In order to decide who would design the Park, the Central Park Commission held the country’s first landscape design contest. The ‘Greensward Plan,’ by Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux won.
The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Visit the second floor Modern Art Galleries to view Jackson Pollock's Number 7, 1952 and find a footprint, likely Pollock's, on the upper right hand edge of the canvas. (Chris, Design)
Frank Lloyd Wright's postwar jewel was protested by many artists when he debuted, but it has become a modern landmark for the city. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Started after the Met turned down gifts from Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, this shining star owns 18,000 works - 3,116 by Edward Hopper.
The Grassy Knoll is for EastVillage-ites, bring some lunch, fall asleep, and enjoy the hippie music :)
If you want to see the NYC skyline with the Empire State Building in it, this is the best way to do it. Scope for some amazing photography!
One of our favorite NY things to do is have cocktails after work on the roof of the Metropolitan, and take in the best views of Central Park. Open through late fall. Closed on Mondays.
In the heart of the financial district, visit the NYSE to see the world's premiere financial center along with its spectacular architecture.
In the footsteps of the original Twin Towers lie two reflecting pools where visitors can pay their respects and see the bronze inscribed names of those who lost their lives.
Opened in 1846, this Gothic Revival style building is the third and current home of Trinity Church, part of the Episcopal Diocese of New York City.
Take the subway to Brooklyn and cross over to Manhattan. This way, you can see the beautiful views of the city.
Weekday rush tickets (if you can spare four hours to wait in line) or standing-room tickets cost a mere $20. Or click through to find out how to enter the online weekend-rush lotto. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
Built in the 30s, this was an active railway until 1980. "Friends of the High Line" formed in 1999 with the idea of turning it into an elevated park similar to the Promenade Plantée in Paris.
Walk the bridge from Brooklyn to Manhattan right before sunset,especially early summer. It's refreshing and awesome view of skyline.
The George Washing Arc in Washington Square Park was breathtaking. Truly a Manhattan must-see stop! อ่านเพิ่มเติม
If the main menu is out of your price range, pick up a quick bite from the Boathouse’s express café and dine at a lakeside table.
After 30 years—during which time John Coltrane, Miles Davis and Bill Evans grooved here—this basement club still hosts the crème de la crème of mainstream jazz talent. Doors open at 8pm.
The crème de la crème in New York Jazz, the Blue Note is more of a shrine to the good old days of jazz. Get tickets to the later show and enjoy a few encore songs!
Listen to the best emerging stars in this quintessential jazz bar. Perfect for a relaxed, wine and music filled evening. The $20 cover charge is less than most places considering the quality of music.
One of the best places to enjoy live music enjoy Cajun food in the city. There is a $10 food/drink minimum per person.
Possibly the most famous NYC food landmark, this Jewish deli excels in each dish, from snappy hot dogs to giant pastrami sandwiches. Hint: don't forget to tip your carver!
Find the best burger in the city in this old school burger shack hidden in the lobby of the Parker Meridien. -Andy Cohen, Watch What Happens Live!
Our vote for best burger in the city and while you will have to wait in a long line, it's worth it. Shack burger with cheese fries and a chocolate shake. Say no more.
This Village landmark with dirt-cheap beer and messy, juicy flame-broiled burgers is almost always packed and open until 4 AM daily.
Students, locals and celebs all love this classic Ukrainian spot. Some of the city's best banana pancakes, kasha with gravy, matzo ball soup, pierogis and a great cheeseburger. [Eater 38 Member] อ่านเพิ่มเติม
You can't really go wrong with anything on the menu. Pricy but so good! Also don't need reservations and easier to access than regular Nobu. Less likely to see a celebrity though
This is a great place for Brunch or Lunch. Try the Cream of Tomato Soup and the Grilled Smoked Mozzarella Sandwich. The burger is pretty tasty too!
Bagel with Lox and Cream Cheese: Doesn’t get more New York than this. Unreproducible. - Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
Serving specialty cocktails and late-night salty bar snacks like crispy pork scratchings, the bar attracts a diverse crowd. Local bands are on hand every Sunday evening, with DJs every other night.
Get an ego check at this rooftop hot spot, which boastsone of the toughest doors in N.Y.C. If you do make it onto the 18th floor,check out the bathrooms—for the amazing views of lower Manhattan.
Um, HELLO? what could be better than a rooftop bar with amazing dj's, a pool packed w/scantily clad beautiful people, and CREPES!!??
Get a bucket of Corona! Best place for day drinking on a boat in the city! Get there before 4:30pm during the week for a table in the sun on the second floor! อ่านเพิ่มเติม
This is Cults' favorite bookstore in the city! Guitarist Brian Oblivion says, "you can get every single book here" and singer Madeline Follin adds, "and it smells great!"
Wow, request a table by the window. Maybe the best view in NYC with live music. Definitely the only restaurant with a 5 star feel at an amazingly reasonable price. Perfect for a romantic date.
See and be seen when you’re dining al fresco at this SoHo staple. Just don’t be surprised if your secret convo ends up on Page Six - or on gossipgirl.net. อ่านเพิ่มเติม
16-lane bowling alley, 600-capacity performance venue with live music 7 nights a week. The food is by Blue Ribbon and the fried chicken is NOT to be missed! Home of Lebowski fest! The Dude Abides.
