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Dash NYC is one of East Coast.

1. Dash NYC

5.3
119 Spring St (at Greene St), New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 31 tips and reviews
Victoria's Secret is one of East Coast.

2. Victoria's Secret

7.7
722 Lexington Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Lingerie Store · Midtown East · 23 tips and reviews
WardMaps LLC is one of East Coast.

3. WardMaps LLC

7.4
1735 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA
Miscellaneous Store · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 6 tips and reviews
The Garage is one of East Coast.

4. The Garage

6.0
36 JFK St (at Mt Auburn St), Cambridge, MA
Shopping Mall · Harvard Square · 13 tips and reviews
Stella is one of East Coast.

5. Stella

1525 Washington St (West Brookline St), Boston, MA
Italian Restaurant · South End · 111 tips and reviews
Franklin Cafe is one of East Coast.

6. Franklin Cafe

8.8
278 Shawmut Ave (at Hanson St.), Boston, MA
American Restaurant · South End · 71 tips and reviews

7. Sel de La Terre

6.7
774 Boylston St (at Fairfield St.), Boston, MA
French Restaurant · Prudential - St. Botolph · 41 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: $2 bacon-and-cheese sliders to the rescue; just hit up Sel de la Terre on Boylston between 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. on Monday and begin the replenishing.

Formaggio Kitchen is one of East Coast.

8. Formaggio Kitchen

9.1
244 Huron Ave (Appleton St), Cambridge, MA
Cheese Store · West Cambridge · 35 tips and reviews

9. Heathers

506 E 13th St (btwn Avenue A & B), New York, NY
Bar · Alphabet City · 46 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Try the absinthe and get ready to dance- best music! -Claire, The Real L Word

10. Dumpling Man

7.6
100 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · East Village · 174 tips and reviews

Showtime NetworkShowtime Network: Best dumplings in the city. -Claire, The Real L Word

11. Mary W. Jackson NASA Headquarters

300 E St SW (btwn 3rd & 4th St SW), Washington, D.C.
Government Building · Southwest Employment Area · 33 tips and reviews

NASANASA: In the lobby, see a replica of the 2006 Nobel Prize for Physics that NASA Astrophysicist Dr. John Mather received for his work understanding the Big Bang. Read more.

12. National Air and Space Museum

9.3
6th St. (Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Science Museum · Southwest Washington · 638 tips and reviews

NASANASA: Visit the NASA sponsored exhibit "Moving Beyond Earth" which through interactive displays and artifacts will highlight our moving into space, living and working there, and then envisioning our future. Read more.

13. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · 1398 tips and reviews

NASANASA: The Full Moon Exhibition in the Rose Center contains more than 75 rarely seen photographic prints from NASA's Apollo missions to the moon and are done in both impressive scale and stunning quality. Read more.

14. City Opera Thrift Shop

7.6
222 E 23rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Vintage and Thrift Store · Gramercy Park · 13 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: A beautifully curated shop with clothes to wear to the opera or go clubbing, alongside a nice selection of men’s clothes, and furniture that can transform your walk up into a Park avenue manse. Read more.

15. 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

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: Are you in the cultural know? Feel like you could’ve hung with the likes of Warhol? Take the guided tour and brush up on your artistic trivia. You’ll need it to hobnob with the fashionista crowd.

16. Opening Ceremony

8.1
35 Howard St (btwn Broadway & Crosby St), New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 59 tips and reviews

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: This shop will make your fashion jaw drop. It attracts fashionistas and stars alike. Don’t forget your wallet.

17. Bloomingdale's

8.2
1000 3rd Ave Fl 5 (btwn E 59th & E 60th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 342 tips and reviews

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: Stop by for the Mad About Fashion event 6-8pm on February 10th and enjoy a Frappuccino drink cocktail. Fashion designer Tracy Reese will be there, too, 6-7:30pm.

18. In God We Trust

265 Lafayette St (Prince St), New York, NY
Boutique · SoHo · 12 tips and reviews

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: Fashionable + personality + unique style = great place to go & gear up for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week!

19. Sugar Sweet Sunshine

8.4
365 Grand St (btwn Essex & Norfolk), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Lower East Side · 247 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Sweet tooth on a budget? Go here for some of NY's most scrumptious cupcakes under $1.50. Try pistachio, peppermint chocolate, or red velvet. Read more.

20. 2 Bros. Pizza

6.0
32 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 87 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Steamy, fresh slices for $1 = one of the best pizza deals in the city. For an even greater bargain, grab 2 slices and a soda for $2.75. Read more.

21. Mamoun's Falafel

8.5
119 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 335 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: NYC’s best cheap falafel costs $2.50. Also try the pita with baba ganouj or the shawarma sandwich. Careful with the spicy sauce!

22. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1233 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Home of NYC's most popular cheap burger. Get a Shack Burger single ($4.25) or double ($7.25) & fries ($2.75). Wait on line – it’s worth it! Read more.

23. Gray's Papaya

8.1
2090 Broadway (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · 246 tips and reviews

CheapismCheapism: Drop in to 1 of 3 locations & try NY's cheapest and yummiest hot dogs for $1.50. Get the Recession Special: 2 franks, 1 drink for $4.45. Read more.

24. Harvard Johnston Gate

Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
College Quad · Mid-Cambridge · 7 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Pass through Johnston Gate, an 1889 Georgian Revival by McKim, Mead, & White. The gate is one of the most photographed locations on campus.

25. Harvard Hall

Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
College Classroom · Mid-Cambridge · 8 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: In 1764, Harvard Hall burned down in a nor'easter, taking with it almost the entire College library & John Harvard's book collection.

26. John Harvard Statue

8.0
Harvard Yard, Cambridge, MA
Outdoor Sculpture · Mid-Cambridge · 35 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Get your picture taken with the statue of John Harvard, Harvard's first benefactor, and rub his left foot for good luck. Read more.

27. Harvard Science Center

1 Oxford St, Cambridge, MA
College Science Building · Aggasiz - Harvard University · 31 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: While it isn't known exactly when he moved in, Winnie the Pooh has lived happily by the Science Center for as long as some people can remember. Read more.

28. Apple West 14th Street

8.4
401 W 14th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Electronics Store · Chelsea · 292 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Leave your iPhone in a taxi in the rush between shows? Stop in here to replace it. You can also check your email and use their restroom (on the 3rd floor).

H&M is one of East Coast.

29. H&M

505 5th Ave (at E 42nd St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Midtown East · 52 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: If you’re in need of a quick trend fix after watching the latest on the runways, dash in on your way out of the tents.

30. L.A. Burdick Chocolate

8.7
52 Brattle St (Farwell Pl), Cambridge, MA
Café · Harvard Square · 118 tips and reviews

Harvard UniversityHarvard University: Try the macaroons (only 75 cents!), soak up the European atmosphere, and above all, do not miss the hot chocolate--as rich as it comes. Read more.

31. Community Food & Juice

8.2
2893 Broadway (btwn 112th & 113th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Harlem · 160 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: The brunch crowd here is a mix of college students and stroller-steering parents. For traditionalists, there are blueberry pancakes; for the adventurous, coconut pancakes with passion-fruit syrup. Read more.

32. Led Zeppole

328 E 14th St (btw 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Gramercy Park · 32 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: Pick up some fried Oreos, three for $3. They're much better than Oreos that haven't been fried. Read more.

33. No. 7 Sub

1188 Broadway (btwn E 28th & E 29th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · NoMad · 223 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: For about $9, you can get one of about a dozen subs on homemade bread. Among the best is the lamb meatloaf with strawberry pico de gallo, curried crema, cheddar and pappadam. Read more.

34. Hudson Lodge

356 W 58th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 43 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: This place aims to mimic classic Ivy League dining halls. There are long tables and a service line where you can pile food like crab salad sandwiches and sliders onto a cafeteria tray. Read more.

35. The Frick Collection

8.9
1 E 70th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 212 tips and reviews

Amy A.Amy Alton: This is my favorite museum. The audio guides are free and fantastic. Sundays from 11 am - 1 pm admission is pay what you wish. Leave time to admire the atrium.

36. B.B. King Blues Club & Grill

237 W 42nd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Theater District · 163 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: The best view is from either a booth or right up front. If you grab a booth, be sure to have the 38oz sharing steak. – Pete from One eskimO

37. 9:30 Club

9.2
815 V St NW (at 9th St NW), Washington, D.C.
Music Venue · U-Street · 214 tips and reviews

VH1VH1: Get there a little early and settle in. My favorite spot is on the floor toward the back because it sounds the best. Just grab a beer, a cupcake, and enjoy! – Civil Twilight

38. Times Square

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

VH1VH1: This is our home turf! Look up at 1515 Broadway (the building with crown...or devil horns) and wave at VH1. If you're hungry, the best pizza slice in the area is on 43rd btw 7th and 8th at Bella Vita!

39. Bryant Park

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

VH1VH1: My first NY Fashion Week was the last one to be held at Bryant Park. Amazing designers in an amazing location. - Terrell, The T.O. Show

40. George Washington Bridge

I-95 / US-1 / US-9 (at Hudson River), New York, NY
Bridge · 365 tips and reviews

iFanboyiFanboy: In Amazing Spider-Man #121, Gwen Stacy, Spider-Man's girlfriend, was thrown off by the Green Goblin. Even though the story said it was the George Washington Bridge, the artist drew the Brooklyn Bridge

41. The Smith

8.6
55 3rd Ave (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · East Village · 516 tips and reviews

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: One-size-fits-all kind of place that's open early and late. A varied American menu with something for everyone, a hopping bar, plenty of tables in a buzzy room and a photo booth in the basement.

42. Dylan's Candy Bar

1011 3rd Ave (at E 60th St), New York, NY
Candy Store · Upper East Side · 349 tips and reviews

PeoplePeople: A real-life Candy Land with two floors of rainbow sweets that beckon stars like Taylor Swift and the Beckham boys. Tip: Get bang for your buck with the pre-packed baskets.

MoMA PS1 Contemporary Art Center is one of East Coast.

43. MoMA PS1 Contemporary Art Center

8.9
2225 Jackson Ave (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Art Museum · Hunters Point · 196 tips and reviews

MoMAMoMA: Get in free with a MoMA admission ticket that’s less than 30 days old.

44. Super Tacos Truck

201 W 14th St (btwn 7th & 8th), New York, NY
Food Truck · Chelsea · 2 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Try the tlacoyos ($3): long masa flatbreads stuffed with refried beans and topped with bright-orange spicy pork, sweet chopped onion, lettuce, and cilantro. One of our 25 favorite food trucks! Read more.

45. 99 Miles to Philly

94 3rd Ave (btwn 12th & 13th St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 83 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The cheesesteak - one of our 101 Best Sandwiches in NY - is the kind that makes Philadelphia expats shed a silent tear of joy for the good old days on South Street — though they won’t admit it. Read more.

46. Bagels on the Square

7.7
7 Carmine St (btwn Bleeker St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 100 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: In his New York Diet, rocker Ted Leo told us his order: an everything bagel with olive tofutti, lettuce, and tomato. Read more.

Forever 21 is one of East Coast.

47. Forever 21

7.0
1540 Broadway (btwn 45th & 46th St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Theater District · 198 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: The mega Forever 21 Times Square has only been open since June 25, but it's already predicted to attract 100,000 visitors a day. That's seven times more than the Statue of Liberty gets! Read more.

48. Bird Library

University Pl (222 Waverly Ave), Syracuse, NY
College Library · 62 tips and reviews

Syracuse UniversitySyracuse University: Bird Library is home to a number of special collections, including the works of Galileo, Martin Luther, John Calvin, Voltaire, and Sir Isaac Newton.  Read more.

49. Marshall Square Mall

5.2
720 University Ave, Syracuse, NY
Shopping Mall · 10 tips and reviews

Syracuse UniversitySyracuse University: Although it's technically off-campus, the upstairs study area still receives AirOrangeX. It's a great place to grab a bite to eat and study near campus.

50. Syracuse University Quad

University Pl, Syracuse, NY
College Quad · 21 tips and reviews

Syracuse UniversitySyracuse University: The first day that it is warm (40 degrees for Syracuse) students will be throwing frisbees and relaxing on the Quad!

51. Lincoln Memorial

9.6
2 Lincoln Memorial Circle NW (btwn Constitution & Independence Ave SW), Washington, D.C.
Monument · Southwest Washington · 471 tips and reviews

The GrioThe Grio: This is was here where MLK led the March on Washington and gave his famous “I Have a Dream” speech. The speech was actually titled “The March on Washington for Jobs and Equality.”

The Spotted Pig is one of East Coast.

52. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: A must-stop whenever I am in NYC. Gnudi are killer, best burger, and on my last visit the peas were a revelation. -Preeti Mistry, Top Chef

53. Otto Enoteca Pizzeria

1 5th Ave (at E 8th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Greenwich Village · 480 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Skip the pizza and go straight to the dessert. The best gelato in NYC! -Jacqueline Lombard, Top Chef

54. Staten Island Ferry Boat - John J. Marchi

New York Harbor, Staten Island, NY
Boat or Ferry · St. George · 23 tips and reviews

Mario B.Mario Batali: one of the world's greatest and shortest water voyages and still FREE!!

55. New York University

25 W 4th St, New York, NY
University · NoHo · 39 tips and reviews

TheUrbanDailyTheUrbanDaily: Future mogul, Russel Simmons & aspiring producer, Rick Rubin agreed to join forces & launch Def Jam Recordings from Rubin's NYU dorm. Their 1st act? A 16 year old from Queens named LL Cool J.

Yankee Stadium is one of East Coast.

56. Yankee Stadium

8.8
1 E 161st St (btwn Jerome & River Ave), Bronx, NY
Baseball Stadium · Concourse Village · 1155 tips and reviews

TheUrbanDailyTheUrbanDaily: Jay-Z and Alicia Keys performed their anthemic "Empire State of Mind" during the World Series on 10/30/2009. The Yankees went on to win the World Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.

Rockefeller Center is one of East Coast.

57. Rockefeller Center

9.2
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 846 tips and reviews

TheUrbanDailyTheUrbanDaily: Did you know that the first rap act seen on national television performed here in 1981? 'The Funky 4 + 1 More' performed on Saturday Night Live with musical guest Blondie. Read more.

foursquare HQ is one of East Coast.

58. foursquare HQ

36 Cooper Sq (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Tech Startup · NoHo · 172 tips and reviews
TODAY Show is one of East Coast.

59. TODAY Show

7.5
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 48th & 49th St), New York, NY
TV Station · Rockefeller Center · 203 tips and reviews

Perry EllisPerry Ellis: The Today Show is a piece of American History. Put on your best Perry Ellis look and head over to the plaza. You never know who you will see or what you might unlock.

The Campbell is one of East Coast.

60. The Campbell

8.0
15 Vanderbilt Ave (Grand Central Terminal), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Midtown East · 269 tips and reviews

melissa w.melissa welirang: The scene from Gossip Girl's infamous Shepard wedding where Serena & Nate do their deed in Season 1 was filmed here. Great place and great atmosphere.

Hudson Hotel is one of East Coast.

61. Hudson Hotel

7.0
358 W 58th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Hell's Kitchen · 297 tips and reviews

62. Butter Midtown

7.4
70 W 45th St (6th Avenue), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 174 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Monday night is THE night of music, friendship and great food. The chef can make you whatever, whenever. -Marilyn Crawford, Launch My Line

63. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1959 tips and reviews

Metropolitan Museum of ArtMetropolitan Museum of Art: If you and a friend sit on either end of the U-shaped benches in Engelhard court and whisper, you can hear each other clearly. (Vanessa, Special Events)

The Halal Guys is one of East Coast.

64. The Halal Guys

8.6
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Theater District · 890 tips and reviews
Bonchon Chicken is one of East Coast.

65. Bonchon Chicken

7.1
207 W 38th St (at 7th Ave.), New York, NY
Korean Restaurant · Garment District · 122 tips and reviews
Eataly Flatiron is one of East Coast.

66. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · 1478 tips and reviews