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Staple Street is one of NYC.

1. Staple Street

4 Staple St (btwn Harrison St and Duane St), New York, NY
Road · Tribeca · 2 tips and reviews
Hunts Lane is one of NYC.

2. Hunts Lane

Brooklyn, NY
Neighborhood · No tips or reviews
Patchin Place is one of NYC.

3. Patchin Place

Patchin Place (10th Street), New York, NY
Structure · West Village · 6 tips and reviews

IWalked Audio ToursIWalked Audio Tours: Quaint cul-de-sac w/10 three-story brick row houses. Contains 1 of only 2 19th century gaslamps remaining in city. More info via our blog. <LINK> Read more.

Sylvan Terrace is one of NYC.

4. Sylvan Terrace

12 Sylvan Ter (St. Nicholas Ave.), New York, NY
Other Great Outdoors · Washington Heights · 5 tips and reviews

Stribling & AssociatesStribling & Associates: This hidden “neighborhood” of 19th century wooden row houses is one of the most beautiful mews in NYC. The cobblestone lane was originally a carriage path leading to the nearby Morris-Jumel mansion.

Pomander Walk is one of NYC.

5. Pomander Walk

New York, NY
Neighborhood · 4 tips and reviews

Stribling & AssociatesStribling & Associates: Hidden between 95th and 94th Streets, this uniquely charming “micro-neighborhood” is one of NYC’s best kept secrets. Built in 1921 by nightclub owner Thomas J. Healy, it is named after a 1910 play.

Mmuseumm is one of NYC.

6. Mmuseumm

8.4
4 Cortlandt Alley (btwn Franklin & White St), New York, NY
Museum · Downtown Manhattan · 20 tips and reviews

Alexandra C.Alexandra Chavane de Dalmassy: Be sure to call (888) 763-8839 when you're there and type in the object code- you'll get some awesome info!

Inwood Hill Park is one of NYC.

7. Inwood Hill Park

9.3
Isham St (Indian Road), New York, NY
Park · Inwood · 52 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Pedal, run or walk here along the Hudson or via the last two stops on the A train. The hiking trails are so quiet you almost forget you’re in the city.

SIMS / Municipal Recycling is one of NYC.

8. SIMS / Municipal Recycling

7.3
472 2nd Ave (29th Street), Sunset Park, NY
Recycling Facility · Sunset Park · 2 tips and reviews

Charles D.Charles Dono: Beautiful brand new facility little bit of a ride but definitely beautiful brand new facility They have to work out the operational and directional kinks but this place will be definitely very useful

Gulliver's Gate is one of NYC.

9. Gulliver's Gate

216 W 44th St, New York, NY
Exhibit · Theater District · 13 tips and reviews

VictoriaVictoria: Amazing exhibits of miniatures (including interactive elements) around the world!

Socrates Sculpture Park is one of NYC.

10. Socrates Sculpture Park

8.5
3205 Vernon Blvd (at Broadway), Astoria, NY
Sculpture Garden · Astoria · 80 tips and reviews

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: This spot is the quirky crown jewel of the Queens waterfront. Here, you can browse works by artists who labor for months to create larger-than-life pieces that invite you to interact and explore. Read more.

Profundo Pool Club is one of NYC.

11. Profundo Pool Club

8-08 Queens Plz S (Vernon Blvd.), Long Island City, NY
Hotel Pool · 1 tip

EmmaEmma: Th closest thing to a Vegas style pool party in nyc.

Tibet House US is one of NYC.

12. Tibet House US

8.5
22 W 15th St (between 5th & 6th aves), New York, NY
Art Museum · Union Square · 10 tips and reviews

Sharon SalzbergSharon Salzberg: Back at @TibetHouseUS for Introduction to Meditation! Read more.

Kings County Distillery is one of NYC.

13. Kings County Distillery

9.2
Brooklyn Navy Yard, bldg 121 (First bldg through sands st gate.), Brooklyn, NY
Distillery · Brooklyn Navy Yard · 47 tips and reviews

KEKE: Ambiance! Loved the plants, wooden table tops, spiral stone staircase, old beams. Intimate date spots abound inside (cozy up in a turret!). The John Collins was delicious. Try the chocolate bourbon!

New York Distilling Company is one of NYC.

14. New York Distilling Company

8.4
79 Richardson St (btwn Lorimer & Leonard), Brooklyn, NY
Distillery · Williamsburg · 12 tips and reviews

Dustin L.Dustin Lee: Free Tastings & Tours are now Sat & Sun from 3-5 pm

The City Reliquary is one of NYC.

15. The City Reliquary

7.5
370 Metropolitan Ave (Havemeyer), Brooklyn, NY
Museum · Williamsburg · 24 tips and reviews

16. Escher : The Exhibition & Experience

34 34th St Unit 6, Brooklyn, NY
Art Museum · Greenwood Heights · 4 tips and reviews

Alberto J S M.Alberto J S Moreau D: Wonderful experience, go and take the photo experience inside... it is unbelievable!!!!!

17. The Red Caboose

7.4
23 W 45th St (btw 5th and 6th), New York, NY
Hobby Store · Midtown East · 2 tips and reviews

Village VoiceVillage Voice: The Village Voice voted this Best Ben Katchor–Style Hobby Shop in our Best Of New York Poll!

Vessel is one of NYC.

18. Vessel

8.9
Hudson Yards (W 34th St & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Public Art · Chelsea · 68 tips and reviews

19. RESOBOX

41-26 27th St (at 27th street), Long Island City, NY
Café · 15 tips and reviews

Inna S.Inna Shteinbuk: Reso box is not only a quaint Japanese comfort food restaurant but an amazing cultural center. Come here to feel nostalgic about your days in Japan and to learn something new about Japanese culture.

Museum Of Interesting Things is one of NYC.

20. Museum Of Interesting Things

177 Prince St, New York, NY
History Museum · SoHo · No tips or reviews
Pete's Candy Store is one of NYC.

21. Pete's Candy Store

8.9
709 Lorimer St (at Richardson St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 106 tips and reviews
Syndicated is one of NYC.

22. Syndicated

9.4
40 Bogart St (btwn Thames & Grattan), Brooklyn, NY
Indie Movie Theater · East Williamsburg · 44 tips and reviews
The Brant Foundation Art Study Center is one of NYC.

23. The Brant Foundation Art Study Center

9.3
421 E 6th St (btw 1st Ave & Ave A), New York, NY
Art Gallery · East Village · 7 tips and reviews

Yuliya S.Yuliya Samsonava: was on a Basquiat (which I believe was 1st exhibition here). Gallery itself is amazing: spacious rooms, tons of light, amazing NYC view from 3rd floor, small pool on a rooftop (!). Worth visiting! 🖤

24. Architecture and Design

9.1
11 W 53rd St, New York, NY
Exhibit · Midtown East · 24 tips and reviews

Sanneke S.Sanneke SvR: We went to friday eve free night. It was crowded with people. We still had a good time. Go around 6.30 pm there is no line.

Hell Gate Bridge is one of NYC.

25. Hell Gate Bridge

Shore Blvd (Randall's Island), Astoria, NY
Bridge · 11 tips and reviews
The Honorable William Wall is one of NYC.

26. The Honorable William Wall

9.1
NY Harbor (near Ellis Island), New York, NJ
Boat or Ferry · 21 tips and reviews

Jerry C.Jerry C: Unbeatable view for a bar in the middle of NY Harbor. BYOFood.

Blue Note is one of NYC.

27. Blue Note

8.7
131 W 3rd St (btwn MacDougal St & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · Greenwich Village · 174 tips and reviews
Queens Museum is one of NYC.

28. Queens Museum

8.6
Great Lakes Court (Kennedy Circle), Queens, NY
Art Museum · Flushing Meadows-Corona Park · 55 tips and reviews

29. KGB Espionage Museum

245 W 14th St, New York, NY
History Museum · Chelsea · 8 tips and reviews

Ringailė Z.Ringailė Zakšauskaitė: Not your usual museum! This place has some pretty crazy spy artefacts on show and also very helpful staff to show you around. I would highly recommend a visit.

Smalls Jazz Club is one of NYC.

30. Smalls Jazz Club

9.0
183 W 10th St (btwn 4th St & 7th Ave S), New York, NY
Jazz and Blues Venue · West Village · 124 tips and reviews

GiacsonGiacson: 20$ well spent for first class jazz.not much room inside so get there early. 3 daily sessions from 7:30pm. Great atmosphere. No food

Fotografiska is one of NYC.

31. Fotografiska

281 Park Ave S (btwn E 21st & E 22nd St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Gramercy Park · 24 tips and reviews
New York Hall of Science is one of NYC.

32. New York Hall of Science

8.6
47-01 111th St (at 47th Ave), Corona, NY
Science Museum · Flushing Meadows-Corona Park · 93 tips and reviews
Poster House is one of NYC.

33. Poster House

8.6
119 W 23rd St (6th Ave), New York, NY
Museum · Chelsea · 8 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Museum is one of NYC.

34. Brooklyn Museum

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

Andrea H.Andrea Hong: One of my fave museums in the city, always with fresh & interesting exhibits in a beautiful space. Free on the first Sat of the month w live music & talks from 5-11pm, but any day is awesome here.

35. Brooklyn Museum

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

Noah M.Noah M: For good, quiet exploration; The period rooms on the 4th floor are perfect for this.

Apexart is one of NYC.

36. Apexart

7.4
291 Church St (btwn Walker & White St), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Tribeca · 3 tips and reviews
Van Brunt Stillhouse is one of NYC.

37. Van Brunt Stillhouse

9.2
6 Bay St, Brooklyn, NY
Distillery · Red Hook · 18 tips and reviews
International Center For Photography (ICP) is one of NYC.

38. International Center For Photography (ICP)

8.0
79 Essex St (Delancey St), New York, NY
Museum · Lower East Side · 4 tips and reviews
Society of Illustrators is one of NYC.

39. Society of Illustrators

8.6
128 E 63rd St (Lexington Avenue), New York, NY
Art Museum · Upper East Side · 17 tips and reviews
Museum of Arts & Design (MAD) is one of NYC.

40. Museum of Arts & Design (MAD)

7.9
2 Columbus Cir (btwn 8th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Art Museum · Theater District · 81 tips and reviews
The New York Historical is one of NYC.

41. The New York Historical

8.9
170 Central Park W (at W 77th St), New York, NY
History Museum · Upper West Side · 93 tips and reviews

42. The Center For Fiction

9.3
15 Lafayette Ave (btw Ashland & Rockwell), Brooklyn, NY
Bookstore · Fort Greene · 4 tips and reviews

Jameson F.Jameson Fink: Great bookstore offering excellent classes. Was in a cool Patricia Highsmith Ripley reading group. Cafe with natural wines.

43. The Django

8.7
2 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY
Lounge · Tribeca · 20 tips and reviews

Zlata Z.Zlata Zubenko: Chancellor cocktail is amazing! Perfectly balanced. Music starts around 9pm. Better reserve a table as it gets crazy packed.