Guidebook for New York

Rachel
Guidebook for New York

Parks & Nature

The quirky heart of Alphabet City--amazing for people watching, especially on weekends. There are lots of eccentric performances (planned and impromptu) and community events. Plenty of benches and grass areas to sit in on nice days.
538 localnici recomandă
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th Street
538 localnici recomandă
The quirky heart of Alphabet City--amazing for people watching, especially on weekends. There are lots of eccentric performances (planned and impromptu) and community events. Plenty of benches and grass areas to sit in on nice days.
A small park near my apartment--centered around two different squares with plenty of benches and foliage.
20 localnici recomandă
Stuyvesant Square
Rutherford Place
20 localnici recomandă
A small park near my apartment--centered around two different squares with plenty of benches and foliage.
A small but lovely little public garden that is incredibly well cared for. It's a wonderful place to sit and relax. You may even forget you're in downtown Manhattan!
10 localnici recomandă
Creative Little Garden
530 E 6th St
10 localnici recomandă
A small but lovely little public garden that is incredibly well cared for. It's a wonderful place to sit and relax. You may even forget you're in downtown Manhattan!
The East River Park can be accessed by walking east along 11th St or 6th St. It's not as nice as the West Side waterfront, but there are walking trails and bike paths that span much of the East Side.
64 localnici recomandă
John V. Lindsay East River Park
1234 East 6th Street
64 localnici recomandă
The East River Park can be accessed by walking east along 11th St or 6th St. It's not as nice as the West Side waterfront, but there are walking trails and bike paths that span much of the East Side.
Another great park for people watching. Always buzzing with activity.
440 localnici recomandă
Parcul Madison Square
11 Madison Ave
440 localnici recomandă
Another great park for people watching. Always buzzing with activity.
Home of the famous arch - great for people watching and relaxing - the heart of Greenwich Village, near NYU (so lots of students)
946 localnici recomandă
Washington Square Park
Washington Square
946 localnici recomandă
Home of the famous arch - great for people watching and relaxing - the heart of Greenwich Village, near NYU (so lots of students)
Amazing views of Manhattan
951 localnici recomandă
Parcul Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman St
951 localnici recomandă
Amazing views of Manhattan
Views of Manhattan - lovely afternoon stroll.
407 localnici recomandă
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont Place
407 localnici recomandă
Views of Manhattan - lovely afternoon stroll.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great neighborhood spot. Low key and fun, especially at night (but there's also a great happy hour).
15 localnici recomandă
Keybar
143 E 13th St
15 localnici recomandă
Great neighborhood spot. Low key and fun, especially at night (but there's also a great happy hour).
A laid back Irish pub catercorner to my apartment. There's pool in the back, cheap beer, and almost always plenty of space (and seats).
O'Hanlons
349 E 14th St
A laid back Irish pub catercorner to my apartment. There's pool in the back, cheap beer, and almost always plenty of space (and seats).
This is another laid back spot near my apartment. It gets crowded on weekends and is almost always a lot of fun.
12 localnici recomandă
The Winslow Gin House and Eatery
243 E 14th St
12 localnici recomandă
This is another laid back spot near my apartment. It gets crowded on weekends and is almost always a lot of fun.
A fun cocktail lounge with a speakeasy vibe.
35 localnici recomandă
Goodnight Sonny
134 1st Ave.
35 localnici recomandă
A fun cocktail lounge with a speakeasy vibe.
Another fun, nearby option.
43 localnici recomandă
Drop Off Service
211 Avenue A
43 localnici recomandă
Another fun, nearby option.
Amazing beer selection
26 localnici recomandă
Proletariat
21 St Marks Pl
26 localnici recomandă
Amazing beer selection
I love this little cocktail spot
46 localnici recomandă
Lovers of Today
132 1/2 E 7th St
46 localnici recomandă
I love this little cocktail spot
One of the better known "Speakeasies" - you have to walk through a 2nd floor Japanese restaurant to get there.
172 localnici recomandă
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant St
172 localnici recomandă
One of the better known "Speakeasies" - you have to walk through a 2nd floor Japanese restaurant to get there.
An iconic East Village cocktail spot. I'd recommend stopping by early in the night to get your name on the list (they'll call/text when it's your turn).
203 localnici recomandă
Death & Company
433 E 6th St
203 localnici recomandă
An iconic East Village cocktail spot. I'd recommend stopping by early in the night to get your name on the list (they'll call/text when it's your turn).
A not-so-secret secret bar located inside of Crif Dogs. You use the phone booth inside the restaurant to request a seat. I'd recommend coming early to get your name on the list (they'll call/text).
287 localnici recomandă
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks Pl
287 localnici recomandă
A not-so-secret secret bar located inside of Crif Dogs. You use the phone booth inside the restaurant to request a seat. I'd recommend coming early to get your name on the list (they'll call/text).
Not-so-secret "secret" nightclub - fun for dancing on weekends
141 localnici recomandă
Blind Barber
339 E 10th St
141 localnici recomandă
Not-so-secret "secret" nightclub - fun for dancing on weekends
Great cocktail bar on Ave C (I love Ave C)
40 localnici recomandă
Mace
35 West 8th Street
40 localnici recomandă
Great cocktail bar on Ave C (I love Ave C)
Speakeasy type place
59 localnici recomandă
Dear Irving Gramercy
55 Irving Pl
59 localnici recomandă
Speakeasy type place
One of the oldest bars in NYC - it's been around since the mid-19th century.
41 localnici recomandă
Pete's Tavern
129 E 18th St
41 localnici recomandă
One of the oldest bars in NYC - it's been around since the mid-19th century.
Weekend dancing
56 localnici recomandă
Beauty Bar
231 E 14th St
56 localnici recomandă
Weekend dancing
Trashy/fun nightclub with dancing
Alphabet Lounge
104 Loisaida Avenue
Trashy/fun nightclub with dancing
Fun performances
57 localnici recomandă
Nublu Classic
62 Loisaida Ave
57 localnici recomandă
Fun performances
Neighborhood favorite for cocktails and more
189 localnici recomandă
The Wayland
700 E 9th St
189 localnici recomandă
Neighborhood favorite for cocktails and more
Karaoke bar with private rooms
42 localnici recomandă
Sing Sing Karaoke
81 Avenue A
42 localnici recomandă
Karaoke bar with private rooms
One of many somewhat trashy Lower East Side nightclubs along Rivington Street. Fun when the time's right
11 localnici recomandă
Fat Baby
112 Rivington St
11 localnici recomandă
One of many somewhat trashy Lower East Side nightclubs along Rivington Street. Fun when the time's right
Great late night club - lots of fun - downtown favorite for dancing (without crazy dress code)
56 localnici recomandă
Home Sweet Home
131 Chrystie St
56 localnici recomandă
Great late night club - lots of fun - downtown favorite for dancing (without crazy dress code)
This bar has a nice rootfop in the summer.
87 localnici recomandă
The Delancey
168 Delancey St
87 localnici recomandă
This bar has a nice rootfop in the summer.
Iconic speakeasy nightclub/bar. It's become better known recently, so the vibe is hit or miss.
127 localnici recomandă
The Back Room
102 Norfolk St
127 localnici recomandă
Iconic speakeasy nightclub/bar. It's become better known recently, so the vibe is hit or miss.
LES nightclub with multiple dance floors.
135 localnici recomandă
Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow St
135 localnici recomandă
LES nightclub with multiple dance floors.
Rooftop bar in LES w/ great views.
Tiki Tabu
190 Allen St
Rooftop bar in LES w/ great views.
Trendy rooftop bar/club on top the Standard Hotel - always a scene. Great views, of course.
221 localnici recomandă
Le Bain
848 Washington St
221 localnici recomandă
Trendy rooftop bar/club on top the Standard Hotel - always a scene. Great views, of course.
This is a great rooftop bar if you find yourself in Midtown. It's located in the Pod 39 hotel.
25 localnici recomandă
Salvation Taco Rooftop Bar
145 East 39th Street
25 localnici recomandă
This is a great rooftop bar if you find yourself in Midtown. It's located in the Pod 39 hotel.
Another rooftop bar for summer
136 localnici recomandă
Mr. Purple
180 Orchard St
136 localnici recomandă
Another rooftop bar for summer
Cocktail bar hidden in brownstone - near theater district and great for a pre/post show cocktail. Call ahead for reservations. (212) 581-3130 Lots of celebrities...
12 localnici recomandă
Bar Centrale
324 W 46th St
12 localnici recomandă
Cocktail bar hidden in brownstone - near theater district and great for a pre/post show cocktail. Call ahead for reservations. (212) 581-3130 Lots of celebrities...
Nightclub famous for its electronic shows (and rooftop in summer)
399 localnici recomandă
Output
74 Wythe Ave
399 localnici recomandă
Nightclub famous for its electronic shows (and rooftop in summer)
Famous music venue
825 localnici recomandă
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave
825 localnici recomandă
Famous music venue
9 localnici recomandă
The Gibson
108 Bedford Ave
9 localnici recomandă
142 localnici recomandă
Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan Ave
142 localnici recomandă
Reservations recommended - beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline
369 localnici recomandă
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry St
369 localnici recomandă
Reservations recommended - beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline
Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn - where everyone is cooler than you are
136 localnici recomandă
Boobie Trap
308 Bleecker St
136 localnici recomandă
Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn - where everyone is cooler than you are
Another trendy Bushwick (Brooklyn) spot
190 localnici recomandă
Father Knows Best
611A Wilson Ave
190 localnici recomandă
Another trendy Bushwick (Brooklyn) spot
East Williamsburg/Bushwick spot
42 localnici recomandă
Our Wicked Lady
153 Morgan Ave
42 localnici recomandă
East Williamsburg/Bushwick spot
Cocktail spot in East Williamsburg/Bushwick (Brooklyn) - if you want to see trendy BK, this is a good starting point
48 localnici recomandă
Reclamation Bar
817 Metropolitan Ave
48 localnici recomandă
Cocktail spot in East Williamsburg/Bushwick (Brooklyn) - if you want to see trendy BK, this is a good starting point
Near the High Line
23 localnici recomandă
Brass Monkey
55 Little West 12th Street
23 localnici recomandă
Near the High Line
Sports bar
10 localnici recomandă
Finnerty's
221 2nd Ave
10 localnici recomandă
Sports bar
More relaxed, fun lounge than most other places in this area
45 localnici recomandă
The Tippler
425 W 15th St
45 localnici recomandă
More relaxed, fun lounge than most other places in this area
Nice spot in an otherwise nondescript area
Juniper Bar
237 W 35th St
Nice spot in an otherwise nondescript area
Nice cocktail spot in Murray Hill, where there aren't a lot of cool options.
37 localnici recomandă
Middle Branch
154 E 33rd St
37 localnici recomandă
Nice cocktail spot in Murray Hill, where there aren't a lot of cool options.
Decent option if you're on the Upper East Side
68 localnici recomandă
The Auction House
300 E 89th St
68 localnici recomandă
Decent option if you're on the Upper East Side
An UES bar/pub option
37 localnici recomandă
Heidelberg Restaurant
1648 2nd Ave
37 localnici recomandă
An UES bar/pub option
A Mexican themed bar on the UES
76 localnici recomandă
Cascabel Taqueria
242 E 85th St
76 localnici recomandă
A Mexican themed bar on the UES
More of a downtown vibe - good choice if you're on the UWS
28 localnici recomandă
Shalel Lounge
65 W 70th St
28 localnici recomandă
More of a downtown vibe - good choice if you're on the UWS
Iconic speakeasy on the Upper West Side
26 localnici recomandă
Manhattan Cricket Club
226 W 79th St
26 localnici recomandă
Iconic speakeasy on the Upper West Side
Hidden jazz bar located in an American Legion clubhouse in Harlem - jazz on Thursdays and Sundays starting at 7pm. Amazing place!
19 localnici recomandă
American Legion Post 398
248 W 132nd St
19 localnici recomandă
Hidden jazz bar located in an American Legion clubhouse in Harlem - jazz on Thursdays and Sundays starting at 7pm. Amazing place!
Great speakeasy in East Harlem
30 localnici recomandă
Lion Lion
332 E 116th St
30 localnici recomandă
Great speakeasy in East Harlem
Great cocktails in Astoria (Queens)
15 localnici recomandă
Diamond Dogs
34-04 31st Ave
15 localnici recomandă
Great cocktails in Astoria (Queens)
Popular cocktail bar in Long Island City, Queens (if you find yourself out there)...
104 localnici recomandă
Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson Ave
104 localnici recomandă
Popular cocktail bar in Long Island City, Queens (if you find yourself out there)...
If you wind up in Hoboken (NJ)...
21 localnici recomandă
Grand Vin
500 Grand St
21 localnici recomandă
If you wind up in Hoboken (NJ)...
In case you wind up in Jersey City for some reason...
82 localnici recomandă
dullboy
364 Grove St
82 localnici recomandă
In case you wind up in Jersey City for some reason...
An option near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx
8 localnici recomandă
Bronx Draft House
884 Gerard Ave
8 localnici recomandă
An option near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx
If you've taken the Staten Island Ferry and are near the terminal on Staten Island, this is one place to try.
8 localnici recomandă
Jimmie Steiny's Pub
3 Hyatt St
8 localnici recomandă
If you've taken the Staten Island Ferry and are near the terminal on Staten Island, this is one place to try.
One of the oldest buildings in NYC - George Washington used to hang out here.
52 localnici recomandă
Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl St
52 localnici recomandă
One of the oldest buildings in NYC - George Washington used to hang out here.
Good speakeasy type option in the Financial District
122 localnici recomandă
The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog
30 Water St
122 localnici recomandă
Good speakeasy type option in the Financial District
An option in the Financial District.
Cedar Local
25 Cedar St
An option in the Financial District.

Getting Around

Best entrance is on the southeast corner of E 14th St. and 4th Ave. 456NQRWL trains.
30 localnici recomandă
14 Street - Union Sq Station
30 localnici recomandă
Best entrance is on the southeast corner of E 14th St. and 4th Ave. 456NQRWL trains.
F train - nearest entrance is at 1st Ave and E. 1st St.
51 localnici recomandă
2 Avenue Station
51 localnici recomandă
F train - nearest entrance is at 1st Ave and E. 1st St.
JZF subway station
39 localnici recomandă
Essex St station
39 localnici recomandă
JZF subway station
Subway - BDFM6 trains
51 localnici recomandă
Broadway-Lafayette St Station
East Houston Street
51 localnici recomandă
Subway - BDFM6 trains
Subway - 6 train
20 localnici recomandă
Astor Pl station
20 localnici recomandă
Subway - 6 train
Hub for trains to Long Island (Long Island Railroad) and New Jersey (NJ Transit), as well as Amtrak (DC and Boston)
356 localnici recomandă
Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th St
356 localnici recomandă
Hub for trains to Long Island (Long Island Railroad) and New Jersey (NJ Transit), as well as Amtrak (DC and Boston)
Metro North Trains to Connecticut and Westchester (NY)
781 localnici recomandă
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd St
781 localnici recomandă
Metro North Trains to Connecticut and Westchester (NY)
Major airport serving NYC area
250 localnici recomandă
Aeroportul Internațional Newark Liberty
3 Brewster Rd
250 localnici recomandă
Major airport serving NYC area
Major Airport serving NYC
334 localnici recomandă
John F. Kennedy International Airport
334 localnici recomandă
Major Airport serving NYC
Smaller, older airport serving NYC
267 localnici recomandă
Aeroportul LaGuardia
267 localnici recomandă
Smaller, older airport serving NYC
Citibike docking station near my apartment
500 E 13th St
500 East 13th Street
Citibike docking station near my apartment
Citibike docking station near my apartment
344 E 11th St
344 East 11th Street
Citibike docking station near my apartment
Citibike docking station near my apartment
310 1st Avenue
310 First Avenue Loop
Citibike docking station near my apartment
Citibike docking station near my apartment
605 E 14th St
605 East 14th Street
Citibike docking station near my apartment
Nearest entrance to Union Square subway station 456NQRWL lines
92 E 14th St
Nearest entrance to Union Square subway station 456NQRWL lines
Nearest entrance to 2nd Avenue subway station F subway line
69 E 1st St
69 East 1st Street
Nearest entrance to 2nd Avenue subway station F subway line