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NYC for Tourists
Serendipity 3 is one of NYC for Tourists.

1. Serendipity 3

7.7
225 E 60th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 534 tips and reviews

2. Economy Candy

8.8
108 Rivington St (btw Essex & Ludlow St), New York, NY
Candy Store · Lower East Side · 96 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Walk into this old school candy shop and become a kid again. Any candy you can think of, they'll have it. Time to get your sweet tooth on!

Madison Square Park is one of NYC for Tourists.

3. Madison Square Park

9.4
Madison Ave (btwn E 23rd & E 26th St), New York, NY
Park · 479 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Besides the Shake Shack and the lines of people, check out the dog run, the views of the Flatiron, the featured art, the fountain and the Calexico Cart.

4. High Line

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

Renee D.Renee DiResta: Walk. Take a detour to Billy's Bakery if you have some extra time.

5. FDR Four Freedoms Park

9.2
East Rd, New York, NY
Park · Roosevelt Island · 57 tips and reviews

Guy F.Guy Flushing: Spectacular views of Queens and Manhattan, magnificent architecture, wonderful tribute to our great FDR

6. Roosevelt Island Promenade

9.2
Roosevelt island, New York, NY
Hiking Trail · 14 tips and reviews

Marc B.Marc Basilla: Always a great view if Manhattan, the bridge and the Tram at sunset. Take pics by the F train station

7. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

The TelegraphThe Telegraph: Take in the city from 'Top of the Rock' (30 Rockefeller Plaza; topoftherocknyc.com; Open 8am-midnight) the 70th floor roof-deck of GE Building, centerpiece of Midtown’s Art Deco-era Rockefeller Center

Pier 62 - Hudson River Park is one of NYC for Tourists.

8. Pier 62 - Hudson River Park

8.9
West Side Hwy (at W 22nd St), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 9 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Take the kids for a ride on one of the 33 hand-carved animals featured on the pier’s carousel. Read more on how to spend a perfect day at the pier on MetroFocus. Read more.

9. Staten Island Ferry - Whitehall Terminal

4 South St (South Ferry), New York, NY
Pier · Financial District · 410 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: NYC Greenmarket: Located at 4 South Street, inside ferry terminal building, Manhattan. Open Tuesdays and Fridays, year-round. 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Battery Park is one of NYC for Tourists.

10. Battery Park

9.2
Battery Pl (at State St), New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 302 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This 25-acre space is like Manhattan’s delicate fingernail, neatly plotted with monuments, memorials, gardens, sculptures and a farm-to-table café, plus killer waterfront views from the promenade. Read more.

Burger Joint is one of NYC for Tourists.

11. Burger Joint

8.5
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

12. Breads Bakery

9.3
18 E 16th St (btwn Union Sq W & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Union Square · 335 tips and reviews

Katie H.Katie Hicks: The chocolate babka is simply amazing!!

13. Murray's Bagels

8.3
500 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 298 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Bagel in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Covering both sides in topping? Why doesn't everyone do this?

14. Shake Shack

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

naveennaveen: the 'shroom burger is the best thing here: bite into it and drown in cheese. wash it down with a lemonade

Num Pang Sandwich Shop is one of NYC for Tourists.

15. Num Pang Sandwich Shop

140 E 41st St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews

16. Má Pêche

15 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 238 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Try the recently launched dim sum-style brunch menu. With items like sour cream biscuits, pork buns, cod fritters, and jerk chicken wings from carts that are wheeled through dining room. Read more.

17. The Kati Roll Company

8.0
229 E 53rd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Midtown East · 57 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A solid mini-chain devoted to kati rolls, the Indian version of a burrito. Vegetarian fillings are our favorites.

18. Ess-a-Bagel

8.5
831 3rd Ave (btwn 50th & 51st St.), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Turtle Bay · 359 tips and reviews

Travel ChannelTravel Channel: Recommended by Travel Channel host, Anthony Bourdain.