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Favorite NYC Spots
The Biergarten at The Standard is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

1. The Biergarten at The Standard

8.5
848 Washington St (btwn Little W 12th & W 13th St), New York, NY
Beer Garden · Meatpacking District · 383 tips and reviews
Battery Park is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

2. Battery Park

9.2
Battery Pl (at State St), New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 302 tips and reviews

NYC ParksNYC Parks: Connect to free Wi-Fi around the Bosque area and Ferry Landing.

Chelsea Market is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

3. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: Foodies, drinkies, fashionistas and design hounds can be found here. It’s why we love it!

Magnolia Bakery is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

4. Magnolia Bakery

8.6
401 Bleecker St (at W 11th St), New York, NY
Bakery · West Village · 436 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Can anyone say Red Velvet cupcakes???? Oh My God.... (Christopher loves them) When Al and I are in the city it's a definite stop. -Caroline Manzo, Real Housewives of NJ

Century 21 Department Store is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

5. Century 21 Department Store

22 Cortlandt Street (btwn Church & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Financial District · 460 tips and reviews
TriBeCa is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

6. TriBeCa

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 24 tips and reviews

Jodi-Kay L.Jodi-Kay Lofters®: TriBeCa is the acronym for Triangle Below Canal Street... Except, it isn't really a Triangle...#OnlyNewYorkers... I did, however, enjoy my day at the 2012 Film Festival

Blue Note is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

7. Blue Note

8.8
131 W 3rd St (btwn MacDougal St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 175 tips and reviews

Louis VuittonLouis Vuitton: The crème de la crème in New York Jazz, the Blue Note is more of a shrine to the good old days of jazz. Get tickets to the later show and enjoy a few encore songs!

Balthazar is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

8. Balthazar

9.0
80 Spring St (at Crosby St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · SoHo · 1059 tips and reviews

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: See and be seen when you’re dining al fresco at this SoHo staple. Just don’t be surprised if your secret convo ends up on Page Six - or on gossipgirl.net. Read more.

The Empire Hotel Rooftop is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

9. The Empire Hotel Rooftop

7.1
44 W 63rd St (btwn Broadway & Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Lincoln Square · 169 tips and reviews

Abigail B.Abigail Byrom: This is the most amazing place for drinks at sundown. A great view of the city, and a beautiful rooftop. Make sure to dress nice!

Museum of Sex is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

10. Museum of Sex

7.4
233 5th Ave (at E 27th St), New York, NY
Erotic Museum · NoMad · 196 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Not as risqué as it’s name would suggest. The exhibits are interesting, but half as much as the gift shop! Try and find a coupon for discounted admission.

Shake Shack is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

11. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

NYC ParksNYC Parks: You can try to cut down your wait time by avoiding peak lunch hours on a nice day, or you can embrace the communal line experience . Definitely order a Concrete with your burger.

Bryant Park is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

12. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1231 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge Promenade is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

13. Brooklyn Bridge Promenade

9.1
Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn, NY
Hiking Trail · DUMBO · 61 tips and reviews

Henry W. N.Henry W. Ng: Have Mom take pictures of you in the bike lane while pissing off everyone around you.

Tavern on the Green is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

14. Tavern on the Green

8.6
W 67th St (at West Dr), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Park · 189 tips and reviews

Josh M.Josh Morrissey: John Lennon and his son Sean would sometimes celebrate their birthdays here. They shared the same birthday, October 9th. Max Leroy (son of the owner Warner LeRoy) was good friends with Sean Lennon.

East Village is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

15. East Village

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 35 tips and reviews

Mary S.Mary Shields: Second Avenue has become the East Village's Restaurant Row. Take a stroll down it, choose from a wide variety of cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, Indian, Mexican, American.

Strawberry Fields is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

16. Strawberry Fields

Central Park West (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Central Park · 165 tips and reviews

Rolling StoneRolling Stone: After John Lennon's death, Yoko Ono donated a million dollars to the city to create a memorial in his favorite section of Central Park, directly across the street from their home in The Dakota. Read more.

American Museum of Natural History is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

17. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Science Museum · Upper West Side · 1399 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The museum sponsored Robert Peary’s expedition to the North Pole, and in Greenland he discovered the largest buried meteorite in the world, Cape York. Three chunks of it are on display here. Read more.

Gramercy Park is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

18. Gramercy Park

8.7
btwn Gramercy Park N & S (btwn Gramercy Park E & W), New York, NY
Park · Gramercy Park · 46 tips and reviews

Stan C.Stan Chin: Pretend you're staying at the Gramercy and Ask the doorman to let you in. Admire the plaques about loving trees in safety as the zombies tear apart the city outside.

Gansevoort Park Rooftop is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

19. Gansevoort Park Rooftop

420 Park Ave S (at E 29th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · NoMad · 70 tips and reviews

Makeda J.Makeda J.: Guys come with a beautiful girl.... Your guaranteed entry..... ; )

Pommes Frites is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

20. Pommes Frites

123 2nd Ave (btwn E 7th St & St. Mark's Pl), New York, NY
Belgian Restaurant · East Village · 340 tips and reviews

Matthew B.Matthew Burton: Go here and get some real Belgian fries in one of those huge paper cone things. They've got dozens of awesome sauces to choose from. Open late for post-drinking food.

Central Park is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

21. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1841 tips and reviews

Valentine's Day MovieValentine's Day Movie: Take a romantic stroll around The Reservoir at sunset or explore the North Woods. #vday

Central Park Boathouse is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

22. Central Park Boathouse

8.9
E 72nd St (Park Dr N), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Central Park · 292 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Fall, with its beautiful foliage and cool breezes, is the perfect time to take a row. Boats hold up to four people, and cost $12 an hour. Sate your appetite at the Boathouse Restaurant afterward.

Pies 'n' Thighs is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

23. Pies 'n' Thighs

8.9
166 S 4th St (at Driggs Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Fried Chicken Joint · Williamsburg · 554 tips and reviews

nymagnymag: Taste the best of Southern-friend Brooklyn here with the catfish entrée or the excellent fried chicken box. Featured in Where to Eat 2011! Read more.

Fat Black Pussycat is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

24. Fat Black Pussycat

6.9
130 W 3rd St (btwn 6th Ave. & MacDougal St.), New York, NY
Lounge · Greenwich Village · 104 tips and reviews
Eataly Flatiron is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

25. Eataly Flatiron

9.2
200 5th Ave (at W 23rd St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · NoMad · 1479 tips and reviews
Pouring Ribbons is one of Favorite NYC Spots.

26. Pouring Ribbons

225 Avenue B Fl 2 (btwn 13th & 14th St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Alphabet City · 180 tips and reviews