I’ve lived in the Big Apple now for 7 years — here are all the places I think visitors should go (that AREN’T touristy!)
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The most paws-itivley fun place! If you are in NYC and looking for a fun place to take your pup this cafe is delicious and tailored to dogs 24/7 with their own pup menu.
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My boyfriend and I love CRANE MACHINESSSS! This arcade is so fun in the Tangram Mall and literally we go all the time to get new squishies!
Gatcha Arcade
Is you are as trinket obsessed as I am then this adorable hidden swap library is for you! Take a trinket, leave a trinket!
The trinket library
To be honest you really can’t go wrong with this pasta place. Whenever I’m in a pinch I go here because they’re all over the city and reliably delicious.
La Pecora Bianca SoHo
I have a severe nut allergy and this cupcake spot in Harlem has been such a huge deal over the years— everything is allergy friendly and downright delicious.
Baked Cravings
My boyfriend and I are dessert obsessed and this place in the East Village(& Queens!) is the best. Korean inspired desserts — pro tip: the cookie skillet is the GOAT.
Spot Dessert Bar
Of all my years shopping around the city this little cutie shop (which knows has a bunch of locations) is my favorite. It’s girly, it’s fun, is silly!
Mure + Grand
The rumors are true… this pizza is the best of the best and since I’m a Brooklyn girl I have to always tell the truth on pizza.
L&B Spumoni Gardens
A true hidden hole in the wall! This ice cream stand is only open on weekends and legit is a hole in the wall of a building.
Lady Moo Moo (@ladymoomoonyc) · Brooklyn, NY
This fun shop in Brooklyn has everything a maximalist would love from funky candles to funky pillows!
Friends NYC
I’m not much of a drinker BUT when I go out I would travel far for this fun bar. They have the craziest cups and even better drinks!
Tiki Chick
A lot of people have named this quirky nyc shop as a homegoods must see and I couldn’t agree more! You will find good prices on the oddest pieces.
Fishs Eddy
I live close to this spa in Brooklyn and will tell you I am here more often than I’d like to admit! It’s adorable for the amenities and a great way to unwind.
WORLD SPA
Big book girl over here and I like to shop local so this little chain here in the city is always a great time!
McNally Jackson Books SoHo
Sip sip hooray! Dirty sodas are a huge thing in the Midwest and finally NYC has a spot to get them too (I go allll the time).
Cool Sips - Soho
My puppy loves to play and we found this hidden gem park right on the beach. It’s safe, has big areas to run, and it’s shady during hot days!
