Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Everyone says "walk the Brooklyn Bridge", but the real views are from a well-kept secret, the Manhattan Bridge. With views of the Brooklyn, and FAR fewer tourists, this is a great view of the skyline!
85 locals recommend
Manhattan Bridge
Manhattan BridgeEveryone says "walk the Brooklyn Bridge", but the real views are from a well-kept secret, the Manhattan Bridge. With views of the Brooklyn, and FAR fewer tourists, this is a great view of the skyline!
Founded in 1977, the New Museum is a leading destination for new art and new ideas. It is Manhattan’s only dedicated contemporary art museum, and is just a few short minutes walk away.
629 locals recommend
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 Bowery
Founded in 1977, the New Museum is a leading destination for new art and new ideas. It is Manhattan’s only dedicated contemporary art museum, and is just a few short minutes walk away.
Food Scene
You'll be staying just steps away from this famous Chinatown Eatery. Enjoy the tasty greatness of $1 dumplings!
56 locals recommend
Prosperity Dumpling
You'll be staying just steps away from this famous Chinatown Eatery. Enjoy the tasty greatness of $1 dumplings!
One of my family's favorite! It's not just a slice at Williamsburg Pizza. Stop here for a creative square and step out a satisfied customer.
173 locals recommend
Williamsburg Pizza
265 Union AveOne of my family's favorite! It's not just a slice at Williamsburg Pizza. Stop here for a creative square and step out a satisfied customer.
Be patient or go at night -- but either way, stop into this landmark serving up the city's favorite pancakes.
365 locals recommend
Clinton St. Baking Company
4 Clinton StBe patient or go at night -- but either way, stop into this landmark serving up the city's favorite pancakes.
For a great morning walk to get a view of the city before all it's bustle, be sure to take a few minutes and walk over to Cocoa Bar for the best Chai Tea in the LES.
15 locals recommend
Cocoa Bar
21 Clinton StFor a great morning walk to get a view of the city before all it's bustle, be sure to take a few minutes and walk over to Cocoa Bar for the best Chai Tea in the LES.
Small place, big taste! Love heading over to Dimes for a good casual meal, weekday or even for a great weekend brunch.
212 locals recommend
Dimes
49 Canal StSmall place, big taste! Love heading over to Dimes for a good casual meal, weekday or even for a great weekend brunch.
A long-time staple to Little Italy, Ferrara's is my go-to for late night coffee & sweets. Don't leave here without their famed cannoli & other Italian desserts, plus espresso.
32 locals recommend
Ferrara Bakery & Cafe
195 Grand StA long-time staple to Little Italy, Ferrara's is my go-to for late night coffee & sweets. Don't leave here without their famed cannoli & other Italian desserts, plus espresso.
Essentials
While you are in Manhattan, you are likely going to want to dine out at every opportunity, but it's always great to have some snacks or quick bites too. Especially since you'll have a nice kitchen!
1895 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StWhile you are in Manhattan, you are likely going to want to dine out at every opportunity, but it's always great to have some snacks or quick bites too. Especially since you'll have a nice kitchen!
Drinks & Nightlife
A cozy little space that seemingly always has surf flicks or 90s movies playing on their television screen. Funky taverna with drinks & simple American-Mediterranean dishes for brunch & dinner.
181 locals recommend
Forgtmenot
138 Division StA cozy little space that seemingly always has surf flicks or 90s movies playing on their television screen. Funky taverna with drinks & simple American-Mediterranean dishes for brunch & dinner.