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Things to do in NYC
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items Take it from a born and raised New Yorker, these are the best places to go to. Not the only, but the best I’ve experienced.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Local Favorites
Rainy day indoors activities
Outdoor Activities
The best things to do outdoors in NYC
Central Park is truly the heart of Manhattan. No matter how many times I visit, it never gets old. It’s the perfect escape from the noise and crowds of the city—peaceful, beautiful, and full of surprises every season.
What I love most is how versati...
Central Park
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Coney Island Beach is one of those places you have to visit at least once if you’re in New York City—especially in the summer. It has that classic, old-school boardwalk vibe with ocean views, carnival rides, and the smell of fried food in the air.
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Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk
The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in all of NYC. It’s huge—250 acres of gardens, walking trails, and greenhouses that make you feel like you’ve left the city completely. Every season brings so...
New York Botanical Garden
Different locations around the 5 boroughs offer different outdoor movies on different days. Be sure to check the listing and map it.
Free Summer Movies
Restaurants
My Favorite Fine Dining
Three locations across manhattan. Great service and amazing food.
Spice Symphony Homepage
Local Favorites
Local places I visit regularly and highly recommend in the Bronx
Good takeout. Most staff is awesome. Chicken sandwiches with fries is great.
Halal Munchies
Best Mexican food in the neighborhood
Taqueria Tlaxcalli
Truly an artist and very professional and friendly
Balayage Beauty Salon
Rainy day indoors activities
Don’t let rain get in the way of your trip. Here are fantastic indoor NYC must-experiences.
Bowling, arcade games, waterfront views—this place has everything! 🎳🍔🎮
I went to Lucky Strike Chelsea Piers for a friend’s birthday and honestly, I didn’t expect to have this much fun. The vibe is energetic but not chaotic, and the waterfront loc...
Lucky Strike Chelsea Piers
I’ve tried a few spots around NYC, but Skyline Billiards & Bar is the one I keep coming back to. The tables are top quality—Brunswick and Diamond—with perfect lighting, clean felt, and enough space to actually play without bumping into anyone. It...
Skyline Billiards
Regal Union Square is my go-to movie theater in NYC 🍿🎬
If you’re looking for a reliable, clean, and comfortable movie theater in Manhattan, Regal Union Square is where it’s at. The seats are spacious and recline (yes, actual reclining seats!), the...
Regal Union Square
Museum Mile isn’t just a street—it’s a whole vibe. This stretch is home to some of NYC’s most iconic cultural spots, packed with global art, design, and history. It kicks off downtown with the legendary Met, where over 2 million pieces of art live (y...
Museum Mile