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You won't be able to do it all, but let our list of world-famous restaurants, time-honored bars and destination sites be your guide.
On This Page: Where to Eat, Where to Drink, Where to Stay, Where to Relax, What to See, Where to Shop, How to Get Around

Where to Eat

Going out to eat is the city's greatest pastime. These essential eateries will make you feel like part of the scene.

  1. Gramercy Tavern

    42 E 20th St, New York, NY
    Under its second chef, this New American favorite keeps a balance on the tightrope between elegance and homey comfort.

  2. Pastis

    9 9th Ave, New York, NY
    Balthazar owner Keith McNally works his magic at this painstakingly French bistro in the Meatpacking District.

  3. Katz's Deli

    205 E Houston St, New York, NY
    This classic New York deli serves up enough pastrami to feed an army.

  4. Lombardi's

    32 Spring St, New York, NY
    A laid-back destination for brilliant coal-oven pizza that more than lives up to its lofty reputation.

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Where to Drink

If you haven't drunkenly hailed a cab, you haven't experienced New York.

  1. Bemelmans Bar

    35 E 76th St, New York, NY
    This timeless bar draws up a cocktail list to match.

  2. Old Town Bar

    45 E 18th St, New York, NY
    This institution has been serving up cheap brews since 1892.

  3. Fanelli's

    94 Prince St, New York, NY
    Step inside and leave Soho behind.

  4. Temple Bar

    332 Lafayette St, New York, NY
    A shrine to sophistication and drinking like a grown-up.

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Where to Stay

New York is home to some of the country's finest hotels. Why not try them all?

  1. The Carlyle

    35 E 76th St, New York, NY
    Old-school rules: Unparalleled class, comfort and service for generations of guests and residents.

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  2. Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park

    50 Central Park S, New York, NY
    Luxury and standard-setting service overlooking New York City's greatest attraction.

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  3. Four Seasons Hotel

    57 E 57th St, New York, NY
    Anticipating your every desire.

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  4. The Waldorf-Astoria

    301 Park Ave, New York, NY
    A grande dame of early 20th-century New York hotels.

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Where to Relax

All that walking around can tire a person out. Recharge at these fabulous spas.

  1. Bliss 57

    12 W 57th St 3rd Flr, New York, NY
    The uptown outpost of the popular Soho spa is smaller, but sleeker and more chic.

  2. SkinCareLab

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    568 Broadway, New York, NY
    Sarah Jessica Parker's dermatologist opens his very own spa--in the Bliss building, no less.

  3. Ajune Day Spa

    1294 3rd Ave, New York, NY
    Polished medi-spa for the posh-treatment fan.

  4. Soho Sanctuary

    119 Mercer St, New York, NY
    Sorry, fellas: This urban mind-and-body retreat is just for the ladies.

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What to See

In a city of giants, it's tough to discern between what's essential and what's absolutely essential. Here are six to get you started.

  1. Times Square

    Broadway and Seventh Ave, New York, NY
    This 24-hour circus is the public face of New York.

  2. Empire State Building

    350 5th Ave, New York, NY
    One of this hemisphere's most magnificent vistas.

  3. Ellis Island Immigration Museum

    Battery Park and Liberty Island, New York, NY
    Three floors of thoughtfully curated exhibits present an awe-inspiring look at America's immigrant past.

  4. Metropolitan Museum of Art

    1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
    The best shorthand reminder of why it's worth living here in the first place.

  5. Central Park

    5th Ave to Central Park W and 59th St to 110th St, New York, NY
    The most famous park in New York City provides 843 acres of greensward in the center of Manhattan.

  6. Statue of Liberty National Monument

    Battery Park and Liberty State Park, New York, NY
    America's tallest greeting party welcomes you into her arms.

  7. MoMA The Museum of Modern Art

    11 W 53rd St, New York, NY
    Yoshio Taniguchi's massive renovation brings the museum and its collection into the 21st century.

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Where to Shop

New Yorkers are notoriously fickle, but these stores have stood the test of time.

  1. Barneys New York

    660 Madison Ave, New York, NY
    New York's finest luxury department store.

  2. Century 21 Department Store

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    22 Cortlandt St, New York, NY
    Stock up on essentials--and a designer party dress--at this bargain-hunter's department store.

  3. Bergdorf Goodman

    754 5th Ave, New York, NY
    An old-school department store for the ladies who lunch and the women who aspire to be them.

  4. Macy's

    151 W 34th St, New York, NY
    From a "Miracle on 34th Street" to malls in the 'burbs, this is middle-class America's own department store.

  5. Saks Fifth Avenue

    611 5th Ave, New York, NY
    A New York pioneer ventures across the country with designer standards.

  6. Tiffany & Co.

    727 5th Ave, New York, NY
    Home to the blue boxes that represent classic style and impeccable taste.

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How to Get Around

  1. John F Kennedy International Airport

    JFK International Airport, Jamaica, NY
    More than 200 gates to welcome you to New York.

  2. La Guardia Airport

    Hanger 7, Flushing, NY
    The little brother of New York-area airports.

  3. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    Newark, NJ
    It may be Jersey, but there's no question where people are heading once they arrive.

  4. Penn Station

    33rd St, New York, NY
    A mass transit experience, for visitors and regulars alike.

  5. Grand Central Terminal

    87 E 42nd St, New York, NY
    Often referred to as the "gateway to the nation," this landmark terminal is a triumph of Beaux-Arts design.

  6. NY Waterway

    38th St (Pier 78), New York, NY
    An enjoyable way to see the city via its harbors and adjoining rivers.

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