Janet’s guidebook
NYC Places to visit
As a native New Yorker I have explored so much of the city and my home borough Brooklyn! Here are some of my favorite places along with New York's must see spots!
For the most beautiful views of lower manhattan, the statue and bridges, including the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, definitely visit the top floor of One World Trade Center. Get here as early as possible (8 am) because lines will get longer throughout the day. Mondays-Wednesdays are ideal with less crowds.
385 locals recommend
One World Trade Center
285 Fulton StFor the most beautiful views of lower manhattan, the statue and bridges, including the iconic Brooklyn Bridge, definitely visit the top floor of One World Trade Center. Get here as early as possible (8 am) because lines will get longer throughout the day. Mondays-Wednesdays are ideal with less crowds.
Hands down my favorite neighborhood in all of New York! The views of the bridge and skyline are amazing and the cobble stone streets show Brooklyn's character. You can see old rail lines and walk along the pier. There is great pizza and a cute carousel for families!
422 locals recommend
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StHands down my favorite neighborhood in all of New York! The views of the bridge and skyline are amazing and the cobble stone streets show Brooklyn's character. You can see old rail lines and walk along the pier. There is great pizza and a cute carousel for families!
Previously railroad tracks, the Highline is a unique New York experience. Walk on this elevated road to see beautiful sunsets, live music and reach Chelsea Market.
2323 locals recommend
The High Line Park
Previously railroad tracks, the Highline is a unique New York experience. Walk on this elevated road to see beautiful sunsets, live music and reach Chelsea Market.
The most iconic bridge in my opinion! Bike the bridge for some extra adrenaline. If you want great pictures going there as the sun rises is a must!
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeThe most iconic bridge in my opinion! Bike the bridge for some extra adrenaline. If you want great pictures going there as the sun rises is a must!
Best tacos are found here! But also a cute place to walk through!
1123 locals recommend
Chelsea Market
75 9th AveBest tacos are found here! But also a cute place to walk through!
NYC has amazing architecture and seeing the flat iron building in person still leaves me in awe! There is an Eataly across the street which has a beautiful garden terrace.
304 locals recommend
Flatiron Building
175 5th AveNYC has amazing architecture and seeing the flat iron building in person still leaves me in awe! There is an Eataly across the street which has a beautiful garden terrace.
The best food market ever! Ramen burgers, chocolate dipped churros, giant mozarella sticks and endless ice cream stands! The view is also a plus!
777 locals recommend
Smorgasburg
90 Kent AveThe best food market ever! Ramen burgers, chocolate dipped churros, giant mozarella sticks and endless ice cream stands! The view is also a plus!
Dim Sum anyone? Chinatown is so much fun to explore! Food and small stands that sell just about anything can be found here!
497 locals recommend
Chinatown
Dim Sum anyone? Chinatown is so much fun to explore! Food and small stands that sell just about anything can be found here!
The best fairs can be found here as well as awesome pasta and gelato!
312 locals recommend
Little Italy
189 Grand StThe best fairs can be found here as well as awesome pasta and gelato!
If you want to shop till you drop look no further! You can also get plenty of insta worthy shots here! The streets are cobblestone and you can find the cutest storefronts and wall art.
909 locals recommend
SoHo
If you want to shop till you drop look no further! You can also get plenty of insta worthy shots here! The streets are cobblestone and you can find the cutest storefronts and wall art.
My favorite museum of all time! Great for kids and adults alike!
1623 locals recommend
American Museum of Natural History
200 Central Park WestMy favorite museum of all time! Great for kids and adults alike!
Art from ancient societies to present day. Walking through here, you feel as if you have been tranported to Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt!
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveArt from ancient societies to present day. Walking through here, you feel as if you have been tranported to Ancient Greece and Ancient Egypt!
Small but mighty park close to Times Square. You can almost always find events and food stalls. In the winter there is ice skating and the amazing Christmas shops! In the summer they have free movies and free yoga.
Bryant Park
Small but mighty park close to Times Square. You can almost always find events and food stalls. In the winter there is ice skating and the amazing Christmas shops! In the summer they have free movies and free yoga.