Top 10 Ways to Show Off New York City
By Citysearch Editors, New York
From the Cloisters to Bowery Ballroom, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in New York.
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Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey St, New York, NY
CBGB may be the more popular T-shirt, but to see up-and-coming bands with the locals, this place can't be beat. -
Frick Collection
1 E 70th St, New York, NY
Pass by the Met on your way to this, a unique collection housed in the mansion of its collector. -
Spice Market
403 W 13th St, New York, NY
Superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Meatpacking District spot not only serves outstanding Asian eats, but the decor is even more impressive. -
Grimaldi's Pizzeria
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY
It may be cliche, but grabbing a pie at one of the city's best pizzerias and then hoofing it over the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most fun and affordable ways to show off NYC. -
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY
The expansive gardens are a peaceful oasis year-round, nestled between two other noteworthy attractions, the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park. -
Lenox Lounge
288 Lenox Ave, New York, NY
Skip the mainstream midtown spots and instead, catch a weekend jazz show or a Monday night jam session at this legend. -
Canal Street Bikes
417 Canal St, New York, NY
Locals know that the best way to see the city, no matter the season, is on two wheels. Rent a bike and head up the West Side Highway path, stop by the Boat Basin cafe for a beer and burger, and see Central Park all in one afternoon. -
The Cloisters
Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY
This medieval European museum and garden is a favorite escape, with an impressive view of the Hudson River and the Palisades. -
Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal St, New York, NY
Up-and-coming comics test their material here nightly, but there's no telling when one of the "SNL" stars or other famous comics will stop by for a set.
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Balthazar
80 Spring St, New York, NY
Antiqued brasserie has a style that gets better with age. -
Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel
59 W 44th St, New York, NY
Luxuriate in old-school style and songs in this legendary cabaret room.
