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1. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.3
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Midtown East · 1870 tips and reviews

Hanh N.Hanh Ng.: FREE access every FRIDAY beetween 16pm & 17pm #BonASavoir

Staten Island Ferry - Whitehall Terminal is one of New York City.

2. Staten Island Ferry - Whitehall Terminal

4 South St (South Ferry), New York, NY
Pier · Financial District · 410 tips and reviews
Chrysler Building is one of New York City.

3. Chrysler Building

8.5
405 Lexington Ave (at E 42nd St), New York, NY
Structure · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City.

4. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1013 tips and reviews

5. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1841 tips and reviews

BragaBraga: Pára um pouco de fazer compras, aluga uma bike e vem passar um dia no parque. Pode sentar na grama que não pinica. Observar a fauna hipster é sempre divertido também.

6. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.3
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · Rockefeller Center · 881 tips and reviews

Kate M.Kate Matlock: Plan your ticket time for 20-30min before sunset so you get a gorgeous view at 3 light points. Give yourself a good hour to hour 1/2. Take a date. :)

7. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1174 tips and reviews

Sriram R.Sriram Raman: Go to the top after dark.

8. Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1

334 Furman St (at Old Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Pier · Brooklyn Heights · 70 tips and reviews

Paolo A.Paolo Alberca: Amazing view of the Brooklyn and manhattan bridge at night!

Flatiron Building is one of New York City.

9. Flatiron Building

175 5th Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Structure · Flatiron District · 134 tips and reviews

10. The Daily News Building

220 E 42nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Office · Midtown East · 15 tips and reviews

Michael L.Michael Liebowitz: The globe hasn't been updated in many years. Gives it kind of a retro feel.

High Line is one of New York City.

11. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1496 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Read more.

12. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1496 tips and reviews

Exclusive ResortsExclusive Resorts: Pick up lunch at Chelsea Market and have a picnic!

13. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

Alex S.Alex S: Lobster Co. has great smoked salmon, 7+ varieties, at the best prices in the city. Sushi's good too

14. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

Sarah N.Sarah Nguyen: Love the biscuits at Amy's Bread!

Vitra is one of New York City.

15. Vitra

7.8
29 9th Ave (btw 13th and 14th), New York, NY
Furniture and Home Store · Meatpacking District · 9 tips and reviews

16. Apple Fifth Avenue

9.0
767 5th Ave (btwn E 58th & E 59th St), New York, NY
Electronics Store · Midtown East · 1235 tips and reviews

macnewsmacnews: Apple Store 5th Avenue, ΤΗΕ MOST popular Apple Store around the world!

National September 11 Memorial is one of New York City.

17. National September 11 Memorial

9.3
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 869 tips and reviews

Lucretia B.Lucretia Bennett: Beautiful and intense. Everyone should go here at least once.

18. Chinatown

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 207 tips and reviews

Gloriann C.Gloriann Chhouth: China town has plenty of things to do, Whether it be eat good food, ice cream,go to the arcade,go grocery shopping and more. It's also an affordable shopping area :)

19. Little Italy

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 121 tips and reviews

Pete K.Pete Kraft: Caffe Napoli is the best!!!!

Planet Hollywood is one of New York City.

20. Planet Hollywood

6.2
1540 Broadway (at W 45th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 140 tips and reviews

21. Times Square

8.5
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Theater District · 2356 tips and reviews

Antonio D.Antonio De Bonis: Gran lugar... Hay que ir de noche, se respira el espíritu gringo...

5th Avenue is one of New York City.

22. 5th Avenue

5th Ave, New York, NY
Road · Midtown East · 105 tips and reviews
Wall Street is one of New York City.

23. Wall Street

(btwn Broadway & South St), New York, NY
Road · 76 tips and reviews
Trinity Church is one of New York City.

24. Trinity Church

75 Broadway (at Wall St), New York, NY
Church · Financial District · 86 tips and reviews

25. Strawberry Fields

Central Park West (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Central Park · 165 tips and reviews

Rolling StoneRolling Stone: After John Lennon's death, Yoko Ono donated a million dollars to the city to create a memorial in his favorite section of Central Park, directly across the street from their home in The Dakota. Read more.

26. Abyssinian Baptist Church

132 Odell Clark Pl (New York), New York, NY
Church · Central Harlem · 23 tips and reviews

NYULYPNYULYP: This historic landmark still hosts service every Sunday and has over 1000 visitors a week!

Madison Square Garden is one of New York City.

27. Madison Square Garden

8.9
4 Penn Plz (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Basketball Stadium · 1000 tips and reviews
SoHo is one of New York City.

28. SoHo

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 146 tips and reviews
TriBeCa is one of New York City.

29. TriBeCa

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 24 tips and reviews
Barclays Center is one of New York City.

30. Barclays Center

8.8
620 Atlantic Ave (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Basketball Stadium · Prospect Heights · 534 tips and reviews
Katz's Delicatessen is one of New York City.

31. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A true New York original, absolutely order the incredible pastrami, but be warned about re-enacting Meg Ryan's famous performance from 'When Harry Met Sally' filmed here!

32. Bethel Gospel Assembly

2-26 East 120th St. (at Madison Ave.), New York, NY
Church · East Harlem · 15 tips and reviews

Cyril M.Cyril Maurel: So good gospel here.

FAO Schwarz is one of New York City.

33. FAO Schwarz

767 5th Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 284 tips and reviews

Cines ArgentinosCines Argentinos: Imposible no subirse al pianito de Quisiera ser grande, en el último nivel!!!

Hard Rock Cafe is one of New York City.

34. Hard Rock Cafe

8.6
1501 Broadway (at W 43rd St), New York, NY
Theme Restaurant · Theater District · 605 tips and reviews

35. Blue Note

8.8
131 W 3rd St (btwn MacDougal St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 175 tips and reviews

Examiner.comExaminer.com: The Blue Note located is located in the heart of Greenwich Village. It is known to many as a Manhattan legend with many new and old jazz groups performing on a nightly basis. Read more.

St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of New York City.

36. St. Patrick's Cathedral

9.5
14 E 51st St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Church · 306 tips and reviews
Burger Joint is one of New York City.

37. Burger Joint

8.4
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews
Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant is one of New York City.

38. Clinton St. Baking Co. & Restaurant

8.7
4 Clinton St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lower East Side · 973 tips and reviews

ThrillistThrillist: Pancakes that are worth the five-hour wait on a Saturday, but if you go during the week you just might beat the crowd...

Apollo Theater is one of New York City.

39. Apollo Theater

9.0
253 W 125th St (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Central Harlem · 142 tips and reviews
Lenox Coffee is one of New York City.

40. Lenox Coffee

8.2
60 W 129th St (at Lenox Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Central Harlem · 107 tips and reviews

7th.List7th.List: Another new one for Harlem: Find coffee along with sweets and sandwiches at this neighborhood joe stop. Read more.

American Museum of Natural History is one of New York City.

41. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews
Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York City.

42. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1963 tips and reviews
Ellen's Stardust Diner is one of New York City.

43. Ellen's Stardust Diner

8.1
1650 Broadway (at W 51st St), New York, NY
Diner · Theater District · 450 tips and reviews
DUMBO is one of New York City.

44. DUMBO

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 83 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Heights Promenade is one of New York City.

45. Brooklyn Heights Promenade

9.6
Columbia Heights (btwn Remsen & Orange St), Brooklyn, NY
Scenic Lookout · Brooklyn Heights · 222 tips and reviews
Prospect Park is one of New York City.

46. Prospect Park

9.7
Prospect Park W/SW (Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Prospect Park · 310 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of New York City.

47. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews
Tom's Restaurant is one of New York City.

48. Tom's Restaurant

8.4
782 Washington Ave (at Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Prospect Heights · 277 tips and reviews
Bar 54 is one of New York City.

49. Bar 54

7.9
135 W 45th St (7th Avenue), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Theater District · 48 tips and reviews
Whole Foods Market is one of New York City.

50. Whole Foods Market

8.7
10 Columbus Circle (at W 58th St), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Central Park · 349 tips and reviews
Dominique Ansel Bakery is one of New York City.

51. Dominique Ansel Bakery

8.8
189 Spring St (btwn Sullivan & Thompson St), New York, NY
Bakery · SoHo · 744 tips and reviews
AlMar is one of New York City.

52. AlMar

6.7
111 Front St (btwn Washington St & Adams St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · DUMBO · 97 tips and reviews
The River Café is one of New York City.

53. The River Café

9.0
1 Water St (at Brooklyn Bridge), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · DUMBO · 163 tips and reviews
Park Slope is one of New York City.

54. Park Slope

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 38 tips and reviews
Mercato is one of New York City.

55. Mercato

8.0
352 W 39th St (btwn 8th Ave & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Garment District · 130 tips and reviews
Confucius Statue is one of New York City.

56. Confucius Statue

New York, NY
Monument · Chinatown · No tips or reviews
Shanghai Gourmet 上海人家 is one of New York City.

57. Shanghai Gourmet 上海人家

23 Pell St (at Doyers St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 30 tips and reviews
Xi'an Famous Foods is one of New York City.

58. Xi'an Famous Foods

67 Bayard St (at Mott St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 178 tips and reviews
Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春 is one of New York City.

59. Joe's Shanghai 鹿嗚春

9 Pell St (btwn Doyers St & Bowery), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 565 tips and reviews
Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar is one of New York City.

60. Nolita Mart & Espresso Bar

156 Mott St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Little Italy · 65 tips and reviews
Bike Rental Central Park is one of New York City.

61. Bike Rental Central Park

348 W 57th St, New York, NY
Bicycle Store · Hell's Kitchen · 7 tips and reviews
Uncle Gussy's is one of New York City.

62. Uncle Gussy's

8.5
345 Park Ave (51st and Park Avenue), New York, NY
Food Truck · Midtown East · 76 tips and reviews
Nuchas Artisan Empanadas is one of New York City.

63. Nuchas Artisan Empanadas

66th Street and Broadway, New York, NY
Food Truck · Greenwich Village · 50 tips and reviews
Korilla BBQ is one of New York City.

64. Korilla BBQ

8.0
New York, NY
Food Truck · West Village · 111 tips and reviews
Taïm Mobile Falafel & Smoothie Truck is one of New York City.

65. Taïm Mobile Falafel & Smoothie Truck

New York, NY
Food Truck · Hudson Square · 75 tips and reviews
Taïm Falafel and Smoothie Bar is one of New York City.

66. Taïm Falafel and Smoothie Bar

8.9
45 Spring St (at Mulberry St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · NoLita · 243 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of New York City.

67. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews
Grimaldi's Pizzeria is one of New York City.

68. Grimaldi's Pizzeria

7.8
1 Front St (at Cadman Plaza W), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · DUMBO · 592 tips and reviews
The Fat Radish is one of New York City.

69. The Fat Radish

17 Orchard St (btwn Hester & Canal St), New York, NY
English Restaurant · Chinatown · 223 tips and reviews
Bierkraft is one of New York City.

70. Bierkraft

191 5th Ave (btwn Union & Berkeley), Brooklyn, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · North Slope · 131 tips and reviews
Russ & Daughters is one of New York City.

71. Russ & Daughters

9.3
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Lower East Side · 422 tips and reviews
Bluebird Coffee Shop is one of New York City.

72. Bluebird Coffee Shop

72 E 1st St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · East Village · 135 tips and reviews
Pete's Tavern is one of New York City.

73. Pete's Tavern

8.5
129 E 18th St (at Irving Pl), New York, NY
Pub · Gramercy Park · 141 tips and reviews
Union Square Greenmarket is one of New York City.

74. 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
The Little Owl is one of New York City.

75. The Little Owl

8.6
90 Bedford St (at Grove St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · West Village · 247 tips and reviews
Mary's Fish Camp is one of New York City.

76. Mary's Fish Camp

8.1
64 Charles St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 140 tips and reviews
Lobster Place is one of New York City.

77. Lobster Place

9.1
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Fish Market · Chelsea · 385 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: When we're shopping at Chelsea Market, we always have to stop in here for a lobster roll. Start it off with a cup of their amazing New England Clam Chowder. Then get lobster to go to have at home!

Metropolitan Opera is one of New York City.

78. Metropolitan Opera

9.4
70 Lincoln Center Plz (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Opera House · Lincoln Square · 218 tips and reviews
Ninth Street Espresso is one of New York City.

79. Ninth Street Espresso

8.8
341 E 10th St (at Ave B), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · Alphabet City · 130 tips and reviews
Croissanteria is one of New York City.

80. Croissanteria

68 Avenue A (btwn 4th & 5th), New York, NY
Bakery · Alphabet City · 72 tips and reviews
Maharlika Filipino Moderno is one of New York City.

81. Maharlika Filipino Moderno

111 1st Ave (btwn E 6th & 7th St), New York, NY
Filipino Restaurant · East Village · 212 tips and reviews

82. Bobwhite Counter

8.8
94 Avenue C (btwn E 6th & E 7th St), New York, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Alphabet City · 292 tips and reviews

DensDens: Best fried chicken in the Alphabet City. I hear the porkchop is off the chain too.

Rayuela is one of New York City.

83. Rayuela

165 Allen St (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 79 tips and reviews
Belvedere Castle is one of New York City.

84. Belvedere Castle

9.1
79th St Transverse Rd, New York, NY
Castle · Central Park · 85 tips and reviews
Taqueria Lower East Side is one of New York City.

85. Taqueria Lower East Side

198 Orchard St (at E Houston St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Lower East Side · 169 tips and reviews
Pok Pok Phat Thai is one of New York City.

86. Pok Pok Phat Thai

137 Rivington St (btwn Norfolk & Suffolk St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Lower East Side · 76 tips and reviews
Marea is one of New York City.

87. Marea

9.3
240 Central Park S (at 59th St & Broadway), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Theater District · 356 tips and reviews
The Spotted Pig is one of New York City.

88. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews
Doughnut Plant is one of New York City.

89. Doughnut Plant

220 West 23rd Street (btwn 7th & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Donut Shop · Chelsea · 634 tips and reviews
Root & Bone is one of New York City.

90. Root & Bone

200 E 3rd St (btwn Ave A & Ave B), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Alphabet City · 293 tips and reviews

Kartik S.Kartik Sathappan: Best fried chicken and mac n cheese I've ever had. Wow.

Root & Bone is one of New York City.

91. Root & Bone

200 E 3rd St (btwn Ave A & Ave B), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Alphabet City · 293 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: The fried chicken and waffle sandwich is brilliant. The Mac and cheese is perfectly gooey and crunchy on top. Skip the two hour waits and do takeout; it takes ten minutes.