Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
You get a quick ride back and forth to the island and the best views of the East Midtown skyline and East River. Highly recommended during sunrise and sunset. It costs the same as a train ride, $2.75.
16 locals recommend
Tramway Plaza
254 E 60th StYou get a quick ride back and forth to the island and the best views of the East Midtown skyline and East River. Highly recommended during sunrise and sunset. It costs the same as a train ride, $2.75.
Take a photo at this iconic hotel and pretend like you stayed here instead.
137 locals recommend
The Plaza Food Hall USA
768 Central Park STake a photo at this iconic hotel and pretend like you stayed here instead.
Everything Else
The Roosevelt Island Tramway
254 E 60th StA more scenic way to get to Manhattan.
An alternative to Manhattan, LIC is a smaller city in Queens that highlights a lot of independent restaurants, quaint shops, parks and more.
100 locals recommend
Long Island City
An alternative to Manhattan, LIC is a smaller city in Queens that highlights a lot of independent restaurants, quaint shops, parks and more.
Shopping
For shopping enthusiasts. This is an iconic New York mid-range and high-end departmental store known for it's "brown bag".
491 locals recommend
Bloomingdale's
Lexington AvenueFor shopping enthusiasts. This is an iconic New York mid-range and high-end departmental store known for it's "brown bag".
A popular avenue for shoppers and window shoppers. Definitely a must to walk along at least once for first timers to the city. Beware of the crowds though.
48 locals recommend
5th Avenue
5th AvenueA popular avenue for shoppers and window shoppers. Definitely a must to walk along at least once for first timers to the city. Beware of the crowds though.
Entertainment & Activities
A nearby park in Queens that has a beautiful view of Manhattan and is a great place to relax, especially suitable for those with kids.
238 locals recommend
Socrates Sculpture Park
32-01 Vernon BlvdA nearby park in Queens that has a beautiful view of Manhattan and is a great place to relax, especially suitable for those with kids.
Arts & Culture
Slightly further into Queens, film, tv and broadcasting buffs are able to indulge in the history of this studio cum museum that highlights film making and broadcasting that still operates till today.
507 locals recommend
Museum of the Moving Image
36-01 35th AveSlightly further into Queens, film, tv and broadcasting buffs are able to indulge in the history of this studio cum museum that highlights film making and broadcasting that still operates till today.
Contemporary art lovers can explore this museum which is nearby. It has free Fridays that start from 4:00pm till closing at 8:00pm.
2114 locals recommend
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetContemporary art lovers can explore this museum which is nearby. It has free Fridays that start from 4:00pm till closing at 8:00pm.