Things To Do
The High Line
Lovely area to walk around and see the city in a different way.
Tenement Museum
Hear some fascinating true stories about New York City's first immigrants - book in advance!
City Winery
This is a great venue if you'd like to see some live music while you're in town.
Scott's Pizza Tour
Walk the path of New York pizza history on the streets of Little Italy and Greenwich Village where it all began. We started our tour at Luzzo's which is the address we listed!
Westlight
Rooftop bar with panoramic skyline views from a terrace & glassed-in lounge plus craft cocktails.
The Loeb Boathouse
American restaurant & bar notable for its prime lakeside setting in the middle of Central Park.
World Trade Center Memorial Foundation
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a memorial and museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks.
Minetta Tavern
Celeb-magnet hot-ticket tavern with upper-end French bistro fare & reimagined vintage decor. THE BEST BURGER EVER.
Little Owl
Super cute restaurant in the West Village, just right below 'Friends' apartment. Inspired menu including gravy meatball sliders & spiced sugar beignets at this popular little place.
Brooklyn Bowl
Genre-defying bowling alley in Williamsburg with high-tech lanes, live tunes & food by Blue Ribbon.
Central Park
Take a stroll in central park.
Bathtub Gin
Small plates are paired with gin-based cocktails at this speakeasy-style bar.
Madison Square Park
This public space hosts art installations, food festivals and a popular series of summer concerts. The destination is also home to Shake Shack, a summer favorite (as evidenced by the shockingly long lines) for burgers, fries and, of course, shakes.
Uva
Our favorite date night in the city. This cozy, rustic spot with a patio & back garden draws lively crowds for small plates & wine.
Ess-a-Bagel
The “giant” bagels are so “fresh, chewy and flavorful” they “don’t even need a schmear”, though you’ll still find “interesting” spreads and “tons” of deli fixin's at these at these daytime “madhouses”; lines can be “ridiculous” and the ambiance is “minimal”, but after one “delicious” bite “nothing else matters.”
West Village
Greenwhich village is undoubtedly one of New York's best-known and charming neighborhoods. Take a stroll and admire the beautiful brownstones.
Brooklyn Bridge
One of our favorite spots to walk. The Brooklyn Bridge Pedestrian Walkway begins at the intersection of Tillary Street and Boerum Place. It's also accessible via an underpass on Washington Street, about two blocks from Front Street in the neighborhood Dumbo.
SoHo
Designer boutiques, fancy chain stores and high-end art galleries make trendy SoHo a top shopping destination. Known for its elegant cast-iron-facades and cobblestone streets, the neighborhood is also an atmospheric backdrop for fashionable crowds.
Cha Cha Matcha
If you’re obsessed with Matcha tea, love anything you can put on Instagram, and just enjoy checking out trendy spots, this is the place for you. I recommend the Coconut Matcha Latte - Dan
Flatiron Building
The Flatiron Building is one of the NYC's most beloved buildings. This building is right near Madison Square Park so enjoy admiring this building while eating a double burger from Shake Shack.
Blank Slate Coffee + Kitchen
Hot & iced teas, lattes & matcha with toasts, salads & other daytime eats in a pink-hued setting.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Met is one of the biggest museums in the world, and if you only see one museum in New York, we recommend this one. It has a wide array of art, historical artifacts, photographs, and other exhibits.
Broadway Musical Tickets
You can’t go to New York City, the theater capital of the world, without seeing a show.
The River Café
Nestled riverside under the Brooklyn Bridge with sweeping views of the New York skyline and the Statue of Liberty, The River Café serves a classic New American menu using only the finest and freshest ingredients available. $$$ (but worth it)
Roof at Park South
Located on the 9th floor of the recently renovated boutique Park South Hotel, the Roof at Park South offers an expansive bar, tons of fun plants (think something like The High Line), and even a fireplace all in the Flatiron Building’s shadow.
Mr. Purple
The first thing you notice when visiting Mr. Purple, located on Hotel Indigo’s 15th floor, is that the Lower East Side, a neighborhood not particularly known for its views, can offer stunning vantage points.
Gallow Green
Open in the summer, this roof lounge with a green-garden vibe serves chic cocktails & punch bowls.
(Le) Poisson Rouge
90's Night
Houston Hall
Craft brews & bar bites from Greenpoint Beer Works served in a cavernous, industrial-chic setting.
Beauty & Essex
A pawn shop gives way to a happening restaurant & lounge serving creative American fare & cocktails. Great for brunch or dinner.
Levain Bakery
The BEST Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies. The Famous Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe that everyone goes crazy over!
Magnolia Bakery
Magnolia Bakery's iconic cupcakes are known all over the country. The banana bread pudding is amazing too!
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar
Rooftop bar in the shadow of the Empire State Building.
Park Avenue Autumn/Winter/Spring/Summer
For a nice dinner $$$. Large restaurant whose modern American menu & decor completely changes with the seasons.
Black Seed
Modern bagel shop for Montreal-style wood-oven bagels plus smoked fish & creative sandwiches.
Rosemary's
Airy hot spot with a rooftop farm for seasonal Italian dishes, house-made pastas & notable wines
Serendipity 3
Frozen hot chocolate stars on the ice-cream-and-sweets menu at this old-school dessert destination.
Tiny's & The Bar Upstairs
Historical 1810 bi-level townhouse showcases New American fare in a dimly lit, rustic setting.