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Empire State Building is one of New York City.

1. 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
Chrysler Building is one of New York City.

2. Chrysler Building

8.5
405 Lexington Ave (at E 42nd St), New York, NY
Structure · Turtle Bay · 91 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of New York City.

3. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of New York City.

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
Rockefeller Center is one of New York City.

5. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews
American Museum of Natural History is one of New York City.

6. 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 · 1398 tips and reviews
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is one of New York City.

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

9.2
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 528 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge is one of New York City.

8. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of New York City.

9. Chinatown

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 207 tips and reviews
Little Italy is one of New York City.

10. Little Italy

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 121 tips and reviews
Williamsburg is one of New York City.

11. Williamsburg

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 87 tips and reviews
High Line is one of New York City.

12. High Line

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

13. Bleecker Street

Bleecker St, New York, NY
Road · West Village · 15 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Heights Promenade is one of New York City.

14. Brooklyn Heights Promenade

9.6
Columbia Heights (btwn Remsen & Orange St), Brooklyn, NY
Scenic Lookout · Brooklyn Heights · 222 tips and reviews
DUMBO is one of New York City.

15. DUMBO

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 83 tips and reviews
Central Bar is one of New York City.

16. Central Bar

5.4
109 E 9th St (at 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · Greenwich Village · 102 tips and reviews
Grand Central Terminal is one of New York City.

17. Grand Central Terminal

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

18. Niketown

6 E 57th St (btwn 5th & Madison Ave), New York, NY
Sporting Goods Retail · Midtown East · 212 tips and reviews
Apple Fifth Avenue is one of New York City.

19. 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
New Balance Flagship Store is one of New York City.

20. New Balance Flagship Store

6.5
150 5th St (at W 20th St), New York, NY
Shoe Store · Flatiron District · 26 tips and reviews
FAO Schwarz is one of New York City.

21. FAO Schwarz

767 5th Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 284 tips and reviews
Staten Island Ferry - Whitehall Terminal is one of New York City.

22. Staten Island Ferry - Whitehall Terminal

4 South St (South Ferry), New York, NY
Pier · Financial District · 410 tips and reviews
Verlaine Bar & Lounge is one of New York City.

23. Verlaine Bar & Lounge

8.0
110 Rivington St (btwn Ludlow & Essex St.), New York, NY
Lounge · Lower East Side · 189 tips and reviews
Burger Joint is one of New York City.

24. Burger Joint

8.5
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews
Gray's Papaya is one of New York City.

25. Gray's Papaya

8.2
2090 Broadway (at W 72nd St), New York, NY
Hot Dog Joint · 246 tips and reviews
The Meatball Shop is one of New York City.

26. The Meatball Shop

170 Bedford Ave (btwn N 7th & N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 372 tips and reviews
Brennan & Carr is one of New York City.

27. Brennan & Carr

8.4
3432 Nostrand Ave (at Avenue U), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Sheepshead Bay · 113 tips and reviews
Xi'an Famous Foods is one of New York City.

28. Xi'an Famous Foods

81 Saint Marks Pl (at 1st Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · East Village · 314 tips and reviews
Sylvia's Restaurant is one of New York City.

29. Sylvia's Restaurant

7.4
328 Malcolm X Blvd (btwn W 126th & W 127th St), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 248 tips and reviews
Katz's Delicatessen is one of New York City.

30. Katz's Delicatessen

9.1
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1451 tips and reviews
Victoria's Secret is one of New York City.

31. Victoria's Secret

7.9
115 5th Ave (at W 19th St), New York, NY
Lingerie Store · Flatiron District · 16 tips and reviews
The Spotted Pig is one of New York City.

32. The Spotted Pig

314 W 11th St (at Greenwich St), New York, NY
Gastropub · West Village · 838 tips and reviews
Café Grumpy is one of New York City.

33. Café Grumpy

8.7
193 Meserole Ave (at Diamond St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Greenpoint · 110 tips and reviews

HBOHBO: Girls happened here. Hannah donned pants with “a slim leg” and joined Ray as a barista at this BK coffee spot.

34. Roberta's Pizza

9.3
261 Moore St (at Bogart St), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · East Williamsburg · 864 tips and reviews

HBOHBO: Girls happened here. Marnie and Charlie got brunch and decided to make things work in the Season 2 finale here.

Central Park is one of New York City.

35. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1839 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

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir is one of New York City.

36. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir

9.5
Central Park (btwn 85th & 96th St), New York, NY
Reservoir · Central Park · 123 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: The most scenic – and flat – loop in Central Park! The loop is approximately 1.5 miles and filled with sweaty and sexy runners and walkers.

Strawberry Fields is one of New York City.

37. 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.

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of New York City.

38. Metropolitan Museum of Art

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

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to gawk at priceless art has a collection that is seemingly endless, spanning creepy Egyptian tombs to the shimmering Impressionist paintings to an unparalleled costume collection. Read more.

Columbia University is one of New York City.

39. Columbia University

W 116th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
University · West Harlem · 112 tips and reviews

Vadim L.Vadim Lavrusik: Grab some coffee an sit on the steps of the old library and watch for celebrities on campus.

Times Square is one of New York City.

40. Times Square

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

HISTORYHISTORY: This area was originally named Longacre Square but was renamed in 1904 when the NY Times moved to the skyscraper now known as One Times Square at 42nd St., famous for the Times Square Ball drop.

Bryant Park is one of New York City.

41. Bryant Park

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

42. 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.

Brookfield Place is one of New York City.

43. Brookfield Place

9.0
230 Vesey St (at West St), New York, NY
Shopping Mall · Battery Park City · 116 tips and reviews

Sharto P.Sharto Pagan: Southwest NY restaurant looks nice and cozy...dimly lit and stylish...a must see

Meatpacking District is one of New York City.

44. Meatpacking District

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 68 tips and reviews

Crunch GymCrunch Gym: Turn a night out into a calorie burning party! Try drinking club soda instead of alcoholic beverages and then hit the dance floor to get your body moving!

45. 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!

East Village is one of New York City.

46. 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.

The Empire Hotel Rooftop is one of New York City.

47. 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!

The Amish Market is one of New York City.

48. The Amish Market

8.3
240 E 45th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave.), New York, NY
Grocery Store · Turtle Bay · 75 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: One of our favorite markets in the city, but also a great take-out lunch place with yummy sandwiches – try the Fresh Turkey with Brie. Coffee is top notch too!

Dim Sum Go Go is one of New York City.

49. Dim Sum Go Go

7.7
5 E Broadway (at Bowery & Chatham Sq), New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Two Bridges · 137 tips and reviews
Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of New York City.

50. 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

NBC Nightly NewsNBC Nightly News: Located on the roof of 30 Rock visitors can get an unobstructed 360 degree view of New York City.

National September 11 Memorial is one of New York City.

51. National September 11 Memorial

9.3
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Memorial Site · Financial District · 869 tips and reviews

Pang*\(●ω●)/Pang*\(●ω●)/: RIP the victims from Thai people

TriBeCa is one of New York City.

52. 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

City Hall Park is one of New York City.

53. City Hall Park

8.8
17 Park Row (btwn Broadway & Centre St), New York, NY
Park · Downtown Manhattan · 143 tips and reviews

Christine Q.Christine Quinn: Great place to take a walk, check out some art work and a good picture spot of City Hall.

Xi'an Famous Foods is one of New York City.

54. Xi'an Famous Foods

67 Bayard St (at Mott St), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Chinatown · 178 tips and reviews

Luke K.Luke Kingma: Follow in the footsteps of Anthony Bourdain and grab a spicy cumin lamb burger. One of the best eats in the city. Only $3!

SoHo is one of New York City.

55. SoHo

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 146 tips and reviews
Vanessa's Dumpling House is one of New York City.

56. Vanessa's Dumpling House

8.7
118 Eldridge St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Dumpling Restaurant · Lower East Side · 419 tips and reviews

Luke K.Luke Kingma: On the edge of Chinatown, this great spot has some of the cheapest food in the city. Try the fried pork bun, 3 for $1, or the dumplings, 4 for $1!

Flatiron Building is one of New York City.

57. Flatiron Building

175 5th Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Structure · Flatiron District · 134 tips and reviews

AudiAudi: Bold design lives here. The Flatiron was a groundbreaking skyscraper when built in 1902, and it’s still an architectural icon. The Beaux-Arts styling is timeless. Find more bold: A7bolddesign.com Read more.

Wall Street is one of New York City.

58. Wall Street

(btwn Broadway & South St), New York, NY
Road · 76 tips and reviews

Brian W.Brian Wendel: The Pump down the street on Pine St is best place for lunch. Read more.

Balthazar is one of New York City.

59. 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.

Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Path is one of New York City.

60. Queensboro Bridge Pedestrian & Bike Path

8.2
Queensboro Bridge, New York, NY
Scenic Lookout · 8 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of New York City.

61. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Park · Brooklyn Heights · 418 tips and reviews
Hard Rock Cafe is one of New York City.

62. Hard Rock Cafe

8.5
1501 Broadway (at W 43rd St), New York, NY
Theme Restaurant · Theater District · 605 tips and reviews
Island Burgers and Shakes is one of New York City.

63. Island Burgers and Shakes

766 9th Ave (btwn W 51st & W 52nd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Hell's Kitchen · 113 tips and reviews
La Esquina is one of New York City.

64. La Esquina

8.6
114 Kenmare St (at Lafayette St), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · SoHo · 723 tips and reviews
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck - 23rd is one of New York City.

65. Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Truck - 23rd

23rd St. (at 5th Ave.), New York, NY
Food Truck · SoHo · 6 tips and reviews
Union Square Park is one of New York City.

66. Union Square Park

9.1
Union Sq E/W & Broadway (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Park · Union Square · 565 tips and reviews

67. 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.

Crocodile Lounge is one of New York City.

68. Crocodile Lounge

325 E 14th St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bar · Gramercy Park · 208 tips and reviews
American Apparel is one of New York City.

69. American Apparel

1090 3rd Ave (btwn 64th St. & 65th St.), New York, NY
Clothing Store · Upper East Side · 7 tips and reviews
Dr. Martens is one of New York City.

70. Dr. Martens

7.7
868 Broadway (Union Square), New York, NY
Shoe Store · Union Square · 8 tips and reviews
Cookshop is one of New York City.

71. Cookshop

9.0
156 10th Ave (btwn W 19th St & W 20th St), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Chelsea · 520 tips and reviews
Crave Sandwiches is one of New York City.

72. Crave Sandwiches

6.8
1120 Ave of Americas (at 43rd St.), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 25 tips and reviews
Yellow Rat Bastard is one of New York City.

73. Yellow Rat Bastard

483 Broadway (at Broome St.), New York, NY
Clothing Store · SoHo · 18 tips and reviews
Pastis is one of New York City.

74. Pastis

9 9th Ave (at Little W 12th St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Meatpacking District · 324 tips and reviews
Magnolia Bakery is one of New York City.

75. Magnolia Bakery

8.9
200 Columbus Ave (at W 69th St), New York, NY
Bakery · Lincoln Square · 280 tips and reviews
Marsha P. Johnson State Park is one of New York City.

76. Marsha P. Johnson State Park

9.1
90 Kent Ave (btwn N 7th & N 9th St), Brooklyn, NY
State or Provincial Park · Williamsburg · 78 tips and reviews
Beacon's Closet is one of New York City.

77. Beacon's Closet

8.0
74 Guernsey St, Brooklyn, NY
Vintage and Thrift Store · Greenpoint · 149 tips and reviews
Park Slope is one of New York City.

78. Park Slope

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · 38 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Botanic Garden is one of New York City.

79. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews
Bocado Café is one of New York City.

80. Bocado Café

7.2
1293 Lexington Ave (at E 87th St), New York, NY
Café · Carnegie Hill · 87 tips and reviews
Serendipity 3 is one of New York City.

81. Serendipity 3

7.7
225 E 60th St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 534 tips and reviews