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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is one of NYC Favourites.

1. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

9.3
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 528 tips and reviews

FlorFlor: For me the most beautiful library in the world... so far :)

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of NYC Favourites.

2. Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

FlorFlor: Remember that the admission fees are only a SUGGESTION, however you can tell to the people at the ticket box you want to "donate" just $1 . They may give you a look... but you'll save some bucks!

Bryant Park is one of NYC Favourites.

3. Bryant Park

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

HISTORYHISTORY: In 1853-54, NY's first world's fair, the Crystal Palace Exhibition, took place here. A huge iron-and-glass structure was erected to house 5,272 exhibitors from 23 foreign nations and across the U.S.

4. 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
Little Cupcake Bakeshop is one of NYC Favourites.

5. Little Cupcake Bakeshop

8.6
30 Prince St (at Mott St), New York, NY
Cupcake Shop · NoLita · 320 tips and reviews

FlorFlor: The cupcakes are amazing but the coffee as well... try a cappuccino!

Whole Foods Market is one of NYC Favourites.

6. Whole Foods Market

8.6
95 E Houston St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Grocery Store · East Village · 308 tips and reviews

7. Foodie

44th and 2nd, New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 4 tips and reviews

Iván F.Iván Farías: Best times to come down: before 12 and after 2 PM.

Grand Central Market is one of NYC Favourites.

8. Grand Central Market

8.6
105 E 42nd St, New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Midtown East · 102 tips and reviews
5th Avenue is one of NYC Favourites.

9. 5th Avenue

5th Ave, New York, NY
Road · Midtown East · 105 tips and reviews
Tacombi at Fonda Nolita is one of NYC Favourites.

10. Tacombi at Fonda Nolita

9.0
267 Elizabeth St (btwn E Houston & Prince St), New York, NY
Taco Restaurant · NoLita · 738 tips and reviews

Iván F.Iván Farías: Every taco, tostada or tamal here is simply amazing! But if you're only in for a couple of them, go for the cochinita pibil taco and the chicken tamal. Incredibly delicious still doesn't capture it.

James P. Grant Plaza is one of NYC Favourites.

11. James P. Grant Plaza

44th St. btwn 1st Ave. & 2nd Ave., New York, NY
Plaza · Turtle Bay · 2 tips and reviews

Iván F.Iván Farías: There's free wi-fi from the nearby United Nations buildings. Best seats to catch it? The ones at the front of the plaza.

12. Metropolitan Museum Steps

9.4
1000 5th Ave (at E 82nd St), New York, NY
Plaza · Central Park · 56 tips and reviews

FlorFlor: Have you spotted Serena and Queen B?

Pinkberry is one of NYC Favourites.

13. Pinkberry

41 Spring St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St.), New York, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · NoLita · 50 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of NYC Favourites.

14. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 418 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.

United Nations is one of NYC Favourites.

15. United Nations

760 United Nations Plz (at 1st Ave & E 46th St), New York, NY
Government Building · Turtle Bay · 127 tips and reviews

Iván F.Iván Farías: The Secretariat and General Assembly Buildings are undergoing renovation works which are expected to be completed by 2013. Don't expect to take great pictures of these architectural landmarks.

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of NYC Favourites.

16. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to find your inner Zen boasts relaxed, peaceful grounds. Claim a spot near the serene Japanese Hill-and-Pond Garden, surrounded by Japanese myrtle and cypress trees, and bliss out. Read more.

Jones Beach State Park is one of NYC Favourites.

17. Jones Beach State Park

9.0
1000 Ocean Pkwy, Wantagh, NY
Beach · 103 tips and reviews
Gusto Ristorante is one of NYC Favourites.

18. Gusto Ristorante

60 Greenwich Ave (at 11th St & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 54 tips and reviews

Saul M.Saul Montiel: FREE PIZZETTA on happy hour from 3pm to 7pm Monday to Sunday

Flatiron District is one of NYC Favourites.

19. Flatiron District

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 43 tips and reviews

ChevroletChevrolet: Originally the Wickquasgeck Trail under the Native Americans, Broadway is one of the oldest roads in the country and runs from Manhattan into U.S. 9 and all the way to the NY State Capitol, Albany.

Housing Works Bookstore Cafe is one of NYC Favourites.

20. Housing Works Bookstore Cafe

9.1
126 Crosby St (btwn Prince & E Houston St), New York, NY
Café · SoHo · 219 tips and reviews

FlorFlor: You can have a drink while you browse books and all the profits go to a noble cause... what else can you ask for?

21. Rosa Mexicano

8.7
61 Columbus Ave (62nd St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper West Side · 205 tips and reviews

Iván F.Iván Farías: The restaurant is not expensive (Average p/p is $50 including tip) and the food is amazing! If you haven't tried the guacamole, you haven't really been here.

22. Lord & Taylor

424 5th Ave (at W 39th St), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 109 tips and reviews

FlorFlor: If you want to do some shopping forget about Macy's and go to Lord & Taylor, which is quieter and have wonderful shopping assistants. Don't forget to check their website in advance for coupons!