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Big inspiring gym with pool - a day pass is $50. Also rock climbing, skating, bowling, golf and all kinds of boats depart from here for tours around Manhattan.
232 recommandé par les habitants
Chelsea Piers
Chelsea PiersBig inspiring gym with pool - a day pass is $50. Also rock climbing, skating, bowling, golf and all kinds of boats depart from here for tours around Manhattan.
At the base of the apartment on 16th Street you will find a staircase & elevator leading to Diller, Scofidio + Renfro's wonderful High Line.
144 recommandé par les habitants
Empire Diner
210 10th AveAt the base of the apartment on 16th Street you will find a staircase & elevator leading to Diller, Scofidio + Renfro's wonderful High Line.
Running path/bike path, soccer field, tennis courts, kayaking, miniature golf, volleyball court, skateboarding.
155 recommandé par les habitants
Hudson River Park
Running path/bike path, soccer field, tennis courts, kayaking, miniature golf, volleyball court, skateboarding.
Check their website to request a free pass. They also have a spa. Several locations throughout NYC. West Chelsea location: 10th Avenue between 16th and 17th Street.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Equinox Greenwich Avenue
97 Greenwich AveCheck their website to request a free pass. They also have a spa. Several locations throughout NYC. West Chelsea location: 10th Avenue between 16th and 17th Street.
Bike rentals and sales of great wheels. Say hello to George Bliss from us! 139 Charles St between Greenwich St & Washington St.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Hudson Urban Bicycles
139 Charles StBike rentals and sales of great wheels. Say hello to George Bliss from us! 139 Charles St between Greenwich St & Washington St.
Hair styling with beautiful large space in Meatpacking district.
7 recommandé par les habitants
Bumble and bumble.
415 W 13th StHair styling with beautiful large space in Meatpacking district.
Free tennis courts on Hudson River but you may have to wait in line. Open seasonally.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Hudson River Park Tennis Courts
92 Hudson River GreenwayFree tennis courts on Hudson River but you may have to wait in line. Open seasonally.
Mini Golf ($5 per person) open in season.
Volleyball court good for a group. You sign up and pay $30-$100/hour per team (http://manhattanyouth.org/)
92 recommandé par les habitants
Pier 25 at Hudson River Park
West StreetMini Golf ($5 per person) open in season.
Volleyball court good for a group. You sign up and pay $30-$100/hour per team (http://manhattanyouth.org/)
New York Society for Ethical Culture
2 W 64th StEvents, lectures, check website for schedule.
Chelsea Piers Fitness
60 Chelsea PiersHuge variety of sports! $50 day pass.
Arts & Culture
Musée Rubin d'Art
150 W 17th StArt and artists' books & more
Dance presentations. Call box office for $10 seats, not easy to find but a great bargain.
54 recommandé par les habitants
The Cell
175 8th AveDance presentations. Call box office for $10 seats, not easy to find but a great bargain.
Great films, edge of West Village
209 West Houston Street New York, NY 10014, Tel. (212) 727-8110
81 recommandé par les habitants
Film Forum
209 W Houston StGreat films, edge of West Village
209 West Houston Street New York, NY 10014, Tel. (212) 727-8110
Great films, edge of West Village
323 Sixth Avenue at West Third Street, Tel. (212) 924-7771
140 recommandé par les habitants
IFC Center
323 6th AveGreat films, edge of West Village
323 Sixth Avenue at West Third Street, Tel. (212) 924-7771
Music, readings, drinks, food
158 Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village
57 recommandé par les habitants
(Le) Poisson Rouge
158 Bleecker StMusic, readings, drinks, food
158 Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village
WNYC New York Public Radio's space (also check RadioLab)
44 Charlton St between 6th Ave & Varick St
160 Varick St
160 Varick StreetWNYC New York Public Radio's space (also check RadioLab)
44 Charlton St between 6th Ave & Varick St
Food, drinks, check calendar for performances
155 Varick St
(between Spring St & Vandam St)
35 recommandé par les habitants
City Winery
155 Varick StFood, drinks, check calendar for performances
155 Varick St
(between Spring St & Vandam St)
Music, readings, drinks, food
29 Cornelia Street off Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village
43 recommandé par les habitants
The Cornelia Street Cafe
Cornelia StreetMusic, readings, drinks, food
29 Cornelia Street off Bleecker Street, Greenwich Village
Check schedule, some shows have no cover charge, otherwise $20 from 7:30 on; 1 drink minimum
183 W 10th St, between 4th St & 7th Ave
149 recommandé par les habitants
Smalls Jazz Club
183 W 10th StCheck schedule, some shows have no cover charge, otherwise $20 from 7:30 on; 1 drink minimum
183 W 10th St, between 4th St & 7th Ave
Books, readings, music and more all for a good cause.
in Soho, 126 Crosby below Houston St, M-F, 10-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10-5pm
42 recommandé par les habitants
Housing Works Used Book Cafe
126 Crosby StBooks, readings, music and more all for a good cause.
in Soho, 126 Crosby below Houston St, M-F, 10-9pm, Sat-Sun, 10-5pm
The Kitchen
48-11 43rd AveArt, performances, music, talks, films.
Highline Ballroom
431 W 16th StMusic and shows, check website.
Eyebeam
185 Wythe AvenueTechnology, art, bookstore, music, check their website for events.
Paula Cooper Gallery
534 W 21st StJust one of the hundreds of galleries in Chelsea.
Aperture Foundation
548 W 28th StPhotographic arts in great space.
Art!
Open late some evenings, check website.
2114 recommandé par les habitants
The Museum of Modern Art
11 West 53rd StreetArt!
Open late some evenings, check website.
Art!
Open late some evenings, check website.
885 recommandé par les habitants
Salmagundi Museum of American Art
Art!
Open late some evenings, check website.
Art!
Open late some evenings, check website.
1126 recommandé par les habitants
Musée Solomon R. Guggenheim
1071 5th AveArt!
Open late some evenings, check website.
Art!
Open late some evenings, check website.
629 recommandé par les habitants
New Museum of Contemporary Art
235 BoweryArt!
Open late some evenings, check website.
Art/Design
Open late some evenings, check website.
75 recommandé par les habitants
Musée des Arts et du Design
2 Columbus CirArt/Design
Open late some evenings, check website.
Art/Photography
Open late some evenings, check website.
52 recommandé par les habitants
International Center of Photography Museum
79 Essex StArt/Photography
Open late some evenings, check website.
Art!
Open late some evenings, check website.
2653 recommandé par les habitants
Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 5th AveArt!
Open late some evenings, check website.
Musée américain d'histoire naturelle
200 Central Park WestNatural History mega-museum!
92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington AveCheck their website for lectures and performances.
Bowlmor Chelsea Piers
60 Chelsea PiersBowling!
Shopping
Apple West 14th Street
401 W 14th StDesign meets function in a beautiful store.
Shop for a good cause.
245 West 10th Street near Hudson Street and larger store on 17th Street between 6 and 7th Avenue
55 recommandé par les habitants
Housing Works Thrift Shops
266 5th AveShop for a good cause.
245 West 10th Street near Hudson Street and larger store on 17th Street between 6 and 7th Avenue
ALAS, they closed at the end of 2012.
You can find them online.
Fun shop with design.
Was at 125 Greenwich Ave between 12th St & Jane Street
Mxyplyzyk
125 Greenwich AveALAS, they closed at the end of 2012.
You can find them online.
Fun shop with design.
Was at 125 Greenwich Ave between 12th St & Jane Street
Shop for oldies but goodies. The magical St. Lukes Gardens are just next door heading south on Hudson Street.
St Luke's Thrift Shop
487 Hudson StShop for oldies but goodies. The magical St. Lukes Gardens are just next door heading south on Hudson Street.
Salt and chocolate - check this gem of a store for delightful elements.
10 recommandé par les habitants
The Meadow - Hudson Street
240 Mulberry StreetSalt and chocolate - check this gem of a store for delightful elements.
Food Scene
La Bottega
363 W 16th StCroissants, tarts, & savory delights!
Gigantic impressive interior, edamame dumplings, sea bass, crying chocolate cake.
115 recommandé par les habitants
Buddakan
75 9th AveGigantic impressive interior, edamame dumplings, sea bass, crying chocolate cake.
Low key unique atmosphere. Cafe, music, eats, WiFi, books, couches.
28 Jane Street between West 4th and Greenwich Avenue (not Greenwich Street)
44 recommandé par les habitants
Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House
Low key unique atmosphere. Cafe, music, eats, WiFi, books, couches.
28 Jane Street between West 4th and Greenwich Avenue (not Greenwich Street)
Chocolate eclipse, lemon tart, tea and drinks.
10 Morton Street between Bleecker and 7th Avenue
15 recommandé par les habitants
Bosie
506 LaGuardia PlChocolate eclipse, lemon tart, tea and drinks.
10 Morton Street between Bleecker and 7th Avenue
Big windows, simple breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks.
304 W 4th St between Bank St & 12th Street
31 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Minerva
302 West 4th StreetBig windows, simple breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinks.
304 W 4th St between Bank St & 12th Street
Garden seating in back, DKA-Dominique's Kouign-Amann (koeen ah-MON) - butter, sugar, bliss.
189 Spring St. between Sullivan and Thompson (closed Monday)
157 recommandé par les habitants
Dominique Ansel Bakery
189 Spring StGarden seating in back, DKA-Dominique's Kouign-Amann (koeen ah-MON) - butter, sugar, bliss.
189 Spring St. between Sullivan and Thompson (closed Monday)
Chocolate chip cookie, pretzel croissant.
Several locations in the city.
39 recommandé par les habitants
The City Bakery
3 W 18th StChocolate chip cookie, pretzel croissant.
Several locations in the city.
Cafe and later drinks, sometimes open mic comedy (Thurs, 6:30-8:30pm, call to confirm) Tel. (212) 924-3804
27 recommandé par les habitants
11th Street Cafe
327 W 11th StCafe and later drinks, sometimes open mic comedy (Thurs, 6:30-8:30pm, call to confirm) Tel. (212) 924-3804
Vegan food, yummy apricot bar, WiFi, music can get loud
45 8th Avenue below Horatio Street, also in SoHo at 150 Sullivan St
'Snice
45 8th AveVegan food, yummy apricot bar, WiFi, music can get loud
45 8th Avenue below Horatio Street, also in SoHo at 150 Sullivan St
Welcoming cafe that also has music and comedy some nights
73 8th Ave between 13th and 14th Streets
44 recommandé par les habitants
Think Coffee
73 8th AveWelcoming cafe that also has music and comedy some nights
73 8th Ave between 13th and 14th Streets
French food, garden open in season, expect long wait. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
49 Grove Street off Bleecker St.
188 recommandé par les habitants
Buvette
42 Grove StFrench food, garden open in season, expect long wait. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
49 Grove Street off Bleecker St.
Food and drinks. Outdoor seating weather permitting, people watching.
259 West 4th St.
119 recommandé par les habitants
Extra Virgin
259 West 4th StreetFood and drinks. Outdoor seating weather permitting, people watching.
259 West 4th St.
Brunch and dinner, byob (bring your own bottle)
253 West 11th Street between 4th Street and Waverly Place
76 recommandé par les habitants
Tartine
253 W 11th StBrunch and dinner, byob (bring your own bottle)
253 West 11th Street between 4th Street and Waverly Place
Drinks with sunset are uplifting, dinner is expensive.
176 Perry St., entry is on noisy West Side Highway
19 recommandé par les habitants
Perry St
176 Perry StDrinks with sunset are uplifting, dinner is expensive.
176 Perry St., entry is on noisy West Side Highway
Mary's Fish Camp
64 Charles StFish!
64 Charles near West 4th Street
Drinks, dinner, quieter than Aria Wine Bar which is next door,
117 Perry St (between Hudson St & Greenwich St)
Left Bank
117 Perry StDrinks, dinner, quieter than Aria Wine Bar which is next door,
117 Perry St (between Hudson St & Greenwich St)
Drinks, also serves food. Check the back room couches and stars in ceiling if open.
519 Hudson Street near W. 10th Street
24 recommandé par les habitants
Cowgirl
519 Hudson StDrinks, also serves food. Check the back room couches and stars in ceiling if open.
519 Hudson Street near W. 10th Street
Drinks, food also served. Fireplaces, carved wooden benches, cool beautiful spaces (the upstairs is open select days of the week)
118 10th Avenue next to The Caledonia.
32 recommandé par les habitants
The Park
Drinks, food also served. Fireplaces, carved wooden benches, cool beautiful spaces (the upstairs is open select days of the week)
118 10th Avenue next to The Caledonia.
Dinner, drinks, inspiring open space.
Meatpacking District - 420 W. 13th Street between 9th Ave and Washington Street.
34 recommandé par les habitants
FIG & OLIVE
420 W 13th StDinner, drinks, inspiring open space.
Meatpacking District - 420 W. 13th Street between 9th Ave and Washington Street.
Take out - famous for cupcakes, we prefer the lemon bar and fruit crisps
401 Bleecker Street between Perry Street & 11th Street
401 recommandé par les habitants
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StTake out - famous for cupcakes, we prefer the lemon bar and fruit crisps
401 Bleecker Street between Perry Street & 11th Street
More than one film made in and around this cafe (check the bike shop down the street and say hello to George Bliss)
128 Charles St between Greenwich St & Washington St
16 recommandé par les habitants
Mojo Coffee
128 Charles StMore than one film made in and around this cafe (check the bike shop down the street and say hello to George Bliss)
128 Charles St between Greenwich St & Washington St
Watch your coffee beans soar through the air, chocolate chip cookie.
75 Greenwich Ave between 7th Ave & 11th Street
68 recommandé par les habitants
Roasting Plant
81 Orchard StWatch your coffee beans soar through the air, chocolate chip cookie.
75 Greenwich Ave between 7th Ave & 11th Street
WiFi, panini, drinks, low-key. Wed open mic at 7pm, Thrs. jazz at 7pm, Fri & Sat featured acts at 8pm. Call to confirm.
7 Cornelia St. near 6th Avenue
Vagabond Cafe
7 Cornelia StWiFi, panini, drinks, low-key. Wed open mic at 7pm, Thrs. jazz at 7pm, Fri & Sat featured acts at 8pm. Call to confirm.
7 Cornelia St. near 6th Avenue
Swine
Fun spot for meat eaters plus free pinball machine upstairs.
Moran’s Chelsea
146 10th AveCalm spot, onion rings - mmm.
Nice place near Chelsea Galleries, probably need reservations during busy hours.
171 recommandé par les habitants
Cookshop
156 10th AveNice place near Chelsea Galleries, probably need reservations during busy hours.
Stop for a drink or dinner while visiting Chelsea art galleries.
35 recommandé par les habitants
The Red Cat
Stop for a drink or dinner while visiting Chelsea art galleries.
If you find yourself in this part of town, stop in for some excellent chocolate. Also have shop inside Chelsea Market.
12 recommandé par les habitants
Jacques Torres
30 Rockefeller PlazaIf you find yourself in this part of town, stop in for some excellent chocolate. Also have shop inside Chelsea Market.
bouchon Bakery
1 Rockefeller PlazaSweet and savory yumness near Rockefellar Plaza!
Bouchon
10 Columbus CircleSavory and sweet yumness at Columbus Circle.
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StLemon bar stop en route to MoMA.
Magnolia Bakery
401 Bleecker StSomething sweet while in the Upper West Side:)
Kava Cafe
803 Washington StWonderful place to find after a stroll on the High Line.
Outdoor seating when warm, cash only the last time we checked.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Malatesta Trattoria
649 Washington StOutdoor seating when warm, cash only the last time we checked.
Have not been yet - good reviews on Yelp.
22 W 8th St (between 5th Ave & Mac Dougal St)
31 recommandé par les habitants
Amelie Wine Bar
22 W 8th StHave not been yet - good reviews on Yelp.
22 W 8th St (between 5th Ave & Mac Dougal St)
French style cafe with large windows.
Bleecker Street near Grove St (also Bleecker St. above SoHo)
11 recommandé par les habitants
Cafe Angelique
49 Grove StFrench style cafe with large windows.
Bleecker Street near Grove St (also Bleecker St. above SoHo)
Pasta in all varieties, including chocolate filled for desert. Haven't eaten here yet - what do you think?
17 recommandé par les habitants
Giovanni Rana Pastificio & Cucina
75 9th AvenuePasta in all varieties, including chocolate filled for desert. Haven't eaten here yet - what do you think?
Essentials
Great food, shops, bakeries, bookstore, fish store, pre-prepared foods. Google Offices on top.
1123 recommandé par les habitants
Marché de Chelsea
75 9th AveGreat food, shops, bakeries, bookstore, fish store, pre-prepared foods. Google Offices on top.
Trader Joe's
130 Court StGood food and flowers!
Whole Foods Market
95 E Houston StBig food store, high quality
Tibet House US
22 W 15th StQuality food.
Grocery staples such as soap, toilet paper, frozen food, not as nice as Chelsea Market for vegetables and fruits and food but they do have it there.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Western Beef
431 W 16th StGrocery staples such as soap, toilet paper, frozen food, not as nice as Chelsea Market for vegetables and fruits and food but they do have it there.
Drinks & Nightlife
Drinks & food on SWAYING BOATS on Pier 66 at West 26th Street. To get there, walk north on The High Line and exit around 26th Street, or walk along the Hudson River park.
141 recommandé par les habitants
Frying Pan
207 12th AveDrinks & food on SWAYING BOATS on Pier 66 at West 26th Street. To get there, walk north on The High Line and exit around 26th Street, or walk along the Hudson River park.
Drinks, food also served. Fireplace and couches in the rear (can get loud)
52 8th Ave between Horatio & Jane (2 blocks south of 14th Street).
32 recommandé par les habitants
Art Bar
52 8th AveDrinks, food also served. Fireplace and couches in the rear (can get loud)
52 8th Ave between Horatio & Jane (2 blocks south of 14th Street).
Great atmosphere (can get loud).
117 Perry Street between Hudson St & Greenwich St.
90 recommandé par les habitants
Aria West Village
14 Bedford StGreat atmosphere (can get loud).
117 Perry Street between Hudson St & Greenwich St.
Entwine
765 Washington StWine bar on 765 Washington Street
Drinks, food also served. Remarkable interior, pricey, even pricier if you go to the glass-bottom swimming pool level (pool open in warmer months).
35 recommandé par les habitants
Dream Downtown
355 W 16th StDrinks, food also served. Remarkable interior, pricey, even pricier if you go to the glass-bottom swimming pool level (pool open in warmer months).
Restaurant on ground level and a bar plus food on top floor with small swimming pool
518 West 27th Street (get there walking north on the High Line and exit at around 26th Street.
23 recommandé par les habitants
Hotel Americano
518 W 27th StRestaurant on ground level and a bar plus food on top floor with small swimming pool
518 West 27th Street (get there walking north on the High Line and exit at around 26th Street.
Drinks, outdoor seating, food also served.
567 Hudson St between 11th St & Perry Street.
58 recommandé par les habitants
White Horse Tavern
567 Hudson StreetDrinks, outdoor seating, food also served.
567 Hudson St between 11th St & Perry Street.
For a game of pool, ping pong, scrabble and music; $3 cover
75 Christopher St near 7th Avenue
184 recommandé par les habitants
Fat Cat
75 Christopher StFor a game of pool, ping pong, scrabble and music; $3 cover
75 Christopher St near 7th Avenue
Sightseeing
A calm oasis of gardens with all kinds of birds singing in the middle of the West Village. The St. Lukes Thrift Store is next door on Hudson St.
8 recommandé par les habitants
The Church of St. Luke in the Fields
487 Hudson StA calm oasis of gardens with all kinds of birds singing in the middle of the West Village. The St. Lukes Thrift Store is next door on Hudson St.