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New York City is an amazing place but there are also an overwhelming number of things to do! As I’ve lived in Manhattan for over a year and a half now, I figured I should share some of my favorite things to do and see–perfect for anyone visiting the city.
THE ULTIMATE NEW YORK CITY TRAVEL GUIDE
Attractions
1. Brooklyn Flea Market
2. Chelsea Market
3. Chelsea Piers
4. Empire State Building
5. Flatiron Building
6. Grand Central
7. New York Public Library
8. One World Observatory
9. Shopping on Fifth Avenue
10. Strand Bookstore
11. Top of the Rock
12. Union Square Farmer’s Market
13. Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge
Museums / Gardens / Zoos
14. American Museum of Natural History
15. Bronx Zoo
17. The Cloisters
18. Jefferson Market Garden
19. Museum of the City of New York
20. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) [Free on Fridays from 4-8PM]
21. Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met)
22. New York Botanical Garden [The Holiday Train Show is amazing!]
Parks
23. Battery Park
25. Brooklyn Heights Promenade
26. Bryant Park
27. Central Park
28. Gantry Plaza State Park [Long Island City]
29. The High Line
30. Madison Square Park
31. Prospect Park [Brooklyn]
32. Washington Square Park
Shows
33. Broadway [Book of Mormon & Chicago are my favorites!]
34. Caroline’s on Broadway
35. Comedy Cellar
36. Madison Square Garden
37. Metrograph [Great independent films]
39. Upright Citizens Brigade
Restaurants
40. Alice’s Tea Cup
41. Artichoke Pizza
42. Bagels from Tompkins Square Bagels or Ess-A-Bagel
43. Bluestone Lane
44. By Chloe [Great for vegans!]
45. Coffee Project NYC [Try the deconstructed latte!]
46. Eataly [Two words: Nutella Bar]
47. Jack’s Wife Freda
48. Levain Bakery
49. Molly’s Cupcakes
50. Quality Eats
How many of these spots have you visited? Any other places I need to check out?
