Go to Chinatown for dim sum and to Little Italy for cannoli.
A number of gardens and meadows make for excellent people-watching and host impromptu musical performances on nice days.
Traveling in the summer?
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double-check to check the schedule for Shakespeare in the Park.
Prefer sports, movies, and live music?
Whatever it is you’re looking for, you’re free to find it in New York.
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Outdoor concert season is in full swing.
Most tourist attractions are in Manhattan, with a few scattered across Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx.
Driving in Manhattan is unnecessary.
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Uber and Lyft are plentiful, while parking can be both a miserable and expensive experience.
Meanwhile, the subway is open 24/7.
New York is a city that moves fast.
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Times Square characters can be pushy.
Tipping is at your discretion.
It connects Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, and runs on Staten Island.
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Each ride costs $2.75.
A seven-day pass is available for $33 and covers both trains and buses.
Individual bus rides cost $2.75.
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Seven-day transit passes cost $33 and cover trains and buses.
While buses can be convenient, traffic can sometimes make them easy to outwalk.
Ferries connect Queens, the western coast of Brooklyn, the eastern side of Manhattan, and Staten Island.
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Rides are $2.75 each.
Subway and bus passes aren’t accepted on New York ferries.
The Staten Island Ferry is free.
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Green cabs offer service in northern Manhattan and the outer boroughs.
To hail a cab, look for one that has its light on and raise your arm.
All New York cabs are metered and required to accept credit cards.
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Rideshare:Uber and Lyft are all over New York and offer similar pricing.
Rideshare can be the best way to travel in parts of Brooklyn and Queens.
The Plaza underwent a $450 million restoration in 2008 and is known for itsafternoon tea service.
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Rooms are plush and personal touches abound.
This is a place to be pampered.
Rooms are compact yet modern, functional, and clean.
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It has rooms that are small yet luxurious and functional, even for business travelers.
Common areas are nothing short of opulent.
Rooms are small yet functional, comfortable, and well-equipped for business travelers.
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Besides, the rooftop is where you’ll want to spend all of your free time.
The Arlo NoMad rooftop is a great place to gawk at the Empire State Building, cocktail in hand.
The James Club lobby features a nightly happy hour with live music and morning coffee to start your day.
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Dont miss the Seville, its speakeasy-style cocktail lounge or Scarpetta for gourmet Italian cuisine.
Formerly an airline terminal, it has since been converted into a 512-room hotel.
It’s also a convenient choice if you’re working a New York stop into a long layover.
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The Michelin three-starred restaurant also serves up beautiful views, given its location overlooking Madison Square Park.
While jackets are not required, the dress code is still listed as “elegant.”
It opened in 1885 and was a favorite among stage actors in the early days.
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Now, it’s a carnivore’s paradise known around the world for its whiskey and gigantic mutton chop.
Looking to stray from the classic ’40s martini-and-steak vibes?
There’s a tiki bar called Sunken Harbour Club upstairs.
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The restaurant is known for its authentic Shanghainese food, specifically its pork and crab xiao long bao.
Its restaurants are small, lines can be long, and reservations aren’t an option.
But don’t worry this ramen is worth the wait.
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There are now three Totto Ramen locations in Midtown Manhattan.
The 52nd Street location is the original.
Opt for a multi-course prix-fixe menu or a chef’s tasting menu.
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But why not eat that bagel whereSeinfeld’s Kramer used to work?
Nowadays, its two locations feed New Yorkers on the Upper East and Upper West Sides of Manhattan.
But Dominique Ansel offers so much more.
The company’s CEO was born in Xi’an, one of China’s oldest cities.
Fun fact: Its dishes were a favorite of Anthony Bourdain’s.
It’s part speakeasy, part cocktail bar, part restaurant, and 100% authentic New York.
This commercial intersection is where the city’s world-famous New Year’s Eve celebration is held.
Some offer discount tickets through lotteries, and even walking through the area provides ample opportunity to spot celebrities.
Performers often take the time to sign autographs and snap photos with audiences outside of stage doors after shows.
For discounted same- and next-day tickets, check out the TKTS booth in Times Square.
It’s an office building with public observation decks offering some of the best views in Manhattan.
Tip: Splurge for the skip-the-line tickets, especially during the spring and summer.
The stadium is located in the Bronx and easily accessible by the New York subway.
This is an iconic place to catch a baseball game while on vacation.
Not traveling in season?
Some pregame tours during baseball season include opportunities to sit in on batting practice.
The Brooklyn Bridge was the world’s first-ever steel-wire suspension bridge.
Tickets to the crown should be booked months in advance.
Museum tickets can be purchased up to six months in advance.
It covers nine levels and has been in operation since 1902.
It’ll give you an idea of how this department store became the retail icon it is today.
Olde Good Things sources from pre-Depression and late 19th-century buildings, including some with very famous names.
Want to take home a piece of the Waldorf Astoria hotel or the J.P. Morgan empire?
Olde Good Things has you covered with furniture, accessories, and more.
While you’re here, take a stroll through Chinatown for affordable souvenirs and accessories.
The store carries both men and women’s clothing, as well as household items.
Artists & Fleas
Artists & Fleas operates a collection of sprawling indoor markets across New York City.
Cruises to the Statue of Liberty leave from Battery Park City in this area.
Midtown: This is the heart of Manhattan.
Little Italy: Little Italy sits in Lower Manhattan near Chinatown.
Several scenes fromOrange Is the New Blackwere filmed in this neighborhood.
It’s known for its intimate restaurants, hole-in-the-wall bars, and one-of-a-kind boutiques.
It’s also home to the historic Stonewall Inn.
Harlem: Harlem sits in northern Manhattan above Central Park.
Nowadays, it’s a great place to catch a jazz show or have a decadent Southern meal.
Harlem is also home to the iconic Apollo Theater.
This neighborhood is also a great place to gawk at gorgeous townhouses and spot celebs.
It’s bordered by Central Park to the west and home to a number of foreign embassies.
Weather
Summer days are long and can be either beautiful or sticky and sweaty.
Winters are relatively mild, with January and February offering the coldest temperatures.
The following are average Fahrenheit lows and highs by month.
