Things to do in NYC
Sightseeing
Want to see art on a budget? My favorite way is the Chelsea Galleries. Always cool. Always free. Always MANY.
http://chelseagallerymap.com/
Stop by Chelsea Market after for food and shopping. And/or take a walk on the famous Highline.
192 locals recommend
Chelsea
Want to see art on a budget? My favorite way is the Chelsea Galleries. Always cool. Always free. Always MANY.
http://chelseagallerymap.com/
Stop by Chelsea Market after for food and shopping. And/or take a walk on the famous Highline.
New York summers mean FREE MOVIES! Check out what's on during your stay:
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/free_summer_movies
688 locals recommend
Bryant Park
New York summers mean FREE MOVIES! Check out what's on during your stay:
https://www.nycgovparks.org/events/free_summer_movies
If you're a book nerd like me, you'll love this ENORMOUS, independent bookstore.
207 locals recommend
The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayIf you're a book nerd like me, you'll love this ENORMOUS, independent bookstore.
Think Broadway is overrated? This is comedy meets theatre, and it's loads of fun.
6 locals recommend
Drunk Shakespeare
35 7th AveThink Broadway is overrated? This is comedy meets theatre, and it's loads of fun.
One of the most underrated attractions in New York. NYBG is HUGE and GORGEOUS. If you were considering Central Park, go here instead.
104 locals recommend
Botanical Garden station
One of the most underrated attractions in New York. NYBG is HUGE and GORGEOUS. If you were considering Central Park, go here instead.
Friday evenings are FREE. If you like MoMa, you'll like The Whitney. It's contemporary.
884 locals recommend
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Friday evenings are FREE. If you like MoMa, you'll like The Whitney. It's contemporary.
I don't go out anymore, but if I do, it's to House of Yes. A guaranteed good time.
552 locals recommend
House of Yes
2 Wyckoff AvenueI don't go out anymore, but if I do, it's to House of Yes. A guaranteed good time.
If you want to treat yourself, or it's a special occasion, there's no better spa.
43 locals recommend
AIRE Ancient Baths New York
88 Franklin StIf you want to treat yourself, or it's a special occasion, there's no better spa.
Nicer ambience than Comedy Cellar, but check out the calendar before you book.
https://gothamcomedyclub.com/showscalendar.cfm
25 locals recommend
Gotham Comedy Club
208 W 23rd StNicer ambience than Comedy Cellar, but check out the calendar before you book.
https://gothamcomedyclub.com/showscalendar.cfm
Local AND New York favorite. Who doesn't want to hang at a medieval castle?
707 locals recommend
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin DrLocal AND New York favorite. Who doesn't want to hang at a medieval castle?
Another underrated museum. All kinds of art located here. Give it a try.
3011 locals recommend
Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern PkwyAnother underrated museum. All kinds of art located here. Give it a try.
Cheap outdoor adventure in the summer, including hiking, zip lines, mini-golf, and rock climbing!
249 locals recommend
Governors Island
Cheap outdoor adventure in the summer, including hiking, zip lines, mini-golf, and rock climbing!
The Django
Super nice, swanky jazz club in TriBeCa. You won't regret it.
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal StClassic comedy club, with big names often dropping in.
Food scene
TONS of old school arcade games in a bar setting. Great for dates or groups of friends.
587 locals recommend
Barcade
388 Union AveTONS of old school arcade games in a bar setting. Great for dates or groups of friends.
Koreatown
Anything you eat here is DELICIOUS!
The ONLY Russian restaurant I love in New York. Nostalgic and delicious.
22 locals recommend
Mari Vanna
41 E 20th StThe ONLY Russian restaurant I love in New York. Nostalgic and delicious.
Beyond Sushi
229 E 14th StWant a unique vegan experience? This "sushi" is DELICIOUS!