Guidebook for New York
Sightseeing
The largest natural history museum in the world is also one of the most impressive sights in New York.
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Американский музей естественной истории
200 Central Park WestThe largest natural history museum in the world is also one of the most impressive sights in New York.
Columbia is the oldest university in New York and one of the oldest in the United States.
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Колумбийский университет
116th and BroadwayColumbia is the oldest university in New York and one of the oldest in the United States.
This spot is so much fun! You can rent row boats or a gondola. If you're not into boating it's still a beautiful spot with a small outdoor cafe by the lake where you can get a cocktail.
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The Loeb Boathouse
East 72nd StreetThis spot is so much fun! You can rent row boats or a gondola. If you're not into boating it's still a beautiful spot with a small outdoor cafe by the lake where you can get a cocktail.
This spot is featured in many movies. Check out the kids and adults sailing their model boats. It's a beautiful spot!
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Central Park Model Boat Sailing
East 72nd StreetThis spot is featured in many movies. Check out the kids and adults sailing their model boats. It's a beautiful spot!
Great Spot! If you go here be sure to also check out the Standard Beer Garden underneath which has ping pong tables and Chelsea Market!
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Парк Хай-Лайн
Great Spot! If you go here be sure to also check out the Standard Beer Garden underneath which has ping pong tables and Chelsea Market!
The relocated home of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. They have many free tours. If you go- grab a bite at The Grange Restaurant up the street.
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Национальный мемориал Гамильтон Грейндж
414 W 141st StThe relocated home of U.S. Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. They have many free tours. If you go- grab a bite at The Grange Restaurant up the street.
Free Boat Ride on the Hudson!! Just get on board and grab a seat- you can get food & drinks which is self service from the bar- or just enjoy the free ride.
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North River Lobster Company
West 41st StreetFree Boat Ride on the Hudson!! Just get on board and grab a seat- you can get food & drinks which is self service from the bar- or just enjoy the free ride.
Just walk five blocks from our apartment and rent your bike here! Then loop all around central park- gorgeous ride! Takes about 1 hour. Or bike along the hudson river or go out to Randall's Island.
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Larry's Freewheeling
301 Cathedral PkwyJust walk five blocks from our apartment and rent your bike here! Then loop all around central park- gorgeous ride! Takes about 1 hour. Or bike along the hudson river or go out to Randall's Island.
Beautiful spot. If you ever saw Home Alone II you'll recognize this immediately.
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Терраса Бетезда
72 Terrace DrBeautiful spot. If you ever saw Home Alone II you'll recognize this immediately.
Beautiful Spot. You'll know it well from many movies. When Harry Met Sally has a nice scene here.
The Mall and Literary Walk
The MallBeautiful Spot. You'll know it well from many movies. When Harry Met Sally has a nice scene here.
5th floor of the MET, self service. The MET doesn't advertise this- but it's pay what you wish. You can go up to the counter and make a small donation and then go up and see this great view!
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The Cantor Roof Garden Bar
1000 5th Ave5th floor of the MET, self service. The MET doesn't advertise this- but it's pay what you wish. You can go up to the counter and make a small donation and then go up and see this great view!
Archibald Gracie Mansion is the official residence of the Mayor of the City of New York. Built in 1799, it is located in Carl Schurz Park, at East End Avenue and 88th Street.
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Gracie Mansion Conservancy
East End AvenueArchibald Gracie Mansion is the official residence of the Mayor of the City of New York. Built in 1799, it is located in Carl Schurz Park, at East End Avenue and 88th Street.
This is a great stroll from our apartment and it's a gorgeous area of the park that tourists seldom travel uptown to see. Don't miss it!
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Сад Консерватории
1233 5th AveThis is a great stroll from our apartment and it's a gorgeous area of the park that tourists seldom travel uptown to see. Don't miss it!
This is where New Yorker's go on lunch break in nice weather. There are lots of free activities and it's a beautiful spot.
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Брайант-парк
This is where New Yorker's go on lunch break in nice weather. There are lots of free activities and it's a beautiful spot.
Strawberry Fields is dedicated to the memory of John Lennon who lived at the Dakota which is steps away. There is usually someone there playing in the guitar.
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Клубника поля
West 72nd StreetStrawberry Fields is dedicated to the memory of John Lennon who lived at the Dakota which is steps away. There is usually someone there playing in the guitar.
Arts & Culture
Famous for launching the careers of Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and Duke Ellington. Amateur night on Wednesday remains the headline attraction.
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Театр Аполло
253 W 125th StFamous for launching the careers of Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, and Duke Ellington. Amateur night on Wednesday remains the headline attraction.
The Juilliard School in NYC was founded in 1905, and is one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the country.
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The Juilliard School
60 Lincoln Center PlazaThe Juilliard School in NYC was founded in 1905, and is one of the most prestigious performing arts schools in the country.
The world's leading performing arts center, Lincoln Center occupies over 16 acres on the Upper West Side. It has 26 different performance venues and is home to 12 performing arts organizations.
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Центр исполнительских искусств Линкольна
Lincoln Center PlazaThe world's leading performing arts center, Lincoln Center occupies over 16 acres on the Upper West Side. It has 26 different performance venues and is home to 12 performing arts organizations.
Amy Poehler's improv theater. This place is awesome because you'll often have a star sighting, there is no drink minimum and tickets are like $15.
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Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre
555 W 42nd StAmy Poehler's improv theater. This place is awesome because you'll often have a star sighting, there is no drink minimum and tickets are like $15.
The headliners are usually really good and the ambiance is very fun! Cool neighborhood to check out and close to Little Italy- maybe have some pizza first!
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Комедийный подвал
117 MacDougal StThe headliners are usually really good and the ambiance is very fun! Cool neighborhood to check out and close to Little Italy- maybe have some pizza first!
If you're in town in the spring/summer/fall look up Shakespeare in the Park- they're free tickets if you can wait in line early in the morning. This castle is the backdrop of the theater.
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Замок Бельведер
If you're in town in the spring/summer/fall look up Shakespeare in the Park- they're free tickets if you can wait in line early in the morning. This castle is the backdrop of the theater.
Food Scene
Steps from our apartment! Has a great bar, dining room is very modern, food is excellent and be sure to check out the lounge downstairs! Their Chef Andrew Welch worked with David Burke.
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Row House
2128 Frederick Douglass BlvdSteps from our apartment! Has a great bar, dining room is very modern, food is excellent and be sure to check out the lounge downstairs! Their Chef Andrew Welch worked with David Burke.
Iconic Harlem Restaurant. “Down-home” Southern dishes including a “fan-favorite” chicken ’n’ waffles.
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Melba's
300 W 114th StIconic Harlem Restaurant. “Down-home” Southern dishes including a “fan-favorite” chicken ’n’ waffles.
Bar & Grill that is great for watching a sports event (lots of TV's) and has a beer garden feel. Very busy and can get loud.
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Harlem Tavern
2153 Frederick Douglass BlvdBar & Grill that is great for watching a sports event (lots of TV's) and has a beer garden feel. Very busy and can get loud.
Comfort food with a modern atmosphere. Open for lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends.
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Harlem Food Bar
2100 Frederick Douglass BlvdComfort food with a modern atmosphere. Open for lunch, dinner and brunch on the weekends.
Brandon & I love this place. You walk in and order at the counter. They're open for breakfast, lunch & dinner and serve beer & wine. It's very casual and full of Columbia Students studying.
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Cafe Amrita
301 W 110th StBrandon & I love this place. You walk in and order at the counter. They're open for breakfast, lunch & dinner and serve beer & wine. It's very casual and full of Columbia Students studying.
This place is hipster heaven! Modern coffeehouse serving pastry, sandwiches, salads & juices in a really nice brick-walled space.
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Café Frederick
2104 Frederick Douglass BlvdThis place is hipster heaven! Modern coffeehouse serving pastry, sandwiches, salads & juices in a really nice brick-walled space.
Nakajima At Jado Sushi
2118 Frederick Douglass BoulevardGreat Sushi!
Marcus Samuelsson’s chicken joint for roasted birds, noodles, sides & cocktails in funky digs. Really fun young atmosphere. This Chef owns several other restaurants in Harlem.
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Streetbird Rotisserie
2149 Frederick Douglass BoulevardMarcus Samuelsson’s chicken joint for roasted birds, noodles, sides & cocktails in funky digs. Really fun young atmosphere. This Chef owns several other restaurants in Harlem.
This hip cafe & bar offers Middle Eastern eats such as shawarma & falafel, plus live music.
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Silvana
300 W 116th StThis hip cafe & bar offers Middle Eastern eats such as shawarma & falafel, plus live music.
They also have a location at 74th street. These are the best cookies you will ever eat. There is a small counter but mostly this spot is for taking your cookies to go.
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Levain Bakery - Harlem
2167 Frederick Douglass BlvdThey also have a location at 74th street. These are the best cookies you will ever eat. There is a small counter but mostly this spot is for taking your cookies to go.
Italian Restaurant. Brandon loves this place for its bottomless mimosa brunch. I could go here anytime.
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Lido Harlem Restaurant
2168 Frederick Douglass BlvdItalian Restaurant. Brandon loves this place for its bottomless mimosa brunch. I could go here anytime.
Amazing coffee! In nice weather there is a terrace open in the back! Order your coffee at the counter and enjoy the ambiance! Lots of people studying/working.
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Double Dutch Espresso
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdAmazing coffee! In nice weather there is a terrace open in the back! Order your coffee at the counter and enjoy the ambiance! Lots of people studying/working.
Brandon's favorite pizza spot. Really interesting pies!
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Bad Horse Pizza
2224 Frederick Douglass BoulevardBrandon's favorite pizza spot. Really interesting pies!
Chic, contemporary spot pairing wine & cocktails with upscale Italian- & Spanish-influenced cooking.
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VINATERÍA
2211 Frederick Douglass BlvdChic, contemporary spot pairing wine & cocktails with upscale Italian- & Spanish-influenced cooking.
The line will be long, but I promise you it's worth it!
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Shake Shack
Madison AvenueThe line will be long, but I promise you it's worth it!
Mario Batali's Italian Market that has everything. It will be crowded. Have an espresso/gelato. Take a seat at the wine bar or go up to the rooftop tap bar. They also have many restaurants inside.
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Eataly NYC Flatiron
200 5th AveMario Batali's Italian Market that has everything. It will be crowded. Have an espresso/gelato. Take a seat at the wine bar or go up to the rooftop tap bar. They also have many restaurants inside.
Brandon and I love this place. The food is great and it's very close to the Hamilton House which offers free tours on Sundays!
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The Grange
1635 Amsterdam AveBrandon and I love this place. The food is great and it's very close to the Hamilton House which offers free tours on Sundays!
Also a great bar. Right on the water, inexpensive and a cool spot. Can get loud.
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Boat Basin Cafe
West 79th StreetAlso a great bar. Right on the water, inexpensive and a cool spot. Can get loud.
We love this spot. You order at the counter and they have a good variety of food/beer/Sangria. Seating is all right on the Hudson and it's really relaxed with lots of locals.
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PIER i CAFE
500 West 70th StreetWe love this spot. You order at the counter and they have a good variety of food/beer/Sangria. Seating is all right on the Hudson and it's really relaxed with lots of locals.
Order at the counter, but make sure you know what you would like by the time you're ready to order in the line. It's casual, delicious and you've seen it in movies.
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Деликатесы Каца
205 E Houston StOrder at the counter, but make sure you know what you would like by the time you're ready to order in the line. It's casual, delicious and you've seen it in movies.
Grab a cupcake here and walk over to strawberry fields in the park. You'll walk right by The Dakota first and then walk straight into the park.
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Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StGrab a cupcake here and walk over to strawberry fields in the park. You'll walk right by The Dakota first and then walk straight into the park.
Drinks & Nightlife
German drafts plus sausages & bar bites in a beer hall-style space with communal & outdoor tables.
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Bier International
2099 Frederick Douglass BoulevardGerman drafts plus sausages & bar bites in a beer hall-style space with communal & outdoor tables.
Speakeasy steps from our apartment. Really great bar with fantastic atmosphere & delicious cocktails.
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67 Orange Street
2082 Frederick Douglass BlvdSpeakeasy steps from our apartment. Really great bar with fantastic atmosphere & delicious cocktails.
Cozy bar pouring craft beer, bourbon & original cocktails in a narrow space with a back patio.
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Mess Hall
2194 Frederick Douglass BlvdCozy bar pouring craft beer, bourbon & original cocktails in a narrow space with a back patio.
Go! Near Wall Street & Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty Boats! NYC's oldest bar opened in 1762- George Washington bid farewell to his troops here after the revolution. Museum attached. Great live music!
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Таверна Фронсес
54 Pearl StGo! Near Wall Street & Ellis Island/Statue of Liberty Boats! NYC's oldest bar opened in 1762- George Washington bid farewell to his troops here after the revolution. Museum attached. Great live music!
One of NYC's oldest bars. They only serve their own beer and your options are simply: dark or light. When you order they automatically bring you two small glasses so you can order one of each!
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StOne of NYC's oldest bars. They only serve their own beer and your options are simply: dark or light. When you order they automatically bring you two small glasses so you can order one of each!
I love this rooftop bar because it's not as expensive as most, has a casual atmosphere and an amazing view of the Empire State Building and you can spot the Chrysler Building on the other side.
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Wharf Bar & Grill
587 3rd AveI love this rooftop bar because it's not as expensive as most, has a casual atmosphere and an amazing view of the Empire State Building and you can spot the Chrysler Building on the other side.
From May to October this docked Coast Guard Lightship is home to a vibrant bar scene on the Hudson. It's a grab a bucket of beers and relax kind of spot, but it can get loud.
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Frying Pan
207 12th AveFrom May to October this docked Coast Guard Lightship is home to a vibrant bar scene on the Hudson. It's a grab a bucket of beers and relax kind of spot, but it can get loud.
Susan Sarandon is a part-owner. It's a ping pong bar. Really fun! We suggest reserving a table ahead online.
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SPIN New York 23
48 E 23rd StSusan Sarandon is a part-owner. It's a ping pong bar. Really fun! We suggest reserving a table ahead online.
Essentials
Best Market Harlem
2187 Frederick Douglass BlvdOur local grocery store! We love it!
Shopping
You can get all of the essentials here and it's open 24/7.
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Rite Aid Pharmacy
2170 Frederick Douglass BlvdYou can get all of the essentials here and it's open 24/7.