Guidebook for New York
Parks & Nature
Big grass field where people go can go to lay out, picnic, play sports
77 locals recommend
Sheep Meadow
1802 East 65th Street Big grass field where people go can go to lay out, picnic, play sports
Park/path the runs along the west side of Manhattan. Good for running, biking and views
155 locals recommend
Hudson River Park
Park/path the runs along the west side of Manhattan. Good for running, biking and views
Sightseeing
Can view building from the streets or go to the top to get a view of NYC
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StCan view building from the streets or go to the top to get a view of NYC
The High Line Park
Popular area for tourists. Lots of lights, skyscrapers and flagship retailers. Good for photos but is crowded.
2037 locals recommend
Times Square
Popular area for tourists. Lots of lights, skyscrapers and flagship retailers. Good for photos but is crowded.
Rockefeller Center
45 Rockefeller Plaza
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeFamous walking bridge
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich St
One World Trade Center
285 Fulton St
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandArts & Culture
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetLots of art that will appeal to all tastes
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 5th AveAnother great museum to go to
Carnegie Hall
If you want to see any Broadway play, plenty of options here. Will need a ticket for entry
829 locals recommend
Theater District
If you want to see any Broadway play, plenty of options here. Will need a ticket for entry
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveFood Scene
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueIf going to have a burger in NYC, this should be on the list
NYC's famous outdoor food market. During specific days of week/time of year
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveNYC's famous outdoor food market. During specific days of week/time of year
Ippudo Westside
321 W 51st St Ramen
Joe's Shanghai
46 BowerySoup dumplings can be had here
Nom Wah Tea Parlor
13 Doyers StChinese dim sum for lunch time
burger joint
119 W 56th StBurgers
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StBig grocery store in NYC
Getting Around
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleMany subways have a stop here
Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th St
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd StEntertainment & Activities
AMC Empire 25
234 W 42nd St
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea Piers
Yankee Stadium
1 E 161 St
Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania PlazaSports and concerts. Tickets required for whichever
Bronx Zoo
2300 Southern Blvd
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
During tennis season