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Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips

1. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre

307 W 26th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Chelsea · 171 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Arrive early for the best seats, and be prepared for some major laughs. It’s where some of Saturday Night Live’s most famous alumni got their start!

Niles NYC Bar & Restaurant is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

2. Niles NYC Bar & Restaurant

6.3
371 7th Ave (at Affinia Manhattan Hotel), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Chelsea · 49 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: With a tasty contemporary American menu, as well as a variety of bar snacks, Niles is the perfect place to relax after a day or night on the town.

Bryant Park is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

3. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1230 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Enjoy a movie in the summer, ice skating in winter, and people-watching all year round in one of New York’s most iconic parks.

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

4. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

9.0
Pier 86 (at W 46th St & 12th Ave), New York, NY
History Museum · Hell's Kitchen · 347 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Get up close and personal with nearly two dozen aircrafts and explore the housing quarters of a massive aircraft carrier – it’s fun (and educational!) for all ages.

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

5. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

9.3
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 528 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: There’s nothing more New York than enjoying a little lunch on the steps of the library – but don’t forget to stop inside to see what exhibits are on, too!

Manhattan NYC, an Affinia Hotel is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

6. Manhattan NYC, an Affinia Hotel

371 7th Ave (at W 31st St.), New York, NY
Hotel · Chelsea · 71 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Practice for your Madison Square Garden debut with a guitar delivered to your room during your stay! It’s all part of our TLC experience.

Hill Country Barbecue Market is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

7. Hill Country Barbecue Market

8.7
30 W 26th St (btwn Broadway & 6th Ave), New York, NY
BBQ Joint · NoMad · 489 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: New York Times writer Frank Bruni loves this restaurant for the succulent brisket, heavenly ribs, mouthwatering corn pudding, and tantalizing peanut butter & jelly cupcakes.

Cookshop is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

8. Cookshop

8.9
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews

Rent the RunwayRent the Runway: In the running for the best brunch place in NYC on our list. Order the skillet eggs and fried egg sandwich. You'll thank us!

Txikito is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

9. Txikito

8.1
240 9th Ave (btwn 24th & 25th St.), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 112 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: It's not hard to find a tapas restaurant in Chelsea, but Txikito sets itself apart a bit with a more comfortable, warmer space than the rest and a menu focused on Basque food.

Stella 34 Trattoria is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

10. Stella 34 Trattoria

7.6
151 West 34th Street (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Garment District · 108 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Spacious, peaceful restaurant above hectic Macy's and Herald Square. Though not a cheap place to eat, it offers some of the better food in the immediate surrounding area.

Tre Dici is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

11. Tre Dici

128 W 26th St (at 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Chelsea · 43 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: An "unexpected" find on an obscure block in Chelsea, this "delightful" little hot spot takes traditional Italian dishes and serves them up with "modern ingenuity", "creativity" and "flair".

ilili Restaurant is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

12. ilili Restaurant

8.8
236 5th Ave (btwn E 27th & E 28th St), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · NoMad · 475 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Contemporary Lebanese/Mediterranean cuisine. Consistently voted NYC's #1 Mediterranean restaurant by OpenTable diners!

13. Chelsea Brewing Company

Pier 59 (at 18th St. & 11th Avenue), New York, NY
Brewery · Chelsea · 46 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Not only can you participate in just about every sport imaginable at Chelsea Piers, you can rehydrate afterward at NYC’s largest microbrewery.

Seven Bistro is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

14. Seven Bistro

350 7th Ave (btw 29th & 30th), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Chelsea · 34 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Casually chic and with elaborate chandeliers, yet Guinness beer on tap. This rare find is a hidden gem for shareable appetizers, grills, salads, pasta and drinks of every flavor.

The Half King is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

15. The Half King

505 W 23rd St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 184 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Guests at this bar may be able to catch a glimpse of the part owner, author Sebastian Junger (The Perfect Storm).

Rye House is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

16. Rye House

11 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Whisky Bar · Union Square · 231 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: As the name suggests, American spirits are the emphasis at this dark, sultry bar. Along with a selection of bourbons and ryes, there are gins, vodkas and rums, all distilled in the States.

Jack Doyle's is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

17. Jack Doyle's

7.4
240 W 35th St (Between 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Garment District · 38 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Jack Doyle’s is a classic New York Irish American bar, and has all of the beer and pub food to match. Perfect for hanging out and enjoying a cold Guinness and some Shepard’s pie with friends.

Billymark's West is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

18. Billymark's West

332 9th Ave (at W 29th St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Chelsea · 60 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: The eclectic jukebox is always rocking at Billymark’s West, a rough-and-tumble but lovable dive bar near Penn Station.A pool table and dartboard attract regular customers starting at 8 a.m.

Mustang Harry's is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

19. Mustang Harry's

6.3
352 7th Ave (btwn 29th & 30th St), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Chelsea · 63 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Whether you are grabbing a quick bite to eat before jumping on a train at Penn Station, or having drinks after a game, Mustang Harry’s is where you want to go.

Times Square is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

20. Times Square

8.3
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2354 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: With massive digital billboards, this is the heart of the New York theater district and site of the annual ball drop celebration on New Year's Eve.

Chelsea Piers is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

21. Chelsea Piers

62 Chelsea Piers (btwn 17th & 23rd St), New York, NY
Pier · Chelsea · 63 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Check out this state-of-the-art recreational facility located on the Hudson River in Chelsea. Enjoy their bowling, golf, ice hockey, or wall climbing among other activities.

High Line is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

22. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This much-anticipated outdoor park was created on an elevated infrastructure built in the 1930s. Today, lush gardens, sculptures and amazing views of the Hudson River adorn this magnificent concourse.

Chelsea Market is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

23. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This incredible block-long gourmet food and retail marketplace contains bakeries, restaurants, gift shops, supply stores and local food purveyors abound. Sample sales often pop up in its center.

Chelsea Arts Building is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

24. Chelsea Arts Building

526 W 26th St (btw 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 1 tip

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: In Chelsea's converted industrial spaces, you'll find brand new galleries hosting group shows by up-and-coming artists, blockbuster exhibitions by art world celebrities and a slew of provocative work.

Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

25. Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

8.2
227 W 27th St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Museum · Chelsea · 40 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: FIT owns one of the largest and most impressive collections of clothing, textiles and accessories in the world, including 50,000 costumes and fabrics dating from the 5th century to the present.

Rubin Museum of Art is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

26. Rubin Museum of Art

9.0
150 W 17th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Chelsea · 102 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: This six-story museum houses Donald and Shelley Rubin’s impressive collection of Himalayan art, as well as large-scale temporary exhibitions, film screenings, live music, and dance performances.

Madison Square Garden is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

27. Madison Square Garden

8.9
4 Penn Plz (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Basketball Stadium · 994 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: One of Manhattan’s biggest event venues, MSG is the city’s premiere sports and entertainment complex. Home to the NY Rangers, Knicks and Liberty teams, it’s also a stage for musicians on tour.

Radio City Music Hall is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

28. Radio City Music Hall

9.4
1260 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Rockefeller Center · 391 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Home of the NYC Rockettes, this entertainment venue is a beloved NYC landmark.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

29. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1869 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: The MoMA is home to the largest collection of modern painting and sculptures in the world, housing Van Gogh’s “Starry Night” and Monet’s breathtaking 14 foot wide “Water Lilies.”

Theater District is one of Affinia Manhattan's Local Tips.

30. Theater District

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 47 tips and reviews

Affinia Hotel CollectionAffinia Hotel Collection: Noted as one of NYC’s most popular tourist attractions, The Broadway Theater District and Broadway host critically-acclaimed theatrical performances, presented in over 40 professional theaters.