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By far the most reliable, clean, and affordable place to do laundry in the area. You can drop it off or do it yourself. The best Italian bakery in the neighborhood, Napoli Bakery, is right next door
Spin City
By far the most reliable, clean, and affordable place to do laundry in the area. You can drop it off or do it yourself. The best Italian bakery in the neighborhood, Napoli Bakery, is right next door
Get a ferry to the city, catch a great band in the summer, or get delicious food at smorgasburg on the weekend!
451 residents recomanen
Parc Estatal del Riu East
90 Kent Ave
451 residents recomanen
Get a ferry to the city, catch a great band in the summer, or get delicious food at smorgasburg on the weekend!
A bar, bowling alley, restaurant, and music venue, this has quite a lot going on but is not cheap. ?uestlove from The Roots often DJs here on weekends.
539 residents recomanen
Wythe Hotel
80 Wythe Ave
539 residents recomanen
A bar, bowling alley, restaurant, and music venue, this has quite a lot going on but is not cheap. ?uestlove from The Roots often DJs here on weekends.
A Greenpoint institution - doughnuts made from scratch. Get there early because they sell out fast!
255 residents recomanen
Peter Pan Donut & Pastry Shop
727 Manhattan Ave
255 residents recomanen
A Greenpoint institution - doughnuts made from scratch. Get there early because they sell out fast!
Our favorite desserts in all of NY are here! Open late.
170 residents recomanen
Milk Bar Williamsburg
382 Metropolitan Ave
170 residents recomanen
Our favorite desserts in all of NY are here! Open late.
A hidden gem that is one of the few authentic Italian dessert places left. It's been around forever for a reason - its delicious and very affordable!
93 residents recomanen
Veniero's
342 E 11th St
93 residents recomanen
A hidden gem that is one of the few authentic Italian dessert places left. It's been around forever for a reason - its delicious and very affordable!
Not as good as the Bronx botanical garden but still lovely!
2030 residents recomanen
Jardí Botànic de Brooklyn
990 Washington Ave
2030 residents recomanen
Not as good as the Bronx botanical garden but still lovely!
Hands down the most affordable grocery store/chain in NY. Also check out the court street and Chelsea locations.
420 residents recomanen
Trader Joe's
715 River Rd
420 residents recomanen
Hands down the most affordable grocery store/chain in NY. Also check out the court street and Chelsea locations.
Gluten-free agave-sweetened delicious desserts!
48 residents recomanen
Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC
248 Broome St
48 residents recomanen
Gluten-free agave-sweetened delicious desserts!
Enjoy food made by the same people the run the world-famous Balthazaar without the crazy wait or price!
45 residents recomanen
Lucky Strike
59 Grand St
45 residents recomanen
Enjoy food made by the same people the run the world-famous Balthazaar without the crazy wait or price!
It's like church for the creative-types and it's free! You can't even attempt to see it all in one day so pace yourself!
2653 residents recomanen
El Museu Metropolità d'Art
1000 5th Ave
2653 residents recomanen
It's like church for the creative-types and it's free! You can't even attempt to see it all in one day so pace yourself!
Not easy to get to at all but so worth the trip. There really is nothing like it in America! Maybe a bit boring for Europeans though...
707 residents recomanen
The Met Cloisters
99 Margaret Corbin Dr
707 residents recomanen
Not easy to get to at all but so worth the trip. There really is nothing like it in America! Maybe a bit boring for Europeans though...
A beautiful park designed by the same architects as Central Park but it's in Brooklyn so it's less touristy
3418 residents recomanen
Prospect Park
3418 residents recomanen
A beautiful park designed by the same architects as Central Park but it's in Brooklyn so it's less touristy
A trapeze school overlooking the river! No more needs to be said!
7 residents recomanen
Trapeze School
7 residents recomanen
A trapeze school overlooking the river! No more needs to be said!
The streetball Mecca. Not in a great part of town but that's one of the reasons you go!
10 residents recomanen
Parc Holcombe Rucker
280 W 155th St
10 residents recomanen
The streetball Mecca. Not in a great part of town but that's one of the reasons you go!
The nicest gym within a few blocks of us - they usually are pretty good about giving a free day trial if you call in advance.
19 residents recomanen
Chalk Gyms
193 N 9th St
19 residents recomanen
The nicest gym within a few blocks of us - they usually are pretty good about giving a free day trial if you call in advance.
It's no central park but still awesome. Run on the oval until 10pm or so when the flood lights turn off. Or get great organic items from the Saturday morning farmers market, and so much more!
798 residents recomanen
McCarren Park
776 Lorimer St
798 residents recomanen
It's no central park but still awesome. Run on the oval until 10pm or so when the flood lights turn off. Or get great organic items from the Saturday morning farmers market, and so much more!
The most affordable mainstream cinema ever. Non-3D movies cost $11 except the first movies of each day as well as all movies on Tues and Thurs are $8
468 residents recomanen
Williamsburg Cinemas
217 Grand St
468 residents recomanen
The most affordable mainstream cinema ever. Non-3D movies cost $11 except the first movies of each day as well as all movies on Tues and Thurs are $8
We both go to Eric here - he's awesome and is very knowledgeable about music.
10 residents recomanen
High Horse Salon
563 Manhattan Avenue
10 residents recomanen
We both go to Eric here - he's awesome and is very knowledgeable about music.
One of the cheapest rental car locations in the area. Also check out the Middle Villagenfor ratesbb
163 residents recomanen
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
266 McGuinness Blvd
163 residents recomanen
One of the cheapest rental car locations in the area. Also check out the Middle Villagenfor ratesbb
Yoga where you pay what you want! Very well-known institution across the United States though it can get pretty packed.
133 residents recomanen
Yoga To The People
115 W 27th St
133 residents recomanen
Yoga where you pay what you want! Very well-known institution across the United States though it can get pretty packed.
Great BYOB date night option.
6 residents recomanen
Painting Lounge - Williamsburg Studio
309 Roebling St
6 residents recomanen
Great BYOB date night option.
The best record shop in the Northern Brooklyn area. Unlike many record stores in the area, everyone here is always friendly, helpful, and happy to talk about music!
13 residents recomanen
Co-op 87 Records
87 Guernsey St
13 residents recomanen
The best record shop in the Northern Brooklyn area. Unlike many record stores in the area, everyone here is always friendly, helpful, and happy to talk about music!
A downtown Manhattan cultural institution - there are always really interesting readings and discussions going on here.
98 residents recomanen
Goods for the Study Mulberry
234 Mulberry St
98 residents recomanen
A downtown Manhattan cultural institution - there are always really interesting readings and discussions going on here.
A real chocolate factory! Go there to try free samples of all their delicious chocolates!
98 residents recomanen
MAST
111 N 3rd St
98 residents recomanen
A real chocolate factory! Go there to try free samples of all their delicious chocolates!
Spike Lee's home -- this is an area gentrifying almost as quickly as Williamsburg. Enjoy great restaurants an a nice park but also the proximity to Barclays Center and all the great food around there!
169 residents recomanen
Fort Greene
169 residents recomanen
Spike Lee's home -- this is an area gentrifying almost as quickly as Williamsburg. Enjoy great restaurants an a nice park but also the proximity to Barclays Center and all the great food around there!
Arguably the best beaches in the state of NY - just look out for parking restrictions because the wealthy out here don't like sharing their beautiful beaches!
98 residents recomanen
Village of Southampton
23 Main St
98 residents recomanen
Arguably the best beaches in the state of NY - just look out for parking restrictions because the wealthy out here don't like sharing their beautiful beaches!
The hamptons version of Williamsburg - cheaper and grimier than areas to the west but it is one of our favorites because there's a lot less snobbery here!
136 residents recomanen
Montauk
136 residents recomanen
The hamptons version of Williamsburg - cheaper and grimier than areas to the west but it is one of our favorites because there's a lot less snobbery here!
Take a day trip up here on the beautiful Hudson River. One of the most beautiful train rides in the world but make sure you sit on the river side of the train with a window!
124 residents recomanen
Cold Spring
124 residents recomanen
Take a day trip up here on the beautiful Hudson River. One of the most beautiful train rides in the world but make sure you sit on the river side of the train with a window!

Essentials

Hands down the best Italian bakery in the neighborhood if not city! It's been there for multiple generations. Go on Friday or Saturday to get their famous lard bread.
12 residents recomanen
Napoli Bakery
616 Metropolitan Ave
12 residents recomanen
Hands down the best Italian bakery in the neighborhood if not city! It's been there for multiple generations. Go on Friday or Saturday to get their famous lard bread.
It's large and open 24 hrs but it's not cheap.
157 residents recomanen
Sunac Natural Food
440 Union Ave
157 residents recomanen
It's large and open 24 hrs but it's not cheap.
The cheapest grocery store within walking distance. It really only has produce though
37 residents recomanen
To The World Farm
655 Grand St
37 residents recomanen
The cheapest grocery store within walking distance. It really only has produce though
Really the only full service grocery store in the heart of Williamsburg -- this should have all the upscale items that the bodegas and smaller grocery stores don't.
237 residents recomanen
Foodtown of Williamsburg
159 N 3rd St
237 residents recomanen
Really the only full service grocery store in the heart of Williamsburg -- this should have all the upscale items that the bodegas and smaller grocery stores don't.

Drinks & Nightlife

A very well-known trendy bars and small music venue. It has a taco truck in the back that is not only tasty but open very late.
521 residents recomanen
Union Pool
484 Union Ave
521 residents recomanen
A very well-known trendy bars and small music venue. It has a taco truck in the back that is not only tasty but open very late.
Really the only sports bar in the area. They don't have food but they do have a bunch of delivery menus.
18 residents recomanen
4th Down Sports Bar
750 Grand St
18 residents recomanen
Really the only sports bar in the area. They don't have food but they do have a bunch of delivery menus.
One of our favorite summer places - there's a hidden Ramen Noodle restaurant underneath the bar so grab a bowl and enjoy the lovely outdoor courtyard!
88 residents recomanen
No Name Bar
88 residents recomanen
One of our favorite summer places - there's a hidden Ramen Noodle restaurant underneath the bar so grab a bowl and enjoy the lovely outdoor courtyard!
A real German beer hall - this place only gets more popular very year
339 residents recomanen
Radegast Hall & Biergarten
113 N 3rd St
339 residents recomanen
A real German beer hall - this place only gets more popular very year

Food Scene

Our favorite hole in the wall place in all of Brooklyn! $5 Vietnamese sandwiches and $6-7 noodles. Unfortunately they don't deliver to us though.
65 residents recomanen
Nam Nam
109 Montrose Ave
65 residents recomanen
Our favorite hole in the wall place in all of Brooklyn! $5 Vietnamese sandwiches and $6-7 noodles. Unfortunately they don't deliver to us though.
This along with Diner next door (owned by the same people) are arguably the most well-known places to eat in Williamsburg. They basically started the gentrification of the area.
419 residents recomanen
Marlow & Sons
81 Broadway
419 residents recomanen
This along with Diner next door (owned by the same people) are arguably the most well-known places to eat in Williamsburg. They basically started the gentrification of the area.
A Williamsburg institution. Heath Ledger was a part owner of it and you can see the urban Australia influence. One of our favorites.
800 residents recomanen
Five Leaves
18 Bedford Ave
800 residents recomanen
A Williamsburg institution. Heath Ledger was a part owner of it and you can see the urban Australia influence. One of our favorites.
This and Toby's Estate have the best coffee in town.
467 residents recomanen
Blue Bottle Coffee
76 N 4th St
467 residents recomanen
This and Toby's Estate have the best coffee in town.
An Aussie-owned coffee chain that is just unbelieveably good!
284 residents recomanen
Partners Coffee
125 N 6th St
284 residents recomanen
An Aussie-owned coffee chain that is just unbelieveably good!
Best brisket in all of New York! It's not cheap but totally worth the trip - and the long wait!
441 residents recomanen
Fette Sau
354 Metropolitan Ave
441 residents recomanen
Best brisket in all of New York! It's not cheap but totally worth the trip - and the long wait!
Arguably the trendiest and most well-known Asian fusion restaurant in NYC. This is the cheapest out of all the other Momofuku restaurants - Ssam bar, Ko, and ma peche are the other options.
271 residents recomanen
Momofuku Noodle Bar
171 1st Ave.
271 residents recomanen
Arguably the trendiest and most well-known Asian fusion restaurant in NYC. This is the cheapest out of all the other Momofuku restaurants - Ssam bar, Ko, and ma peche are the other options.
Delicious Moroccan food. One of our favorites. Also check out the new cafe mogador that they just opened in Wburg!
856 residents recomanen
Cafe Mogador
133 Wythe Ave
856 residents recomanen
Delicious Moroccan food. One of our favorites. Also check out the new cafe mogador that they just opened in Wburg!
Great Cuban food that's so tasty that there's always a wait for it! Also check out the Habana outpost in Brooklyn.
218 residents recomanen
Café Habana
17 Prince St
218 residents recomanen
Great Cuban food that's so tasty that there's always a wait for it! Also check out the Habana outpost in Brooklyn.
The healthiest restaurant in NYC. We go regularly and always get the delicious macro plate and their awesome desserts.
18 residents recomanen
Souen Soho
210 6th Ave
18 residents recomanen
The healthiest restaurant in NYC. We go regularly and always get the delicious macro plate and their awesome desserts.
A Brooklyn institution that Jared's family even went to! Not cheap but worth at least checking out.
503 residents recomanen
Peter Luger Steak House
178 Broadway
503 residents recomanen
A Brooklyn institution that Jared's family even went to! Not cheap but worth at least checking out.
Delicious Israeli food that's also affordable!
52 residents recomanen
Zizi Limona
182 8th Avenue
52 residents recomanen
Delicious Israeli food that's also affordable!
Great artisanal pizza. Not cheap but very good and fun environment.
106 residents recomanen
Best Pizza
33 Havemeyer St
106 residents recomanen
Great artisanal pizza. Not cheap but very good and fun environment.
One of the few pizza places that still serves NYC style pizza the right way!
Driggs Pizza
558 Driggs Avenue
One of the few pizza places that still serves NYC style pizza the right way!
Cute little autheentic French restaurant. Lovely staff.
93 residents recomanen
Pates et Traditions
52 Havemeyer St
93 residents recomanen
Cute little autheentic French restaurant. Lovely staff.
A French/Korean restaurant that sits maybe 6 people in all. You literally eat looking at the kitchen!
26 residents recomanen
Bistro Petit
170 S 3rd St
26 residents recomanen
A French/Korean restaurant that sits maybe 6 people in all. You literally eat looking at the kitchen!
Super cheap and very delicious pho!
63 residents recomanen
Pho Grand
277C Grand St
63 residents recomanen
Super cheap and very delicious pho!
Feels like a club but very good Asian fusion food in a huuuge space.
115 residents recomanen
Buddakan
75 9th Ave
115 residents recomanen
Feels like a club but very good Asian fusion food in a huuuge space.
A village institution. Very cheap and tasty falafel that almost always has a line outside the door.
100 residents recomanen
Mamoun's Falafel
119 MacDougal St
100 residents recomanen
A village institution. Very cheap and tasty falafel that almost always has a line outside the door.
The most inventive vegetarian food you'll ever have!
63 residents recomanen
Dirt Candy
86 Allen St
63 residents recomanen
The most inventive vegetarian food you'll ever have!
The most famous pizza in NYC that has a spot in Brooklyn that you usually have to wait for an hour for so enjoy this line-free experience that tastes just as great!
26 residents recomanen
Grimaldi's
656 6th Avenue
26 residents recomanen
The most famous pizza in NYC that has a spot in Brooklyn that you usually have to wait for an hour for so enjoy this line-free experience that tastes just as great!
Maybe not the best food in all of Williamsburg but definitely the best vibe. The bartenders play great music and their courtyard out back is amazing in the summer!
93 residents recomanen
Sweetwater
105 N 6th St
93 residents recomanen
Maybe not the best food in all of Williamsburg but definitely the best vibe. The bartenders play great music and their courtyard out back is amazing in the summer!
Our favorite Thai restaurant in all of NYC. It's crazy cheap and even crazier delicious. Make sure to check out the beautiful brownstones in the neighborhood as well!
53 residents recomanen
National
295 Fulton St
53 residents recomanen
Our favorite Thai restaurant in all of NYC. It's crazy cheap and even crazier delicious. Make sure to check out the beautiful brownstones in the neighborhood as well!
Our favorite brunch place in the city
73 residents recomanen
Shuka
38 MacDougal St
73 residents recomanen
Our favorite brunch place in the city
Hipster soul food. Nowhere near the real deal that you would find I'm Harlem but still pretty tasty.
357 residents recomanen
Pies 'n' Thighs
166 S 4th St
357 residents recomanen
Hipster soul food. Nowhere near the real deal that you would find I'm Harlem but still pretty tasty.
A little bit of England in NYC. Very cute but the best part is the store next door that's filled with British and Aussie treats!
31 residents recomanen
Tea & Sympathy
108 Greenwich Ave
31 residents recomanen
A little bit of England in NYC. Very cute but the best part is the store next door that's filled with British and Aussie treats!
Like sweetwater - the foods not the best (obviously not bad though) but e back room is what makes it - perfect for big groups and so forth.
108 residents recomanen
Roebling Tea Room
143 Roebling Street
108 residents recomanen
Like sweetwater - the foods not the best (obviously not bad though) but e back room is what makes it - perfect for big groups and so forth.
The most well-known food option at the Rockaways but expect a long wait and lots of WIlliamsburg folk! The fish tacos are the best -- the other options are nowhere near as good!
13 residents recomanen
Rockaway Taco
302 Beach 87th Street
13 residents recomanen
The most well-known food option at the Rockaways but expect a long wait and lots of WIlliamsburg folk! The fish tacos are the best -- the other options are nowhere near as good!
Get a traditional NY-style bagel -- bagel with cream cheese and lox (smoked salmon) -- here along with a few other NY traditional foods.
117 residents recomanen
Bagelsmith
566 Lorimer St
117 residents recomanen
Get a traditional NY-style bagel -- bagel with cream cheese and lox (smoked salmon) -- here along with a few other NY traditional foods.
Get a delicious pizza to go from here then picnic at the park along the water!
352 residents recomanen
Paulie Gee's
60 Greenpoint Ave
352 residents recomanen
Get a delicious pizza to go from here then picnic at the park along the water!
The most well-known restaurant in this part of town, it has done so well that it keeps expanding! Everything is great here but definitely get a pizza!
1621 residents recomanen
Roberta's
261 Moore St
1621 residents recomanen
The most well-known restaurant in this part of town, it has done so well that it keeps expanding! Everything is great here but definitely get a pizza!
One of the most well-reviewed restaurants in the neighborhood -- the $15 hanger steak alone is worth the visit.
269 residents recomanen
St. Anselm
355 Metropolitan Ave
269 residents recomanen
One of the most well-reviewed restaurants in the neighborhood -- the $15 hanger steak alone is worth the visit.
One of our friends is a co-owner here. Not cheap but go at happy hour during the week and get a $5 cheeseburger!
169 residents recomanen
Rye
247 South 1st Street
169 residents recomanen
One of our friends is a co-owner here. Not cheap but go at happy hour during the week and get a $5 cheeseburger!
Our hands-down favorite restaurant in this part of town. It's Asian fusion with a diner-like twist. Super tasty and very affordable!
17 residents recomanen
Mooncake Foods
112 6th Ave
17 residents recomanen
Our hands-down favorite restaurant in this part of town. It's Asian fusion with a diner-like twist. Super tasty and very affordable!
Greenpoint is a Polish neighborhood undergoing massive gentrification but this little place is one of the few truly authentic Polish restaurants left. Come hungry - they give pretty big portions!
32 residents recomanen
Lomzynianka Restaurant
32 residents recomanen
Greenpoint is a Polish neighborhood undergoing massive gentrification but this little place is one of the few truly authentic Polish restaurants left. Come hungry - they give pretty big portions!
Persian food in NY leaves much to be desired but this is by far the best of slim pickings. Brave the terrible service and even worse stews for tasty kebab and rice
22 residents recomanen
Ravagh
1135 1st Ave.
22 residents recomanen
Persian food in NY leaves much to be desired but this is by far the best of slim pickings. Brave the terrible service and even worse stews for tasty kebab and rice
Somehow a relatively affordable and tasty option in Soho! There can be a long wait here but considering how rare good eats like this are in soho these days, it's very much worth it!
131 residents recomanen
Jack's Wife Freda
226 Lafayette St
131 residents recomanen
Somehow a relatively affordable and tasty option in Soho! There can be a long wait here but considering how rare good eats like this are in soho these days, it's very much worth it!
More fun just to marvel at then to actually shop for groceries because its so expensive - this is a perfect place to buy gifts for your foodie friends.
99 residents recomanen
Dean & DeLuca
560 Broadway
99 residents recomanen
More fun just to marvel at then to actually shop for groceries because its so expensive - this is a perfect place to buy gifts for your foodie friends.
Don't have the time or energy to head to Toby's Estate? Just down the street from us, this is the best coffee available within a block or two of the apartment.
296 residents recomanen
Gimme Coffee
495 Lorimer St
296 residents recomanen
Don't have the time or energy to head to Toby's Estate? Just down the street from us, this is the best coffee available within a block or two of the apartment.
The most famous restaurant in Harlem - tourists from all over the world come here but unfortunately get right back on their bus once they're finished eating. Don't be them- Harlem has lots to offer!
405 residents recomanen
Sylvia's Restaurant
328 Malcolm X Blvd
405 residents recomanen
The most famous restaurant in Harlem - tourists from all over the world come here but unfortunately get right back on their bus once they're finished eating. Don't be them- Harlem has lots to offer!
The perfect place to go if you have a big group of people and want a meal that's informal and relaxed. You literally get your food from food trucks inside the huge space while surf movies play!
188 residents recomanen
Tacombi
267 Elizabeth St
188 residents recomanen
The perfect place to go if you have a big group of people and want a meal that's informal and relaxed. You literally get your food from food trucks inside the huge space while surf movies play!

Arts & Culture

Great cinema but even better place to quietly relax with a coffee - the cafe area is always great because it's always empty.
184 residents recomanen
Fulton Street Art Gallery
116 John St
184 residents recomanen
Great cinema but even better place to quietly relax with a coffee - the cafe area is always great because it's always empty.
Super indie location that has free comedy on Sunday nights with Hannal Burris.
234 residents recomanen
Knitting Factory Brooklyn
361 Metropolitan Ave
234 residents recomanen
Super indie location that has free comedy on Sunday nights with Hannal Burris.
The only real IMAX cinema in Manhattan so if you want to see a blockbuster the proper way you have to go here! Not big on IMAX? Regal Union Square or Williamsburg Cinemas (the cheapest!) suffice.
131 residents recomanen
AMC Loews Lincoln Square 13
1998 Broadway
131 residents recomanen
The only real IMAX cinema in Manhattan so if you want to see a blockbuster the proper way you have to go here! Not big on IMAX? Regal Union Square or Williamsburg Cinemas (the cheapest!) suffice.

Shopping

The store that started the surf trend in NY and has great coffee to boot.
56 residents recomanen
Saturdays NYC Crosby St
31 Crosby St
56 residents recomanen
The store that started the surf trend in NY and has great coffee to boot.
The holy grail of affordable but good quality clothes! Also check out their other locations uptown.
64 residents recomanen
Uniqlo Soho
546 Broadway
64 residents recomanen
The holy grail of affordable but good quality clothes! Also check out their other locations uptown.
One of the most well-known stores in NYC - this trend-setter is a must-see for anyone interested in seeing NYC fashion
58 residents recomanen
Opening Ceremony
58 residents recomanen
One of the most well-known stores in NYC - this trend-setter is a must-see for anyone interested in seeing NYC fashion
This along with Buffalo Exchange are the most well-known vintage stores in the area. Always changing inventory so come back to check it out whenever you have some time to kill.
454 residents recomanen
Beacon's Closet
74 Guernsey St
454 residents recomanen
This along with Buffalo Exchange are the most well-known vintage stores in the area. Always changing inventory so come back to check it out whenever you have some time to kill.
It's dangerous that this is literally next door to us -- it has some of the nicest second-hand and vintage items in the whole city!
92 residents recomanen
10 ft Single by Stella Dallas
285 N 6th St
92 residents recomanen
It's dangerous that this is literally next door to us -- it has some of the nicest second-hand and vintage items in the whole city!
Whole Foods may have the largest quantity of cheeses but this quaint little store has the best quality and quite a wide variety
132 residents recomanen
Bedford Cheese Shop
265 Bedford Ave
132 residents recomanen
Whole Foods may have the largest quantity of cheeses but this quaint little store has the best quality and quite a wide variety
An overwhelming behemoth of a bookstore. Go during the day to check out the awesome rare and out of print books on the top floor!
207 residents recomanen
The Strand Bookstore
828 Broadway
207 residents recomanen
An overwhelming behemoth of a bookstore. Go during the day to check out the awesome rare and out of print books on the top floor!
Need fun and cheap gifts for friends? This is pretty much the biggest tchotchke store you'll ever find in NY. If you need gifts with NYC written all over them then just walk south to Canal Street!
17 residents recomanen
Pearl River Mart
452 Broadway
17 residents recomanen
Need fun and cheap gifts for friends? This is pretty much the biggest tchotchke store you'll ever find in NY. If you need gifts with NYC written all over them then just walk south to Canal Street!

Sightseeing

Amazing stuff here but admission is not cheap so look out for free days on their website.
2114 residents recomanen
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd Street
2114 residents recomanen
Amazing stuff here but admission is not cheap so look out for free days on their website.
Beautiful space that like MoMa is not cheap so look out for free days here too.
1126 residents recomanen
Museu Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th Ave
1126 residents recomanen
Beautiful space that like MoMa is not cheap so look out for free days here too.
Good dessert and an amazing view of the city -- pretty much the only hotel of its type in Soho besides the Trump (yuck!). Just try to look like you belong then go to the top floor.
18 residents recomanen
NOMO SOHO
9 Crosby St
18 residents recomanen
Good dessert and an amazing view of the city -- pretty much the only hotel of its type in Soho besides the Trump (yuck!). Just try to look like you belong then go to the top floor.
DON'T GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO WAIT IN LINE FOREVER. the exact same things are available at their branch in the basement of Grand Central Station.
401 residents recomanen
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker St
401 residents recomanen
DON'T GO HERE UNLESS YOU WANT TO WAIT IN LINE FOREVER. the exact same things are available at their branch in the basement of Grand Central Station.
One of our favorite things to do: Take a walk or ride along the Williamsburg Bridge to the Lower East Side. Beautiful views of Brooklyn and Manhattan!
13 residents recomanen
Williamsburg Bagel
343 Roebling St
13 residents recomanen
One of our favorite things to do: Take a walk or ride along the Williamsburg Bridge to the Lower East Side. Beautiful views of Brooklyn and Manhattan!
Once an unremarkable neighborhood that was only known for being "down under the manhattan bridge overpass", this now has become a very trendy neighborhood that's quickly becoming more corporate
422 residents recomanen
Dumbo
65 Plymouth St
422 residents recomanen
Once an unremarkable neighborhood that was only known for being "down under the manhattan bridge overpass", this now has become a very trendy neighborhood that's quickly becoming more corporate
Always the lesser known team in NY, but a far nicer stadium experience than Yankee Stadium with better food, a friendly crowd, closer proximity to the city, and most important of all cheaper tickets!
328 residents recomanen
Citi Field
41 Seaver Way
328 residents recomanen
Always the lesser known team in NY, but a far nicer stadium experience than Yankee Stadium with better food, a friendly crowd, closer proximity to the city, and most important of all cheaper tickets!
One of the most iconic sights in America, let alone New York - Also make sure to enjoy the great area around the bridge in Brooklyn -- including Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights.
1505 residents recomanen
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade
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One of the most iconic sights in America, let alone New York - Also make sure to enjoy the great area around the bridge in Brooklyn -- including Dumbo and Brooklyn Heights.
A surreal site: an American college campus in the middle of New York City! There's not a whole of food optionsbut the site seeing on the upper west side, including riverside drive make it a must see
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Universitat de Columbia
116th and Broadway
539 residents recomanen
A surreal site: an American college campus in the middle of New York City! There's not a whole of food optionsbut the site seeing on the upper west side, including riverside drive make it a must see
A must see for first time visitors! Just make sure to not come on the weekends - it gets very packed!
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Parc High Line
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A must see for first time visitors! Just make sure to not come on the weekends - it gets very packed!