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There's plenty to do in New York from dusk till dawn, but without an intravenous caffeine drip, you won't be able to do it all. Use our time-saving guide to narrow the list of world-famous restaurants, time-honored bars, hotels and destination sites.
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

  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.

  5. Blue Water Grill

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    31 Union Sq W, New York, NY
    This now-classic seafood palace sails on victoriously with its ocean-traveling menu.

  6. Peter Luger Steak House

    178 Broadway, Brooklyn, NY
    A legendary, bare-bones steakhouse where the nostalgia runs as thick as the porterhouse.

  7. Nobu

    105 Hudson St, New York, NY
    Still one the hottest tables in town, thanks to New York's sushi standard-bearer, chef Nobu Matsuhisa.

  8. Tavern on the Green

    Central Park W, New York, NY
    This tourist-friendly restaurant is a popular party destination in the heart of Central Park.

  9. Tao

    42 E 58TH St, New York, NY
    The scene is still hot at this perennially packed midtown Asian spot.

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Where to Drink

  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.

  5. McSorley's Old Ale House

    15 E 7th St, New York, NY
    Former old boys' club and still-popular pub dating from the 19th century.

  6. Metropolitan Museum of Art Rooftop Cafe

    1000 5th Ave, New York, NY
    A perpetual art opening: Drink while checking out the art, the people and the spectacular skyline.

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Where to Stay

  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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  5. 60 Thompson

    60 Thompson St, New York, NY
    Sexy style meets boutique-hotel cool in SoHo.

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  6. Mercer Hotel

    147 Mercer St, New York, NY
    A pristine, historic celeb favorite in the heart of Soho.

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  7. The Bowery Hotel

    335 Bowery, New York City, NY
    From the BBar and Maritime Hotel owners, a deluxe high-rise proves that sleeping on Bowery isn't just for "bums."

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  8. Maritime Hotel

    88 9th Ave, New York, NY
    A hip take on the glamour of seafaring accommodations, with appealing bars and restaurants, and ample patio seating.

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  9. Tribeca Grand Hotel

    2 6th Avenue, New York, NY
    The most comely atrium in Manhattan.

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Where to Relax

  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.

  5. Haven

    150 Mercer St, New York, NY
    With its inventive list of treatments, this Soho establishment reinvigorates the spa experience.

  6. Exhale

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    980 Madison Ave, New York, NY
    Luxury and strength add up to an addictive exercise regime.

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What to See

  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. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. Statue of Liberty National Monument

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

  6. 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

  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

    12 E 49TH St, 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.

  7. Bloomingdale's

    1000 3rd Ave, New York, NY
    Not just your mother's department store--you like it, too, and so does Grandma.

  8. Henri Bendel

    712 5th Ave, New York, NY
    Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory for beauty addicts.

  9. Jeffrey NY

    449 W 14th St, New York, NY
    The best shoe selection in town, and more besides.

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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. Penn Station

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

  4. 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.

  5. 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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