spot, good for people watching and guacamole.
RubiRosa Restaurant & Bar
235 Mulberry StGreat pizza! Tough to get into, but worth it.
Seamore's Nolita
390 Broome StGreat easy spot for seafood and people watching.
Taïm
45 Spring StDelicious falafel. Great for quick food if you're out and about in SoHo.
Supper
156 E 2nd StGreat authentic Italian place
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StAmazing breakfast and brunch!
Drinks & Nightlife
Attaboy
134 Eldridge StAmazing cocktails - not cheap, but worth the price.
Goodnight Sonny
134 1st Ave.Great date spot for snacks and drinks
Great views of the Hudson and a perfect place to sit out all day on the weekend or catch the sunset.
10 locals recommend
City Vineyard
233 West StreetGreat views of the Hudson and a perfect place to sit out all day on the weekend or catch the sunset.
Parks & Nature
Park situated on an elevated old railway track. Great views of the city and the Hudson River.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Park situated on an elevated old railway track. Great views of the city and the Hudson River.
Great views of the city. Especially nice at sunrise and sunset.
951 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge Park
334 Furman StGreat views of the city. Especially nice at sunrise and sunset.
Arts & Culture
Close by and not too overwhelmingly big. Check out the sun deck. Thursday nights 7pm - 9pm are pay-what-you-wish.
629 locals recommend
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryClose by and not too overwhelmingly big. Check out the sun deck. Thursday nights 7pm - 9pm are pay-what-you-wish.
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetSo much amazing art! Free Friday's after 4pm.
You just have to go. Try to get on one or more of the free walking tours so that you learn something. Also, definitely check out the roof if the weather is good! Open between April and October.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveYou just have to go. Try to get on one or more of the free walking tours so that you learn something. Also, definitely check out the roof if the weather is good! Open between April and October.
Essentials
Good for groceries as well as has a great hot bar, salad shop, and BBQ bar upstairs.
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StGood for groceries as well as has a great hot bar, salad shop, and BBQ bar upstairs.
CVS
101 Plaza CenterDrug store that also carries food and other basics.
Sightseeing
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeIconic and just as amazing as it looks in pictures.
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathGreat views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges
It's really a moving experience to stand by the pools and think back to where you were on September 11th, 2001.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StIt's really a moving experience to stand by the pools and think back to where you were on September 11th, 2001.
Really quaint and fun to walk around at night. Feels like another city.
312 locals recommend
Little Italy
189 Grand StReally quaint and fun to walk around at night. Feels like another city.
Great spot on a sunny day to spot celebrities and/or just people watch.
946 locals recommend
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareGreat spot on a sunny day to spot celebrities and/or just people watch.
My favourite building in the city!
Also a great area for shopping and you can check out Eataly. Or, if you're in more of a fast food mood, Shake Shack is nearby.
304 locals recommend
Flatiron Building
175 5th AveMy favourite building in the city!
Also a great area for shopping and you can check out Eataly. Or, if you're in more of a fast food mood, Shake Shack is nearby.