Places to visit in NYC
Midtown
34th Street to 59th Street and from 3rd Avenue to 8th Avenue
Times Square
Broadway Show Tickets
TKTS Live: Discount Broadway tickets for that day's show only. There are two locations. <<< Click on the link in red to check this page for fast and accurate real-time listings of all the great Broadway and Off-Broadway shows on sale at TKTS. This website will be directly linked to the display boards at all TKTS Discount Booths, so you know that what you see here is exactly what the people waiting in line are seeing.
TKTS Times Square Hours:
Hours:
Monday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM (Opens at 11 a.m. but you should be there before 11 a.m. Line gets really long after 11:30 a.m.)
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMAddress: Broadway at, W 47th St, New York, NY 10036 (Located between W 46th Street and Broadway)
TKTS Lincoln Center Hours: It’s inside the David Rubenstein Atrium at the Lincoln Center building. If you are visiting Central Park, it’s only two blocks from the park you can get tickets here for that afternoon or night. The line here is shorter than at the Times Square location and it’s indoors too.
Hours:
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PMAddress: 61 W 62nd St, New York, NY 10023 (Located between West 62nd Street and 9th Avenue)
Food + Drinks
New York Marriot Marquis: Broadway Lounge is a great place to view New York City at night. The whole restaurant revolves around Broadway. Located on the eighth floor of the New York Marriott Marquis, Broadway Lounge offers stunning panoramic views directly above Times Square. The food is not so good but you should stop by for drinks.
Hours: Everyday 5:00 PM-12:00 AM
Address: 210 W 46th St, New York, NY 10036 (It’s near the TKTS Times Square stand)
Chelsea
Chelsea is the section of Manhattan that is above 14th Street, below about 28th Street, & west of 6th Avenue (Avenue of the Americas)
The High Line: The High Line is a public park built on a historic freight rail line elevated above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. Saved from demolition by neighborhood residents and the City of New York, the High Line opened in 2009 as a hybrid public space where visitors experience nature, art, and design. Free docent-led public tours are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from May to October, and on Wednesdays and Saturdays from November to April. (Source:www.thehighline.org)
Elevators: Gansevoort Street, 14th Street, 16th Street, 23rd Street, 30th Street, Hudson Yards Gate, Moynihan Connector & 34th Street Ramp (Some Elevators might be not in service so check their website for updates: www.thehighline.org/elevator-status)
Hours:
Saturday 7 AM–10 PM
Sunday 7 AM–10 PM
Monday 7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday 7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday 7 AM–10 PM
Thursday 7 AM–10 PM
Friday 7 AM–10 PM
Address:
High Line starts or ends from the corner of Ganevoort St. and Washington St. near the Whitney Museum of American Art
to West 34th St between 11th Ave and West side highway across the street from the Jacob Javits Convention Center
or go Moynihan Connector (between 10th Ave and West 30th St)
Food and Drinks
Bathtub Gin: Speakeasies $$$ / live music to dancing and stellar burlesque shows
Step into the bustling Stone Street coffee shop in Chelsea to grab your favorite cup in the morning. But come evening, you’ll be walking right through the shop to the back door where you’ll find Bathtub Gin. And you guessed it, lots of gin cocktails. The space is decked out in dark woods and retro-inspired decor, bringing you back to the 1920s.
Food: Served until 12 a.m.The cocktails are big here, especially the long list of different types of gin and tonics. But there are also some quality eats, such as beef tartare and crudo. And let’s not forget the cookies and milk for dessert. Pretty much every day of the week there is entertainment ranging from live music to dancing and stellar burlesque shows. (Source:https://thetourguy.com)
Hours:
Sat 5 PM–3 AM
Sun 5 PM–2 AM
Mon 5 PM–2 AM
Tues 5 PM–2 AM
Wed 5 PM–2 AM
Thurs 5 PM–2 AM
Fri 5 PM–3 AM
Address: 132 9th Ave, New York (between west 18th/19th st and 9th Ave)
Hudson Yards
Vessel: Open-air, honeycomb-shaped attraction offering 16 stories & 80 landings for visitors to climb.
Hours: temporarily closed
Lower Manhattan
the north by 14th Street, on the west by the Hudson River, on the east by the East River, and on the south by New York Harbor
9/11 Memorial Glade: The Glade’s design includes a pathway flanked by six large stone monoliths, ranging from 13 to 18 tons, that are inlaid with World Trade Center steel accompanied by an inscription at either end of the pathway. Their design incorporates steel from the original World Trade Center site. (Source: www.911memorial.org)
The Memorial opens at 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Free to walk and explore on your own)
Address: 180 Greenwich St, New York
9/11 Memorial & Museum: The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is a memorial and museum in New York City commemorating the September 11 attacks of 2001, and February 26, 1993, recognizing the courage of those who survived and saluting those who risked their lives to help others.
The Memorial opens at 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. (Free to walk and explore on your own)
The Museum opens at 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (You need to buy tickets for the Museum and/or Tours. Free Admission Monday tickets will be available on the website each Monday beginning at 7 a.m. ET and are first come, first serve. (Monday free hours are 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m.)
Address: 180 Greenwich St, New York
Oculus Center: is located in the World Trade Center, so it’s really close to the 9/11 memorial. Oculus Center is the architectural structure of the center. Its all-white interior, which is supposed to look like a whale skeleton, is impressive to see even if you aren’t necessarily in the mood for shopping.
Admission: Free
Address: 185 Greenwich Street, New York
One World Observation Deck: See the New York City skyline from over 100 stories above the streets – the highest point in the city. Take in breathtaking 360° views from the comfort of an indoor climate-controlled space. SkyPod Elevators climb 102 stories in 47 seconds. This astonishing ride reveals the transformation of New York City from unsettled lands to today’s remarkable forest of skyscrapers. (Source:www.oneworldobservatory.com)
Hours: Monday - Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 07:00 p.m.
Admission: 39+
Address: 117 West St, New York (at the corner of West and Vesey Streets in Downtown Manhattan.) The Observatory is at the top of the Freedom Tower One World Trade aka One World Trade Center. There is a fee to travel to the observatory.)
Food + Drinks
Coby Club: Speakeasies $$ / jazz singers, broadway performers, or burlesque artists taking you back to the 1950s
Directly under Chelsea’s popular Elmo restaurant, you’ll stumble upon the relatively new Coby Club. The space is inspired by San Francisco’s booming nightlife in the 1960s, paying tribute to the well-known performer Miss Coby Yee. The intimate live music acts from Broadway performers on a nightly rotation. Impromptu, pop-up live performances happen every night between 9-11 p.m. Enjoy musical numbers by jazz singers, broadway performers, or burlesque artists taking you back to the 1950s. (Source:https://thetourguy.com)
Food: SMALL PLATES There are no wrong choices from our ever-changing small bites menu. Croquettes, homemade flatbread, cured meats, and crudités stem the dizzying effects brought on by potent cocktails and the seductive notes of jazz-tinged blues.
Hours:
Saturday 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Sunday 6 p.m. – 1 1p.m.
Monday Closed
Tuesday 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Wednesday 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Thursday 6 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Friday 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Address: 156 1/2 7th Ave, New York, NY 10011 (Between West 19th St and 7th Ave)
LaNoxe: Speakeasies $$ / Waitlist
New to the scene of New York City speakeasies is La Noxe. But don’t be fooled, this is one newbie who holds some clout. This speakeasy is located inside the 28th Street subway station but is hidden in a secret location. Make your way down the flight of stairs on the corner of 28th Street and Seventh Avenue and don’t go through the turnstiles. There, you’ll find a door to knock on twice to have it open. But with a massive waitlist, you may not be getting in anytime soon. (Source:https://thetourguy.com)
Food: TAPAS served that can include anything from grilled octopus to feta-topped guacamole.
Hours:
TAPAS Mondays to Saturdays until 10 p.m.
Sunday - Wednesday 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Thursday - Saturday 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Address: 315 Seventh Avenue New York NY 1000 (Between West 28th and 7th Ave)
East Village: St Marks Place
Please Don't Tell: Speakeasies $$$ / Gourmet Hot Dogs
Inside East Village’s Crif Dogs, make your way into this hot dog joint and walk through the old phone booth where you’ll be entering into the secret bar: Please Don’t Tell (PDT). Reservations at PDT can be made up to 7 days in advance via Resy. They offer limited bar seating on a first-come, first-served basis for parties of 4 or less. Due to our limited seating capacity and a disproportionately high number of no-shows, we have instituted a $15 cancelation fee per person for reservations canceled less than 12 hours before the scheduled reservation time.
Food: Gourtnet Hot Dogs from East Village’s Crif Dogs (yelp.com)
Hours:
Saturday 5 PM–3 AM
Sunday 5 PM–2 AM
Monday 5 PM–2 AM
Tuesday 5 PM–2 AM
Wednesday 5 PM–2 AM
Thursday 5 PM–2 AM
Friday 5 PM–3 AM
Address: 113 St Marks Place, New York (between 1st. Ave and Avenue A)
West Village
between Houston Street and West 14th Street, the Hudson River, and 6th Avenue.
Food + Drinks
The Garret Group: Speakeasies $$ / natural sunlight during the day
Unlike most speakeasies, this place is not dark. Instead, the windows overlooking the street get plenty of natural sunlight during the day. But it’s still cozy thanks to the fireplace, couches, and small tables perfect for intimate conversations. To enter the bar, you’ll first have to go through Five Guys and head all the way back to the stairs. (Source:https://thetourguy.com)
Food: You can also grab a burger and fries on your way upstairs and bring them with you to pair with your cocktail of choice. You can’t go wrong with a classic, such as the Paper Plane or Between the Sheets, but there are house cocktails to try here as well as wines by the glass that change regularly. They also serve non-alcohols too.
Hours:
Saturday 2 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Sunday 2 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Monday 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Tuesday 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Wednesday 5 p.m. – 1 a.m.
Thursday 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Friday 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Address: 296 Bleecker St, New York (between 7th Ave S. and Barrow St) You go to Five Guys for the burgers and walk up to the second floor
Little Branch: Speakeasies $$$
Sitting inconspicuously on the corner of busy Seventh Avenue in the West Village, Little Branch is a delight. It may not look like much on the outside but once you’re in, you’ll see what all the fuss is about. Walk downstairs to a room with low ceilings and sunken-in booths that create the ultimate cozy vibe. Every now and then, there is live music that utilizes the resident piano that sits in the space. The handcrafted cocktails are prepared by well-trained bartenders donning suspenders. The space is small so there’s usually a long wait to get in. If you can get there on the early side, there’s a better chance of you getting in.
Hours: Live music every evening from 10:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Mon 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Tue 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Wed 6:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Thu 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Fri 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sat 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Sun 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.
Address: 20 7th Ave S, New York (between 7th Ave S. and Leroy St which is near Carmine St.)
Battery Park City
The Battery: New York has more than just one cool park to check out. Case in point: The Battery. This public park is located pretty far down the island, making for some awesome views of the New York Harbor. There are lawns to hang out on, gardens to explore, and even an urban farm to score some organic goods for an afternoon picnic. You can get picture-perfect (and free) views of the Statue of Liberty right from Battery Park. (Source:https://thetourguy.com)
Address: State St &, Battery Pl, New York
Admission: Free
The Irish Hunger Memorial: Memorial park meanders along paths winding through a rugged landscape thickly planted with native Irish flora plants often found growing in fallow fields. Ascending to an overlook twenty-five feet above the ground, the visitor confronts a breathtaking view of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island beyond. This landscape is cantilevered over a stratified base of glass and fossilized Irish limestone, presenting a theater of historical and modern sentiments about famine worldwide. Layers of mutable text, appearing beyond touch as shadows upon the glass, wrap around the exterior of the Memorial and into the passageway leading to the cottage while accounts of world hunger are heard from an audio installation overhead. (Source:https://bpca.ny.gov)
Admission: Free
Address: North End Ave &, Vesey St, New York, NY 10004 (Corner Vesey St. & North End Ave)
Financial District
Charging Bull and Fearless Girl Statues: a few blocks south of the 9/11 Memorial Pools. Once you’re here, check out this large bronze sculpture, also known as the Bowling Green Bull. According to the Charging Bowl website, sculptor Maestro Arturo Di Modica created this massive bull (which measures 18 feet long) and originally parked it in front of the New York Stock Exchange. Today, the Charging Bull sits near Bowling Green and is a symbol of courage and how hard work can pay off and eventually lead to big success. This infamous bull is a top thing to see near the 9/11 memorial.
Admission: Free
Address: Broadway &, Whitehall St, New York
Ellis Island
Ellis Island Immigration Museum: is part of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and is under the care of the National Parks Service. It is a place where visitors can spend hours learning about Ellis Island's history before, during, and after its use as America's immigration station. Your visit to Ellis Island can be an exciting and memorable experience. It can also be a bit confusing, especially since you have to take a ferry boat, go through security, etc., just to get here. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance to guarantee your chance to experience this national treasure. (Source: www.statueoflibertytickets.com)
Tour Operator's Hours:
First ferry from the mainland – 8:30 A.M.
Last ferry from the mainland – 3:30 P.M.
Last Ferry from Liberty Island – 5:00 P.M.
Last Ferry from Ellis Island – 5:15 P.M.
Statue of Liberty: All visitors must purchase a ticket for ferry transportation to the parks. Tickets include access to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Tickets can be purchased in advance through our website or in person at the ticket box offices near the ferry departure points in New York City and New Jersey. Advanced purchases are highly recommended to avoid lines at the ticket offices and the chance that your preferred time will sell out. Your E-Ticket with a timed reservation ensures Priority Check-in and Boarding on the date of your tour. Visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island must pass through security screening before boarding any ferry. (Source: www.statueoflibertytickets.com)
Hours:
Saturday 9 AM – 5 PM
Sunday 9 AM – 5 PM
Monday 9 AM – 5 PM
Tuesday 9 AM – 5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM – 5 PM
Thursday 9 AM – 5 PM
Friday 9 AM – 5 PM
Admission: Starts at $23.50 (per adult)
Address: Liberty Island, New York
Arrive at your point of departure, Battery Park NY, or Liberty State Park NJ
Upper East Side
59th to 78th Streets along Fifth Avenue, and up to Third Avenue
Food + Drinks
2nd Floor Bar & Essen: Speakeasies $$$ | Unpretentious Retreat | Jewish Deli Grub
Located atop the local 2nd Ave Deli on the Upper East Side, you’ll find the 2nd Floor Bar & Essen. This vintage-inspired bar hosts comfy banquettes and candle-lit tables along with delicious cocktails. You’ll need to enter the bar on East 75th Street between 1st and York. From there, you’ll head upstairs and find a relaxing retreat that won’t ask for any passcode to get in so the vibe is always low-key. Reservation is required through the Opentable app or the link here. (Reservation)
Food: Jewish deli food such as deviled eggs sprinkled with strips of pastrami
Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday: 5:00 p.m. until midnight
Friday: 5:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
Saturday: 5:00 p.m. until 2:00 a.m.
Parking: They arranged a special promotion with Champion Parking. 2-hour parking for $10.00 (tax included, oversize additional) with validation at Champion’s garage less than 1 block from the 2nd Floor at 341 East 75th Street (between 1st and 2nd Avenues).
Address: 1442 First Avenue, New York (between 1st Ave and E 74th/75th St.)
UES. Speakeasies $$$ | Sweet Escape | Ice Cream and Cocktails
Head to this Upper East Side ice cream shop and you’ll be able to order your favorite scoop and then some. The front of the space is cute and pink with a wall full of ice cream pints. This is key. You’ll need to choose the right one in order to enter what’s behind it: a secret bar hidden in the storage room. Once inside the bar, you’ll find a whole different vibe with dim lighting, brick walls, and a bar lined with top-notch bottles. But you’ll have to dress to impress as there is a strict cocktail attire dress code required to enter. (Source:https://thetourguy.com)
Food: Ice Cream
Hours:
Saturday 4 PM–1 AM
Sunday 5 PM–1 AM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 5 PM–1 AM
Wednesday 5 PM–1 AM
Thursday 5 PM–1 AM
Friday 5 PM–1 AM
Address: 1707 2nd Ave, New York (between 2nd Ave and E 88th/89th St)
