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 paikallista suosittelee
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th Street
538 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Stuyvesantin aukio
Rutherford Place
20 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Creative Little Garden
530 E 6th St
10 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
John V. Lindsay East River Park
1234 East 6th Street
64 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Madison Square Park
11 Madison Ave
440 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Washington Square Park
Washington Square
946 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Brooklyn Bridge -puisto
334 Furman St
951 paikallista suosittelee
Amazing views of Manhattan
Views of Manhattan - lovely afternoon stroll.
407 paikallista suosittelee
Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont Place
407 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Keybar
143 E 13th St
15 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
The Winslow Gin House and Eatery
243 E 14th St
12 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Goodnight Sonny
134 1st Ave.
35 paikallista suosittelee
A fun cocktail lounge with a speakeasy vibe.
Another fun, nearby option.
43 paikallista suosittelee
Drop Off Service
211 Avenue A
43 paikallista suosittelee
Another fun, nearby option.
Amazing beer selection
26 paikallista suosittelee
Proletariat
21 St Marks Pl
26 paikallista suosittelee
Amazing beer selection
I love this little cocktail spot
46 paikallista suosittelee
Lovers of Today
132 1/2 E 7th St
46 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant St
172 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Death & Company
433 E 6th St
203 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks Pl
287 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Blind Barber
339 E 10th St
141 paikallista suosittelee
Not-so-secret "secret" nightclub - fun for dancing on weekends
Great cocktail bar on Ave C (I love Ave C)
40 paikallista suosittelee
Mace
35 West 8th Street
40 paikallista suosittelee
Great cocktail bar on Ave C (I love Ave C)
Speakeasy type place
59 paikallista suosittelee
Dear Irving Gramercy
55 Irving Pl
59 paikallista suosittelee
Speakeasy type place
One of the oldest bars in NYC - it's been around since the mid-19th century.
41 paikallista suosittelee
Pete's Tavern
129 E 18th St
41 paikallista suosittelee
One of the oldest bars in NYC - it's been around since the mid-19th century.
Weekend dancing
56 paikallista suosittelee
Beauty Bar
231 E 14th St
56 paikallista suosittelee
Weekend dancing
Trashy/fun nightclub with dancing
Alphabet Lounge
104 Loisaida Avenue
Trashy/fun nightclub with dancing
Fun performances
57 paikallista suosittelee
Nublu Classic
62 Loisaida Ave
57 paikallista suosittelee
Fun performances
Neighborhood favorite for cocktails and more
189 paikallista suosittelee
The Wayland
700 E 9th St
189 paikallista suosittelee
Neighborhood favorite for cocktails and more
Karaoke bar with private rooms
42 paikallista suosittelee
Sing Sing Karaoke
81 Avenue A
42 paikallista suosittelee
Karaoke bar with private rooms
One of many somewhat trashy Lower East Side nightclubs along Rivington Street. Fun when the time's right
11 paikallista suosittelee
Fat Baby
112 Rivington St
11 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Home Sweet Home
131 Chrystie St
56 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
The Delancey
168 Delancey St
87 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
The Back Room
102 Norfolk St
127 paikallista suosittelee
Iconic speakeasy nightclub/bar. It's become better known recently, so the vibe is hit or miss.
LES nightclub with multiple dance floors.
135 paikallista suosittelee
Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow St
135 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Le Bain
848 Washington St
221 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Salvation Taco Rooftop Bar
145 East 39th Street
25 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Mr. Purple
180 Orchard St
136 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Bar Centrale
324 W 46th St
12 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Output
74 Wythe Ave
399 paikallista suosittelee
Nightclub famous for its electronic shows (and rooftop in summer)
Famous music venue
825 paikallista suosittelee
Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave
825 paikallista suosittelee
Famous music venue
9 paikallista suosittelee
The Gibson
108 Bedford Ave
9 paikallista suosittelee
142 paikallista suosittelee
Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan Ave
142 paikallista suosittelee
Reservations recommended - beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline
369 paikallista suosittelee
Hotel Delmano
82 Berry St
369 paikallista suosittelee
Reservations recommended - beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline
Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn - where everyone is cooler than you are
136 paikallista suosittelee
Boobie Trap
308 Bleecker St
136 paikallista suosittelee
Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn - where everyone is cooler than you are
Another trendy Bushwick (Brooklyn) spot
190 paikallista suosittelee
Father Knows Best
611A Wilson Ave
190 paikallista suosittelee
Another trendy Bushwick (Brooklyn) spot
East Williamsburg/Bushwick spot
42 paikallista suosittelee
Our Wicked Lady
153 Morgan Ave
42 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Reclamation Bar
817 Metropolitan Ave
48 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Brass Monkey
55 Little West 12th Street
23 paikallista suosittelee
Near the High Line
Sports bar
10 paikallista suosittelee
Finnerty's
221 2nd Ave
10 paikallista suosittelee
Sports bar
More relaxed, fun lounge than most other places in this area
45 paikallista suosittelee
The Tippler
425 W 15th St
45 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Middle Branch
154 E 33rd St
37 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
The Auction House
300 E 89th St
68 paikallista suosittelee
Decent option if you're on the Upper East Side
An UES bar/pub option
37 paikallista suosittelee
Heidelberg Restaurant
1648 2nd Ave
37 paikallista suosittelee
An UES bar/pub option
A Mexican themed bar on the UES
76 paikallista suosittelee
Cascabel Taqueria
242 E 85th St
76 paikallista suosittelee
A Mexican themed bar on the UES
More of a downtown vibe - good choice if you're on the UWS
28 paikallista suosittelee
Shalel Lounge
65 W 70th St
28 paikallista suosittelee
More of a downtown vibe - good choice if you're on the UWS
Iconic speakeasy on the Upper West Side
26 paikallista suosittelee
Manhattan Cricket Club
226 W 79th St
26 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
American Legion Post 398
248 W 132nd St
19 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Lion Lion
332 E 116th St
30 paikallista suosittelee
Great speakeasy in East Harlem
Great cocktails in Astoria (Queens)
15 paikallista suosittelee
Diamond Dogs
34-04 31st Ave
15 paikallista suosittelee
Great cocktails in Astoria (Queens)
Popular cocktail bar in Long Island City, Queens (if you find yourself out there)...
104 paikallista suosittelee
Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson Ave
104 paikallista suosittelee
Popular cocktail bar in Long Island City, Queens (if you find yourself out there)...
If you wind up in Hoboken (NJ)...
21 paikallista suosittelee
Grand Vin
500 Grand St
21 paikallista suosittelee
If you wind up in Hoboken (NJ)...
In case you wind up in Jersey City for some reason...
82 paikallista suosittelee
dullboy
364 Grove St
82 paikallista suosittelee
In case you wind up in Jersey City for some reason...
An option near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx
8 paikallista suosittelee
Bronx Draft House
884 Gerard Ave
8 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Jimmie Steiny's Pub
3 Hyatt St
8 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl St
52 paikallista suosittelee
One of the oldest buildings in NYC - George Washington used to hang out here.
Good speakeasy type option in the Financial District
122 paikallista suosittelee
The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog
30 Water St
122 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
14 Street - Union Sq Station
30 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
2 Avenue Station
51 paikallista suosittelee
F train - nearest entrance is at 1st Ave and E. 1st St.
JZF subway station
39 paikallista suosittelee
Essex St station
39 paikallista suosittelee
JZF subway station
Subway - BDFM6 trains
51 paikallista suosittelee
Broadway-Lafayette St Station
East Houston Street
51 paikallista suosittelee
Subway - BDFM6 trains
Subway - 6 train
20 paikallista suosittelee
Astor Pl station
20 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th St
356 paikallista suosittelee
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 paikallista suosittelee
Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd St
781 paikallista suosittelee
Metro North Trains to Connecticut and Westchester (NY)
Major airport serving NYC area
250 paikallista suosittelee
Newark Liberty International -lentokenttä
3 Brewster Rd
250 paikallista suosittelee
Major airport serving NYC area
Major Airport serving NYC
334 paikallista suosittelee
John F. Kennedyn kansainvälinen lentokenttä
334 paikallista suosittelee
Major Airport serving NYC
Smaller, older airport serving NYC
267 paikallista suosittelee
LaGuardian lentokenttä
267 paikallista suosittelee
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