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NYC To do with Wali
Grand Central Terminal is one of NYC To do with Wali.

1. Grand Central Terminal

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

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Wide open spaces, sweeping high ceilings with beautiful artwork, and incredible architecture. Find and test out the whispering gallery in front of the Oyster Bar, a fascinating architectural oddity.

Bryant Park is one of NYC To do with Wali.

2. Bryant Park

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

HISTORYHISTORY: In 1853-54, NY's first world's fair, the Crystal Palace Exhibition, took place here. A huge iron-and-glass structure was erected to house 5,272 exhibitors from 23 foreign nations and across the U.S.

McNally Jackson Books is one of NYC To do with Wali.

3. McNally Jackson Books

52 Prince St (btwn Lafayette & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Bookstore · NoLita · 293 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best literary hot spot boasts a warm atmosphere, well-curated selection and convivial café. It also has the city’s first Espresso Book Machine, which prints a growing number of texts on demand. Read more.

Macy's is one of NYC To do with Wali.

4. Macy's

7.8
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: Ride vintage wooden escalators dating back to 1902. Look for them on the Broadway side of the shop between the eighth and ninth floors. Read more.

Times Square is one of NYC To do with Wali.

5. 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.

Cataldo's is one of NYC To do with Wali.

6. Cataldo's

554 Vanderbilt Ave (Dean St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 46 tips and reviews

ᴡ P.ᴡ Pontoriero: Coming from someone who was spoiled by mom's authentic Italian cooking, this place is legit. Very good homemade food, and the people that work there are wonderful.

South Court Classrooms is one of NYC To do with Wali.

7. South Court Classrooms

5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Library · Midtown East · 4 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The main branch on 42nd Street opened a new children’s room in '08, after the old one closed. The first one is now home to administrative offices and still contains the original chairs meant for kids. Read more.

Wythe Hotel is one of NYC To do with Wali.

8. Wythe Hotel

8.9
80 Wythe Ave (at N 11th St), Brooklyn, NY
Hotel · Williamsburg · 160 tips and reviews

Ashley S.Ashley Simon: The rooftop bar is on the 6th floor and has a beautiful view of the city. Go early, catch the sunset, and then jet to a dive bar before the meatpacking-esque crowd arrives.

Nintendo NY is one of NYC To do with Wali.

9. Nintendo NY

9.1
10 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Video Games Store · Rockefeller Center · 240 tips and reviews

John M.John M: Check out the history of the Gameboy display on the 2nd floor, esp. the Gameboy damaged in the Gulf War that still works! and throw down with some New Super Mario Bros Wii while you're at it.

Little Zelda is one of NYC To do with Wali.

10. Little Zelda

8.7
728 Franklin Ave (btwn Sterling & Park Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Crown Heights · 101 tips and reviews

Chris P.Chris Plehal: Amazing bread and super nice owners. Best new business on Franklin Ave. Highly recommended.

An Choi is one of NYC To do with Wali.

11. An Choi

85 Orchard St (btwn Broome & Grand St), New York, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · Lower East Side · 174 tips and reviews

Kmart FashionKmart Fashion: Vietnamese cuisine meets hipster culture. Our tip: This is one of the only spots in NYC that serves authentic Vietnamese food that’s made by an authentic Vietnamese staff.

The Brooklyn Strategist is one of NYC To do with Wali.

12. The Brooklyn Strategist

9.2
333 Court St (btwn Union & Sackett), Brooklyn, NY
Gaming Cafe · Carroll Gardens · 22 tips and reviews

Jackie G.Jackie Griffin: Its so much fun here. You can play Bang, Settlers, MTG! Best part is you don't even need to have friends. They will play with you! Downsides its not DCI sanctioned and one of the guys is mad creepy

Colala is one of NYC To do with Wali.

13. Colala

791A Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Asian Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 16 tips and reviews

ᴡ P.ᴡ Pontoriero: They advertised free sake with your meal ($30 min). Worth checking out.

Central Park is one of NYC To do with Wali.

14. Central Park

9.7
59th to 110th St (btwn 5th Ave & Central Park W), New York, NY
Park · Central Park · 1838 tips and reviews

John M.John Moore: Visit Cherry Hill in late afternoon, walk across Bow Bridge over to the Ramble and watch the sun set over the Westside.

Books Kinokuniya is one of NYC To do with Wali.

15. Books Kinokuniya

9.4
1073 Avenue of the Americas (btwn W 40th & W 41st St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Midtown East · 202 tips and reviews

JauntedJaunted: Everyone loves a Japanese bookstore! Go upstairs to find the extensive Manga & architecture sections, and grab some coffee-flavor rolls and sushi in their Cafe Zaiya.

Rockefeller Center is one of NYC To do with Wali.

16. Rockefeller Center

9.1
Rockefeller Plaza (btwn W 49th & W 50th St), New York, NY
Plaza · Rockefeller Center · 847 tips and reviews
Chinatown is one of NYC To do with Wali.

17. Chinatown

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 207 tips and reviews

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: Step into Chinatown, a world of its own, where more than 2 million NYC residents live. There is great authentic Chinese food here and street vendors are all over.

Grand Army Plaza is one of NYC To do with Wali.

18. Grand Army Plaza

9.2
Flatbush Ave (Eastern Pkwy), Brooklyn, NY
Plaza · 58 tips and reviews

City of New YorkCity of New York: Grand Army Plaza, a National Historic Landmark, is the heart of Brooklyn. Within blocks are the Brooklyn Public Library, Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, Brooklyn Museum, Prospect Park.

Little Italy is one of NYC To do with Wali.

19. Little Italy

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 121 tips and reviews
100 Fun is one of NYC To do with Wali.

20. 100 Fun

6.5
932 60th St (btwn 9th Ave. & Fort Hamilton Pkwy.), Brooklyn, NY
Karaoke Bar · Borough Park · 23 tips and reviews
Barnes & Noble is one of NYC To do with Wali.

21. Barnes & Noble

8.7
33 E 17th St (btwn Broadway & Park Ave S), New York, NY
Bookstore · Union Square · 294 tips and reviews
Strand Bookstore is one of NYC To do with Wali.

22. Strand Bookstore

9.5
828 Broadway (at E 12th St), New York, NY
Bookstore · Greenwich Village · 593 tips and reviews
Charging Bull is one of NYC To do with Wali.

23. Charging Bull

8.4
Broadway & Morris St, New York, NY
Outdoor Sculpture · Financial District · 216 tips and reviews
Battery Park is one of NYC To do with Wali.

24. Battery Park

9.2
Battery Pl (at State St), New York, NY
Park · Financial District · 302 tips and reviews
The Noguchi Museum is one of NYC To do with Wali.

25. The Noguchi Museum

9.2
9-01 33rd Rd (at Vernon Blvd), Long Island City, NY
Art Museum · 68 tips and reviews