The drinks are the best in the city. Try the Aviation, midnight Tryst or the Spicy Paloma for something unique and tasty.
“I like to think of it as one of the places I keep myself. That way if I ever lose myself, I’ll know where to go back and find me." -Abby of GOODNIGHT TWEETHEART by bestselling author Teresa Medeiros. Read more.
Our vote for best burger in the city and while you will have to wait in a long line, it's worth it. Shack burger with cheese fries and a chocolate shake. Say no more.
Chill after work, or attend a great party here. Located on the 12th floor of this luxury hotel. Fantastic views of Lincoln Center as well as the Broadway & Columbus Avenue. Monday night jazz a must.
Hellboy, Greenpointer (+ Prosciutto), the Monte Cristo and either Cherry Jones or Go Fig Yourself (changes seasonally). 3 pizzas for 4 people is adequate, 4 pizzas for 4 people if you're hungry.
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.
Chef April Bloomfield holds her own and then some at New York's top gastropub. Arguably the best restaurant burger in New York is served here, and the gnudi needs no introduction. [Eater 38 Member] Read more.
Take a stroll along the promenade to enjoy the views. Then walk into Brooklyn Heights and stumble into a delicious restaurant. They're not hard to find.
Frederick Law Olmsted commissioned a memorial to the union naval dead in 1865. The angel of the waters, from the gospel of Saint John, rises from the top -- a symbol of the healing power of nature.
walk over the brooklyn bridge. pizza at grimaldi's. ice cream on the water. repeat.
A great time to visit the top of this skyscraper is 30 minutes before sundown, when the sky displays an array of colors and you are able to see the lights coming alive all around NYC.
This pond was modeled after the model boat ponds of Paris and is a great place to see radio-controlled sail boats gliding across the water. Nearby is a bronze sculpture of “Alice in Wonderland.”
Once infamous, the park is now “a handsome place, with flower beds, pétanque games, a lending library, a carousel, thousands of portable chairs, theatrical performances, and many other inducements." Read more.
Prime sunbathing time is between 10:30am and 3pm; we suggest you claim your spot early on this 15-acre expanse, one of the most popular ray-catching spots in NYC. Read more.
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.
