Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
Edificio Flatiron
175 5th AveOnce an elevated railroad, it has now been transformed into a public park with 1.45-mile-long (2.33 km) walkway with great views.
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El Parque High Line
Once an elevated railroad, it has now been transformed into a public park with 1.45-mile-long (2.33 km) walkway with great views.
Food Scene
Chelsea Market is a great indoor market with many options from shopping to food, for tourists and locals alike. A must-see and within walking distance of the apartment!
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Chelsea Market
75 9th AveChelsea Market is a great indoor market with many options from shopping to food, for tourists and locals alike. A must-see and within walking distance of the apartment!
This is the location of the first ever Shake Shack which is located within Madison Square Park. It is the New York classic burger and milkshake fast food place. (Also has vegetarian friendly options!) It is outdoors so warm weather is suggested and outdoor seating is provided for you to enjoy a nice day at the park.
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThis is the location of the first ever Shake Shack which is located within Madison Square Park. It is the New York classic burger and milkshake fast food place. (Also has vegetarian friendly options!) It is outdoors so warm weather is suggested and outdoor seating is provided for you to enjoy a nice day at the park.
Gansevoort Market is similar to Chelsea Market in many respects, but on a smaller scale. Nice place to go for quick food and drink.
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Gansevoort Market
101 Liberty StreetGansevoort Market is similar to Chelsea Market in many respects, but on a smaller scale. Nice place to go for quick food and drink.
EATALY -- where even real Italians go! There is a variety of restaurants and shopping of imported Italian products, like meats, cheeses, wines, oils, etc. SECRET- There is also a rooftop restaurant and bar!
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveEATALY -- where even real Italians go! There is a variety of restaurants and shopping of imported Italian products, like meats, cheeses, wines, oils, etc. SECRET- There is also a rooftop restaurant and bar!
My go-to neighborhood bakery (for sweets!)
MUST-TRY the banana pudding.
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Billy's Bakery
184 9th AveMy go-to neighborhood bakery (for sweets!)
MUST-TRY the banana pudding.
One of my favorite brunch places in the neighborhood for crepes.
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Le Grainne Cafe
183 9th AveOne of my favorite brunch places in the neighborhood for crepes.
The Grey Dog Chelsea
242 W 16th StCasual "hipster" brunch spot.
Open 24/7!
Modern restaurant with nice food where a lot of NYC socialites come here to eat after late-night clubbing.
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Cafeteria
119 7th AveOpen 24/7!
Modern restaurant with nice food where a lot of NYC socialites come here to eat after late-night clubbing.
Buddakan
75 9th Ave
Morimoto
88 10th AveHigh-end modern Japanese cooking from world-renowned chef.
Entertainment & Activities
From ice skating, bowling, and laser tag, to baseball batting cages and a golfing range over the Hudson, Chelsea Piers has something for everyone. Visit for some recreational activities, then take a stroll along the water for a day surely full of fun.
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Chelsea Piers
Chelsea PiersFrom ice skating, bowling, and laser tag, to baseball batting cages and a golfing range over the Hudson, Chelsea Piers has something for everyone. Visit for some recreational activities, then take a stroll along the water for a day surely full of fun.
Spin is a 14,000 square ft space where you can eat, drink, listen to music, and play ping pong! They have a great speaker system and host event nights with celebrities and sports teams from around the city who participate in ping pong tournaments. Very fun and open late.
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SPIN New York 23
48 E 23rd StSpin is a 14,000 square ft space where you can eat, drink, listen to music, and play ping pong! They have a great speaker system and host event nights with celebrities and sports teams from around the city who participate in ping pong tournaments. Very fun and open late.
A MUST-DO. A spooky interactive theater experience where all audience members wear masks and can freely wander throughout the set where performances are happening from multiple actors at the same time in this 5 story hotel!
There is live jazz at the bar, also.
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Sleep No More
530 W 27th StA MUST-DO. A spooky interactive theater experience where all audience members wear masks and can freely wander throughout the set where performances are happening from multiple actors at the same time in this 5 story hotel!
There is live jazz at the bar, also.
Drinks & Nightlife
SECRET NEIGHBORHOOD SPEAKEASY!
Disguised as a coffee shop "Stone Street Coffee" during the day on the outside but once you enter through the back door you'll find the neighborhood speakeasy bar that also features a burlesque show!
Shows on Sunday - 2:30pm (brunch) and 9:30pm as well as Tuesday at 9:45.
Entrance is free!
The place is small and personal so get there early for a good spot, or reserve a table to be sure you get a good view of the show.
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Bathtub Gin
132 9th AveSECRET NEIGHBORHOOD SPEAKEASY!
Disguised as a coffee shop "Stone Street Coffee" during the day on the outside but once you enter through the back door you'll find the neighborhood speakeasy bar that also features a burlesque show!
Shows on Sunday - 2:30pm (brunch) and 9:30pm as well as Tuesday at 9:45.
Entrance is free!
The place is small and personal so get there early for a good spot, or reserve a table to be sure you get a good view of the show.
The Standard Hotel has an incredible view from the rooftop, which is open all day and turns into a nightclub in the evenings. On the ground floor, there is also another fun bar, the Biergarten which has German food, German beers served in glasses shaped like a boot, and free ping pong tables!
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The Standard Biergarten
848 Washington StThe Standard Hotel has an incredible view from the rooftop, which is open all day and turns into a nightclub in the evenings. On the ground floor, there is also another fun bar, the Biergarten which has German food, German beers served in glasses shaped like a boot, and free ping pong tables!
Barcade
388 Union AveArcade Bar!
Wine Bar. Also serves small bites.
SECRET - Every day 9pm to close and all day Sunday - all bottled Champagne is half- price!
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Corkbuzz
13 E 13th StWine Bar. Also serves small bites.
SECRET - Every day 9pm to close and all day Sunday - all bottled Champagne is half- price!
Hip Hop nightclub. Also has a high-end asian-fusion restaurant.
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TAO Downtown
92 9th AveHip Hop nightclub. Also has a high-end asian-fusion restaurant.
The Dream Hotel rooftop offers a hip-hop/ top 40's nightclub with stunning views of the city.
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PHD Lounge
355 W 16th StThe Dream Hotel rooftop offers a hip-hop/ top 40's nightclub with stunning views of the city.
Electric Room
355 W 16th StRooftop garden bar in the summer which transforms into a cabin/lodge themed bar in the winter.
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Gallow Green
542 W 27th StRooftop garden bar in the summer which transforms into a cabin/lodge themed bar in the winter.
Parks & Nature
Madison Square Park
11 Madison AveWashington Square Park has a landmark arch and a big fountain which you can go into in the warmer months to cool off. It is also known as the artists' park because it's a great place to go to see many of New York City's artists and performers!
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Parque Washington Square
Washington SquareWashington Square Park has a landmark arch and a big fountain which you can go into in the warmer months to cool off. It is also known as the artists' park because it's a great place to go to see many of New York City's artists and performers!
All along the west side of Manhattan from the northern point of George Washington Bridge all the way to the south, Battery Park and the World Trade Center, is a walking/running/biking path intermixed with parks and beautiful views.
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West Side Highway
West Side HighwayAll along the west side of Manhattan from the northern point of George Washington Bridge all the way to the south, Battery Park and the World Trade Center, is a walking/running/biking path intermixed with parks and beautiful views.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StTrader Joe's
130 Court StJuvenex spa is open 24/7! A well-designed, large spa with everything from sauna and steam room to bathing pools and of course massages. My go-to spa.
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Juvenex Spa
25 W 32nd StJuvenex spa is open 24/7! A well-designed, large spa with everything from sauna and steam room to bathing pools and of course massages. My go-to spa.