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Freemans is one of NYC.

1. Freemans

9.0
1 Freeman Aly (at Rivington St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Lower East Side · 572 tips and reviews
High Line is one of NYC.

2. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews
Tompkins Square Bagels is one of NYC.

3. Tompkins Square Bagels

8.8
165 Avenue A (btwn E 10th St & E 11th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · East Village · 350 tips and reviews
Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of NYC.

4. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of NYC.

5. 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
Pepe Rosso is one of NYC.

6. Pepe Rosso

8.3
168 Sullivan St (W Houston St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 141 tips and reviews
Pianos is one of NYC.

7. Pianos

7.5
158 Ludlow St (at Stanton St), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 268 tips and reviews
Rosario's Pizza is one of NYC.

8. Rosario's Pizza

173 Orchard St (at Stanton St.), New York, NY
Pizzeria · Lower East Side · 80 tips and reviews
Two Boots East Village is one of NYC.

9. Two Boots East Village

7.8
42 Avenue A (3rd St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Village · 75 tips and reviews
Katz's Delicatessen is one of NYC.

10. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews
2A is one of NYC.

11. 2A

6.5
25 Avenue A (at E 2nd St), New York, NY
Dive Bar · East Village · 56 tips and reviews
Peter Luger Steak House is one of NYC.

12. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 694 tips and reviews
Murray's Bagels is one of NYC.

13. Murray's Bagels

7.8
500 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · West Village · 298 tips and reviews
Carnegie Deli is one of NYC.

14. Carnegie Deli

854 7th Ave (at West 55th St), New York, NY
Deli · Theater District · 289 tips and reviews
Cipriani Downtown is one of NYC.

15. Cipriani Downtown

8.7
376 W Broadway (btwn Spring & Broome), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · SoHo · 112 tips and reviews
New Museum is one of NYC.

16. New Museum

7.9
235 Bowery (btwn Stanton & Rivington St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Lower East Side · 204 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of NYC.

17. Shake Shack

8.1
49 Grand Central Terminal, Lower Level Dining Concourse, New York, NY
Burger Joint · Midtown East · 126 tips and reviews
Sprinkles Cupcake ATM is one of NYC.

18. Sprinkles Cupcake ATM

780 Lexington Ave (btwn E. 60th & 61st St.), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Upper East Side · 16 tips and reviews
Smorgasburg Williamsburg is one of NYC.

19. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Street Food Gathering · Williamsburg · 412 tips and reviews
Roosevelt Island Tram (Roosevelt Island Station) is one of NYC.

20. Roosevelt Island Tram (Roosevelt Island Station)

8.9
W Main St, New York, NY
Tram Station · Roosevelt Island · 51 tips and reviews
The Bushwick Collective is one of NYC.

21. The Bushwick Collective

8.9
Scott Ave (at Troutman St & St. Nicholas Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Street Art · Bushwick · 23 tips and reviews
Chelsea Market is one of NYC.

22. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews
Washington Square Park is one of NYC.

23. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 711 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of NYC.

24. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 419 tips and reviews
Bryant Park is one of NYC.

25. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1230 tips and reviews
Daniel is one of NYC.

26. Daniel

9.1
60 E 65th St (btwn Park & Madison Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Upper East Side · 191 tips and reviews
Corrado Bread & Pastry is one of NYC.

27. Corrado Bread & Pastry

7.3
960 Lexington Ave (at E 70th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper East Side · 48 tips and reviews
Family Meal At Blue Hill is one of NYC.

28. Family Meal At Blue Hill

9.0
75 Washington Pl (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 149 tips and reviews
Alice's Tea Cup is one of NYC.

29. Alice's Tea Cup

8.4
102 W 73rd St (btwn Columbus & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Tea Room · Upper West Side · 205 tips and reviews
Le French Diner is one of NYC.

30. Le French Diner

8.9
188 Orchard St (Houston), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lower East Side · 23 tips and reviews
Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of NYC.

31. 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
The Amish Market is one of NYC.

32. The Amish Market

8.3
240 E 45th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Turtle Bay · 75 tips and reviews
Artists and Fleas at Chelsea Market is one of NYC.

33. Artists and Fleas at Chelsea Market

8.8
88 10th Ave (btwn W 15th & 16th St), Chelsea, NY
Flea Market · 35 tips and reviews
Gran Eléctrica is one of NYC.

34. Gran Eléctrica

8.6
5 Front St (at Old Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · DUMBO · 203 tips and reviews

35. The Bagel Store

349 Bedford Ave (at S 4th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bagel Shop · Williamsburg · 120 tips and reviews

Daan V.Daan V.: My favorite bagel place in New York. I'm a sucker for the whole wheat everything with any of the tofu cream cheeses.

Blue Note is one of NYC.

36. Blue Note

8.7
131 W 3rd St (btwn MacDougal St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 174 tips and reviews
Burger Joint is one of NYC.

37. Burger Joint

8.4
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews
Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk is one of NYC.

38. Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk

9.1
Riegelmann Boardwalk, Brooklyn, NY
Beach · Coney Island · 359 tips and reviews
Pod 39 Rooftop Bar is one of NYC.

39. Pod 39 Rooftop Bar

8.4
145 E 39th St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews
Café Blossom is one of NYC.

40. Café Blossom

41 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford), New York, NY
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · West Village · 61 tips and reviews
Victory Garden is one of NYC.

41. Victory Garden

31 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford St), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · West Village · 120 tips and reviews
Prodigy Coffee & Wine is one of NYC.

42. Prodigy Coffee & Wine

33 Carmine St (btwn Bleecker & Bedford), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · West Village · 119 tips and reviews
Cotenna is one of NYC.

43. Cotenna

8.8
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 239 tips and reviews
Sweet Revenge is one of NYC.

44. Sweet Revenge

62 Carmine St (btwn Bedford & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · West Village · 157 tips and reviews

Hartje U.Hartje Utrecht: This is perfection. They pair cupcakes with wine. Brilliant!

9/11 Tribute Center is one of NYC.

45. 9/11 Tribute Center

120 Liberty St (btwn Greenwich & Trinity), New York, NY
Museum · Financial District · 17 tips and reviews
Frank Restaurant is one of NYC.

46. Frank Restaurant

8.6
88 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 169 tips and reviews

47. Argo Tea

949 Broadway (btwn E 22nd & E 23rd St), New York, NY
Tea Room · Flatiron District · 154 tips and reviews

Gansevoort Hotel GroupGansevoort Hotel Group: A tea lover's oasis! Try any of the iced teas and you'll be in heaven. Extremely friendly and helpful staff greet you in a warm and inviting space. Linger here with your favorite book and awesome tea.

48. Pod 39 Rooftop Bar

8.4
145 E 39th St (btw Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Murray Hill · 118 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: We love coming here for the beautiful rooftop bar and views, along with the expertly crafted cocktails. Beware: there can be a long wait to get up to the roof, as the space is pretty small.

49. 9/11 Tribute Center

120 Liberty St (btwn Greenwich & Trinity), New York, NY
Museum · Financial District · 17 tips and reviews

Carol M.Carol Martzinek: Go and visit the gallery and sign up for a walking tour with someone directly connected to the events of 9/11 and/or the 1993 WTC bombing.

Sheep Meadow is one of NYC.

50. Sheep Meadow

9.4
W 67th St (btwn West & East Dr), New York, NY
Picnic Area · Central Park · 159 tips and reviews

Andrew C.Andrew Choi: One of the best spots in Central Park to wind down during your lunch break or have a picnic with friends.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of NYC.

51. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Read more.

52. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream

9.2
48 1/2 E 7th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · East Village · 307 tips and reviews

East Village EatsEast Village Eats: Get the Roasted Banana or Earl Grey scoops.

Ellis Island is one of NYC.

53. Ellis Island

New York, NY
Island · 89 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Opened in 1892, Ellis Island served as a federal immigration station for more than 60 years until it closed in 1954. Millions of newly arrived immigrants passed through the station during that time.

54. Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish

8.2
370 Lexington Ave (at E 41st St), New York, NY
Bagel Shop · Midtown East · 90 tips and reviews

Matthew S.Matthew Silverstein: The #1 - The Zuckers Traditional is delicious. Timeout NYC was right. This might be one of the best bagels & lox in NYC

55. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Park · Greenwich Village · 711 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A beautiful park and a must see for any visitor. It's perfect when you just want to sit on a bench and read a book or do some people watching. On nice days you can find all sorts of live music too.

56. Rocking Horse Cafe

182 8th Ave (btwn W 19th & W 20th St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Chelsea · 147 tips and reviews

Daniel K.Daniel Korn: Grab the prix fixe brunch with a complimentary frozen margarita and the amazing steak & eggs burrito

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of NYC.

57. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 419 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best waterfront in NYC offers a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline, aquatic features, such as a salt marsh filled with native cordgrass, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored ride from 1922. Read more.

58. Roberta's Pizza

9.2
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

Jorg R.Jorg Ruis: For the best pizza in a really cool Brooklyn style restaurant (lots of locals)

Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of NYC.

59. 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

Hartje U.Hartje Utrecht: As a lot of other tourists have probably told you by now: don't go on the Empire State Building but on this one. So you can look at the Empire State. It's common sense, really.

60. Coney Shack

2909 W 8th St (Surf Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Food Truck · Coney Island · 14 tips and reviews

Jesse B.Jesse Bagels: Awesome low-key spot for some unique tacos!

61. FDR Four Freedoms Park

9.2
East Rd, New York, NY
Park · Roosevelt Island · 57 tips and reviews

Paul O.Paul Oswald: Some great views of Manhatten Island, take the cable car across East 59th Street!

Cotenna is one of NYC.

62. Cotenna

8.8
21 Bedford St (btwn Downing St and 6th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 239 tips and reviews

Noah W.Noah Weiss: New Italian small plates spot from the Aria team, perfect for a date with the same great value and even more cozy than the original. Burrata, lamb, all the pastas including bucatini, creme brûlée.

63. Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises

Pier 83 (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Cruise · Hell's Kitchen · 145 tips and reviews

JiniJini: Best way to see the Manhattan skyline & Statue of Liberty. Take the 2 hour tour & sit on the left side (port) to start. They let you walk around to take pictures. Drinks, snacks & restrooms onboard.

64. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1230 tips and reviews

Penny H.Penny Huang: the best place to relax for a moment in the concrete jungle

65. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Built in the 30s, this was an active railway until 1980. "Friends of the High Line" formed in 1999 with the idea of turning it into an elevated park similar to the Promenade Plantée in Paris.

66. Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

8.7
1071 5th Ave (at E 89th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · Carnegie Hill · 567 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: A fantastic art museum with many famous works situated on a unique spiral walkway. When you walk into the main area, look up! It makes for a great photo.

67. Family Meal At Blue Hill

9.0
75 Washington Pl (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 149 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: How can you not support an elegant restaurant that serves food from its own farm in upstate New York? It just doesn’t get any fresher than that. I love that you can get a simple egg dish on the dinner

Brooklyn Bridge is one of NYC.

68. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews

Hartje U.Hartje Utrecht: A must do when you are in New York. Just walk across, look out for fast New Yorkers on bicycles and often stop to look at the view and the architecture of the bridge itself.

69. Magnolia Bakery

8.6
1240 Avenue of the Americas (at W 49th St), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · Rockefeller Center · 682 tips and reviews

Bloomingdale'sBloomingdale's: The bakery that began the cupcake craze is still the best. We suspect it’s the lick-your-fingers-to-get-the-last-bit-of-butter-cream frostings and fillings. They do a mean banana pudding too.

70. Chelsea Market

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

Hartje U.Hartje Utrecht: I always love these kind of places. An old industrial factory (the Oreo cookie factory!) turned into a food hall, shopping mall and exhibition space. Walk around and soak it all in!