Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Take a vertical tour and climb up to the roof of the largest cathedral in the world! See the spectacular vista of NYC from the second highest hill in Manhattan. A hidden gem - few tourists!
378 locals recommend
The Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine
1047 Amsterdam AveTake a vertical tour and climb up to the roof of the largest cathedral in the world! See the spectacular vista of NYC from the second highest hill in Manhattan. A hidden gem - few tourists!
Food Scene
Most Columbia students and professors hang out here for a pastry, coffee and a good chat. The walls are lined with books written at the cafe. Sit down and soak up the intellectual air.
143 locals recommend
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam AveMost Columbia students and professors hang out here for a pastry, coffee and a good chat. The walls are lined with books written at the cafe. Sit down and soak up the intellectual air.
Just around the corner from the apartment - great authentic Thai food.
113 locals recommend
Thai Market
960 Amsterdam AveJust around the corner from the apartment - great authentic Thai food.
If you want to go upscale - this is the neighborhood place. Still reasonable, but certainly seasonal and delicious.
32 locals recommend
Boulevard Seafood NYC
If you want to go upscale - this is the neighborhood place. Still reasonable, but certainly seasonal and delicious.
This bakery is famous for its pastries. You can sit outside or take your croissant and coffee with you. Try unusual breads like a hazelnut baguette or snatch one of their great vegetarian sandwiches.
76 locals recommend
Silver Moon Bakery
2740 BroadwayThis bakery is famous for its pastries. You can sit outside or take your croissant and coffee with you. Try unusual breads like a hazelnut baguette or snatch one of their great vegetarian sandwiches.
A new French bakery is a neighborhood favorite especially for baguettes. The one thing I make a special trip there: almond croissant.
21 locals recommend
La Toulousaine
942 Amsterdam AveA new French bakery is a neighborhood favorite especially for baguettes. The one thing I make a special trip there: almond croissant.
Essentials
If you feel like taking some food for the road or a prepared dinner to have at home, stop by before or after you get on the subway. Fruit and vegetables are always fresh and at a good price.
358 locals recommend
Westside Market
2840 BroadwayIf you feel like taking some food for the road or a prepared dinner to have at home, stop by before or after you get on the subway. Fruit and vegetables are always fresh and at a good price.
Arts & Culture
Most New Yorkers have not heard of this small brownstone museum of a peculiar painter, who left Russia to come to the States, but ended up in the Himalayas. A blend of cultures and spirituality.
14 locals recommend
Nicholas Roerich Museum
319 W 107th StMost New Yorkers have not heard of this small brownstone museum of a peculiar painter, who left Russia to come to the States, but ended up in the Himalayas. A blend of cultures and spirituality.
Entertainment & Activities
The park has many playgrounds and it is perfectly romantic for a picnic dinner. If you have a bike, nothing beats riding along the Hudson River (to enter the park take the ramp at 102nd St).
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
The park has many playgrounds and it is perfectly romantic for a picnic dinner. If you have a bike, nothing beats riding along the Hudson River (to enter the park take the ramp at 102nd St).
Everything Else
Considered one of the best parks in the world, there is tons to do here: play, run, bike, picnic, swim, walk, hear music (often for free), row a boat, visit sites familiar from films and books.
252 locals recommend
Central Park
85 S Jefferson RdConsidered one of the best parks in the world, there is tons to do here: play, run, bike, picnic, swim, walk, hear music (often for free), row a boat, visit sites familiar from films and books.