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Non-Tourist Activities In NYC
The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

1. The Royal Palms Shuffleboard Club

9.2
514 Union St (btwn 3rd Ave & Nevins St), Gowanus, NY
Cocktail Bar · Gowanus · 188 tips and reviews

StayNYC R.StayNYC Rentals: Pretend like you are in Florida and drink Mai Thai's and plays shuffleboard.

Kick Axe is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

2. Kick Axe

8.8
622 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY
Indoor Play Area · Gowanus · 15 tips and reviews

StayNYC R.StayNYC Rentals: Unleash your inner lumber jack and throw axes!

Rooftop Reds is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

3. Rooftop Reds

8.7
Building 275, Brooklyn, NY
Winery · Brooklyn Navy Yard · 18 tips and reviews

StayNYC R.StayNYC Rentals: Visit this rooftop vineyard and enjoy great views.

OfficeOps is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

4. OfficeOps

7.5
57 Thames St (btw Morgan and Knickerbocker), Brooklyn, NY
Event Space · East Williamsburg · 8 tips and reviews

StayNYC R.StayNYC Rentals: Catch a rooftop film here!

Smorgasburg Williamsburg is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

5. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews

StayNYC R.StayNYC Rentals: Tons of food vendors from all over NYC. Must do for foodies.

Governors Island is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

6. Governors Island

9.1
New York, NY
Island · Governors Island · 221 tips and reviews

StayNYC R.StayNYC Rentals: Great place to explore in the summer.

Tompkins Square Park is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

7. Tompkins Square Park

8.7
E 7th St to E 10th St (btwn Ave A & B), New York, NY
Park · Alphabet City · 160 tips and reviews

EchoDAEchoDA: In the Alphabet City area of NYC, a large park, they actually have a farmers market, and open area where bands play, bigger then Madison Square Park

Fat Cat is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

8. Fat Cat

75 Christopher St (btwn 7th Ave S & Bleecker St), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 371 tips and reviews

StayNYC R.StayNYC Rentals: Lots of pool tables and ping pong tables! Great for rainy days.

Barcade is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

9. Barcade

8.5
148 W 24th St (7th Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Chelsea · 186 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: Barcade is the arcade bar that arguably started it all. Check out their website for special beer events with featured breweries and themed tastings! Read more.

Two-Bit's Retro Arcade is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

10. Two-Bit's Retro Arcade

153 Essex St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Arcade · Lower East Side · 99 tips and reviews

Cooper S.Cooper Smith: New bar/arcade in the LES features 22 rotating games, a surprisingly sophisticated (yet reasonably priced) selection of wine and sake, craft beer pours, and 40s of Colt 45s (via Thrillist) Read more.

Barcade is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

11. Barcade

8.3
6 Saint Marks Pl (3rd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · East Village · 93 tips and reviews

Viren K.Viren Kaul: Beers + arcade games = Enuff said ! Good and fresh beer list and friendly staff ! Recommended highly for a night of fun with friends !

Modern Pinball NYC is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

12. Modern Pinball NYC

362 3rd Ave (Btwn 26th & 27th St), New York, NY
Arcade · Rose Hill · 47 tips and reviews

MattMatt: This is not a barcade. There is no beer or booze, just a room full of some of the most meticulously cared for pinball tables I've ever played on. If you like pinball, plop down $10 or $20.

Comedy Cellar is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

13. Comedy Cellar

9.1
117 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Comedy Club · Greenwich Village · 155 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: If you've never been to a comedy club, make sure you come here for your first time. Great talent in a fun and interactive environment. Big name comics often do sets on any given night too!

Union Square Greenmarket is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

14. Union Square Greenmarket

9.4
Union Sq W (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Union Square · 411 tips and reviews

StayNYC R.StayNYC Rentals: Huge farmers market with tons of fresh seasonal produce

Comedy Cellar at The Village Underground is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

15. Comedy Cellar at The Village Underground

9.1
130 W 3rd St, New York, NY
Comedy Club · Greenwich Village · 42 tips and reviews

Niti P.Niti Paudyal: great show, make reservations beforehand online esp on the weekends. there is a 2 drink minimum

David Zwirner Gallery is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

16. David Zwirner Gallery

9.5
537 W 20th St (at 11th Ave), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Chelsea · 17 tips and reviews

John A.John A: Classic multistory gallery space allows you the chance to browse. Definitely high quality and high end art.

Floyd NY is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

17. Floyd NY

7.9
131 Atlantic Ave (btwn Henry & Clinton St.), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Brooklyn Heights · 102 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Bocce, beer, and Kentucky beer cheese: It's all up for grabs at this friendly and iconic Brooklyn Heights bar.

Gotham Archery is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

18. Gotham Archery

9.4
480 Baltic St, Brooklyn, NY
Sports and Recreation · Boerum Hill · 29 tips and reviews

Ranu R.Ranu Rajkarnikar: Love this place. $30 for an intro class and then you can rent lanes and shoot all you want. Fun and friendly staff, spacious and good equipment. Go to Threes Brewing for a beer afterwards.

Brooklyn Brewery is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

19. Brooklyn Brewery

8.9
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews

UntappdUntappd: One our favorite places to hang out on a weekend. Bring in food and enjoy beer right from the source. They take Beer Tokens!

20. The Bushwick Collective

8.9
Scott Ave (at Troutman St & St. Nicholas Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Street Art · Bushwick · 23 tips and reviews

Jeremy W.Jeremy Wilcox: Best street art scene in NYC. Take the L to Jefferson for the epicenter. The best stuff is within 5 blocks of there, but runs all the way down to the DeKalb station one stop away.

Smorgasburg Williamsburg is one of Non-Tourist Activities In NYC.

21. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: "Foodie heaven! 100+ vendors with diff. cuisines trying to feed you within a block radius. Bring an appetite, do tapas-style tastings, and relax with a view of the Manhattan skyline in the background"