Guidebook for New York
Entertainment & Activities
Nice neighborhood park. At night basketball and soccer skirmishes are formed.
12 locals recommend
De Witt Clinton Park
West 54th StreetNice neighborhood park. At night basketball and soccer skirmishes are formed.
Sightseeing
Times Square is a major commercial intersection and a neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the junction of Broadway. "Crossroads of the World."
829 locals recommend
Theater District
Times Square is a major commercial intersection and a neighborhood in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, at the junction of Broadway. "Crossroads of the World."
Rockefeller Plaza
Rockefeller PlazaSightseeing.
The entrance to Central Park, a statue of Christopher Columbus. Landmark. And the beginnings of the upscale New York neighborhoods.
377 locals recommend
Columbus Circle
Columbus CircleThe entrance to Central Park, a statue of Christopher Columbus. Landmark. And the beginnings of the upscale New York neighborhoods.
Place of the New World Trade Center, area of the 9/11 attacks. Has stores and a Memorial in the area.
616 locals recommend
4 World Trade Center
150 Greenwich StPlace of the New World Trade Center, area of the 9/11 attacks. Has stores and a Memorial in the area.
9/11 Memorial South Pool
180 Greenwich StMuseum and Memorial of the 9/11 Attacks.
Financial District, WTC, and Downtown area park, with great view of the financial buildings, as well as New Jersey. Also where ferries fro Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island can be found.
353 locals recommend
Battery Park
Financial District, WTC, and Downtown area park, with great view of the financial buildings, as well as New Jersey. Also where ferries fro Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island can be found.
The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of the nation standing atop a small island in the harbor, can be reached by Battery Park (See Battery Park for more info).
1303 locals recommend
Statue of Liberty Museum Shop
1 Liberty Island - Ellis IslandThe Statue of Liberty, a symbol of the nation standing atop a small island in the harbor, can be reached by Battery Park (See Battery Park for more info).
Museum. Ellis Island preserves the site where millions of immigrants completed their journey to America. Can be reached by Battery Park. (see Battery Park for more info).
178 locals recommend
Ellis Island
Museum. Ellis Island preserves the site where millions of immigrants completed their journey to America. Can be reached by Battery Park. (see Battery Park for more info).
Within Lower Manhattan itself, Wall Street acts as the heart of big business being the home of the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street area is worth seeing.
190 locals recommend
Wall Street
Wall StreetWithin Lower Manhattan itself, Wall Street acts as the heart of big business being the home of the New York Stock Exchange. Wall Street area is worth seeing.
One of the first modern bridges in the world. At one point the largest bridge in the world. Has spectacular view from the bridge of the city.
1505 locals recommend
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge PromenadeOne of the first modern bridges in the world. At one point the largest bridge in the world. Has spectacular view from the bridge of the city.
The "Triangle Below Canal Street". Home to trendy restaurants, it is popular with the affluent trendy crowd and replete with trendy restaurants. Not filled with stores.
94 locals recommend
TriBeCa
The "Triangle Below Canal Street". Home to trendy restaurants, it is popular with the affluent trendy crowd and replete with trendy restaurants. Not filled with stores.
Chinatown retains its ancient, exotic atmosphere, especially around Mott and Canal Streets. Great place for sightseeing, wandering, people watching, and cheap shopping.
497 locals recommend
Chinatown
Chinatown retains its ancient, exotic atmosphere, especially around Mott and Canal Streets. Great place for sightseeing, wandering, people watching, and cheap shopping.
"South of Houston Street" The ultimate urban gentrification story, it was a rundown industrial area, when artists began inhabiting its spacious and then-cheap lofts. After the artist, now the visitors
909 locals recommend
SoHo
"South of Houston Street" The ultimate urban gentrification story, it was a rundown industrial area, when artists began inhabiting its spacious and then-cheap lofts. After the artist, now the visitors
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
Dumbo
65 Plymouth StShopping
Some of the top designers and brands can be found on this avenue, from 40th Street to 58th Street, are the most popular and well-known stores.
9 locals recommend
Fifth Avenue Apartments
944 5th AveSome of the top designers and brands can be found on this avenue, from 40th Street to 58th Street, are the most popular and well-known stores.
One of the largest department stores in the world, Macy's have hundreds of brands ranging from mid to upscale. Always has some type of sale going on.
696 locals recommend
Macy's
151 W 34th StOne of the largest department stores in the world, Macy's have hundreds of brands ranging from mid to upscale. Always has some type of sale going on.
Countless well-known stores can be found on 34th street. from about Lexington Ave (4th Ave) to 9th avenue. Although it is still crowded by tourists, you will find more locals here than 5th Ave.
15 locals recommend
West 34th Street
West 34th StreetCountless well-known stores can be found on 34th street. from about Lexington Ave (4th Ave) to 9th avenue. Although it is still crowded by tourists, you will find more locals here than 5th Ave.
Similar to Macy's, a large department store that sells upscale brands. Can get pricy.
491 locals recommend
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueSimilar to Macy's, a large department store that sells upscale brands. Can get pricy.
Similar to Macy's, a large department store that sells upscale brands. Can get pricy.
491 locals recommend
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueSimilar to Macy's, a large department store that sells upscale brands. Can get pricy.
Apple Flagship Store, open 24hours and 7 days a week, it is also a large sightseeing location, and landmark. Also a good place to get Wi-Fi, and escape the hot summer days, or brick cold winters.
174 locals recommend
Apple
767 5th AveApple Flagship Store, open 24hours and 7 days a week, it is also a large sightseeing location, and landmark. Also a good place to get Wi-Fi, and escape the hot summer days, or brick cold winters.
Apple Store. Also a good place to get Wi-Fi, and escape the hot summer days, or brick cold winters.
87 locals recommend
Apple SoHo
103 Prince StApple Store. Also a good place to get Wi-Fi, and escape the hot summer days, or brick cold winters.
Electronic Store. Everything from cell phones (mobiles), to televisions, laptops, cameras, washing machines, and any electronic device you can think of.
96 locals recommend
Best Buy
1280 Lexington AveElectronic Store. Everything from cell phones (mobiles), to televisions, laptops, cameras, washing machines, and any electronic device you can think of.
Electronic Store. Everything from cell phones (mobiles), to televisions, laptops, cameras, washing machines, and any electronic device you can think of. 24/7
96 locals recommend
Best Buy
1280 Lexington AveElectronic Store. Everything from cell phones (mobiles), to televisions, laptops, cameras, washing machines, and any electronic device you can think of. 24/7
Electronic Store. Everything from cell phones (mobiles), to televisions, laptops, cameras, washing machines, and any electronic device you can think of.
96 locals recommend
Best Buy
1280 Lexington AveElectronic Store. Everything from cell phones (mobiles), to televisions, laptops, cameras, washing machines, and any electronic device you can think of.
An upscale mall, with an all organic-supermarket in the lower level. It is a modern and pretty interior. Has an H&M. A good place to get Wi-Fi, and escape the hot summer days, or brick cold winter.
112 locals recommend
Time Warner Center
10 Columbus CirAn upscale mall, with an all organic-supermarket in the lower level. It is a modern and pretty interior. Has an H&M. A good place to get Wi-Fi, and escape the hot summer days, or brick cold winter.
Some of the most upscale stores can be found on this Avenue. Keep in mind that if you are not dressed properly you may be refused entrance. If you must ask for prices, you probably cannot afford it.
Madison Avenue
40 E 50th StSome of the most upscale stores can be found on this Avenue. Keep in mind that if you are not dressed properly you may be refused entrance. If you must ask for prices, you probably cannot afford it.
Essentials
The local "deli" can get anything from laundry detergent, to cat food, to ice cream, a sandwich, alcohol, basic medicine, and anything in between. Open 24Hours, 7 Days a week.
7 locals recommend
Skyline Gourmet Deli— Manhattan
700 10th AveThe local "deli" can get anything from laundry detergent, to cat food, to ice cream, a sandwich, alcohol, basic medicine, and anything in between. Open 24Hours, 7 Days a week.
Can find large array of medicine, cosmetic products, certain packaged foods. Overall a large pharmacy. 24Hours, 7 Days a week.
230 locals recommend
Duane Reade
2864 BroadwayCan find large array of medicine, cosmetic products, certain packaged foods. Overall a large pharmacy. 24Hours, 7 Days a week.
Can find large array of medicine, cosmetic products, certain packaged foods. Overall a large pharmacy. 24Hours, 7 Days a week.
416 locals recommend
CVS
115 W 125th StCan find large array of medicine, cosmetic products, certain packaged foods. Overall a large pharmacy. 24Hours, 7 Days a week.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a typical New York bar that only locals really know about. During the weekends it get packed with young and old folks.
7 locals recommend
Hibernia Bar and Grill
401 W 50th StThis is a typical New York bar that only locals really know about. During the weekends it get packed with young and old folks.
Arts & Culture
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street