Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Walking distance from the studio. Second floor in Brookfield Place mall. High-end food court with best options--from cupcakes to pizza to sushi to wings. Brookfield Place connects underground to the Oculus, a subway hub for 10+ subway trains and a luxury mall.
23 locals recommend
Tartinery - Hudson Eats
225 Liberty StreetWalking distance from the studio. Second floor in Brookfield Place mall. High-end food court with best options--from cupcakes to pizza to sushi to wings. Brookfield Place connects underground to the Oculus, a subway hub for 10+ subway trains and a luxury mall.
Drinks & Nightlife
Walking distance from the studio. Really great Mexican food and cocktails. Get the blood orange margarita. Best nachos I've ever had. Gorgeous inside-and also has lots of outdoor seating with the best breeze from the Hudson River.
8 locals recommend
El Vez and Burrito Bar
259 Vesey StWalking distance from the studio. Really great Mexican food and cocktails. Get the blood orange margarita. Best nachos I've ever had. Gorgeous inside-and also has lots of outdoor seating with the best breeze from the Hudson River.
Sightseeing
10 minute walk from studio. Little secret in NYC that is gorgeous and unique. Stunning view of the NYC waterfront and harbor. Fun for adults and kids.
22 locals recommend
SeaGlass Carousel
State Street10 minute walk from studio. Little secret in NYC that is gorgeous and unique. Stunning view of the NYC waterfront and harbor. Fun for adults and kids.
Beautiful church just a few blocks from the studio. Amazing NYC history, including the final resting spot for Alexander Hamilton.
57 locals recommend
Trinity Church
89 BroadwayBeautiful church just a few blocks from the studio. Amazing NYC history, including the final resting spot for Alexander Hamilton.
Just blocks from the studio. Breathtaking and meaningful visit. Must-see to understand NYC's history. The museum is phenomenal--and even locals make sure to make a trek to it.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StJust blocks from the studio. Breathtaking and meaningful visit. Must-see to understand NYC's history. The museum is phenomenal--and even locals make sure to make a trek to it.
Shopping
Just blocks from the studio. The most beautiful and unique building in the U.S.--and it is also a mall! Just opened in Summer 2016 so many New Yorkers are still discovering it (it took years to build--so some don't know it's open yet). It's also a hub for many train / subway lines--I feel so lucky to start and end each workday walking through this gorgeous space.
66 locals recommend
The Oculus
Church StreetJust blocks from the studio. The most beautiful and unique building in the U.S.--and it is also a mall! Just opened in Summer 2016 so many New Yorkers are still discovering it (it took years to build--so some don't know it's open yet). It's also a hub for many train / subway lines--I feel so lucky to start and end each workday walking through this gorgeous space.
Getting Around
3 Citibike locations a few blocks away from the studio. Easy bike-sharing and lots of stations around Manhattan and Brooklyn. https://member.citibikenyc.com/map
277 locals recommend
Citi Bike
3 Citibike locations a few blocks away from the studio. Easy bike-sharing and lots of stations around Manhattan and Brooklyn. https://member.citibikenyc.com/map
Best kept secret in NYC that's used by NYC locals: the Via cell phone app. You request and share a car ride for about $5-10 (no matter the distance) to drive in Manhattan and Brooklyn. You may be asked to meet at a corner rather than exact address. Best after rush hour especially. Lyft, Juno, and Uber are also good.
Via Transportation, Inc.
31-00 47th AvenueBest kept secret in NYC that's used by NYC locals: the Via cell phone app. You request and share a car ride for about $5-10 (no matter the distance) to drive in Manhattan and Brooklyn. You may be asked to meet at a corner rather than exact address. Best after rush hour especially. Lyft, Juno, and Uber are also good.
Essentials
Battery Place Market Corp
77 Battery PlA few blocks from the studio. Has all your market needs!
Entertainment & Activities
One of the few NYC theaters where you can get super comfortable, reclining seats. So cool and fun. You can/ should reserve your movie seats in advance online. https://www.regmovies.com
69 locals recommend
Regal Battery Park Stadium 11
102 North End AveOne of the few NYC theaters where you can get super comfortable, reclining seats. So cool and fun. You can/ should reserve your movie seats in advance online. https://www.regmovies.com