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About New York
New York is really five boroughs of neighborhoods, each with its own food, bars and character — which is why the smartest way to explore it is block by block rather than landmark by landmark. This guide maps thousands of real places so you can find what's genuinely near you.
Manhattan delivers the icons and the density; Brooklyn brings the independent restaurants, bars and shops; Queens is arguably the most diverse eating in the country. Between world-class museums, parks and nightlife, the challenge here is narrowing down — use the map to do it.
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- 📅 Museum of Chinese in America General Admission — Fri, Jul 10 · 11:00 AM · Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street
- 📅 The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show — Fri, Jul 10 · 11:00 AM · DR2, 103 East 15th Street
- 📅 Public Walking Tour - Chinatown: A Walk through History — Fri, Jul 10 · 3:00 PM · Museum of Chinese in America, 215 Centre Street
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Museum of Sex
Located in the NoMad neighborhood, the Museum of Sex is an attraction focused on the subject.
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Best Hotels in New York
116 places · Where to stay, from budget-friendly to boutique.
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American Dream Bed & Breakfast
American Dream Bed & Breakfast is a hotel located at 168 East 24th Street.
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Chelsea international hostel
Chelsea international hostel is located at 251 West 20th Street.
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Club Quarters Hotel at World Trade Center
Club Quarters Hotel at World Trade Center is located at 140 Washington Street.
Best Restaurants in New York
119 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Amelia's Bistro
Amelia's Bistro serves American cuisine in the Downtown Jersey City neighborhood.
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Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar
Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar operates as a restaurant in the Hudson Square neighborhood.
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Bar Bianchi
Bar Bianchi serves Italian cuisine in the Alphabet City neighborhood.
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Bill's Townhouse
Bill's Townhouse is an American restaurant located in the Midtown East neighborhood.
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Blue Smoke
Blue Smoke serves American cuisine in the Battery Park City neighborhood.
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Capital Grille at Time-Life
Capital Grille at Time-Life operates as a restaurant in the Theater District.
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Carmine's Pizzeria
Carmine's Pizzeria serves pizza in the Williamsburg neighborhood.
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Clinton St. Baking Company
Clinton St. Baking Company is a restaurant located in the Alphabet City neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in New York
83 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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Bagel Cafe
Located in the Cobble Hill neighborhood, Bagel Cafe serves a menu focused on bagels, breakfast items, sandwiches, and salads.
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Best Bagel & Coffee
Best Bagel & Coffee is a café located in the Garment District.
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Broad Nosh Bagel
Broad Nosh Bagel operates as a café in the Lincoln Square neighborhood.
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Canteen Delicatessen & Cafe
Located in Gowanus, Canteen Delicatessen & Cafe serves breakfast, sandwiches, and burgers.
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Doughnut Plant
Doughnut Plant operates as a café in the Williamsburg neighborhood. It specializes in donuts.
Best Bars & Nightlife in New York
120 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Amor y Amargo General Store
Amor y Amargo General Store operates as a bar in the Alphabet City neighborhood.
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Black Mountain
Black Mountain is an American-style bar located in the Gowanus neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in New York
101 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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Center for Architecture
The Center for Architecture is an attraction located in the Washington Square Village neighborhood.
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Chelsea Market
Chelsea Market is an attraction located in the Meatpacking District.
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Fraunces Tavern Museum
Located in the Whitehall neighborhood, the Fraunces Tavern Museum serves as a local historical attraction.
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Gladstone Gallery
Gladstone Gallery is an attraction located in the Chelsea neighborhood.
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Greenpoint Gallery
Greenpoint Gallery is an attraction located in the Hunters Point neighborhood.
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Hall des Lumières
Hall des Lumières is an attraction located in Lower Manhattan.
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Hashimoto Contemporary
Hashimoto Contemporary is an attraction located in the Lower East Side.
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Hoboken Fire Department Museum
Located in Downtown, the Hoboken Fire Department Museum offers a look into local fire service history.
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Hoboken Historical Museum
Located in Uptown, the Hoboken Historical Museum offers a look into the area's past.
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Italian American Museum
The Italian American Museum is an attraction located in the Little Italy neighborhood.
Best Shops in New York
111 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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Atelier New York
Atelier New York is a shop located in the Greenwich Village neighborhood.
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Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble operates as a shop in the Union Square neighborhood.
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Carhartt Work in Progress
Carhartt Work in Progress operates as a shop in the NoHo neighborhood.
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Dahesh Museum of Art Gift Shop and Offices
Located in Hudson Square, the Dahesh Museum of Art Gift Shop and Offices serves as a retail space for museum merchandise. Visitors can browse items related to the institution's collections here.
Best Parks & Outdoors in New York
107 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Gantry Plaza State Park
Gantry Plaza State Park is located in the Hunters Point neighborhood.
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Korean War Veterans Plaza
Located in Dumbo, the Korean War Veterans Plaza serves as a park dedicated to honoring veterans.
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Madison Square Park
Located in the Flatiron District, Madison Square Park offers a green space for visitors to relax.
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Marsha P. Johnson State Park
Marsha P. Johnson State Park is a green space located in the Greenpoint neighborhood.
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Pier 57 Rooftop Park
Pier 57 Rooftop Park is a green space located in the Meatpacking District.
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Red Hook Community Farm
Located in Red Hook, the Red Hook Community Farm is a park dedicated to community agriculture.
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Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park
Susan Smith McKinney Steward Park is a green space located in the Dumbo neighborhood.
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Battery Park
Battery Park is a public park located in the Whitehall neighborhood.
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Belvedere Plaza
Belvedere Plaza is a park located in the Battery Park City neighborhood.
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Chelsea Park
Chelsea Park is a public green space located in the Chelsea neighborhood.
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Clement Clarke Moore Park
Clement Clarke Moore Park offers a green space for relaxation in the Chelsea neighborhood.
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