New York City is a place you'll want to keep visiting because you barely scratch the surface on everything it has to offer. See a comedy show and a musical. Find a great live music spot. Explore the city on scenic walks. Eat the best food NYC has to offer. My guide also includes hotel recommendations.
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Things to Do
Live Music
Restaurants and Food
Hotels
Bars
Things to Do
Best stand-up show I've ever seen. Plus, famous comedians sometimes stop by. One of the times I went, Colin Quinn did a surprise set.
Comedy Cellar - Comedy Cellar
Spend the day exploring Central Park.
Your Official Guide to Central Park I Central Park Conservancy
You have to see a Broadway musical when visiting NYC.
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Make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps on a guided tour of NYC’s top attractions. Travel by both the Staten Island Ferry and bus as you swing by the 9/11 Memorial, Central Park, Rockefeller Center and more. Then hop aboard a one-tri...
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
Walking across the Brooklyn Bridge on a beautiful day is one of my favorite things to do
Home - Brooklyn Bridge Park
Another great walk with lots of beautiful greenery and architecture to see.
Home
Statue of Liberty tour
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island Tour: All Options
A multi-sensory immersive experience with great views of the city.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket
Historical with amazing views
Empire State Building Ticket
See the skyline from a helicopter
The Big Apple Helicopter Tour of New York City
Awesome day trip out of the city to see Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls in One Day from New York City
The museum has first-person accounts of what happened on that September morning in 2001, multi-media displays, and exhibits on the history.
9/11 Memorial Museum Admission Ticket
One World Trade Center is an impressive building and is definitely worth a visit.
New York City One World Observatory Admission Ticket
Burlesque shows
TICKETS | The Slipper Room
This guided tour will help you see the best that the Met has to offer.
Highlights of the Metropolitan Museum Guided Tour
Chelsea Food Tour
Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour
Discover the best food in Chinatown and Little Italy
Secret Food Tour of Chinatown and Little Italy
Go behind-the-scenes at the Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral, and see parts of the church that are otherwise off-limits to visitors
New York Catacombs by Candlelight
Learn about the city's crimes, gangsters, back room deals, and haunted buildings.
Gangsters and Ghosts Tour New York City
Learn about the history of Grand Central Station
NYC Secrets of Grand Central Walking Tour
Explore Soho, Chinatown, and Little Italy on this informative walking tour
SoHo, Little Italy, and Chinatown Walking Tour in New York
Cute neighborhood with shops and restaurants
The Seaport
Live Music
Sofar Sounds concerts are in unique venues and feature 3 local artists. Great option for live music.
Concerts in NYC | Live Music Gigs
Great live music and close to Comedy Cellar
GROOVE | Live Music | Greenwich Village, New York
Jazz Club
Smalls Jazz Club - SmallsLIVE
They were not charging cover when I went. Not sure if that's changed.
LIVE Music • Stitch Bar & Blues • NYC
Amazing rooftop concerts with incredible skyline views
The Rooftop at Pier 17 - New York, NY | Tickets, 2024 Event Schedule, Seating Chart
Restaurants and Food
Incredible pasta, sangria, and affordable.
San Marzano NYC | Fresh Pasta
All you can eat Hot Pot AND BBQ. Such a great dining experience.
Hometown Hotpot & BBQ
Amazing Japanese cuisine. Don't miss this!
MEW NYC
Delicious tapas and a good happy hour
West 40th | Boqueria NYC Spanish Restaurant & Tapas Bar
Excellent bagels
Liberty bagels
OMG the brown sugar bubble tea and earl grey ice cream flotea was one of the best ice cream desserts I've ever had in my life. They're huge so you'll definitely want to split one. Seriously do not miss this!
Surreal Creamery
Hotels
Affordable and clean hotel. King sized beds and spacious rooms for NYC.
Four Points by Sheraton Midtown - Times Square
I love staying in the Greenwich Village neighborhood.
Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
Affordable and clean hotel in Times Square
The Gallivant Times Square
Bars
This bar is so much fun! Sing along showtunes and Disney songs.
Piano Bar | Marie's Crisis Cafe | United States
Speakeasy with great cocktails
Please Don’t Tell Speakeasy
One of the world's 50 best bars
Mace Cocktail bar
Amazing views
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar NYC - New York's largest indoor and outdoor bar