Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List
Citizens of Chelsea is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

1. Citizens of Chelsea

8.2
401 W 25th St (9th Ave), New York, NY
Bar Caffè · Chelsea · 63 consigli e recensioni
Sheep Meadow is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

2. Sheep Meadow

9.3
W 67th St (btwn West & East Dr), New York, NY
Area picnic · Central Park · 158 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Prime sunbathing time is between 10:30am and 3pm; we suggest you claim your spot early on this 15-acre expanse, one of the most popular ray-catching spots in NYC. Leggi tutto.

Top of the Rock Observation Deck is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

3. Top of the Rock Observation Deck

9.2
30 Rockefeller Plz (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Luogo panoramico · Rockefeller Center · 886 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Sunset is the perfect time for photos but requires some planning. Buy your tickets online for at least 1 hour before sunset time and stay until 20 minutes after sunset for the perfect light.

86th Floor Observation Deck is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

4. 86th Floor Observation Deck

8.8
350 5th Ave (btwn 33rd & 34th Sts), New York, NY
Luogo panoramico · Koreatown · 243 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Don't come here during the day - go to Top of the Rock instead. But DO come here around midnight. No line and you get to see all of the lights of the city.

High Line is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

5. High Line

9.4
btwn Gansevoort & W 34th St (btwn 10th & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Parco · Chelsea · 1499 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best place to remember why you love Manhattan takes you above the city while keeping you rooted in urban life. Walk through a field of wildflowers as cabs zoom along the street beneath you. Leggi tutto.

Union Square Holiday Market is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

6. Union Square Holiday Market

Union Sq W (at E 14th St), New York, NY
Mercato natalizio · Union Square · 73 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Holy damn the hot chocolate from "No Chewing Allowed!" is AMAZING. Come at night, get yourself a cup and wander around the beautiful handcrafted wares.

Washington Square Park is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

7. Washington Square Park

9.5
W 4th St (btwn MacDougal St & University Pl), New York, NY
Parco · Greenwich Village · 707 consigli e recensioni

Paul L.Paul Lomax: If you're lucky and he's there when you are, you'll be able to listen to a guy in the middle of the park playing a grand piano that he wheeled in to busk with!

Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

8. Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

8.9
Pier 86 (at W 46th St & 12th Ave), New York, NY
Museo di storia · Hell's Kitchen · 349 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Buy your tickets online before you arrive. Not only do you save $2 per person but you get to skip most of the long lines.

Ponte di Brooklyn is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

9. Ponte di Brooklyn

9.5
(Brooklyn Bridge)
Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY
Ponte · 1012 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best view of NYC offers a stunning panorama. From the midpoint of the massive suspension bridge, there are spectacular sight lines of Brooklyn Heights, Dumbo and lower Manhattan. Leggi tutto.

Brooklyn Bridge Park is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

10. Brooklyn Bridge Park

9.6
Furman St (Plymouth St), Brooklyn, NY
Parco · DUMBO, Brooklyn, NY · 417 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best waterfront in NYC offers a unique view of the lower Manhattan skyline, aquatic features, such as a salt marsh filled with native cordgrass, and Jane’s Carousel, a restored ride from 1922. Leggi tutto.

Roosevelt Island Tram (Manhattan Station) is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

11. Roosevelt Island Tram (Manhattan Station)

E 60th St (at 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Funivia · Upper East Side · 79 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Not just for commuters…tourists should take a ride not only for the fantastic views, but to go take a stroll around Roosevelt Island. A ride costs $2.25 each way.

Chelsea Market is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

12. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Mercato · Chelsea · 1217 consigli e recensioni

FrappuccinoFrappuccino: Foodies, drinkies, fashionistas and design hounds can be found here. It’s why we love it!

Foursquare HQ is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

13. Foursquare HQ

568 Broadway Fl 10 (at Prince St), New York, NY
Start-up tecnologica · SoHo · 188 consigli e recensioni
East Village is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

14. East Village

New York, NY
Quartiere · 35 consigli e recensioni

Mary S.Mary Shields: Second Avenue has become the East Village's Restaurant Row. Take a stroll down it, choose from a wide variety of cuisines: Italian, Mediterranean, Asian, Indian, Mexican, American.

Back Room is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

15. Back Room

8.1
102 Norfolk St (btwn Delancey & Rivington St), New York, NY
Spaccio clandestino di bevande alcoliche · Lower East Side · 204 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Go on a Monday night and enjoy the live band and 20s style swing dancing. Talk to the friendly dancers and ask them for a dance if you're keen.

DUMBO is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

16. DUMBO

Brooklyn, NY
Quartiere · 82 consigli e recensioni

Crystal G.Crystal Ginn: East River Park, the coolest faux beach and the best views of downtown NYC

Cafe Lalo is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

17. Cafe Lalo

201 W 83rd St (btwn Broadway & Amsterdam Ave), New York, NY
Bar Caffè · Upper West Side · 255 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Self-proclaimed as the most famous café in NY – it was in You’ve Got Mail. Open until 2am (Fri & Sat until 4am) makes it the perfect place to go after a show or a late date. It’s a little pricey and c

Katz's Delicatessen is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

18. Katz's Delicatessen

9.0
205 E Houston St (at Ludlow St), New York, NY
Paninoteca · Lower East Side · 1447 consigli e recensioni

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: A true New York original, absolutely order the incredible pastrami, but be warned about re-enacting Meg Ryan's famous performance from 'When Harry Met Sally' filmed here!

Century 21 Department Store is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

19. Century 21 Department Store

22 Cortlandt Street (btwn Church & Broadway), New York, NY
Grandi magazzini · Financial District · 461 consigli e recensioni

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: You'll score a deal so amazing at Century 21, you'll brag about it for years. Avoid the lines - wear leggings and a camisole so you can try on clothes in the middle of the store. Leggi tutto.

Macy's is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

20. Macy's

7.7
151 W 34th St (btwn 7th Ave & Broadway), New York, NY
Grandi magazzini · Garment District · 1070 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Flash your passport at the information desk on the mezzanine level and get yourself a Visitor Savings Pass for 10% off.

Museo d’Arte Moderna (MoMA) is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

21. Museo d’Arte Moderna (MoMA)

9.3
(Museum of Modern Art (MoMA))
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Museo d'arte · 1877 consigli e recensioni

Berk K.Berk Kapicioglu: Museum is free on Fridays 4-8pm.

American Museum of Natural History is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

22. American Museum of Natural History

9.2
200 Central Park W (btwn W 77th & W 81st St), New York, NY
Musei di scienze · 1397 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Skip the line and enter through the planetarium entrance on 81st St. And don't leave without seeing the planetarium show.

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

23. New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

9.3
476 5th Ave (at W 42nd St), New York, NY
Biblioteca · Midtown East · 530 consigli e recensioni

City of New YorkCity of New York: "The 3rd largest public library in the world is housed in an architectural masterpiece. Free tours - don't miss the map room! On a nice day, check out a book and read in gorgeous Bryant Park."

24. National September 11 Memorial Museum

8.1
180 Greenwich St (btwn Liberty & Fulton St), New York, NY
Museo di storia · Financial District · 45 consigli e recensioni
MoMA PS1 Contemporary Art Center is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

25. MoMA PS1 Contemporary Art Center

8.8
2225 Jackson Ave (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Museo d'arte · Hunters Point · 197 consigli e recensioni

MoMAMoMA: Get in free with a MoMA admission ticket that’s less than 30 days old.

Smorgasburg Williamsburg is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

26. Smorgasburg Williamsburg

8.8
90 Kent Ave (at N 7th St), Brooklyn, NY
Raduno di cibo di strada · Williamsburg · 411 consigli e recensioni

Jack O.Jack Osborne: Sell all of your possessions. Come here with a bag full of money. Eat everything. Run out of money half way through? Sell your body. Finish eating.

Shake Shack is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

27. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Square Park (Madison Ave & E 23rd St), New York, NY
Locale per hamburger · NoMad · 1235 consigli e recensioni

NYC ParksNYC Parks: You can try to cut down your wait time by avoiding peak lunch hours on a nice day, or you can embrace the communal line experience . Definitely order a Concrete with your burger.

Burger Joint is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

28. Burger Joint

8.3
119 W 56th St (btwn 6th & 7th Ave), New York, NY
Locale per hamburger · Theater District · 783 consigli e recensioni

IFCIFC: Le Parker Meridien Hotel is a white marble minimalist palace. So it's surprising that it stinks like burgers. Hidden just off the lobby is the best burger in mid-town. - IFC Staff

Metropolitan Opera is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

29. Metropolitan Opera

9.4
70 Lincoln Center Plz (at Columbus Ave), New York, NY
Teatro d'Opera · 218 consigli e recensioni

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: Weekday rush tickets (if you can spare four hours to wait in line) or standing-room tickets cost a mere $20. Or click through to find out how to enter the online weekend-rush lotto. Leggi tutto.

The McKittrick Hotel is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

30. The McKittrick Hotel

9.1
530 W 27th St (btwn 10th & 11th Ave), New York, NY
Teatro indie · Chelsea · 325 consigli e recensioni

Ellie R.Ellie Rountree: More trippy than you can imagine. Chase after the actors and hope they usher you into the secret house music room that includes a full male nude actor and fake bloody baby. I.n.s.a.n.e

B&H Photo Video is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

31. B&H Photo Video

9.0
420 9th Ave (at W 34th St), New York, NY
Negozio di fotocamere · Chelsea · 489 consigli e recensioni

DaynahDaynah: If you're a photo geek, be sure to stop by here. So many gadgets to play with.

Mona's is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

32. Mona's

7.7
224 Avenue B (btwn E 13th & 14th), New York, NY
Taverna · Alphabet City · 59 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Some of the best live jazz in the city every Tuesday night after 11:30. Be warned - it is crowded. $5 suggestion tip for the band.

Milon is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

33. Milon

93 1st Ave (btwn 5th & 6th St.), New York, NY
Ristorante indiano · East Village · 86 consigli e recensioni

The Local East VillageThe Local East Village: "Milon and Panna II have been embroiled in a rivalry for over 20 years that has no end in sight... The feud can be summed up with one simple question: who came up with the idea for the lights?" Leggi tutto.

Nom Wah Tea Parlor is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

34. Nom Wah Tea Parlor

8.1
13 Doyers St (btwn Pell St & Bowery), New York, NY
Ristorante dim sum · Chinatown · 377 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: A cozy, diner style Chinese restaurant with some of the most amazing food. Definitely get the pork ribs and the shrimp and snow pea dumplings.

Russ & Daughters is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

35. Russ & Daughters

9.2
179 E Houston St (btwn Allen & Orchard St), New York, NY
Negozio di specialità gastronomiche · Lower East Side · 422 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: You can get a better value salmon bagel anywhere, so skip it and definitely get the Super Heebster instead. It really is amazing.

Russ & Daughters Café is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

36. Russ & Daughters Café

9.1
127 Orchard St (btwn Rivington St & Delancey St), New York, NY
Bar Caffè · Lower East Side · 301 consigli e recensioni
Terra Blues is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

37. Terra Blues

9.0
149 Bleecker St (btwn Thompson & LaGuardia St), New York, NY
Locale Jazz e Blues · Greenwich Village · 56 consigli e recensioni

New York HabitatNew York Habitat: This low-key venue features some tremendous blues artists. The atmosphere is very intimate, come here for a nice date or fun night out.

Angel’s Share is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

38. Angel’s Share

8 Stuyvesant St (at E 9th St & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Spaccio clandestino di bevande alcoliche · East Village · 493 consigli e recensioni

naveennaveen: I always sit in back or near a window. watch snow. bonus points if you score the couch all the way in back: that's my spot

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

39. The Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Museo d'arte · Central Park · 1955 consigli e recensioni

40. Governors Island

9.0
New York, NY
Isola · Governors Island · 222 consigli e recensioni
Times Square is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

41. Times Square

8.4
Broadway & 7th Ave (btwn W 42nd & 47th St), New York, NY
Piazza · Theater District · 2360 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: The best time to come here is 3am when it feels a bit quieter. The signs make it feel like it is still day. Very surreal.

Westfield World Trade Center is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

42. Westfield World Trade Center

8.2
185 Greenwich St (btwn Fulton St & Cortlandt St), New York, NY
Centro commerciale · Financial District · 44 consigli e recensioni
Waterfront Plaza, Brookfield Place is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

43. Waterfront Plaza, Brookfield Place

8.9
230 Vesey Street, New York, NY
Piazza · Battery Park City · 20 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Enjoy a sunny afternoon looking out over the Hudson.

Clipper City is one of Ben's "I'm visiting New York" Definitive List.

44. Clipper City

New York Harbor, New York, NY
Boat or Ferry · Financial District · 8 consigli e recensioni

Ben M.Ben Mackey: Great way to leisurely enjoy the habour and the views of the city. The night cruises are great value - especially if it is one of their Bootleggers Jazz Cruises with live music and whiskey tasting.