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Ellis Island Immigration Museum is one of nyc.

1. Ellis Island Immigration Museum

8.7
Ellis Island, Jersey City, NJ
History Museum · Ellis Island · 166 tips and reviews

2. La Colombe Coffee Roasters

9.0
400 Lafayette St (at E 4th St), New York, NY
Coffee Shop · NoHo · 379 tips and reviews

Amy .Amy 🍦: The almond croissants (from Payard bakery on Houston) go great with the coffee!

3. The Greek Corner

322 7th Ave (W 28th St), New York, NY
Greek Restaurant · Chelsea · 20 tips and reviews

Joshua W.Joshua Winata: Amazing food with a great neighborhood vibe. Be sure to get some delicious chicken egg lemon soup if you come on a Tuesday or Thursday.

4. Macy's

7.7
151 W 34th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Department Store · Garment District · 1065 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: On Thanksgiving Eve watch the balloons (designed by Stevens Institute of Technology) being inflated for the next day's parade. Nov 24, 4–8pm.

5. 230 Fifth Rooftop Lounge

8.2
230 5th Ave (btwn W 26th & W 27th St), New York, NY
Rooftop Bar · NoMad · 714 tips and reviews

Ahmed H.Ahmed Hashim: Go to the roof top and take photos of the Manhattan skyline.

High Line is one of nyc.

6. High Line

9.5
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Chelsea · 1495 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Read more.

The Cannibal Beer & Butcher is one of nyc.

7. The Cannibal Beer & Butcher

113 E 29th St (btwn Park & Lexington Ave), New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Rose Hill · 200 tips and reviews

8. Soho House Rooftop

8.8
29-35 9th Ave (btw 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Meatpacking District · 28 tips and reviews

Syndicate Media GroupSyndicate Media Group: NYC [Relax] The perfect NYC summer Sunday takes place on the Soho House roof - glass of rose and a good book, amazing views.

9. Ajna Bar

25 Little West 12th St (btwn 9th Ave & Washington St), New York, NY
Night Club · Meatpacking District · 64 tips and reviews

B!LLy..  B!LLy.. : Always Fun.. Better to come with a group of friends..

10. Le Bain

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

PeoplePeople: Just steps from the Boom Boom Room, a 4-ft.-deep rooftop pool welcomes the scantily-clad, while AstroTurf pads well-heeled feet. Tip: Forgot your suit? Buy a bikini at the vending machines.

11. TODAY Show

7.4
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 48th & 49th St), New York, NY
TV Station · Rockefeller Center · 203 tips and reviews

Perry EllisPerry Ellis: The Today Show is a piece of American History. Put on your best Perry Ellis look and head over to the plaza. You never know who you will see or what you might unlock.

12. Eat Here Now. Now Eat Here

Hudson Street (8th Avenue)
Taco Restaurant · West Village · 2 tips and reviews

Stephanie B.Stephanie Bagley: Def get the breakfast burrito and add hot Spanish sauce!

13. Mémé Mediterranean

9.0
581 Hudson Street, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · West Village · 79 tips and reviews

Michael M.Michael Meltzer: Get the combo platter, sambousak, tajin, and ravioli. All amazing.

14. Roti Roll

7.9
994 Amsterdam Ave (109th St), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 56 tips and reviews

EvanEvan: Its better after midnight

Katz's Delicatessen is one of nyc.

15. Katz's Delicatessen

9.1
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Lower East Side · 1450 tips and reviews
Manhattan Valley is one of nyc.

16. Manhattan Valley

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 7 tips and reviews
The Abbey Pub is one of nyc.

17. The Abbey Pub

237 W 105th St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.), New York, NY
Bar · Upper West Side · 33 tips and reviews

18. Sarabeth's East

1295 Madison Ave (btw 92nd and 93rd), New York, NY
Breakfast Spot · Carnegie Hill · 126 tips and reviews

michael d. s.michael d. starcevich: the potato waffles and apple sauce are goooooood.

19. Peanut Butter & Co.

240 Sullivan St (btwn Bleecker & W 3rd), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Greenwich Village · 119 tips and reviews

MashableMashable: Do you love peanut butter sandwiches? If so, go here and order the "Peanut Butter Cup". Life will not be the same after that! - Brett Petersel

Malaysia Grill is one of nyc.

20. Malaysia Grill

224 W 104th St (near Broadway), New York, NY
Malay Restaurant · Upper West Side · 31 tips and reviews

21. Blue Donkey Bar

487 Amsterdam Ave (btwn 83rd & 84th), New York, NY
Dive Bar · Upper West Side · 16 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael Williams: Go to Blue Donkey. Order Olde English 800. Sing old school NWA songs. Be amazed that every 22 oz. bottle is 3 bucks.

22. Woodbury Common Premium Outlets

8.6
498 Red Apple Ct, Central Valley, NY
Outlet Mall · 402 tips and reviews

REDBOOKREDBOOK: Go during good weather -- you'll be walking outdoors from store to store. Sign up here to get coupons and discounts for most of the Woodbury stores: https://www.premiumoutlets.com/vip/index.asp

23. Papasito

2728 Broadway (W.105th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper West Side · 16 tips and reviews

Robin Z.Robin Z: Come here for drunk brunch on the weekend! It's a delicious buffet and they will keep bringing you drinks til 3pm! $26 with tax and tip.

24. Hanci Turkish Cuisine

854 10th Ave, New York, NY
Turkish Restaurant · Hell's Kitchen · 22 tips and reviews

Swasti K.Swasti Kafle: Best lentil soup ever!

25. Cafe Luxembourg

8.7
200 W 70th St (Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Lincoln Square · 102 tips and reviews

EpicuriousEpicurious: The best gazpacho soup of the summer, without even a trace of tomato! Try the chilled soup, which features mango, cucumber, pepper, and cilantro oil for a fabulous reinvention of a classic standby.

halal food cart is one of nyc.

26. halal food cart

amsterdam (between 70'th street & 71'st street), New York, NY
Food Truck · 1 tip

27. YOTEL New York

7.6
570 10th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Hotel · Hell's Kitchen · 284 tips and reviews

JauntedJaunted: Two words: HOT TUBS. Also, the "club cabins" are ideal for tweet-ups and the new restaurant, Dohyo, is amaaaaazing. The tables lower down into the floor for parties! Follow us on Twitter @Jaunted.

28. Saigon Grill

620 Amsterdam Ave (at 90th Street), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Upper West Side · 37 tips and reviews

BravoBravo: I lived off of their summer rolls and shrimp wanton soup for almost a year. -Zac Young, Top Chef Just Desserts

29. Village Pourhouse

982 Amsterdam Ave (at W 109th St), New York, NY
Sports Bar · Upper West Side · 64 tips and reviews

Advertising WeekAdvertising Week: Get a free drink if you take a cab to this bar. The bar comps you the cost of your ride (remember the cab receipt).

30. Curry & Kebab

931 Amsterdam Ave (W 106th St.), New York, NY
Indian Restaurant · Upper West Side · 8 tips and reviews

Clifford J.Clifford Jones: The Customer service here is soo good.. They really treat there customers good. And the food is deelishh

31. Wondee Siam V

969 Amsterdam Ave (btwn W 107th & W 108th St), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Upper West Side · 29 tips and reviews

Michael W.Michael White: The Duck dishes are great.. Best Thai on UWS

32. Taqueria Y Fonda

7.9
968 Amsterdam Ave (btw 107th & 108th), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Upper West Side · 63 tips and reviews

Stephen Y.Stephen Yang: This hole in the wall is much better than Chipotle.

33. Thai Market

8.1
960 Amsterdam Ave (at W 107th St.), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Upper West Side · 124 tips and reviews

Pieter 😜 D.Pieter 😜 Dom: I can vouch for the pad thai, green curry and panaeng. Thai Market could easily be mistaken for a restaurant in Pai.

34. Warriors' Gate

7.9
W 110th St (at Adam Clayton Powell Blvd), New York, NY
Plaza · Central Park · 7 tips and reviews

Tony K.Tony Keevan: at the top of the hill from warriors gate is what famous fort that served two different sides in two different wars

35. Obama Fried Chicken & Pizza

110 Saint Nicholas Ave (at W 115th St.), New York, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Central Harlem · 3 tips and reviews

Vadim L.Vadim Lavrusik: After President Obama was inaugurated, several New York City establishments renamed or began naming products to pay homage to him, including Obama Fried Chicken & Pizza. The chicken is delicious :) Read more.

36. Shrine World Music Venue

8.3
2271 Adam Clayton Powell Jr Blvd (134th St), New York, NY
Music Venue · Central Harlem · 49 tips and reviews

Bervely V.Bervely Victorin: diverse crowd, great mix of african music, 90's hip hop and some reggae. Saturdays after 1am is a good look. Cash bar only.

37. Village Pourhouse

205 1st St (btwn Garden St & Park Ave), Hoboken, NJ
Sports Bar · 56 tips and reviews

Michelle W.Michelle W: The free tacos on taco Tuesday are awesome! : )

38. Frog's Lounge

817 McLean Ave, Yonkers, NY
Lounge · Southeast Yonkers · 3 tips and reviews

BillyBilly: Good place. People who work there are pretty cool. Music they play is great b/c they are one of the only bars/lounge on McLean Ave that plays GOOD rock music.

Brooklyn Brewery is one of nyc.

39. Brooklyn Brewery

8.9
79 N 11th St (at Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Brewery · Williamsburg · 370 tips and reviews

40. George & Jack's Tap Room

8.2
103 Berry St (at N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 64 tips and reviews

Dan B.Dan Brennan: have some free peanuts, throw the shells on the floor, its okay.

Brooklyn Cupcake is one of nyc.

41. Brooklyn Cupcake

8.9
335 Union Ave (btwn Maujer St & Borinquen Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Cupcake Shop · East Williamsburg · 57 tips and reviews

42. Brooklyn Flea - Williamsburg

50 Kent Ave (btwn N 11th & N 12th St), Brooklyn, NY
Flea Market · Williamsburg · 103 tips and reviews

Contiki HolidaysContiki Holidays: Grab a honey and cardamom iced tea from the grilled cheese stall, and a fresh donut that will blow your mind. Mill around the markets before lying down in the park to enjoy the sun.

43. Brooklyn African Market

1124 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
African Restaurant · Bedford-Stuyvesant · No tips or reviews

44. La Taqueria De Los Muertos

663 Washington Ave (at St Marks Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Taco Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 71 tips and reviews

BrooklynMuseumBrooklynMuseum: Staff Pick! Eleanor (Education): Lunch special gets you a salad or soup and a burrito - enough for two meals, $7. The atmosphere is homey, arty. Food is fresh & delicious. Love the sugar skull theme!

45. Brooklyn Bridge

9.5
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Bridge · 1012 tips and reviews

Windows Live Photo GalleryWindows Live Photo Gallery: As you reach the start of the cables walking across the bridge, shoot straight ahead. The arch closest to Manhattan as well as the middle of the bridge also offers spectacular vistas of the city.

46. Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

1 Water St (at Old Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Ice Cream Parlor · DUMBO · 180 tips and reviews

CharmaineCharmaine: Best icecream in BK, w/the BEST view ever. Long lines but its worth the wait.

47. Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM)

9.3
30 Lafayette Ave (btwn Ashland Pl & Saint Felix St), Brooklyn, NY
Opera House · Fort Greene · 81 tips and reviews

Advertising WeekAdvertising Week: Catch FREE music events every Friday and Saturday nights at the BAMcafé

48. Brooklyn Bridge Park - Pier 1

334 Furman St (at Old Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Pier · Brooklyn Heights · 70 tips and reviews

Joe L.Joe Lynch: Great new view of Manhattan. Lots of grass and benches

49. Brooklyn Museum

9.4
200 Eastern Pkwy (at Washington Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Art Museum · 423 tips and reviews

Patricia L.Patricia Lutz: Go to First Saturdays for free and checkout the exhibits

Brooklyn Zoo & Aquarium is one of nyc.

50. Brooklyn Zoo & Aquarium

7.7
2377 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Pet Supplies Store · Bergen Beach · 8 tips and reviews

51. New York Aquarium

7.0
602 Surf Ave (at W 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Aquarium · Coney Island · 130 tips and reviews

StevenSteven: fridays are free