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A Trip to New York
Schmackary's is one of A Trip to New York.

1. Schmackary's

8.9
362 W 45th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Hell's Kitchen · 287 tips and reviews
Fette Sau is one of A Trip to New York.

2. Fette Sau

8.9
354 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Havemeyer & Roebling St), Brooklyn, NY
BBQ Joint · Williamsburg · 561 tips and reviews
New World Stages is one of A Trip to New York.

3. New World Stages

8.9
340 W 50th St (btwn 8th & 9th Ave), New York, NY
Indie Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 95 tips and reviews

Katey S.Katey S: See Avenue Q! But don't bring the kids.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of A Trip to New York.

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

MoMAMoMA: Amazing views of the Sculpture Garden from Terrace 5, the fifth-floor café, a great spot to relax and get a something to eat or drink.

5. 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

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: A breathtaking view of Manhattan.

6. Holiday Inn Express New York City - Times Square

6.1
343 W 39th St, New York, NY
Hotel · Garment District · 26 tips and reviews

Stephen H.Stephen Haselhorst: Rooms are small but very clean. Breakfast is good. Do not pay extra for city view there isn't much to look at.

7. Schnipper's

7.8
620 8th Ave (at W 41st St), New York, NY
Comfort Food Restaurant · Theater District · 313 tips and reviews

Jonathan G.Jonathan Greene: the chicken sandwich is quite excellent ... and large.

United Nations is one of A Trip to New York.

8. United Nations

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

Kiu C.Kiu Cheng: Free WiFi available

Grand Central Terminal is one of A Trip to New York.

9. Grand Central Terminal

9.0
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · 1470 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Look left when inbound or right when outbound on the upper level to see Track 61, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt old private platform. His armor-clad train car is still there. Read more.

Apple Fifth Avenue is one of A Trip to New York.

10. 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

How To Make It In AmericaHow To Make It In America: Flagship is underground, but you can't miss the 32 foot glass cube on top! The best part is that it's open 24/7, 365.

Red Lobster is one of A Trip to New York.

11. Red Lobster

7.8
5 Times Sq Fl 1 (at W 41st St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Theater District · 234 tips and reviews
Times Square is one of A Trip to New York.

12. Times Square

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

Naomi B.Naomi Balatbat: Look around before you stop and take a picture. Don't just suddenly stop walking....people behind you are still moving

Avenue Q is one of A Trip to New York.

13. Avenue Q

340 W 50th St, New York, NY
Indie Theater · Hell's Kitchen · 30 tips and reviews
Rockefeller Center is one of A Trip to New York.

14. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Go to the Top of the Rock observation deck for magnificent views over Central Park. Also, get there early for the famous “lighting of the tree” in early December!

Good Enough to Eat is one of A Trip to New York.

15. Good Enough to Eat

7.3
520 Columbus Ave (at W 85th St), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Upper West Side · 314 tips and reviews
Splash Bar is one of A Trip to New York.

16. Splash Bar

50 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave.), New York, NY
Gay Bar · Union Square · 80 tips and reviews

Jennifer F.Jennifer Fox: Go to Splash Bar on Monday nights and get your fill of musicals. Get there before 9 though for 2 for 1 drinks.

Cinema Village is one of A Trip to New York.

17. Cinema Village

6.9
22 E 12th St (at University Pl), New York, NY
Indie Movie Theater · Greenwich Village · 35 tips and reviews

An X.An Xiao: Excellent film selection. Just be sure to arrive early - the theaters are very small.

Untitled is one of A Trip to New York.

18. Untitled

945 Madison Ave (at 75th St.), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 54 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: An awesome spin on traditional comfort food – check out that view of the courtyard while you start your day with the Cheesy Scrambled Eggs and a cup of Stumptown Coffee.

Vineapple Cafe is one of A Trip to New York.

19. Vineapple Cafe

8.8
71 Pineapple St (btwn Henry & Hicks St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Brooklyn Heights · 154 tips and reviews

Elyse E.Elyse Estrada: Super cute, lots of places to sit and free wifi Pineapple71

Shake Shack is one of A Trip to New York.

20. Shake Shack

8.8
691 8th Ave (at W 44th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 857 tips and reviews

HuffPostHuffPost: This new location just opened, so the lines will be predictably epic. Stop by in the late afternoon when the crowds thin out and order their famed frozen custard along with your burger. Read more.

Penelope is one of A Trip to New York.

21. Penelope

159 Lexington Ave (at E 30th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 423 tips and reviews

amNewYorkamNewYork: The perfect place to start your morning — especially on a weekday. The small cafe is usually hopping during brunch on weekends. During the week, though, you get the same homey atmosphere.

Bareburger is one of A Trip to New York.

22. Bareburger

85 2nd Ave (at E 5th St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · East Village · 96 tips and reviews

Bill A.Bill Atkinson: Get a side of the house BBQ sauce, it's killer.

Space Shuttle Pavilion at the Intrepid Museum is one of A Trip to New York.

23. Space Shuttle Pavilion at the Intrepid Museum

9.1
Pier 86 (at 46th St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Hell's Kitchen · 66 tips and reviews

Cote MediaCote Media: Buy tickets online and will call. The GA line is ridiculous!

24. BPM New York

516 W 42nd St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Night Club · Hell's Kitchen · 83 tips and reviews
BRING IT ON @ St. James Theater is one of A Trip to New York.

25. BRING IT ON @ St. James Theater

246 W 44th St (8th Avenue), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 10 tips and reviews
Eugene O'Neill Theatre is one of A Trip to New York.

26. Eugene O'Neill Theatre

9.0
230 W 49th St (btwn Broadway & 8th Ave), New York, NY
Theater · Theater District · 199 tips and reviews
UNIQLO is one of A Trip to New York.

27. UNIQLO

9.0
660 5th Avenue (at W 53rd St), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Midtown East · 266 tips and reviews
Empire State Building is one of A Trip to New York.

28. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1173 tips and reviews
High Line is one of A Trip to New York.

29. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews
Egg is one of A Trip to New York.

30. Egg

109A N 3rd St (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 377 tips and reviews
Smashburger is one of A Trip to New York.

31. Smashburger

7.7
80 Dekalb Ave (btwn Hudson Ave & Rockwell Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Burger Joint · Fort Greene · 72 tips and reviews
The Tour at NBC Studios is one of A Trip to New York.

32. The Tour at NBC Studios

7.2
30 Rockefeller Plz (49th Street between 5th and 6th Avenue), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Rockefeller Center · 35 tips and reviews
TKTS is one of A Trip to New York.

33. TKTS

7.6
Broadway (btwn W 46th & 47th St), New York, NY
Arts and Entertainment · Theater District · 137 tips and reviews
Cranky's Cafe is one of A Trip to New York.

34. Cranky's Cafe

48-19 Vernon Blvd (at 49th Ave.), Queens, NY
Café · Hunters Point · 51 tips and reviews
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson is one of A Trip to New York.

35. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson

4034 Crescent St (btwn 40th & 41st Ave), Long Island City, NY
Hotel · 35 tips and reviews
Agata & Valentina is one of A Trip to New York.

36. Agata & Valentina

64 University Pl (btwn E 10th & E 11th St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · Greenwich Village · 68 tips and reviews

37. Sage Roadhouse

24-20 Jackson Ave (at 45th Ave), Queens, NY
American Restaurant · Hunters Point · 91 tips and reviews

Gil L.Gil Lopez: With seasonal daily specials and no fixed menu you're always in for a surprise but their specialty is roasted chicken and local ingredients.

LIC Market is one of A Trip to New York.

38. LIC Market

2152 44th Dr (at 23rd St), Queens, NY
American Restaurant · Hunters Point · 154 tips and reviews
Diner is one of A Trip to New York.

39. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

Mike B.Mike Bodge: The best burger in the city, and the best brunch in the neighborhood. There really isn't a menu, so just sit down and let them tell you what's in store that day.

Mile End Delicatessen is one of A Trip to New York.

40. Mile End Delicatessen

8.9
97A Hoyt St (btwn Atlantic Ave & Pacific St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Boerum Hill · 315 tips and reviews

Jan S.Jan S.: Weekly changed Craft Beer menu!

New York Transit Museum is one of A Trip to New York.

41. New York Transit Museum

9.2
99 Schermerhorn St (Boerum Pl), Brooklyn, NY
History Museum · Downtown Brooklyn · 133 tips and reviews
Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier is one of A Trip to New York.

42. Pat Auletta Steeplechase Pier

8.5
Coney Island, Brooklyn, NY
Pier · Coney Island · 5 tips and reviews
Hummus Market is one of A Trip to New York.

43. Hummus Market

8.9
361 Graham Ave (Conselya), Brooklyn, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Williamsburg · 29 tips and reviews
Kirsh Bakery and Kitchen is one of A Trip to New York.

44. Kirsh Bakery and Kitchen

551 Amsterdam Ave (87th Street), New York, NY
Bakery · Upper West Side · 26 tips and reviews
Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop is one of A Trip to New York.

45. Ivan Ramen Slurp Shop

600 11th Ave (btwn W 44th & W 45th St), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 164 tips and reviews