Guidebook for New York
Food Scene
This coffee shop servers organic, stir-brewed coffee that is better than any other in the neighborhood.
76 locals recommend
Jack’s Stir Brew Coffee
138 W 10th StThis coffee shop servers organic, stir-brewed coffee that is better than any other in the neighborhood.
After a long day of site seeing, having a Chipotle in the building make getting a delicious burrito quick and easy. Some might even say too easy considering they know me by name and I'm here at least twice a week.
269 locals recommend
Chipotle Mexican Grill
193 W 237th StAfter a long day of site seeing, having a Chipotle in the building make getting a delicious burrito quick and easy. Some might even say too easy considering they know me by name and I'm here at least twice a week.
This quaint, hidden street is a lower manhattan treasure. Sit outside and enjoy summertime in New York while you create memories over delicious food. At night, come here for drinks after a long day.
90 locals recommend
Stone Street
Stone StreetThis quaint, hidden street is a lower manhattan treasure. Sit outside and enjoy summertime in New York while you create memories over delicious food. At night, come here for drinks after a long day.
Shopping
This massive department store has something for everyone at a huge discount. If you can't find what you're looking for here, it probably doesn't exist.
260 locals recommend
Century21 Stores
32 Church StThis massive department store has something for everyone at a huge discount. If you can't find what you're looking for here, it probably doesn't exist.
Sightseeing
Recently opened to the general public, the 9/11 Memorial is open everyday and is a site everyone should visit at least once.
567 locals recommend
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StRecently opened to the general public, the 9/11 Memorial is open everyday and is a site everyone should visit at least once.
Pier 15 features a grass rooftop which is great for sunning while enjoying breathtaking views of Brooklyn and the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.
10 locals recommend
Pier 15, East River Esplanade
78 South StPier 15 features a grass rooftop which is great for sunning while enjoying breathtaking views of Brooklyn and the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges.
One of the lesser known museums in Manhattan, this museum offers insight into the iconic skyline of New York City as well as amazing views of the bay.
11 locals recommend
Skyscraper Museum
39 Battery PlOne of the lesser known museums in Manhattan, this museum offers insight into the iconic skyline of New York City as well as amazing views of the bay.
Parks & Nature
Take the ferry from South Street to this old naval base which has stunning views of Manhattan, bike trails, and walking paths. This is a great place to get away from the chaos of Manhattan without the hassle of leaving Manhattan.
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
Take the ferry from South Street to this old naval base which has stunning views of Manhattan, bike trails, and walking paths. This is a great place to get away from the chaos of Manhattan without the hassle of leaving Manhattan.
Essentials
Duane Reade is the Walgreens of New York, so this has everything your local Walgreens or CVS would have in addition to the fact that it's inside of 40 Wall Street, which used to be the tallest building in the world and the entire store has stunning vaulted ceilings made of marble.
311 locals recommend
Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle AveDuane Reade is the Walgreens of New York, so this has everything your local Walgreens or CVS would have in addition to the fact that it's inside of 40 Wall Street, which used to be the tallest building in the world and the entire store has stunning vaulted ceilings made of marble.
Drinks & Nightlife
This iconic bar is one of the oldest in New York. Get a cold beer (or cider) in a 64 ounce styrofoam cup and sit on the patio while enjoying the architecture of the old seaport.
Ladies, make sure to wear a bra you don't care about. If you take off your bra, they'll hang it from the ceiling and you get a free beer.
14 locals recommend
Jeremy's Ale House
228 Front StThis iconic bar is one of the oldest in New York. Get a cold beer (or cider) in a 64 ounce styrofoam cup and sit on the patio while enjoying the architecture of the old seaport.
Ladies, make sure to wear a bra you don't care about. If you take off your bra, they'll hang it from the ceiling and you get a free beer.