Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Raku
342 E 6th StSmall, low key, but always with good sushi!
Really yummy burgers, fries and shakes! There is always a line, but it goes fast, and it is worth it. (Hint - do not show up when school days let out! ;)
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueReally yummy burgers, fries and shakes! There is always a line, but it goes fast, and it is worth it. (Hint - do not show up when school days let out! ;)
Famously featured in the Tom Hanks, Med Ryan movie "You've Got Mail." This is an amazingly scrumptious french restaurant, bakery, coffee shop. Do not show up on a diet! ;)
104 locals recommend
Cafe Lalo
201 W 83rd StFamously featured in the Tom Hanks, Med Ryan movie "You've Got Mail." This is an amazingly scrumptious french restaurant, bakery, coffee shop. Do not show up on a diet! ;)
Café Frida
368 Columbus AveGreat Mexican food, awesome happy hour from 4-7PM! Don't miss it.
Blossom is a vegan restaurant in New York City that was established to creatively bring vegan dining to a fresh, new and delicious level. The food is very good, even if you are a carnivore!
32 locals recommend
Blossom on Columbus
507 Columbus AveBlossom is a vegan restaurant in New York City that was established to creatively bring vegan dining to a fresh, new and delicious level. The food is very good, even if you are a carnivore!
Parks & Nature
Flowers, flowers, flowers!!!! If you happen to be in NYC in the Springtime, you must find Shakespeare's Garden. This is a magical, romantic garden sitting between the Swedish Cottage and Belvedere Castle. The flowers and lush green plants create a setting that seems to come right out of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The garden is on the west side of the park between 79th and 80th St.
10 locals recommend
Central Park Conservancy
717 E 60th StFlowers, flowers, flowers!!!! If you happen to be in NYC in the Springtime, you must find Shakespeare's Garden. This is a magical, romantic garden sitting between the Swedish Cottage and Belvedere Castle. The flowers and lush green plants create a setting that seems to come right out of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." The garden is on the west side of the park between 79th and 80th St.
Iconic, yet peaceful and full of wonder! This is where you can rent rowboats, and possible see a movie being filmed!
7 locals recommend
The Lake
Iconic, yet peaceful and full of wonder! This is where you can rent rowboats, and possible see a movie being filmed!
Arts & Culture
Great history lesson! ...not to mention where "Night at the Museum" with Ben Stiller was filmed. Fun for kids.
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestGreat history lesson! ...not to mention where "Night at the Museum" with Ben Stiller was filmed. Fun for kids.
If you are an art lover, it is a must!!!! Just a walk across Central Park from my place. If you want to actually see all of this immense gallery, plan to spend a whole day there! The cafe in the museum is good for a pick-me-up.
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveIf you are an art lover, it is a must!!!! Just a walk across Central Park from my place. If you want to actually see all of this immense gallery, plan to spend a whole day there! The cafe in the museum is good for a pick-me-up.
This is an interesting, kind of unknown museum. The Met Cloisters—the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe—opened to the public in 1938. You can take the "A" train to the very last stop uptown to get there (easy). Walk the beautiful flower gardens, explore medieval European culture ~ have a day away from the classic NYC hustle and bustle!
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrThis is an interesting, kind of unknown museum. The Met Cloisters—the branch of the Museum devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe—opened to the public in 1938. You can take the "A" train to the very last stop uptown to get there (easy). Walk the beautiful flower gardens, explore medieval European culture ~ have a day away from the classic NYC hustle and bustle!
Entertainment & Activities
Take the subway to the West 4th Street Stop in Greenwich Village, and let the craziness begin! 9 out of 10 comedy clubs are in this area, plenty of nightlife, bars, NYC college scene, Washington Square Park, much history in this area!
West Village. NYC
Take the subway to the West 4th Street Stop in Greenwich Village, and let the craziness begin! 9 out of 10 comedy clubs are in this area, plenty of nightlife, bars, NYC college scene, Washington Square Park, much history in this area!
Essentials
Just around the corner, this drug store is open 24 hours, and has 3 floors of practically anything you could need in a hurry.
224 locals recommend
Duane Reade
3387 BroadwayJust around the corner, this drug store is open 24 hours, and has 3 floors of practically anything you could need in a hurry.
West 79th Street Laundry - if you call them for "pick-up" in the morning, they will wash your laundry, and "deliver" it back to you by end of day. They do a great job. Cash only.
(212) 595-8776
218 W 79th St
218 West 79th StreetWest 79th Street Laundry - if you call them for "pick-up" in the morning, they will wash your laundry, and "deliver" it back to you by end of day. They do a great job. Cash only.
(212) 595-8776
Nearest Grocery Store on Columbus (73/74th Streets)
(212) 874-9506
Open 8AM - 10PM
***CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
11 locals recommend
289 Columbus Ave
Nearest Grocery Store on Columbus (73/74th Streets)
(212) 874-9506
Open 8AM - 10PM
***CLOSED ON SUNDAYS
Sightseeing
I'm putting the Staten Island Ferry under "sightseeing" because if you want to sail by the Statue of Liberty and get a great view - this is your FREE RIDE to do so! What the heck else are ya' gonna get for free in NYC!
71 locals recommend
Whitehall Terminal station
4 Whitehall StI'm putting the Staten Island Ferry under "sightseeing" because if you want to sail by the Statue of Liberty and get a great view - this is your FREE RIDE to do so! What the heck else are ya' gonna get for free in NYC!
If you can find the Ladies Pavilion - you will also find a most beautiful view of the skyline south of the Park. This is a Victorian cast-iron pavilion on The Lake in Central Park. It has a quaint feel; I've photographed many a wedding here! The Ladies Pavilion is located on the west side of the park between 75th and 76th St.
Ladies Pavilion
West DriveIf you can find the Ladies Pavilion - you will also find a most beautiful view of the skyline south of the Park. This is a Victorian cast-iron pavilion on The Lake in Central Park. It has a quaint feel; I've photographed many a wedding here! The Ladies Pavilion is located on the west side of the park between 75th and 76th St.
Well, it is a must for a most iconic view of NYC and the surrounding areas! Try to go on the most clear day, and if you can schedule it around sunset... wow! Remember, the lines will be long, so give yourself at least an hour to wait. :(
1787 locals recommend
Empire State Building
20 W 34th StWell, it is a must for a most iconic view of NYC and the surrounding areas! Try to go on the most clear day, and if you can schedule it around sunset... wow! Remember, the lines will be long, so give yourself at least an hour to wait. :(
Getting Around
This is the "B" and "C" train stops - it has 2 entrances/exits, one at 81st Street, and (the nearest to the apartment is) 1.5 blocks away at Central Park West & about 77th Street.
35 locals recommend
81 Street-Museum of Natural History Station
This is the "B" and "C" train stops - it has 2 entrances/exits, one at 81st Street, and (the nearest to the apartment is) 1.5 blocks away at Central Park West & about 77th Street.
Columbus Circle is one of the "main hubs" of public transportation. You can connect to the (A, B, C, D, 1 or 9) Subway Trains here.
377 locals recommend
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleColumbus Circle is one of the "main hubs" of public transportation. You can connect to the (A, B, C, D, 1 or 9) Subway Trains here.