APPS:
• Uber – a technology company that has developed a software that allows anyone to request a ride via mobile app, text message, or the web. o http://support.uber.com/entries/22344456-What-is-Uber- o https://www.uber.com/cities/new-york • Kickmap – an app designed to help people navigate the subway system with ease. It continually updates to keep users informed about possible construction or subway rerouting. o http://www.kickmap.com/ • Google Maps • StubHub o http://www.stubhub.com/ • Opentable.com – make reservations at a wide variety of restaurants with the click of a button o http://www.opentable.com/ • Citi Bike o https://citibikenyc.com/how-it-works • Third Place: Transit App "makes everyday commuting in NYC simple by instantly telling users about transit routes around you and departure times. See in real time the current locations of desired trains or buses and use the trip planner to route your next destination."
RESTAURANTS:
• Times Square o Hard Rock Café - $$ . 1501 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 . http://www.hardrock.com/cafes/new-york/ o Bubba Gump Shrimp Company - $$ . 1501 Broadway, New York, NY 10036 . http://www.bubbagump.com/locations/new-york-city/ • Italian o Patsy’s - $$$ . 236 W 56th Street, New York, NY 10019 . (212) 247-3491 . http://patsys.com/ o Eataly - $$$ . Bicerin, a chocolate drink from Turin, Italy, which gained popularity in the 2006 Olympic Games, is served here. . 200 5th Avenue . (212) 229-2560 . http://www.eataly.com/nyc/ o Angelo’s – Little Italy - $$ . 146 Mulberry Street, New York, NY 10013 . (212) 966-1277 . http://www.angelosofmulberryst.com/ • Pizza o John’s – Pizza stained glass - $$ . 260 W 44th Street, New York, NY 10036 . (212) 391-7560 . http://www.johnspizzerianyc.com/ • Diner o Brooklyn Diner on 57th - $$ . 212 W 57th Street, New York, NY . (212) 977-1957 . http://www.brooklyndiner.com/ • Russian o Russian Tea Room - $$$ . 150 W 57th Street, New York, NY 10019 . (212) 581-7100 . http://russiantearoomnyc.com/ o Firebird - $$$ . 365 W 46th Street, New York, NY 10036 . (212) 586-0244 . http://www.firebirdrestaurant.com/ • Burgers o Junior’s - $$ . 1515 Broadway #1, New York, NY 10036 . (212) 302-2000 . http://www.juniorscheesecake.com/ • Dessert o Junior’s - $$ . 1515 Broadway #1, New York, NY 10036 . (212) 302-2000 . http://www.juniorscheesecake.com/ o Pasticceria Rocco - $ . 243 Bleecker Street, New York, NY 10014 . (212) 242-6031 . https://pasticceriarocco.com/ • Steakhouse o Delmonico’s - $$$ . 56 Beaver Street, New York, NY 10004 . (212) 509-1144 . http://www.delmonicosrestaurantgroup.com/restaurant/ • Greek o Molyvos - $$$ . 871 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 . (212) 582-7500 . http://www.molyvos.com/ • Asian o Ruby Foo’s - $$ . 1626 Broadway, New York, NY 10019 . (212) 489-5600 . http://www.rubyfoos.com/ • Other o Luke’s Lobster – get the lobster roll - $$ . The Plaza Food Hall, 1 W 59th Street, New York, NY 10019 . (646) 755-3227 . http://lukeslobster.com/plaza o Waldorf Astoria – Peacock Alley - $$$ . 301 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10022 . (212) 872-1275 . http://peacockalleyrestaurant.com/ o Carnegie Deli - $$ . 854 7th Avenue, New York, NY 10019 . (212) 757-2245 . http://www.carnegiedeli.com/home.php o Grand Central Terminal - $$ - Over 40 dining options in Lower Level Grand Central Station! . 89 East 42nd Street, New York, NY 10017 . (212) 340-2583 . http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/dining o Penn Station o Serendipity 3 – try the frozen hot chocolate featured in the 2001 movie Serendipity, starring John Cusak and Kate Beckinsale - $$ . 225 E 60th Street, New York, NY 10022 . (212) 838-3531 . http://www.serendipity3.com/ o Chelsea Market . An enclosed urban food court, shopping mall, office building and television production facility. . 75 9th Avenue, New York, NY 10011 . http://www.chelseamarket.com/ o Columbus Circle . Over 40 specialty shops and a 60,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market! . 10 Columbus Circle, New York, NY 10019 . http://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com/ o Take a bus to Harlem for good BBQ o Bar Americain – Celebrity Chef Bobby Flay’s restaurant - $$$ . 152 W 52nd Street, New York, NY 10019 . (212) 265-9700 . http://www.baramericain.com/new-york-city-restaurant/
SIGHTS:
• Wall Street/New York Stock Exchange o http://www.yelp.com/biz/wall-street-walks-new-york-2 • Liberty Landing Park o http://www.libertylandingferry.com/ o http://libertystatepark.com/ o The area surrounding the Statue of Liberty! • Statue of Liberty o Visit http://www.nps.gov/stli/planyourvisit/index.htm to buy tickets • Top of the Rock o A fun alternative to the Empire State Building o https://secure.topoftherocknyc.com/ODTInternet/Web/BuyTicketOnline/captureticket. aspx o 30 Rockefeller Plaza • Empire State Building o http://www.esbnyc.com/buy_tickets.asp o 350 5th Avenue • World Trade Center, 9/11 Memorial o http://www.911memorial.org/visitor-passes o Liberty Street, New York City, NY 10006 • Carnegie Hall o http://www.carnegiehall.org/ o 881 7th Avenue • Grand Central Station o 87 East 42nd Street o http://www.grandcentralterminal.com/info/tours • Penn Station • Chelsea Market o 75 9th Avenue o http://www.chelseamarket.com/ • Meatpacking District o http://nymag.com/visitorsguide/neighborhoods/meatpacking.htm • Columbus Circle o 10 Columbus Circle o http://www.theshopsatcolumbuscircle.com/ • South Street Seaport o http://www.southstreetseaport.com/
ACTIVITIES:
• Bronx Zoo o 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460 o http://www.bronxzoo.com/plan-your-trip/hours-and-rates.aspx • Hayden Planetarium o 81 Central Park West, New York, NY 10023 o http://www.amnh.org/our-research/hayden-planetarium • Staten Island Ferry o 1 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301 o http://www.nyc.gov/html/dot/html/ferrybus/staten-island-ferry.shtml • See the opera o http://www.metoperafamily.org/metopera/index.aspx? • Rent a bike o https://citibikenyc.com/how-it-works o http://www.bikenewyork.org/advice/nyc-info/rental-bike-shops/ • Kayak in the Hudson River o http://www.kayakhudson.com/ o http://www.downtownboathouse.org/ • Metropolitan Museum of Art o Go at the beginning of your trip because your admission fee includes same-week admission at no extra charge! It is great to know that you can come and go as you please. o 1000 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10028 o http://www.metmuseum.org/en/visit/hours-and-admission • MoMA – Museum of Modern Art o 11 West 53rd Street, New York, NY 10019 o http://www.moma.org/visit/plan/index#hours • Broadway Shows o http://www.broadway.com/ o Discount tickets can be purchased in the middle of Time Square (46th and 47th on 7th) on the day of the performance. Tickets are subject to what is available. http://www.entertainment-link.com/tkts.asp?gclid=CJeqhaWD1LwCFVBk7Aod0xIATQ o
• Saturday matinee at the movie theater near Lincoln Center o http://www.lincolnplazacinema.com/general-information.aspx • Basketball games in Madison Square Gardens • F.A.O. Schwarz o http://www.fao.com/home/index.jsp o 767 5th Avenue at 58th Street, New York, NY 10153
CHURCHES:
• St. Ignatius Loyola o 980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028 o http://www.stignatiusloyola.org/ • Church of St. Paul the Apostle o 405 West 59th Street, New York, NY 10023 o http://www.stpaultheapostle.org/ • St. Francis Xavier o 46 West 16th Street, New York, NY 10011 o http://www.sfxavier.org/
MISC:
• Buses o Fun way to travel along 5th Ave, Madison Ave, 7th Ave, and Park Ave • Metro Card o http://www.mta.info/metrocard/mcgtreng.htm • Free NYC Visitor’s Guide at most hotels • Many hotels offer support in getting around NYC • Parts of Broadway are only open for foot traffic
Tips:
• Scalped Tickets Please be cautious of people selling game tickets outside of Madison Square Garden. Many of these tickets may be counterfeit or may have already been used as one ticket can be used for multiple seasons.