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829 locals recommend
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$25 Adults. $14 Students.
Open 10:30am - 5:30pm Daily
https://www.moma.org/visit/plan/index#hours
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street$25 Adults. $14 Students.
Open 10:30am - 5:30pm Daily
https://www.moma.org/visit/plan/index#hours
Sunday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Entry by DONATION only recommend $25 (can actually give $1)
http://www.metmuseum.org/visit/hours-and-admission
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveSunday–Thursday: 10:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Entry by DONATION only recommend $25 (can actually give $1)
http://www.metmuseum.org/visit/hours-and-admission
DONATION ONLY suggested - $22 Adults $17 Students
Open 10:00am - 5:45pm daily.
http://www.amnh.org/plan-your-visit/admissions-ticketing
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestDONATION ONLY suggested - $22 Adults $17 Students
Open 10:00am - 5:45pm daily.
http://www.amnh.org/plan-your-visit/admissions-ticketing
Friday + Saturday only Tickets from 9:15. Shows starts @ 10:30
Cost $14 + roll of 1 dice.
Too much light makes a baby go blind
http://www.nyneofuturists.org/shows/
7 locals recommend
Kraine Theater
85 E 4th StFriday + Saturday only Tickets from 9:15. Shows starts @ 10:30
Cost $14 + roll of 1 dice.
Too much light makes a baby go blind
http://www.nyneofuturists.org/shows/
Open 10:00am - 5:45 daily.
*Saturday - 5:45–7:45pm pay as you want.
Cost: $25 Adults, $18 students.
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/visit/plan-your-visit
1126 locals recommend
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveOpen 10:00am - 5:45 daily.
*Saturday - 5:45–7:45pm pay as you want.
Cost: $25 Adults, $18 students.
http://www.guggenheim.org/new-york/visit/plan-your-visit
Go to Amateur night. High energy talent show. Historic Apollo Building.
$12-$33.
https://www.apollotheater.org/
893 locals recommend
Apollo Theater
253 W 125th StGo to Amateur night. High energy talent show. Historic Apollo Building.
$12-$33.
https://www.apollotheater.org/
Free entry. Two drink minimum.
Historic piano bar draws a crowd of gay locals & musical-theater performers in dimly lit digs.
Mon.–Sat., 5:30 p.m.–4 a.m., Sun., 6 p.m.–3 a.m.
43 locals recommend
Marie's Crisis Cafe
59 Grove StFree entry. Two drink minimum.
Historic piano bar draws a crowd of gay locals & musical-theater performers in dimly lit digs.
Mon.–Sat., 5:30 p.m.–4 a.m., Sun., 6 p.m.–3 a.m.
Interactive Play Loosely tied around Shakespears Macbeth.
Tip: Go to the Gallows bar afterwards.
Cost: $105.
Open: 6:00pm - 12:00 everyday.
http://www.sleepnomore.com/#share
100 locals recommend
Sleep No More
530 W 27th StInteractive Play Loosely tied around Shakespears Macbeth.
Tip: Go to the Gallows bar afterwards.
Cost: $105.
Open: 6:00pm - 12:00 everyday.
http://www.sleepnomore.com/#share
Fun night out in Brooklyn. Bowling, Food and concerts.
http://www.brooklynbowl.com/brooklyn/
825 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe AveFun night out in Brooklyn. Bowling, Food and concerts.
http://www.brooklynbowl.com/brooklyn/
Awesome summer series of events. Check out their calendar
http://momaps1.org/calendar
575 locals recommend
MoMA PS1
22-25 Jackson AveAwesome summer series of events. Check out their calendar
http://momaps1.org/calendar
Cheap ($5-$20) - interactive plays.
Highly recommend going to 'Groundhog events'
11 locals recommend
Annoyance Theatre NY
Cheap ($5-$20) - interactive plays.
Highly recommend going to 'Groundhog events'
Cheap ($10) interactive plays -
Highly recommend 'Gameshow show'
https://chelsea.ucbtheatre.com/
81 locals recommend
Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd StCheap ($10) interactive plays -
Highly recommend 'Gameshow show'
https://chelsea.ucbtheatre.com/
Ping Pong Center - pretty epic and lots of fun!
Do fun games ($15) or book a table tennis table.
http://newyork.wearespin.com/
47 locals recommend
SPIN New York 23
48 E 23rd StPing Pong Center - pretty epic and lots of fun!
Do fun games ($15) or book a table tennis table.
http://newyork.wearespin.com/
AMAZING latin american aerial show/dance party.
Tip: You will get wet.
Cost: $39.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
http://fuerzabrutanyc.com/
14 locals recommend
Daryl Roth Theatre
101 E 15th StAMAZING latin american aerial show/dance party.
Tip: You will get wet.
Cost: $39.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND.
http://fuerzabrutanyc.com/
http://www.lincolncenter.org/
Often offer deals for young people/students like $29 tickets for under 29 y/o
104 locals recommend
Lincoln Center Theater
150 W 65th Sthttp://www.lincolncenter.org/
Often offer deals for young people/students like $29 tickets for under 29 y/o
IFC Center
323 6th AveCool Independent Film Cinema
http://www.ifccenter.com/
Get tickets here!
https://www.showclix.com/event/TheDailyShowwithTrevorNoah?xrs=sem_google_tds&gclid=CLW5wuPk-MoCFYhbhgod8dQDog
18 locals recommend
The Daily Show with Trevor Noah
733 11th AvenueGet tickets here!
https://www.showclix.com/event/TheDailyShowwithTrevorNoah?xrs=sem_google_tds&gclid=CLW5wuPk-MoCFYhbhgod8dQDog
Famous Shakespeare in the park - Free. Need to line up hours in advance or online.
Closed during winter.
http://www.publictheater.org/en/Free-Shakespeare-in-the-Park/
19 locals recommend
Delacorte Theater
81 Central Park WestFamous Shakespeare in the park - Free. Need to line up hours in advance or online.
Closed during winter.
http://www.publictheater.org/en/Free-Shakespeare-in-the-Park/
Amazing story telling. Highly recommend. Tickets in high demand. Location varies.
http://themoth.org/events
42 locals recommend
Housing Works Used Book Cafe
126 Crosby StAmazing story telling. Highly recommend. Tickets in high demand. Location varies.
http://themoth.org/events
Galleries in Chelsea open their doors for free on Thursday night for 2 hours.
http://www.meetup.com/Thursday-Night-Gallery-Hop/photos/26772071/#447245241
Gallery 151
361 Canal StreetGalleries in Chelsea open their doors for free on Thursday night for 2 hours.
http://www.meetup.com/Thursday-Night-Gallery-Hop/photos/26772071/#447245241
Sightseeing
Better views than the Empire State Building.
Open 8:00am - Midnight everyday.
Cost: $32 Adults,
https://www.topoftherocknyc.com/
759 locals recommend
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller PlazaBetter views than the Empire State Building.
Open 8:00am - Midnight everyday.
Cost: $32 Adults,
https://www.topoftherocknyc.com/
FREE
http://www.thehighline.org/visit
Dec 1 to Mar 31: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Apr 1 to May 31: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
June 1 to Sept 30: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Oct 1 to Nov 30: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
FREE
http://www.thehighline.org/visit
Dec 1 to Mar 31: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Apr 1 to May 31: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
June 1 to Sept 30: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Oct 1 to Nov 30: 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Flatiron Building
175 5th Avehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flatiron_Building
Cost: $32 main deck. $52 main deck + top deck
8:00am - 2:00am
http://www.esbnyc.com/
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StCost: $32 main deck. $52 main deck + top deck
8:00am - 2:00am
http://www.esbnyc.com/
Washington Square Park
Washington Squarehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Washington_Square_Park
Grand Central Station.
Do the whisper wall.
+ Shake Shak milkshakes in the food court.
781 locals recommend
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StGrand Central Station.
Do the whisper wall.
+ Shake Shak milkshakes in the food court.
Sun - Thu, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., last entry at 6 p.m.
Fri and Sat, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., last entry at 7 p.m.
Cost: $24. *Free Tuesday from 5pm.
http://www.911memorial.org/visit-museum-1
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StSun - Thu, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m., last entry at 6 p.m.
Fri and Sat, 9 a.m. - 9 p.m., last entry at 7 p.m.
Cost: $24. *Free Tuesday from 5pm.
http://www.911memorial.org/visit-museum-1
Walking Tours!
Try out the graffiti tour Brooklyn
Free tour - pay as your please anything from $5-$20.
http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/walking-tours/new-york-city-one-day-tour/
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeWalking Tours!
Try out the graffiti tour Brooklyn
Free tour - pay as your please anything from $5-$20.
http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/new-york-tours/walking-tours/new-york-city-one-day-tour/
Times Square
It is Time Square! :)
http://traveltips.usatoday.com/advice-visiting-statue-liberty-12137.html
Free Staten Island ferry that gives great views.
1303 locals recommend
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis Islandhttp://traveltips.usatoday.com/advice-visiting-statue-liberty-12137.html
Free Staten Island ferry that gives great views.
Drinks & Nightlife
Frying Pan
207 12th AveBar out on a boat.
Closed for winter.
http://fryingpan.com/site/
No. 8
357 W 16th StHigh end night club $24 drinks.
http://www.no8ny.com/
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe AveAwesome rooftop bar - view of skyline
http://wythehotel.com/
Rooftop Bar - Full view of empire state building.
http://www.thestrandnyc.com/default-en.html
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, New York City
33 W 37th StRooftop Bar - Full view of empire state building.
http://www.thestrandnyc.com/default-en.html
The Top of the Standard
848 Washington StOne of NYC best clubs opens from 10pm.
Strict dress code.
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR NYC
1150 5th Avehttp://www.230-fifth.com/
Great views of Manhattan.
$5 beers. Free entry weekends.
BYO food.
http://brooklynbrewery.com/visit/visiting-the-brooklyn-brewery
456 locals recommend
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N 11th St$5 beers. Free entry weekends.
BYO food.
http://brooklynbrewery.com/visit/visiting-the-brooklyn-brewery
Beauty & Essex
146 Essex StChampagne brunch 1-6pm
http://beautyandessex.com/
Employees Only
510 Hudson StSpeakeasy bar
http://www.employeesonlynyc.com/
Please Don't Tell - speakeasy bar in hot dog location.
Book in advance!
http://pdtnyc.com/
287 locals recommend
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks PlPlease Don't Tell - speakeasy bar in hot dog location.
Book in advance!
http://pdtnyc.com/
Little Branch
20 7th Avenue SouthAnother speakeasy.
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/little_branch/
Raines Law Room Chelsea
48 W 17th StSpeakeasy
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/raines-law-room/
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant StJapanese Speakeasy
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/angels_share/
102 Norfolk St
102 Norfolk StreetSpeakeasy!
http://nymag.com/listings/bar/The-Back-Room/
Vodka Distillery
Come by for a cocktail every Friday and Saturday 4-10PM or reserve a spot on a tour (every Saturday at 3PM).
http://drinkicd.com/#facility
12 locals recommend
Industry City Distillery
254 36th StVodka Distillery
Come by for a cocktail every Friday and Saturday 4-10PM or reserve a spot on a tour (every Saturday at 3PM).
http://drinkicd.com/#facility
PHD Lounge
355 W 16th StHigh end rooftop bar. Amazing view!
http://phdlounge.com/
Really nice rooftop bar in Midtown. See - 'Salvation Taco' for restaurant in foyer.
32 locals recommend
Pod 39
145 E 39th StReally nice rooftop bar in Midtown. See - 'Salvation Taco' for restaurant in foyer.
Everything Else
3 sessions or 7 day pass (ask me!)
Best gym in the world! Pool, Beach Volleyball, Rock climbing, Basketball, weights, classes.
http://venues.chelseapiers.com/new/sc/fitness/class-schedule.cfm#!
232 locals recommend
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piers3 sessions or 7 day pass (ask me!)
Best gym in the world! Pool, Beach Volleyball, Rock climbing, Basketball, weights, classes.
http://venues.chelseapiers.com/new/sc/fitness/class-schedule.cfm#!
Often plenty of events in this free space. Also NYC library is here. (where ghost busters was set)
http://www.bryantpark.org/
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
Often plenty of events in this free space. Also NYC library is here. (where ghost busters was set)
http://www.bryantpark.org/
$10 for 24 hours.
$30 for 7 days.
Unlimited 30 minute rides. Plenty of stations - great way to see the city!
Citibike
$10 for 24 hours.
$30 for 7 days.
Unlimited 30 minute rides. Plenty of stations - great way to see the city!
Closest train station (also large shopping center)
Trains A,B,C,D all stop here.
Cost: Approx $2.50 for a single trip. $30 for 7 day unlimited rides.
377 locals recommend
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleClosest train station (also large shopping center)
Trains A,B,C,D all stop here.
Cost: Approx $2.50 for a single trip. $30 for 7 day unlimited rides.
Free Kayaking on weekends during summer!
http://www.manhattancommunityboathouse.org/
92 locals recommend
Pier 25 at Hudson River Park
West StreetFree Kayaking on weekends during summer!
http://www.manhattancommunityboathouse.org/
First thing that you MUST do is sign up to http://www.theskint.com/
Free and cheap events posted daily.
HIGHLY Recommend.
456 W 57th St
456 West 57th StreetFirst thing that you MUST do is sign up to http://www.theskint.com/
Free and cheap events posted daily.
HIGHLY Recommend.
Food Scene
Open hours: Mon - Sat 7am - 9pm Sun 8am - 8am
http://www.chelseamarket.com/
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveOpen hours: Mon - Sat 7am - 9pm Sun 8am - 8am
http://www.chelseamarket.com/
High end food market.
Open 8:00am - 8:00pm
http://www.gansmarket.com/
108 locals recommend
Gansevoort Market
101 Liberty StreetHigh end food market.
Open 8:00am - 8:00pm
http://www.gansmarket.com/
Best South East Asian in town. Beautiful restaurant. Cost is approx $50-$70 a head.
57 locals recommend
Spice Market
Best South East Asian in town. Beautiful restaurant. Cost is approx $50-$70 a head.
Iconic NY tavern.
High end - romantic restaurant.
Costs around $50+ a head.
66 locals recommend
Tavern On the Green
West 67th StreetIconic NY tavern.
High end - romantic restaurant.
Costs around $50+ a head.
Mexican restaurant in the foyer + rooftop - pretty good view of Manhattan.
http://salvationtaco.com/#welcome1
25 locals recommend
Salvation Taco Rooftop Bar
145 East 39th StreetMexican restaurant in the foyer + rooftop - pretty good view of Manhattan.
http://salvationtaco.com/#welcome1
Good mexican. Busy/cool vibe.
Approx $30 a head.
http://tacombi.com/locations/flatiron
188 locals recommend
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth StGood mexican. Busy/cool vibe.
Approx $30 a head.
http://tacombi.com/locations/flatiron
http://mewnyc.com/
Not yet been to but apparently good japanese food.
$10 plates.
15 locals recommend
Izakaya MEW
53 W 35th Sthttp://mewnyc.com/
Not yet been to but apparently good japanese food.
$10 plates.
Freemans
Freeman AlleyNice brunch spot!
http://www.freemansrestaurant.com/
IL Bastardo
828 W 27th StBoozy Brunch $39.
Party/Dance brunch.
Fuku
163 1st AvenueSpicy Chicken Sandwich $8. That is all they do.
https://fuku.momofuku.com/
Express American Grill. Quick cheap delicious.
http://mightyquinnsbbq.com/
139 locals recommend
Mighty Quinn's Barbeque
75 2nd AveExpress American Grill. Quick cheap delicious.
http://mightyquinnsbbq.com/
Famous late night Artichoke pizzeria.
http://www.artichokepizza.com/
426 locals recommend
Artichoke Basille's Pizza
321 E 14th StFamous late night Artichoke pizzeria.
http://www.artichokepizza.com/
Crazy Milkshakes
http://www.buzzfeed.com/kristinharris/new-york-city-is-going-crazy-over-these-insane-next-level-mi#.chGM0L75R
http://blacktapnyc.com/
6 locals recommend
Black Tap
248 W 14th StCrazy Milkshakes
http://www.buzzfeed.com/kristinharris/new-york-city-is-going-crazy-over-these-insane-next-level-mi#.chGM0L75R
http://blacktapnyc.com/
349 Bedford Ave
349 Bedford AvenueRainbow Coloured Bagels!
http://www.thebagelstoreonline.com/
Bottomless Brunch
$42 unlimited drinks and food.
Latin/Asian food is incredible.
Large space and perfect for a big group.
http://www.richardsandoval.com/zengony/
7 locals recommend
Zengo
622 3rd AveBottomless Brunch
$42 unlimited drinks and food.
Latin/Asian food is incredible.
Large space and perfect for a big group.
http://www.richardsandoval.com/zengony/
High end Asian restaurant - one of the most well decorated and lavish restaurants in NY - without a ridiculous price tag. Can have dinner for between $50-$75 pp. Also a scene from Sex and the City apparently.
115 locals recommend
Buddakan
75 9th AveHigh end Asian restaurant - one of the most well decorated and lavish restaurants in NY - without a ridiculous price tag. Can have dinner for between $50-$75 pp. Also a scene from Sex and the City apparently.
Shopping
Big Gay Ice Cream Shop
61 Grove StIce cream!
http://biggayicecream.com/