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The Empire Hotel Rooftop is one of next NYC visit.

1. 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
Chinatown is one of next NYC visit.

2. Chinatown

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 207 tips and reviews
Hearst Tower is one of next NYC visit.

3. Hearst Tower

300 W 57th St (at 8th Ave), New York, NY
Structure · Hell's Kitchen · 48 tips and reviews

Kashif Z.Kashif Zafar: You can only get into the lobby but it's awe-inspiring. Lobby guards give you a "verbal tour" as you enjoy the interior design and the spectacular indoor waterfall that uses recycled rainwater.

230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge is one of next NYC visit.

4. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.1
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews

Concert Ticket AgencyConcert Ticket Agency: Gorgeous views, ample bars so you don't have to go back inside to grab drinks once you get settled. Great place to hang pre or post show at Webster Hall or Irving Plaza nearby.

Center for Architecture is one of next NYC visit.

5. Center for Architecture

8.7
536 Laguardia Pl (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Greenwich Village · 16 tips and reviews
Shake Shack is one of next NYC visit.

6. Shake Shack

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Our vote for best burger in the city and while you will have to wait in a long line, it's worth it. Shack burger with cheese fries and a chocolate shake. Say no more.

Burger Joint is one of next NYC visit.

7. Burger Joint

8.4
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Theater District · 783 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: Find the best burger in the city in this old school burger shack hidden in the lobby of the Parker Meridien. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!

Le Bain is one of next NYC visit.

8. Le Bain

8.9
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 347 tips and reviews

9. Top of The Standard

8.8
848 Washington St (at W 13th St), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 313 tips and reviews

HuffPostHuffPost: Stunning views, but the hotel just announced that this fall, they're allowing private guests only. Stop by before 10pm on summer evenings while the club is still "public." Read more.

Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden is one of next NYC visit.

10. Iris & B Gerald Cantor Roof Garden

9.0
1000 5th Ave (Roof), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Central Park · 113 tips and reviews

wai-ling q.wai-ling q.: Go here Fri & Sat, 4-8:30pm to grab a drink and listen to wonderful, live classical music. Great for people watching, resting after crawling all over the museum, & before going to your fav restaurant

The Halal Guys is one of next NYC visit.

11. The Halal Guys

8.7
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Theater District · 890 tips and reviews

Dave S.Dave S: order the combo over rice with white sauce and a little bit of the red sauce

Empire State Building is one of next NYC visit.

12. Empire State Building

9.1
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th St), New York, NY
Structure · Midtown Manhattan, New York, NY · 1174 tips and reviews
St. Patrick's Cathedral is one of next NYC visit.

13. St. Patrick's Cathedral

9.5
14 E 51st St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Church · 305 tips and reviews

HISTORYHISTORY: Work began in 1858 but was halted during the Civil War and resumed in 1865. It was completed in 1878 and dedicated on May 25, 1879. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1976.

Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge is one of next NYC visit.

14. Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge

Queensboro Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · Roosevelt Island · 146 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: There are new protected bicycle lanes in Queens Plaza – try them out and see what you think!

Lombardi's Pizza is one of next NYC visit.

15. Lombardi's Pizza

8.2
32 Spring St (at Mott St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · NoLita · 535 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: The first pizzeria in the United States, and one of the best.

John's of Bleecker Street is one of next NYC visit.

16. John's of Bleecker Street

8.9
278 Bleecker St (at Jones St), New York, NY
Pizzeria · West Village · 229 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Brick oven cheesiness. Another one of NYC's best spots to get a pizza. They don't do slices so either come here with some friends or be prepared to eat an entire pie by yourself!

5 Pointz is one of next NYC visit.

17. 5 Pointz

4623 Crane St (at Jackson Ave.), Long Island City, NY
Art Gallery · 83 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Steinback: when heading over here, ride the 7 train from manhattan and stay glued to the north windows. you'll catch a glimpse of a huge biggie mural that you can't see from the street.

Bowery Ballroom is one of next NYC visit.

18. Bowery Ballroom

9.2
6 Delancey St (at Bowery), New York, NY
Rock Club · Lower East Side · 216 tips and reviews

DailyCandyDailyCandy: Angle for a balcony view -- it's the best place to view a concert.

McSorley's Old Ale House is one of next NYC visit.

19. McSorley's Old Ale House

8.9
15 E 7th St (btwn Cooper Sq & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Pub · East Village · 467 tips and reviews

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: When at McSorley’s remember to order the Light or Dark beer in even numbers. It’s cash only.

Schnitzel & Things is one of next NYC visit.

20. Schnitzel & Things

7.5
Hanover St (btwn Pearl & Water St), New York, NY
Food Truck · Financial District · 57 tips and reviews
Midtown Comics is one of next NYC visit.

21. Midtown Comics

8.8
200 W 40th St (at 7th Ave), New York, NY
Comic Book Store · Theater District · 140 tips and reviews
The Pony Bar is one of next NYC visit.

22. The Pony Bar

637 10th Ave (at W 45th St), New York, NY
Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 281 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Hell's Kitchen bar specializing in craft brews.

Barcade is one of next NYC visit.

23. Barcade

8.7
388 Union Ave (btwn Ainslie & Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 321 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: You wont find a ton of seating at Barcade, but with over 40 arcade games lining the walls and 25 microbrewery beers on tap each night, the last thing you'll need is a chair.

The Growler Bites & Brews is one of next NYC visit.

24. The Growler Bites & Brews

55 Stone St (at Mill Ln), New York, NY
Bar · Financial District · 101 tips and reviews
Stone Street Historic District is one of next NYC visit.

25. Stone Street Historic District

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 20 tips and reviews