The best New York-focused museum is housed in a decommissioned subway station. Make sure to see the excellent collection of vintage subway cars. Read more.
The best view of NYC offers a stunning panorama. From the midpoint of the massive suspension bridge, there are spectacular sight lines of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and lower Manhattan. Read more.
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.
Look left when inbound or right when outbound on the upper level to see Track 61, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt old private platform. His armor-clad train car is still there. Read more.
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.
New Yorkers used to celebrate New Year’s Eve here until the New York Times threw the mother of all ragers at their new Times Square offices in 1904. We’ve been going back ever since. True story. Read more.
Fed up with the lines for the Holiday Train Show? Get a year’s membership ($75) to get access to special members-only days for the garden’s big exhibits. Read more.
Go to Mineral Springs, Tavern on the Green, or the Zoo to connect to free Wi-Fi, courtesy of AT&T.
"The very first thing I bought in this East Village store was a taxidermied duckling. I was raised Catholic, so I'm a sucker for religious icons." -Chloe Sevigny, in the WSJ's Insider's Guide to NYC Read more.
PHOTO: Remember the old Penn Station? Click "More Info" to view travelers waiting for trains in 1942. Read more.
Sit down on the sofa's in the back, pick up a big photography book, and indulge in the awesome that is Lomography.
Staff is super friendly and helpful - making the fact that I can never figure out how to unwind my film marginally less embarrassing.
The 86th floor observatory, 1,050 feet (320 meters) off the ground, has both a glass-enclosed area which is heated in winter and cooled in summer. Read more.
This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.
Be prepared for long lines during busy hours! While you wait, try and count how many horses are on the carousel (without getting dizzy!) Hint: Is it 57 or 58?Powered by ParentsConnect.com Read more.
bring a lover to share in the joy of writing poetry and sitting in trendy clothes on your grandmother's blanket under a tree when the weather is warm.
Designed by Calvert Vaux in the 1860s as a lookout point for the Great Lawn to the north and the Ramble to the south. Now home to the Henry Luce Nature Observatory. Read more.
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.
Narrow, cobblestone path was developed by the Dutch in 1656. 1st paved street in NYC. Greek-Revival bldgs along street were all erected after Great NY Fire of 1835. More info in blog. <LINK> Read more.
Built in the 30s, this was an active railway until 1980. "Friends of the High Line" formed in 1999 with the idea of turning it into an elevated park similar to the Promenade Plantée in Paris.
Dictators believe they know how art should be made and why. Hitler, Mussolini and Stalin differed in many ways but shared that delusion, with similar results. Chaos & Classicism, to Jan. 9. Read more: Read more.
The ambience? You couldn’t buy this for a million dollars or 10 million dollars. Delicious. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
It still serves the working person’s lunch and classic New York City non-alcoholic beverages in like, 2 minutes flat. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations Read more.
One of the most amazing spaces in NY: The original kitchen of an early-19th-c Bond St mansion, lovingly restored. Check out the two massive, original cooking hearths on the E wall near the rear.
The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Read more.
Grab a New Orleans style iced coffee and take a stroll on a hot day. (Hot drip coffee and espresso coming soon!)
A New York branch of the famed San Francisco coffee roaster. In addition to the typical coffee options, try the New Orleans-style iced coffee made with chicory.
"The 3rd largest public library in the world is housed in an architectural masterpiece. Free tours - don't miss the map room! On a nice day, check out a book and read in gorgeous Bryant Park."
After you get yourself a cup of joe, walk over to the nearby Washington Square Park for some relaxing and people watching.
Dedicated in 1985, this 2.5-acre area of the park is a memorial to musician John Lennon, who was murdered nearby on December 8, 1980.
Did you know that Columbus Circle is the point from which all official distances from New York City are measured?
Created in 1959 by Jose de Creeft (1884-1982), this bronze sculpture features characters from the 1865 Lewis Carroll story‚ "Alice in Wonderland."
Work began in 1858 but was halted during the Civil War and resumed in 1865. It was completed in 1878 and dedicated on May 25, 1879. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.
This spot is all about the food. Ginger bubble tea, porchetta pork sandwiches, honeycomb candy from Liddabit. Grab all three and you'll be set for the day.
The vegetarian Clean Slate is as vibrant as it is hefty — it’s fearless, if a sandwich can be such a thing. The ice cream sandwiches are equally rich and delicious; order both and share with a friend. Read more.
If there was ever an excuse to keep dropping bills on morning joe, it's BBC's five elaborate Japanese slow-drip contraptions that dump 12 hours of labor into your iced coffee. Check it out.
They have WiFi now, also the music they play is much more tolerable and not so loud.
I bumped into the door while leaving MyWayCup, spilling my entire coffee on the sidewalk. They had a new cup waiting for me (on the house) before I could get in line to buy another. Awesome service
Coffee with a conscience; Laughing Man Worldwide gives 100% of the profits it receives from ventures to charity.
Apparently "Japanese-style" iced coffee = hot brew over ice and it's delicious and strong. Get some!
Who would have thought? I recently found the most amazing dresses at Bloomingdale's, with the help of Sal in the Ralph Lauren Collection. He pulled the nicest dresses for me! Lunch at David Burke is a
PHOTO: The Beatles meet the press at the Warwick Hotel in 1964, at the link! Read more.
Designed by Emma Stebbins and dedicated in 1873, this fountain was the only sculpture commissioned as part of Central Park’s original design. Its official name is “Angel of the Waters.”
This is a quiet & clean little park on Carmine St. Take your lunch there and hang out!
Step into Chinatown, a world of its own, where more than 2 million NYC residents live. There is great authentic Chinese food here and street vendors are all over.
Take a walk along the water to enjoy awesome views while burning calories. Head all the way down to Robert F. Wagner Park and end with a view of Lady Liberty a little over 3 miles!
Stroll through the gourmet shopping mecca and break for lunch at celiac-friendly, comfort food haven Friedman’s Lunch.
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.
Hop across the ivories of the famous piano dance mat on the second floor. Tell the pros who perform that it’s your kid’s birthday and they’ll tap out Happy Birthday!Powered by ParentsConnect.com
Hop-off at Stop #7 and gaze up at the Washington Square Arch in the heart of Greenwich Village.
Huge selection of everything at Sephora. It can get busy at lunch time but lots of helpful folks walking around to answer questions and help you spend more than you need to!
Little Italy is full of restaurants where you can enjoy good pizza and pasta. And, if you’re lucky and they are in the middle of holidays, you can enjoy a nice colourful decorated little Italy. Read more.
This triangle shaped building was built in 1902 and is considered the World's first Skyscraper. It has become famous in recent years as the setting of The Daily Bugle in the "Spider-Man" movies.
Grab your comfiest shoes and hit the pavement. SoHo has all the best brands in one place. It's a shopper’s paradise.
Be forewarned—it's quite the tourist destination, so prepare for the possibility of crowds and a wait. Cash only.
Miss Lily's is a bright, casual Jamacian spot with some of the best chicken in the Village and a bar that is literally a red stripe.
Great coffee and great professional service! Try the coffee from Guatemala with a pumpkin cream cheese muffin.
The Shake Shack cheeseburger is a classic of Americana in the heart of NYC-a compact patty of juicy, medium-cooked meat plied w. lettuce, tomato, onion, & pickle, slotted neatly into a squishy bun
Toby's, an Aussie coffee spot and roastery via Williamsburg serving some pretty serious single origin bean, plus a menu of baked goods, sammies, salads, and an egg + cheese Read more.
A short tour of the glorious art (24k gold mosaic) and stunning architecture of this church is given immediately after the Sunday 11am service.
In 1938, workmen laid down a new 2,295-square-foot rug in the lobby, “stopping only to extricate a workman who had fallen into its folds.” Read more.
Meet at the Ghandi Statue, the one landmark in NYC, where the West side and the East side converge . . . and where D met his own Eastern-philosophy spouting pseudo-soul mate (Only in Your Dreams) Read more.
Granada Wines, 116th between Lex and Park, excellent selection, knowledgeable staff. Highly recommend!
I love the fact that you can buy really juicy nectarines here. Just be prepared to pay a premium.
Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and several other important figures from the American Revolution are buried here. Find out more about their lives at the New-York Historical Society Museum! Read more.
Turn a night out into a calorie burning party! Try drinking club soda instead of alcoholic beverages and then hit the dance floor to get your body moving!
Welcome to the neighborhood that I and tens of thousands of other fun-loving, eclectic New Yorkers call home -- not just a place to eat and drink. Enjoy!
Not as risqué as it’s name would suggest. The exhibits are interesting, but half as much as the gift shop! Try and find a coupon for discounted admission.
