The best year-round market brings together 150 local vendors carrying all manner of vintage, handmade and antique wares. The Flea will move to its winter location on November 26.
The best New York-focused museum is housed in a decommissioned subway station. Make sure to see the excellent collection of vintage subway cars. Read more.
Come here for the naughtiest burlesque show in NYC, !BadAss! Burlesque. The performances at this bimonthly revue aren’t the playful, teasing kind; they’re perverse and raunchy. Read more.
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.
SummerStage spans all five boroughs, provides free, all-ages, rain or shine cultural stimuli, and is one of the reasons why we <3 NY. http://bit.ly/yHDHKm
Dizzy's brings out NYC's finest jazz musicians. An intimate venue with an awesome view of the city makes this great for a date night.
Unveiled in 1965, this bronze statue pays tribute to the Cuban author and activist, who died in 1895 fighting for his homeland‚'s liberation from Spain.
This old school Japanese tea house occupies the gloomy downstairs level below the restaurant Kajitsu on E 39th. They prepare tea to take out, including probably the best matcha in NYC, hot or cold.
This chic, laid-back lounge is a prime spot for a night out with friends. On weekends and late nights, DJs spin an eclectic soundtrack, from Afro-Cuban to hip-hop.
For a law-abiding buzz, we suggest day drinking at Terroir at the Porch, which features a casual vibe & lovely views of the Hudson. Nab a picnic table & down drafts from NY breweries or sample wines. Read more.
This beer drinker's haven features 36 drafts, featuring the delicious likes of Barrier Brewing's Oil City Black IPA, Stone Levitation's Pale Ale, and Mikkeller's Beer Geek Breakfast. Read more.
Watching the sunset on a boat with a bucket of beer is pretty much the perfect way to end your summer day.
Spend $16 to take an informative guided tour of the United Nations. Guides are available that speak a variety of different languages.
Before you go in, take a few minutes to marvel at the cakes in the window of this Cuban bakery that has been here since 1978. Buy a delicious cup of cafe con leche, a pastry or a sandwich cubano.
The ultimate date-night destination to see a movie. If you really want to impress your date, try to snag a seat on the balcony - the view is great!
Located in family-oriented Forest Hills, Eddie's is a retro ice cream parlor that serves up all-but-forgotten candies and to-die-for sundaes. The decor includes antique and authentic pieces. Read more.
Castles? In New York? Why, yes! These ruins are a must, built by the Bannerman family as warehouse facility for their military surplus business in 1901. Get there by boat or kayak, tours available. Read more.
Don’t miss the weekly Crab Boil Games every Tuesday night - an entire evening to cracking, licking and sucking the delicious flavors out of Blue Claw Crabs.
The beer list is quite intimidating (it as long as some wine lists) but the friendly bartender will help you out. The Car Bombs are a must and the pig’s head intrigues us. Next time.
This wine bar and cevicheria spot offers a trip to South America by way of the palette. A strip of seating at the bar makes for an intimate setting as patrons dine on ceviches.
"For a more refined experience, ask for the off-menu 5 Spice Duck Burger, a subtler but exceptional composition of ground breast and leg topped with chutney and roasted fennel." Read more.
