Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
Shake Shack has some of the best burgers and shakes in the city. Also great beer on tap and if you are feeling non-health conscious, the cheese fries.
993 locals recommend
Shake Shack
Madison AvenueShake Shack has some of the best burgers and shakes in the city. Also great beer on tap and if you are feeling non-health conscious, the cheese fries.
This is the best steak in the neighborhood in our opinion and has a beautiful Art Deco vibe. Also, delicious cocktails and fantastic wine list. Started by Marc Forgone. $$$
9 locals recommend
American Cut Steakhouse Tribeca
363 Greenwich StreetThis is the best steak in the neighborhood in our opinion and has a beautiful Art Deco vibe. Also, delicious cocktails and fantastic wine list. Started by Marc Forgone. $$$
This is our favorite brunch spot. The Eggs Benny and the bacon are fantastic. Also great brunch drinks. Be sure to make a reservation if brunching on the weekends. Dinner is also amazing and they will bring you little surprises from the chef throughout the night. A fun twist on Americana and great vibe.
16 locals recommend
Marc Forgione
134 Reade StThis is our favorite brunch spot. The Eggs Benny and the bacon are fantastic. Also great brunch drinks. Be sure to make a reservation if brunching on the weekends. Dinner is also amazing and they will bring you little surprises from the chef throughout the night. A fun twist on Americana and great vibe.
This is our favorite coffee in the neighborhood, started by Hugh Jackman and for a good cause! Also, check out the Duane St. location which is a hole in the wall with beautiful outdoor seating. We listed this place because it is the closest.
16 locals recommend
Laughing Man Cafe
184 Duane StThis is our favorite coffee in the neighborhood, started by Hugh Jackman and for a good cause! Also, check out the Duane St. location which is a hole in the wall with beautiful outdoor seating. We listed this place because it is the closest.
This is the best food court in the world. It features top level restaurants with a beautifully designed common eating area boasting amazing river/marina views. Amazing variety. Buy food and walk to the river for a picnic or enjoy one of the sit-down restaurants with al fresco dining and river views. Le District is the gem of this place, a French version of Eataly with fantastic options for cheese, meats, crepes, sandwiches, sweets, coffee and a little french grocery.
23 locals recommend
Tartinery - Hudson Eats
225 Liberty StreetThis is the best food court in the world. It features top level restaurants with a beautifully designed common eating area boasting amazing river/marina views. Amazing variety. Buy food and walk to the river for a picnic or enjoy one of the sit-down restaurants with al fresco dining and river views. Le District is the gem of this place, a French version of Eataly with fantastic options for cheese, meats, crepes, sandwiches, sweets, coffee and a little french grocery.
Parks & Nature
This is the highlight of the downtown parks. It is the reason people forego living near Central Park uptown. Tons of the greenspace, set on the river, with so many activities to choose from. Bring a picnic blanket. Bike along the path. Check out free toys or activities for the kids. Play basketball, outdoor pool, chess, handball, or take the kids to the spacious playground and swing area. There are duck ponds, the Marina, with public restrooms and so much fresh air.
14 locals recommend
Rockefeller Park
75 Battery PlThis is the highlight of the downtown parks. It is the reason people forego living near Central Park uptown. Tons of the greenspace, set on the river, with so many activities to choose from. Bring a picnic blanket. Bike along the path. Check out free toys or activities for the kids. Play basketball, outdoor pool, chess, handball, or take the kids to the spacious playground and swing area. There are duck ponds, the Marina, with public restrooms and so much fresh air.
This is an intimate little park with good green space, interesting terrains and textures, the city's longest slide (into sand pit), a fund spray park, tons of free activities (e.g. street art classes). The sand, slide and water are the features here.
Teardrop Park
Warren StreetThis is an intimate little park with good green space, interesting terrains and textures, the city's longest slide (into sand pit), a fund spray park, tons of free activities (e.g. street art classes). The sand, slide and water are the features here.
Arts & Culture
the 9/11 Memorial is a stunning tribute to a moment that has marked our world profoundly. Check out the pools which are footprints of the original towers for free. Or pay to experience an unforgettable interactive exhibit walking you through the timeline of that morning. Also, go to the top of 1 World Trade Center for the best views in the city.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich Stthe 9/11 Memorial is a stunning tribute to a moment that has marked our world profoundly. Check out the pools which are footprints of the original towers for free. Or pay to experience an unforgettable interactive exhibit walking you through the timeline of that morning. Also, go to the top of 1 World Trade Center for the best views in the city.
Entertainment & Activities
This is one of the newest and nicest movie theatres in the city and steps away from the apartment. Great spot if you get caught in the rain. Also, check out the lobby of the hotel on your way in or out and grab a drink at the bar in the lobby or go to the rooftop bar by taking the elevator and enjoy a popsicle cocktail!
69 locals recommend
Regal Battery Park Stadium 11
102 North End AveThis is one of the newest and nicest movie theatres in the city and steps away from the apartment. Great spot if you get caught in the rain. Also, check out the lobby of the hotel on your way in or out and grab a drink at the bar in the lobby or go to the rooftop bar by taking the elevator and enjoy a popsicle cocktail!