Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Ninth Street Espresso
700 E 9th StPopular local coffee spot.
Mamoun's is a famous hole-in-the-wall falafel shop on St. Mark's Place.
72 locals recommend
Mamoun's Falafel
30 St Marks PlMamoun's is a famous hole-in-the-wall falafel shop on St. Mark's Place.
Xi'an Famous Foods
88 E BroadwayUnique and delicious authentic Western Chinese food.
Tacos Cuautla Morelos
438 E 9th StGreat Mexican food.
Dumpling Man
100 St Marks PlBest dumplings in NYC.
Great ice cream in the East Village with non-dairy options.
313 locals recommend
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream
620 Manhattan AveGreat ice cream in the East Village with non-dairy options.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is on one of the most happening streets in the village and has an excellent happy hour that runs 12pm-8pm daily.
49 locals recommend
Ten Degrees Bar
121 St Marks PlThis is on one of the most happening streets in the village and has an excellent happy hour that runs 12pm-8pm daily.
Bua is located across the street from Ten Degrees on one of the village's most popular streets.
41 locals recommend
Bua
122 St Marks PlBua is located across the street from Ten Degrees on one of the village's most popular streets.
Royale
157 Loisaida AveGood place to eat burgers and watch sports. Nice backyard seating area.
Great place to get Brazilian style brunch during the day or to listen to live music and drink mojitos at night.
123 locals recommend
Esperanto
145 Loisaida AveGreat place to get Brazilian style brunch during the day or to listen to live music and drink mojitos at night.
The Summit Bar
133 Loisaida AveBest cocktails on Avenue C and fun, swanky vibe.
Most popular Avenue C bar on the corner of 9th and C with a laid back country-chic vibe.
189 locals recommend
The Wayland
700 E 9th StMost popular Avenue C bar on the corner of 9th and C with a laid back country-chic vibe.
Sightseeing
This cruise will take you around the island of Manhattan and provide a spectacular sightseeing experience.
107 locals recommend
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
12th AvenueThis cruise will take you around the island of Manhattan and provide a spectacular sightseeing experience.
St. Mark's place is the East Village's most iconic street. It is on 8th street between Avenue A and 3rd Avenue and is a great place to walk around and explore any time of day.
111 locals recommend
Saint Marks Place
Saint Marks PlaceSt. Mark's place is the East Village's most iconic street. It is on 8th street between Avenue A and 3rd Avenue and is a great place to walk around and explore any time of day.
The iconic Brooklyn Bridge connects lower Manhattan to Downtown Brooklyn. It is a popular tourist destination and provides excellent views of downtown Manhattan.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThe iconic Brooklyn Bridge connects lower Manhattan to Downtown Brooklyn. It is a popular tourist destination and provides excellent views of downtown Manhattan.
The Williamsburg Bridge connects the Lower East Side of Manhattan to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It has a protected pedestrian and bike lane and offers excellent views to the north and south.
387 locals recommend
Williamsburg Bridge
70 Williamsburg Bridge Bicycle PathThe Williamsburg Bridge connects the Lower East Side of Manhattan to Williamsburg, Brooklyn. It has a protected pedestrian and bike lane and offers excellent views to the north and south.
Union Square is a major transportation hub in Manhattan. It is at the intersection of the East Village, Greenwich Village, and Union Square (neighborhood bearing the same name). Walking through the village along 8th street to Union Square will take about 20 minutes and give you a good feel for the neighborhood.
987 locals recommend
Union Square
Union Square is a major transportation hub in Manhattan. It is at the intersection of the East Village, Greenwich Village, and Union Square (neighborhood bearing the same name). Walking through the village along 8th street to Union Square will take about 20 minutes and give you a good feel for the neighborhood.
Parks & Nature
The High Line is a former elevated subway line that has been transformed into a nice park. Good for strolling and taking in views of the city and Hudson River.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
The High Line is a former elevated subway line that has been transformed into a nice park. Good for strolling and taking in views of the city and Hudson River.
This park has a big time history in the neighborhood and is home to the 1988 Tompkins Square Park riots, the first meeting of the Hare Krishna's, and the city's first dog run. Today it is a safe and fun place to sunbathe, play sports, and people watch.
538 locals recommend
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetThis park has a big time history in the neighborhood and is home to the 1988 Tompkins Square Park riots, the first meeting of the Hare Krishna's, and the city's first dog run. Today it is a safe and fun place to sunbathe, play sports, and people watch.
This park runs along the east side of Manhattan all the way around the tip of the island and up the west side. Take 10th street from Avenue D across the FDR and head south along the East River.
451 locals recommend
East River State Park
90 Kent AveThis park runs along the east side of Manhattan all the way around the tip of the island and up the west side. Take 10th street from Avenue D across the FDR and head south along the East River.
Arts & Culture
The MET is one of NYC's treasures and a world-famous art museum located on Central Park. It is pay what you want for admission.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveThe MET is one of NYC's treasures and a world-famous art museum located on Central Park. It is pay what you want for admission.
The MOMA is a world-renowned modern art museum located in Midtown Manhattan.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetThe MOMA is a world-renowned modern art museum located in Midtown Manhattan.
The Museum of Natural History is a great natural history museum located on the Upper West Side.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestThe Museum of Natural History is a great natural history museum located on the Upper West Side.