Guidebook for New York
Arts & Culture
Wonderful arts programming at reasonable prices
48 locals recommend
Peter Jay Sharp Theatre at Symphony Space
2537 BroadwayWonderful arts programming at reasonable prices
Historic performance venue, recently renovated with a big media splash. Always wonderful bands and entertainers there. A "must see."
95 locals recommend
Beacon Theatre
2124 BroadwayHistoric performance venue, recently renovated with a big media splash. Always wonderful bands and entertainers there. A "must see."
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
100 W 125th StBest grocery and wine store in the city, bar none !!
Shopping
SEPHORA
808 Columbus AveFirst uptown Sephora, five minute walk to make-up heaven!
Featured on "The Apprentice" an amazing craft store for die-hard "crafters."
20 locals recommend
Michaels
808 Columbus AveFeatured on "The Apprentice" an amazing craft store for die-hard "crafters."
HomeGoods
795 Columbus AveCool home decor for very low prices. A really fun place to shop.
Low prices and lots of buying choices from luggage to perfume to clothes and more!
87 locals recommend
T.J. Maxx
808 Columbus AveLow prices and lots of buying choices from luggage to perfume to clothes and more!
You've all heard the commercials "Got to go to Mo's!"--well guys love this sports gear store and this one has lots for women, too!
28 locals recommend
Modell's Sporting Goods
1535 3rd AveYou've all heard the commercials "Got to go to Mo's!"--well guys love this sports gear store and this one has lots for women, too!
Drinks & Nightlife
Best Tequila Bar in the city. The gourmet nachos are like nothing you've ever tasted. Always lively and fun and right in the same building.
24 locals recommend
Carol's Daughter
24 W 125th StBest Tequila Bar in the city. The gourmet nachos are like nothing you've ever tasted. Always lively and fun and right in the same building.
Food Scene
Hot new place with locally grown food and grass fed beef. Great atmosphere and food.
20 locals recommend
Elizabeth's Neighborhood Table at Gabriela's!
Hot new place with locally grown food and grass fed beef. Great atmosphere and food.
Gennaro
665 Amsterdam AveHands down, some of the best Italian food and wine on the UWS.
Great food and expansive bar. Columbia University crowd approves.
32 locals recommend
Boulevard Seafood NYC
Great food and expansive bar. Columbia University crowd approves.
Sightseeing
Only 1 short block from apartment, Central Park is beautiful and full of life and events from concerts to boating to dining to roller skating (ice skating in winter).
252 locals recommend
Central Park
85 S Jefferson RdOnly 1 short block from apartment, Central Park is beautiful and full of life and events from concerts to boating to dining to roller skating (ice skating in winter).
Just a 5 minute taxi ride across Central Park is one of the greatest museums in the world. Multiple restaurants, an Egyptian temple, roof garden and bar with amazing views (try their mojito!).
2653 locals recommend
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveJust a 5 minute taxi ride across Central Park is one of the greatest museums in the world. Multiple restaurants, an Egyptian temple, roof garden and bar with amazing views (try their mojito!).
Breathtaking Hudson River views, jogging and biking, lively restaurants, outdoor movies, kayaking and tai chi classes. One of NY's nest kept secrets. 10 minute walk.
502 locals recommend
Riverside Park
Breathtaking Hudson River views, jogging and biking, lively restaurants, outdoor movies, kayaking and tai chi classes. One of NY's nest kept secrets. 10 minute walk.