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
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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!!
