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NYC trip to-do list
The Empire Hotel Rooftop is one of NYC trip to-do list.

1. The Empire Hotel Rooftop

7.1
44 W 63rd St (btwn Broadway & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Lincoln Square · 169 tips and reviews

LogoTVLogoTV: “Empire lobby lounge & rooftop lounges are 2 of my favorite places in NYC. The lobby lounge is so sexy & comfy. The rooftop has gorgeous views, a fireplace & amazing drinks!” – Meredith, Setup Squad

2. Times Square

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

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: When the New York Times moved into offices at Broadway and 42nd Street on Dec 31, 1904, it threw a party so legendary that New Yorkers started to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Times Square every year. Read more.

FAO Schwarz is one of NYC trip to-do list.

3. FAO Schwarz

767 5th Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 284 tips and reviews

4. Macy's

7.5
151 W 34th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 1064 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Ride vintage wooden escalators dating back to 1902. Look for them on the Broadway side of the shop between the eighth and ninth floors. Read more.

5. Statue of Liberty

9.3
Liberty Island, New York, NY
Monument · Liberty Island · 701 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Thank publisher Joseph Pulitzer—yes, that Pulitzer—for stimulating enough American donations to pay for Lady Liberty’s pedestal. His statue is at the walkway near the left entrance to the statue. Read more.

6. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The giant anchorages of this suspension bridge were supposed to double as shopping arcades. The inside of each features the same Gothic design as the towers, plus 50-foot-high cathedral ceilings. Read more.

Empire State Building is one of NYC trip to-do list.

7. Empire State Building

9.0
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1172 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Through an unmarked (and locked, sorry) door on the 102nd-floor observation deck is a narrow terrace that was once intended to be a docking station for airships moored to the mast Read more.

Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC is one of NYC trip to-do list.

8. Gansevoort Park Avenue NYC

420 Park Ave S (at E 29th St), New York, NY
Hotel · NoMad · 99 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best hotel for a staycation has perfected the urban-resort concept. The tri-level pleasure complex boasts a pool with an open view of the Empire State Building, five bars and the Exhale spa. Read more.

National September 11 Memorial is one of NYC trip to-do list.

9. National September 11 Memorial

9.3
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 868 tips and reviews
230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of NYC trip to-do list.

10. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.0
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: Amazing city views and great space. Perfect place to grab a drink and enjoy NYC's beautiful skyline and beautiful people!

11. foursquare HQ

36 Cooper Sq (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Tech Startup · NoHo · 172 tips and reviews

Akshay P.Akshay Patil: Check in and see your face on the big screen

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is one of NYC trip to-do list.

12. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.7
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A fantastic art museum with many famous works situated on a unique spiral walkway. When you walk into the main area, look up! It makes for a great photo.

Woodbury Common Premium Outlets is one of NYC trip to-do list.

13. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

8.6
498 Red Apple Ct, Central Valley, NY
Outlet Mall · 402 tips and reviews
Chipotle Mexican Grill is one of NYC trip to-do list.

14. Chipotle Mexican Grill

6.5
1 Metrotech Ctr (E Center Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Downtown Brooklyn · 78 tips and reviews
SEPHORA is one of NYC trip to-do list.

15. SEPHORA

7.7
1535 Broadway (btw 43rd St & 44th St), New York, NY
Cosmetics Store · Theater District · 58 tips and reviews
Buddakan is one of NYC trip to-do list.

16. Buddakan

9.1
75 9th Ave (at W 16th St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chelsea · 526 tips and reviews
Soho House is one of NYC trip to-do list.

17. Soho House

9.1
2935 9th Ave (btwn W 13th & W 14th St), New York, NY
Club House · Meatpacking District · 204 tips and reviews
Beauty & Essex is one of NYC trip to-do list.

18. Beauty & Essex

8.9
146 Essex St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Lower East Side · 579 tips and reviews
PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of NYC trip to-do list.

19. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.2
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 438 tips and reviews
Death & Co. is one of NYC trip to-do list.

20. Death & Co.

9.0
433 E 6th St (btwn 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 395 tips and reviews
Tenjune is one of NYC trip to-do list.

21. Tenjune

26 Little West 12th St (Ninth Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 57 tips and reviews
Lavo is one of NYC trip to-do list.

22. Lavo

39 E 58th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Midtown East · 297 tips and reviews
Bella Vita Pizzeria is one of NYC trip to-do list.

23. Bella Vita Pizzeria

6.1
211 W 43rd St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Theater District · 67 tips and reviews
Yankee Stadium is one of NYC trip to-do list.

24. Yankee Stadium

8.8
1 E 161st St (btwn Jerome & River Ave), Bronx, NY
Baseball Stadium · Concourse Village · 1155 tips and reviews
Spring Street Natural is one of NYC trip to-do list.

25. Spring Street Natural

62 Spring St (at Lafayette St.), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · NoLita · 199 tips and reviews
TAO Uptown is one of NYC trip to-do list.

26. TAO Uptown

8.7
42 E 58th St (btwn Madison & Park Ave), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 390 tips and reviews
Sarabeth's Central Park South is one of NYC trip to-do list.

27. Sarabeth's Central Park South

8.5
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 559 tips and reviews