To know "The City" like a local might still be the greatest badge of honor for travelers. But take a breath: you won't be able to cover the countless museums, galleries, restaurants, watering holes—and, yes, $1 pizza slices—all in one visit, but that's the good news. Now that the outer boroughs draw as much attention as Manhattan, it makes repeated trips not only possible, but essential.
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New York City's Best Wine Bars Are on the Lower East Side
From Parisian-inspired wine bars to Mediterranean restaurants with considered bottle lists, the neighborhood rivals Paris's 11th arrondissement.
The 28 Best Restaurants in New York City
The best tables in the city prove that if you can make it here (as a restaurant), you can make it anywhere.
On Location: How ‘Bros’ Captured the Gay Scenes of NYC and Provincetown
Lifting the curtain on the destinations behind the season’s most exciting new releases.
34 Best Hotels in New York City
With everything from NoMad hotspots to Brooklyn breakouts, this city is the ultimate hotel town.
Editor Hotel Recommendations
- Nine Orchard$$$ | 9 Orchard St, New York, New York 10002Read full reviewNine Orchard transforms a Lower East Side landmark into a stunning, expertly renovated design oasis in the center of one of the best cities in the world.
Hot List - Aman New York$$$ | 730 5th Ave, New York, New York 10019Read full reviewAman’s first urban outpost in the United States.Hot List
- Hotel Chelsea$$ | 222 W 23rd St, New York, New York 10011Read full reviewHotel Chelsea may not be filled with famous musicians anymore, but the rock-and-roll vibe remains.Hot List
- The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad$$$ | 25 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001Read full reviewOne of the most serene (and coolest) escapes in Manhattan.Hot List
- Virgin Hotels New York$$$ | 1227 Broadway, New York, New York 10001Read full reviewVirgin Hotels brings the party to New York's hotel hotspot, NoMad.
- Loews Regency New York Hotel$$$ | 540 Park Ave, New York, New York 10065Read full reviewWith a killer location—close to Central Park, designer shops, top restaurants, and major subway lines—plus top-notch service, this is a stellar choice for a Big Apple getaway.
Readers Choice Awards - The Mark$$$ | 25 E 77th Street, New York, New York 10075Read full reviewA luxurious Upper East Side classic.
Gold List - Equinox Hotel New York$$$ | 33 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001Read full reviewA five-star hotel experience that’s all about the modern and the seamless integration between work, leisure, decadence, health, and sleep.Readers Choice Awards
- The Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel$$$ | 35 E 76th St, New York City, New York 10021Read full reviewThe Carlyle is an Upper East Side institution that feels like its own world.Readers Choice Awards
Gold List - The Hoxton, Williamsburg$ | 97 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11249Read full reviewAmerican debut from the streetwise London hotel group right in the heart of the Williamsburg scene.Readers Choice Awards
- Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown$$$ | 27 Barclay St., New York, New York 10007Read full reviewYabu Pushelberg designed the rooms in this downtown outpost from the luxury brand.Readers Choice Awards
- Graduate Roosevelt Island$ | 22 N Loop Rd, New York, NY 10044Read full reviewOut-of-towners in need of easy access to Midtown will find the location convenient, as will anyone eager to see Manhattan’s sights and include their hotel experience in the novelty.
- Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC$$ | 18 9th Ave., New York, New York 10014Read full reviewSwanky, and a short stroll from Chelsea, the West Village, and the Meatpacking District.Readers Choice Awards
- The Ned NoMad$$$ | 1170 Broadway, New York, NY 10001Read full reviewPart hotel, part members club, and the sibling to The Ned London.
- Andaz 5th Avenue$$ | 485 Fifth Ave., New York, New York 10017Read full reviewMidtown Manhattan chic just a quick hop from Bryant Park and the New York Public Library.Readers Choice Awards
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The Best Things to Do in New York City
- 27 Best Things to Do in New YorkNew York may be ever-changing—but when it comes to can't-miss cultural experiences, the classics always win.
- 23 Best Museums in New York CityThe city's museum scene can be a dizzying one—but our list has you covered.
- 7 Easy Weekend Trips from NYCLeaving New York now and then is undeniably necessary—here are eight nearby locations worth experiencing.
- 15 Best Things to Do With Kids in New York CityA family trip can include famous landmarks and museums, but also range across the city to new playgrounds and public parks along the waterfront and surprising green spaces that will delight visitors.
- Where to Go Shopping in NYC: Our 20 PicksDiscover an array of stores that have a distinctively New York identity, where you’ll find exciting clothes, gifts, and decor by independent designers (plus a few wild cards, like an old school Upper East Side pharmacy and a beloved Tribeca party store).
- 17 Airbnbs Within 3 Hours of New York CityIn just three hours you can get to these homes in the Catskills, Hamptons, Poconos, and more.
- 5 Best Day Trips from New York CityWhere to go when you need a break from the city that never sleeps.
Editor Recommendations
- QC NY Spa112 Andes Road, Governors Island, New York, New York 10004Read full reviewSkip a treatment altogether and just get a day pass.
- Hemlock Spa at Kenoza Hall5762 NY State Route 52, Kenoza Lake, New York 12750Read full reviewWhere the five pillars of water, plants, exercise, nutrition, and balance fuse into a holistic approach to healthy living.
- Rescue Spa29 E 19th St, New York, NY 10003Read full reviewThe ultimate balancing act of innovative yet straightforward, modern yet comfortable, and luxurious yet essential.
- THE WELL New York2 E 15th St, New York City, New York 10003Read full reviewWhat began as a high-end, members-only wellness club is now known as one of New York’s most approachable wellness centers.
- Bronx Zoo2300 Southern Blvd., The Bronx, New York 10460Read full reviewZoos don't come much bigger or better than this one.
- Prospect ParkBrooklyn, New YorkRead full reviewThere are sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake.
- Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)11 West 53rd St., New York , New York 10019Read full reviewA grand and far reaching collection.
- Museum of Broadway145 W 45th St, New York, New York 10036Read full reviewThis Times Square-adjacent spot leads you from the stage door, past props and sandbags, to land you at center stage.Hot List
- Yankee Stadium1 E 161 St, New York, New York 10451
- Bedford Avenue, WilliamsburgNew York, New York 11211
- Apollo Theater253 W 125th St, New York, New York 10027
- The Cathedral of St. John the Divine1047 Amsterdam Ave, New York, New York 10025
- ChinatownNew York, New York 10012
- Lincoln CenterLincoln Center Plaza, New York, New York 10023
10 Best Rooftop Bars in New York City
Where the city looks its most beautiful, enjoyed with the perfect drink in hand.
The Best Places to Eat and Drink in New York City
- 28 Best Restaurants in New York CityThe best tables in the city prove that if you can make it here (as a restaurant), you can make it anywhere.
- 15 Best Bars in New York CityAbove all else, New York is a drinking town. Here, where the locals go for a tipple.
- 28 Best Brunches in New York CityIt’s a way of life in this town.
- 21 Best Italian Restaurants in New YorkOutside of Italy, where is there a better Italian food scene?
- 22 Best Places for Pizza in New York CityIt's hard to find a bad slice in this town, but these spots do it best—from Sicilian to Detroit-style.
Editor Restaurant and Bar Recommendations
- Place des Fêtes$$ | 212 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11238It hits that rare atmospheric sweet spot: warm, intimate, and candlelit without feeling at all sleepy.Hot List
- Masalawala & Sons$$ | 365 5th Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11215One of Brooklyn's toughest reservations sits on an unremarkable block in Park Slope—its insides, however, are anything but.Hot List
- Cote$$$ | 16 West 22nd St, New York, New York 10010It's Korean barbecue tinged with steakhouse traditions, including a beef aging room and a wine list with some 1,200 labels.
- Via Carota$$ | 51 Grove St., New York, New York 10014There can be long, well-earned waits for Rita Sodi and Jody Williams' delicious creations, so plan accordingly.
- Lilia$$$ | 567 Union Ave., Brooklyn, New York 11222Williamsburg home to legendary mafaldini (and reservations made a month out).
- Don Angie$$$ | 103 Greenwich Ave., New York, New York 10014It's still Italian-American, but chicken parm with a side of ziti this is decidedly not.
- Frenchette$$$ | 241 W Broadway, New York, New York 10013Frenchette isn’t quite a mirror of France—it’s a take on what a French restaurant in New York should be.
- Atoboy$$ | 43 E 28th St., New York, New York 10016Glorious Korean food made by a hotshot, Michelin-starred chef.
- Adda Indian Canteen$$ | 31-31 Thomson Ave, Long Island City, New York 11101There’s junglee maas, or goat curry, and snacks that come with a fair warning on the menu: “highly addictive.”
- Raoul's$$$ | 180 Prince St, New York, New York 10012A sceney, old-school Soho institution. The steak au poivre is famous.
- Buvette$$$ | 42 Grove St., New York, New York 10014A tiny, oh-so-French spot in the West Village with a fabulous wine list.
- Gage & Tollner$$$ | 372 Fulton St, Brooklyn, New York 11201Inviting, thoughtful, and bustling—with a dose of history mixed in for good measure.
- Dhamaka$$ | 119 Delancey St, New York, New York 10002An Indian destination of abundance and exuberance, where both the heat and the music are amped up.
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The Best Museum Shops in New York City
Our favorite spots for artsy and historic gifts and souvenirs.
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The New York City Art Exhibits to Hit This Spring & Summer
Starring a Yayoi Kusama installation, Karl Lagerfeld retrospective, and multiple Picasso spotlights.
Places to Stay
10 New York City Hotels With Private Balconies—and Stunning Views
For when you need some outdoor space to take in those great city views.
Food & Drink
Double Chicken Please Is the Best Bar in North America
The annual list of the 50 Best Bars in North America was just released.
Women Who Travel
Inside the New York City Dance Company Celebrating Its Ukrainian Heritage
Founded in the 1970s, the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is finding strength in tradition.
Air Travel
Air France’s Lounge at JFK Offers French Cooking and Free Clarins Facials
The two-level space in Terminal 1 offers thoughtful pre-flight amenities for fliers in the New York City airport.
Destinations
The 11 Best Spas in New York City
From Japanese Shiatsu massage and a Roman bathhouse to a hyperbaric oxygen chamber at a new social wellness club.
Air Travel
Inside the Brand New Terminal A Building at Newark Liberty International Airport
Yes, it's true—the once dark and dank building has been traded in for a light and airy space.
Places to Stay
NYC Hotel Week Is Here—Save on Stays at The William Vale, The Beekman, and More Top-Tier Hotels
The best time of year to spend a night (or a few) in New York City? After the holidays.
Places to Stay
The Best Boutique Hotels in NYC to Bookmark for Your Next Trip
From a Tribeca haunt owned by Robert De Niro to a SoHo hideaway with a rooftop pool.
Places to Stay
New York City's Hotel Scene Is More Glamorous Than Ever
A dazzling set of openings across Manhattan signals an opulent shift in the city's hospitality scene.
Air Travel
A Look Inside JFK’s Shiny New Terminal 8
Featuring swanky lounges and concierge-style check-in areas.
Food & Drink
Midtown Dining is Back With 8 Exciting New Restaurants—Just in Time for the Holidays
From a Singapore-inspired hawker center to a celebrity-backed hangout.
Air Travel
I Flew on Air New Zealand's 17-Hour Nonstop Flight From New York to Auckland—And the New Route Is a Game Changer
The historic new nonstop flight means friendly staff, delicious meals, better sleep, and no more onerous layovers.
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Inspiration
The Best Bike Routes for Exploring New York City's Boroughs
Cycling in New York can be intimidating, but with a bit of research and planning you can take advantage of the city’s ample bike paths and quieter backstreets.
Readers' Choice Awards
2022 Readers’ Choice Awards: The Top Hotels in New York City
Nothing beats the pleasure of checking into a great hotel. Here are the top ones in NYC, as voted by Traveler readers.
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