I personally love experiencing new cities as if I lived there - here is a list of recommendations from a NYC resident!!
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Parks
Live Music
DESSERTS
Parks
Central Park is awesome, but these are hidden gems of the city!
Just gorgeous. Lots of tree-lined pathways, hidden gardens, and a river view!
Riverside Park
A great place to take a breath & people watch :-)
Madison Square Park
Unexpectedly peaceful! A great spot to take a break from your downtown activities
Union Square
If you find yourself in the southern tip of Manhattan, go here. Trust me!
The Battery
The prettiest walk & best views!!! Everyone who visits NYC should experience the High Line
The High Line
This is my choice for Brooklyn parks!! Prospect Park is the most popular in Brooklyn, but this spot is exTREMely peaceful! A perfect afternoon: grabbing lunch nearby and eating it in Msgr. McGolrick Park
Msgr. McGolrick Park
Live Music
In between seeing Broadway shows & Radio City, check out these authentic NYC music venues
The best players in the city come here to jam late at night. You will get a real flavor of NYC jazz if you go to Smalls!
Smalls Jazz Club
3 stages to see original music of all genres! Very cozy spot & authentic sounds. And Stage 1 is free of admission!
Rockwood Music Hall NYC
A lesser known upscale jazz bar in the city! Great musicians, cocktails & snacks at the Wallace
The Wallace Lounge
This is the spot to see up-and-coming NYC talent. Immaculate vibes
The Bowery Electric
Such an amazing space & a great spot for Latin music. A hidden gem!
DROM
One of the coolest jazz clubs in NYC!! Go to Zinc Bar!
Zinc Bar
Lesser known than Birdland & the Blue Note, but same quality of venue & musicians. If you find yourself uptown, definitely check out Smoke
Smoke Jazz & Supper Club
DESSERTS
Approved by someone with a certified sweet tooth
These. Cookies. Are. Insane. 11/10!
Gooey on The Inside Cookies
So many different delicious treats at Janie's…you'll have to see for yourself! And the bakery has an amazing & inspiring origin story
Janie's Life Changing Baked Goods
Delicious, and I mean DELICIOUS, *gluten free* AND *dairy free* baked goods. I have no idea how they do it!
By the Way Bakery
I believe this is the best ice cream in NYC. Each flavor is better & creamier than the next!!
Ample Hills Creamery
You can literally get full ice cream scoops of cookie dough here. For all the cookie dough lovers like me!!
