Guidebook for New York
Everything Else
East River State Park
90 Kent AveGreat place for a walk and to ride bikes
Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetNice place to relax on hot days.
Very lovely old street tucked in the depths of the financial district.
90 locals recommend
Stone Street
Stone StreetVery lovely old street tucked in the depths of the financial district.
Washington Square Park
Washington SquareA cultural center and very vibrant park all year round.
Arts & Culture
Metropolitan Opera House
30 Lincoln Center PlazaFabulous Opera during the Fall, Winter, and Spring
Drinks & Nightlife
The Boiler Room
86 E 4th StCheap, friendly gay dive bar.
Friendly, quiet, and reasonably priced restaurant right down the street.
17 locals recommend
Dorian Gray
Friendly, quiet, and reasonably priced restaurant right down the street.
Very cheap and quiet bar during weeknights. Not very classy, but very relaxed.
21 locals recommend
Blue & Gold Tavern
79 E 7th StVery cheap and quiet bar during weeknights. Not very classy, but very relaxed.
Cooper's Craft and Kitchen
169 8th AveClassy bar, but a bit pricey.
Temple Bar
Lovely but pricey cocktails.
Food Scene
Risotteria Melotti NYC
309 E 5th StDelicious gluten-free menu
Brick Lane Curry House
79 2nd AveNearby and delicious Indian restaurant.
Bareburger
Organic American food, burgers, and fries.