Impress out of town guests with a truly local experience.
1. Bowery Ballroom
6 Delancey St, New York, NY CBGB may be the more popular T-shirt, but to see up-and-coming bands with the locals, this place can't be beat.
2. Frick Collection
1 E 70th St, New York, NY Pass by the Met on your way to this, a unique collection housed in the mansion of its collector.
3. Spice Market
403 W 13th St, New York, NY Superstar chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Meatpacking District spot not only serves outstanding Asian eats, but the decor is even more impressive.
4. Lobby Lounge
80 Columbus Cir, New York, NY This plush lounge on the 35th floor of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel is arguably the best place to sip a glass of wine while gazing out at Central Park.
5. Grimaldi's Pizzeria
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY It may be cliche, but grabbing a pie at one of the city's best pizzerias and then hoofing it over the Brooklyn Bridge is one of the most fun and affordable ways to show off NYC.
6. Brooklyn Botanic Garden
1000 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, NY The expansive gardens are a peaceful oasis year-round, nestled between two other noteworthy attractions, the Brooklyn Museum and Prospect Park.
7. Lenox Lounge
288 Lenox Ave, New York, NY Skip the mainstream midtown spots and instead, catch a weekend jazz show or a Monday night jam session at this legend.
8. Canal Street Bikes
417 Canal St Ste 1, New York, NY Locals know that the best way to see the city, no matter the season, is on two wheels. Rent a bike and head up the West Side Highway path, stop by the Boat Basin cafe for a beer and burger, and see Central Park all in one afternoon.
9. The Cloisters
Fort Tryon Park, New York, NY This medieval European museum and garden is a favorite escape, with an impressive view of the Hudson River and the Palisades.
10. Comedy Cellar
117 MacDougal St, New York, NY Up-and-coming comics test their material here nightly, but there's no telling when one of the "SNL" stars or other famous comics will stop by for a set.
