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30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: On a clear sunny day you can see ALL of Manhattan...it hands down has the best view of the city! It's expensive, but well worth it for the photo ops and the futuristic elevator ride!
The Corcoran Group: If you’re strolling through the park…this is a “Must See” spot…especially when the water is flowing. Make sure you stop and listen to the singers when they’re in the passageway.
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Morimoto now offers boxed picnic lunches to High Line visitors; the multi-course meal includes salad, miso soup, California roll with 3, 4, or 8 pieces of sushi & bottled water (via @GrubStreet)
Sandwich Spot · Cobble Hill · 139 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Super cute café service smooth coffee and you must get the BLAT (bacon, lettuce, avocado & tomato). Grab a table outside and enjoy the flowers.
French Restaurant · West Village · 143 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Have Brunch at this charming decorated restaurant in the West Village. Portions are smallish so order a lot. Then soak up the sun in their secret garden while you enjoy delicious ice cream sandwiches.
Cocktail Bar · Williamsburg · 236 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Grab a sidewalk table and spend an afternoon (and an evening) sipping truly inventive seasonal cocktails and noshing on fresh oysters, meats and cheeses.
Tudor City Pl (btwn E 42nd & E 43rd St), New York, NY
Park · Tudor City · 31 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: It’s like Gramercy Park, but more secret and you don’t need a key! Go visit these impeccably kept gardens before a proposed skyscraper ruins the experience.
The Corcoran Group: Make a point to visit the upper floors of the castle (only accessible by narrow winding stairs) and enjoy the best views of the park from the park. Call ahead to check if they’re open.
Riverside Dr (btwn W 59th St & St. Clair Pl), New York, NY
Park · West Harlem · 127 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Another great place to enjoy a great run or bike ride. For those more adventurous types, you can go Kayaking or dive in for a triathlon-training swim.
26 Little West 12th St (btwn 9th Avenue and Washington Street), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Meatpacking District · 59 tips and reviews
The Corcoran Group: Have al fresco brunch here on Sundays with great views of the High line and the Standard. We enjoyed the Mac & Cheese Bites, STK and Eggs and Brioche French Toast.
The Corcoran Group: Grab a pint and a table outside. Then ask for the takeout menus and order up some grub! Fido has to stay on his leash while he begs for scraps!
The Corcoran Group: Take in some of the best views of Manhattan while gawking at the bridal couples being photographed, watching your kids run around or while riding the glorious carousel.
The Corcoran Group: This Viking-inspired park might be the most hidden greenspace in all of the five boroughs. It gets quite crowded in the summer. See if you can spot one of the famous Bay Ridge parrots!
The Corcoran Group: Truly, one of the best, and still scariest roller coasters EVER! Sit in the back for the wildest whiplash! Discounts for staying on for a second, or third ride.