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NYC Bucketlist
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is one of NYC Bucketlist.

1. The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

8.9
1697 Broadway, New York, NY
TV Station · Theater District · 14 tips and reviews

Victoria U.Victoria U.: It is a completely different experience compared to Letterman. It's a light and funny few hours with Stephen Colbert plus the house band (Jon Batiste & Stay Human) is amazing.

Last Week Tonight Studio is one of NYC Bucketlist.

2. Last Week Tonight Studio

8.7
528 W 57th St (10th Ave), New York, NY
TV Station · Hell's Kitchen · 5 tips and reviews

Peter W.Peter Wu: John Oliver is the best! Think of a good question to ask him during his Q&A!

Studio 8H - Saturday Night Live is one of NYC Bucketlist.

3. Studio 8H - Saturday Night Live

8.7
30 Rockefeller Plz (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Film Studio · Rockefeller Center · 31 tips and reviews

jon a.jon accarrino: Go see the dress show. Starts at 8pm and it's 30 mins longer.

The Rink at Rockefeller Center is one of NYC Bucketlist.

4. The Rink at Rockefeller Center

8.2
600 5th Ave (W 50th St), New York, NY
Skating Rink · Rockefeller Center · 41 tips and reviews

Biz T.Biz Traveldude: Expensive but fun to watch

Staten Island Ferry is one of NYC Bucketlist.

5. Staten Island Ferry

New York, NY
Boat or Ferry · St. George · 31 tips and reviews

Otel.comOtel.com: The ferry runs 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, every 30 minutes during the day and every 60 minutes after dark; and it's totally free! Great, right?

Bronx Zoo is one of NYC Bucketlist.

6. Bronx Zoo

9.0
2300 Southern Blvd (at Boston Rd), Bronx, NY
Zoo · Bronx Park · 342 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: On Wednesdays it's a "Suggested Donation" day which includes everything but a camel ride. So take a personal day and spend it exploring the wild wonders of the Animal Kingdom.

New York Botanical Garden is one of NYC Bucketlist.

7. New York Botanical Garden

9.5
2900 Southern Blvd (at Bronx Park Rd), Bronx, NY
Botanical Garden · Bronx Park · 197 tips and reviews

AA: Newyork #1 attraction! Don't miss it if you like the nature. İn spring you can see the cherryblossoms, rose gardens in summer.. Best botanical garden i visited.

Rockaway Beach is one of NYC Bucketlist.

8. Rockaway Beach

8.4
Queens, NY
Beach · 72 tips and reviews

Andrew H.Andrew Hickey: Go get lunch at Rockaway Taco on 96 street

9. Pier 13 - P13R

8.9
1301 Sinatra Dr (Pier 13), Hoboken, NJ
Beer Garden · 65 tips and reviews

Justin G.Justin Gianninoto: Best place to spend a summer day (or evening) in Hoboken. Always a great selection of food trucks (best lobster rolls around) and great (but pricey) drinks. Amazing views and atmosphere - very trendy.

Peter Luger Steak House is one of NYC Bucketlist.

10. Peter Luger Steak House

8.8
178 Broadway (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Steakhouse · Williamsburg · 694 tips and reviews

The Wall Street JournalThe Wall Street Journal: This decidedly old-school steakhouse is a rite of passage for Wall Street traders willing to shell out $88 for the signature porterhouse for two. Lunch reservations are doable, but bring cash. Read more.

Jean-Georges is one of NYC Bucketlist.

11. Jean-Georges

8.5
1 Central Park W (btwn W 60th & W 61st St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 286 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: One of the most amazing restaurants in NYC. I never leave NY without having lunch there. Jean George’s food is perfectly balanced and excites and teases the palette with his use of Asian spices and in

Aquavit is one of NYC Bucketlist.

12. Aquavit

8.4
65 E 55th St (btw Madison and Park Ave), New York, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Midtown East · 106 tips and reviews

The Food SlutsThe Food Sluts: Awesome, precisely prepared, exquisitely plated Scandinavian food. We loved the Nordic seafood with butter-poached lobster, seared diver scallops and Montauk squid ($40). Read more.

Aska is one of NYC Bucketlist.

13. Aska

8.9
47 S 5th St (Wythe), Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 27 tips and reviews

Thom F.Thom Finnarn: Got the 19 course tasting, each was unique, but flavor notes weaved throughout led to a cohesive, complex experience. Typical New Nordic style and construction, but Aska brought it to next level.

Blanca is one of NYC Bucketlist.

14. Blanca

8.9
261 Moore St, Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 40 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Blanca, winner of the Best Big-Pimpin' Brooklyn award, serves some of New York’s priciest high-concept cooking to just 12 flush diners a night in 20-odd courses of tweezer-plated perfection. Read more.

Emilio's Ballato is one of NYC Bucketlist.

15. Emilio's Ballato

8.7
55 E Houston St (at Mott St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · NoHo · 67 tips and reviews

GabeGabe: Spaghetti with Meatball special is incredible. Also guy at the door is super nice.

Porter House is one of NYC Bucketlist.

16. Porter House

7.7
10 Columbus Cir Ste 4 (at W 60th St), New York, NY
Steakhouse · Hell's Kitchen · 97 tips and reviews
Mary's Fish Camp is one of NYC Bucketlist.

17. Mary's Fish Camp

64 Charles St (at W 4th St), New York, NY
Seafood Restaurant · West Village · 140 tips and reviews
Uncle Boons is one of NYC Bucketlist.

18. Uncle Boons

7 Spring St (btwn Bowery & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · NoLita · 323 tips and reviews
Buvette is one of NYC Bucketlist.

19. Buvette

9.1
42 Grove St (btwn Bedford & Bleecker St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 534 tips and reviews
Dovetail is one of NYC Bucketlist.

20. Dovetail

103 W 77th St (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Upper West Side · 130 tips and reviews
Patsy's Pizzeria is one of NYC Bucketlist.

21. Patsy's Pizzeria

8.8
2287 1st Ave (btwn E 117th & E 118th St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · East Harlem · 143 tips and reviews
Ganesh Temple Canteen is one of NYC Bucketlist.

22. Ganesh Temple Canteen

8.9
45-57 Bowne St, Flushing, NY
Indian Restaurant · Flushing · 44 tips and reviews
Diner is one of NYC Bucketlist.

23. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews
Casa Enrique is one of NYC Bucketlist.

24. Casa Enrique

9.1
548 49th Ave (at Vernon Blvd), Queens, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Hunters Point · 235 tips and reviews

25. The Press Lounge

653 11th Ave (btwn W 47th & W 48th St), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 201 tips and reviews
Bamboo Garden Restaurant is one of NYC Bucketlist.

26. Bamboo Garden Restaurant

6.1
6409 8th Ave (at 64th St.), Brooklyn, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Sunset Park · 30 tips and reviews
Yu Garden Dumpling House is one of NYC Bucketlist.

27. Yu Garden Dumpling House

6.9
46-20 Kissena Blvd, Flushing, NY
Shanghai Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews
International Center of Photography is one of NYC Bucketlist.

28. International Center of Photography

250 Bowery (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · NoLita · 65 tips and reviews
Judd Foundation is one of NYC Bucketlist.

29. Judd Foundation

8.6
101 Spring St (Mercer St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · SoHo · 17 tips and reviews
Momofuku Ko is one of NYC Bucketlist.

30. Momofuku Ko

8 Extra Pl (at 1st St), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · East Village · 55 tips and reviews
The Frick Collection is one of NYC Bucketlist.

31. The Frick Collection

8.9
1 E 70th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 212 tips and reviews
Queens Night Market is one of NYC Bucketlist.

32. Queens Night Market

8.9
Ave of Science (New York Hall of Science), Queens, NY
Street Food Gathering · Flushing Meadows-Corona Park · 15 tips and reviews