Lena’s guidebook
CULTURE/ARCHITECTURE/FUN
It’s a public bldg of the most recent project Hudson Yards (the most expensive and largest in the history of the city). Crowded, requires booking time slot in advance, but with seeing!
195 locals recommend
Vessel
20 Hudson YardsIt’s a public bldg of the most recent project Hudson Yards (the most expensive and largest in the history of the city). Crowded, requires booking time slot in advance, but with seeing!
It’s a long path on the upper level in place of train tracks. Has lots of sculptures, buildings, plants along the way. Also crowded, but quite nice on a sunny day.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
It’s a long path on the upper level in place of train tracks. Has lots of sculptures, buildings, plants along the way. Also crowded, but quite nice on a sunny day.
The Oculus
Church StreetThere are a few observation decks in NYC, among which I would say One World is most breathtaking, but go to Empire State building if you want to see one of the oldest skyscrapers in the world (views are quite good too!)
215 locals recommend
One World Observatory
117 West StThere are a few observation decks in NYC, among which I would say One World is most breathtaking, but go to Empire State building if you want to see one of the oldest skyscrapers in the world (views are quite good too!)
Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River GreenwayGreat for biking with Hudson River views
Staten Island Ferry
Staten Island FerryTake the ferry for Manhattan skyline views
North River Lobster Company
West 41st StreetTake a lobster boat for some fun and stunning views!
Bryant Park
The Morgan Library & Museum
225 Madison AveMagical library atmosphere and interesting exhibits
The Rose Main Reading Room
476 5th AveSolomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveRestaurants
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
700 W 125th StHakkasan New York
311 W 43rd StBest dimsum in town! great atmosphere too
Yakitori Totto
251 W 55th StIf you are a fan of yakitori - this is the place!
abcV
38 E 19th Stbest vegetarian lunch/brunch spot
Contemporary Lebanese cosine. Try kibbeh nayye (beef tartar), duck shawarma, and any one of their deserts!
52 locals recommend
ILILI
236 5th AveContemporary Lebanese cosine. Try kibbeh nayye (beef tartar), duck shawarma, and any one of their deserts!
it’s a lounge, restaurant, and a club, so you can hit three birds with one stone and have a wild night! :) Their food is pretty good unlike other lounges/clubs, and it’s a pretty fun place!
39 locals recommend
Vandal
199 Boweryit’s a lounge, restaurant, and a club, so you can hit three birds with one stone and have a wild night! :) Their food is pretty good unlike other lounges/clubs, and it’s a pretty fun place!
Bars
Rose Bar
2 Lexington Ave
Apotheke
9 Doyers Stspeak easy in Chinatown. Awesome cocktails!
Bathtub Gin
132 9th Ave