Guidebook for New York
Parks & Nature
Lovely outdoor space with tables and chairs. You can bring your own food or purchase from the restaurants on site.
11 locals recommend
Worldwide Plaza
350 W 50th StLovely outdoor space with tables and chairs. You can bring your own food or purchase from the restaurants on site.
Great place to ride bikes, jog, or lounge on the Piers. In the summer months, you can find dance lessons, outdoor movies, and live music.
154 locals recommend
Hudson River Greenway
Hudson River GreenwayGreat place to ride bikes, jog, or lounge on the Piers. In the summer months, you can find dance lessons, outdoor movies, and live music.
Shopping
Delphinium Home
353 W 47th StBest place to find sassy cards and gifts.
For the dapper gentleman... unique men's apparel gifts and nicknacks. Doggie friendly.
7 locals recommend
Fine And Dandy Shop
445 W 49th StFor the dapper gentleman... unique men's apparel gifts and nicknacks. Doggie friendly.
Ralph Lauren's daughter opened up this nostalgic gem. Great place to curb your sweet tooth. Also has great NYC chocolate gifts!
81 locals recommend
Dylan's Candy Bar
1011 3rd AvenueRalph Lauren's daughter opened up this nostalgic gem. Great place to curb your sweet tooth. Also has great NYC chocolate gifts!
Best place in NYC for deals on photo, tv and electronic gadgets!
47 locals recommend
B&H Photo Video - Electronics and Camera Store
420 9th AveBest place in NYC for deals on photo, tv and electronic gadgets!
Essentials
Amish Market
731 9th AveVintner Wine Market
677 9th AveGreat wine selection and good prices.
Great American Wash
704 9th AveHas a change machine for bills.
Food Scene
The best sour cream apple pie and carrot cake you will ever have. Some pies travel well... and they deliver!
14 locals recommend
Little Pie Company
424 W 43rd StThe best sour cream apple pie and carrot cake you will ever have. Some pies travel well... and they deliver!
Schmackary's
362 W 45th StCookies galore! They are open late and have a rotating cookie menu.
Best place to grab a bite from several iconic NYC restaurants near the Hudson River Park and The Intrepid Museum.
126 locals recommend
Gotham West Market
600 11th AveBest place to grab a bite from several iconic NYC restaurants near the Hudson River Park and The Intrepid Museum.
Nothing better than a gourmet doughnut at a car wash! Grab a few then walk it off on the Westside Highway Park.
6 locals recommend
Underwest Donuts
638 W 47th StNothing better than a gourmet doughnut at a car wash! Grab a few then walk it off on the Westside Highway Park.
Hands down my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Great wines and Italian plates made in the smallest kitchen.
56 locals recommend
Briciola
370 W 51st StHands down my favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. Great wines and Italian plates made in the smallest kitchen.
There is a Beyonce bathroom! If the fun decor doesn't get you in, then the awesome breakfast (now served weekdays too!) should.
26 locals recommend
Vynl
756 9th AvenueThere is a Beyonce bathroom! If the fun decor doesn't get you in, then the awesome breakfast (now served weekdays too!) should.
Don't call it tapas! But for all intensive purposes they serve tapas :) Just don't tell them I said that. Wonderful food in a small, intimate setting. They take reservations!
12 locals recommend
Kilo
Don't call it tapas! But for all intensive purposes they serve tapas :) Just don't tell them I said that. Wonderful food in a small, intimate setting. They take reservations!
Cheap and DELICIOUS! Get a monster size burrito and the enchiladas with both sauces. You should never have to choose between red and green!
El Rancho Burritos
359 W 45th StCheap and DELICIOUS! Get a monster size burrito and the enchiladas with both sauces. You should never have to choose between red and green!
Yes, they are across the street, but I would travel at least 5 blocks for their stellar tortas (sandwiches) and mexican fare
16 locals recommend
Ponche Taqueria
420 W 49th StYes, they are across the street, but I would travel at least 5 blocks for their stellar tortas (sandwiches) and mexican fare
Support small businesses... especially ones who actually know how to make really good coffee!
90 locals recommend
Kahve
403 W 51st StSupport small businesses... especially ones who actually know how to make really good coffee!
Drinks & Nightlife
Bea
403 W 43rd StBar Centrale
324 W 46th StArts & Culture
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetOne of my favorites!
The Ailey Studios
405 W 55th StPay what you like or nothing at all! Only museum on the grounds of Central Park. Be sure to go to the roof to see art installations and have a drink while enjoying the spectacular view!
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AvePay what you like or nothing at all! Only museum on the grounds of Central Park. Be sure to go to the roof to see art installations and have a drink while enjoying the spectacular view!
Getting Around
Budget
304 W 49th StSubway
301 Cathedral ParkwayDanny's Cycles
1690 2nd AveBike rental and repair