Classical Music in NYC: 16 Ways to Go on a Budget
Hear world class music for less. Our guide covers free tickets at the Met Opera, $20 seats at Carnegie Hall, and free concerts at Juilliard and Trinity Church.
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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade 2026: Route, Best Viewing Spots and Balloon Inflation
Everything you need to know about navigating the 100th anniversary of New York City's biggest parade, from where to stand to where to thaw out.
The NYC Holiday Window Displays 2026: Where and When to See Them
Plan your route through the best department store windows, light shows and festive stops in Manhattan this season.
Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree 2026: Lighting Date, Viewing Tips and What Is Nearby
The 2026 tree arrives November 7 and lights up December 2. Here is how to see it without the crush, where to eat, and which other trees to check out.
Things to Do in NYC This Weekend: October 2 to October 4
The Strokes hit Queens, the New York Film Festival takes over Lincoln Center, and fall festivals arrive across the boroughs.
New Year's Eve in NYC 2026: Where to Celebrate That Is Not Times Square
Skip the barricades and the freezing crowds. Here is how to actually enjoy the last night of the year in New York.
The Best Afternoon Tea in NYC
Fourteen afternoon teas in New York, from the Plaza's Palm Court and the Baccarat's crystal salon to a Japanese tea at the Waldorf and a $60 pot in the West Village, with prices, booking windows and the 2026 holiday teas.
The Best Cheesecake in NYC
Fourteen slices that define New York cheesecake, from Junior's and a Bronx bakery that supplies Peter Luger to Basque burnt tarts and an ube jiggly cake in Chinatown, plus how cream cheese made it all possible.
The Best Cookies in NYC
Twenty cookies worth crossing the city for, from Levain's six-ounce chocolate chip and Red Gate's toffee cookie to black and whites on the Upper East Side and pignoli by the pound in the Bronx.
The Best Places to Write and Work Creatively in NYC
Find your muse at these quiet, inspiring nooks across the city, from stunning public library reading rooms to cozy cafes that actually tolerate laptops.
The Best Tailors and Alteration Shops in NYC
A good tailor is a New Yorker's best kept secret. Here is where to go for invisible denim repairs, bespoke suits, and emergency hems.
Birthday Ideas in NYC for Every Budget
Private karaoke rooms, family-style tables that seat 12, a drag dinner show, a free ferry at sunset. Where to spend a birthday in New York, sorted by what it costs.
First Time in New York: What Locals Actually Tell Their Friends
Where to stay, which landmarks are worth the line, how the subway works now that it is all tap to pay, what to tip, what to skip, and a three day plan.
How to Watch the 2026 NYC Marathon: Best Spots Along the Route
A mile by mile guide to watching the five borough race, from Brooklyn dives to the Central Park finish line.
NYC With Kids: The Guide for Parents Who Live Here
The best museums, playgrounds, food halls, and climbing walls for keeping toddlers, kids, and teens entertained in the city right now.
Things to Do Alone in NYC
A bar seat at Via Carota, a 10 p.m. set at the Vanguard, free Friday nights at the Morgan. The best solo plans in New York, and how to do them well.
Things to Do in NYC in November 2026
From marathon pavement to Thanksgiving balloons, here is how to navigate the busiest and best month on the New York calendar.
Things to Do in NYC With Teenagers
Where to take a 14 to 18 year old in New York without getting eye rolls, from sneaker shops and retro arcades to the city's best pizza.
Where to Eat Before a Broadway Show
Restaurant Row pasta, a 1965 theater hangout, tacos you can finish before the overture and the bars where the cast goes after: eating around the Theater District in 2026.
Where to Eat Near Bryant Park
Dan dan noodles on 37th, oyster pan roast under Grand Central, a food hall in the Helmsley Building and rooftops for after work: where to eat around Bryant Park, plus Winter Village dates.
Where to Eat Near Carnegie Hall
The Russian Tea Room's pre-theatre menu, a burger behind a hotel curtain, whole fish on 55th and a sommelier's wine bar: pre-concert dinners and late options around West 57th Street.
Where to Eat Near Madison Square Garden
Pizza across the street, a mutton chop worth the walk, Koreatown soup at 1am: where to eat before and after a Knicks game, a Rangers game or a concert at the Garden.
The Best Blues Clubs and Live Music Joints in NYC
Experience the soulful sounds of live blues every night of the week in these historic venues and intimate dive bars keeping the blues alive in NYC.
The Best Gluten-Free Restaurants and Bakeries in NYC
Dining out with celiac disease or a gluten sensitivity does not mean sacrificing flavor in New York City.
The Best Indian Restaurants in New York City
Savor the regional diversity of Indian cuisine in New York City, from fiery coastal seafood to modern tasting menus that require booking weeks in advance.
A pack of 12 giant dog sculptures has taken over Central Park
French artist Camille Henrot just debuted 'Dogs,' a free public art installation featuring a dozen large-scale canine sculptures.
The Best Cabaret Venues in New York City
Experience the intimate magic and theatricality of New York's enduring cabaret scene.
The Best Magazine Shops and Newsstands in NYC
Support print media by browsing the incredible selections at these dedicated independent newsstands, bookstores, and specialty shops.
The Best Cafes for Remote Work in NYC
Tired of working from your apartment? We found the best coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and public spaces to open your laptop.
The Best Date Ideas in New York City
From free ferry rides and gallery hops to late night jazz and cozy dinners, here is how to actually have a good date in New York.
The best electronic music venues and clubs in NYC
From subterranean techno bunkers to intimate listening rooms, here are the spaces driving New York's electronic music scene.
The Best Food Halls in New York City
From historic markets to sprawling new destinations, these are the New York food halls worth your time and the single best thing to eat at each one.
The Best Holiday Markets in New York City
Get into the festive spirit and shop local at New York's famous winter villages.
The best ice skating rinks in New York City
Embrace the upcoming chill at the city's most magical outdoor and indoor ice rinks. These spots offer a perfect winter activity for every skill level.
The Best Irish Pubs in New York City
Grab a proper pint of Guinness and settle in at these authentic, cozy taverns around the city.
The Best Barbershops and Hair Salons in New York City
From a quick fade in a classic barbershop to a transformative color treatment, these are the New York City spots we trust for great hair.
The Best Omakase Menus in New York City
Treat yourself to a masterclass in sushi at the city's finest tasting counters, from the $600 blowout to the $69 weeknight steal.
The Best Open Mic Nights in New York City
Whether you have five minutes of new stand-up, three chords and the truth, or a poem to get off your chest, these are the stages to find.
The Best Photography Galleries and Museums in New York
From the Chelsea powerhouses to vital non-profits and museums with world-class collections, here is where to see the best photography in New York City.
The Best Piano Bars in New York City
From rowdy, show-tune sing-alongs in landmark rooms to quiet corners for a classic cocktail, here is where to find the keys to the city.
The Best Sandwiches in New York City
From the platonic ideal of a pastrami on rye to the bodega-born chopped cheese, these are the sandwiches that define New York.
The Best Speakeasy Bars in New York City
Secret phone booths, hidden doors and unmarked stairwells lead to the city's best cocktails, if you know where to look.
The Best Sports Bars in New York City
From massive mega-screens to cozy neighborhood pubs, these are the top spots to catch every game, fight, and match with passionate fans.
The Best Steakhouses in New York City
From expense-account classics to new-school grills, these are the rooms, the cuts, and the reservations that define New York steak.
The Best Thai Restaurants in New York City
From fiery Isan duck larb in Elmhurst to upscale coastal curries in NoHo, here is where to eat Thai food in New York right now.
The Best Vegan Restaurants in New York City
Plant-based dining in New York has moved past the era of sad salads and dry veggie burgers.
The Best Views in New York City
More than just observation decks, this is our guide to seeing the skyline from every angle, from waterfront parks and bridges to rooftop bars.
How to Score Cheap Broadway Tickets: Rush, Lottery, and TKTS
You do not have to spend a fortune to see world-class theater in New York if you know how to play the system.
Literary New York: The Landmarks Worth Visiting
From the bar where Kerouac got kicked out to the library where generations of masterpieces were written, these are the places that tell the story of the city.
New York Outdoor Concert Series: The Full Calendar
From free shows in the park to skyline sets at the Seaport, this is your guide to the summer and fall seasons at SummerStage, Celebrate Brooklyn, Lincoln Center and more.
The Best Rainy Day Things to Do in New York City
Your phone says it’s going to rain all day. Here is our list of the best museums, movie theaters, markets and other indoor escapes that are actually worth your time.
Things to Do in New York at Night (That Aren't Just Bars)
The city has things to do after 8 p.m. beyond another round. Think late museum hours, midnight movies, skyline views that are actually worth it, and street food under the lights.
Where to Eat Thanksgiving Dinner in NYC
Skip the cooking and cleaning this November by booking a table at these exceptional New York restaurants.
New York Art Fairs: The Calendar and How to Do Them
A guide to the big tents, the downtown discoveries, and the specialist shows that make up the New York art market calendar.
The Best Cocktail Bars in New York City
Twenty bars pouring the best drinks in New York right now, plus a straight answer on whether the hidden-door speakeasy is still worth the hunt.
The Best Comedy Clubs in New York City
From legendary Greenwich Village basements to indie stages in Brooklyn and Queens, this is your guide to the best stand-up, improv, and alternative comedy in New York.
The Best Dive Bars in New York City
Twenty-one bars across Manhattan and Brooklyn where the beer is cheap, the jukebox has opinions and nobody has redecorated since the last recession.
The Best Hotel Bars in New York City
From storied piano lounges on the Upper East Side to cinematic rooftops downtown, these are the New York hotel bars worth the trip, whether you're checking in or not.
The Best Jazz Clubs in New York City
From the Village basements where the music was invented to Brooklyn listening rooms with a donation jar, here is where to hear live jazz in New York now.
The Best Libraries in New York City to Read, Work and Wander
From soaring reading rooms and rare book collections to cozy neighborhood branches, these are the best public and private libraries to know in New York.
The Best Literary Bars in New York City
From historic taverns where Dylan Thomas drank to modern bookstore bars hosting the city's sharpest reading series, here is where to drink with writers.
The Best Movie Theaters in New York City
Beyond the multiplexes, New York's independent and repertory cinemas are where the city's real film culture lives, from downtown palaces to outer-borough originals.
The Best Museums in New York City
From the big names on Fifth Avenue to the experimental spaces in Queens, this is your guide to the New York museums that are actually worth your time and money.
The 30 Best Novels About New York City
Gilded Age drawing rooms, Harlem tenements, Brooklyn stoops and a Manhattan apartment where a woman tries to sleep for a year. The city, told by the people who wrote it best.
The Best Pizza Slices in New York City
Nineteen counters across four boroughs, from the plain cheese that sets the standard to the burrata and oxtail slices worth crossing a river for.
The Best Ramen in New York City
From rich, porky tonkotsu to delicate shio, here is where to find the most satisfying bowls of ramen in the city, and how to get a seat.
The Best Record Stores in New York City
Eighteen shops worth the subway ride, from Rockefeller Center's two-level Rough Trade to a Ridgewood crate-digger's haven and a jazz specialist tucked into an eighth-floor office.
The Best Small Museums in New York City
Leave the big crowds behind for these focused, fascinating collections, from Gilded Age mansions to a 1936 subway station and the city's last single-family home.
The Best Sneaker Stores in New York City
From the impossible-to-get drops to the vintage grails, these are the only sneaker shops in New York that matter.
The Museum and Gallery Shows to See in New York This Fall
Krasner and Pollock at the Met, manga in Brooklyn, Arthur Jafa on the Bowery and a Chelsea season stacked with heavy hitters. Our list for fall 2026.
Free Live Music in New York City, All Year
The big summer stages, the no-cover bars that run every night of the year, and the in-stores and atriums where rising artists play for nothing. Your wallet can stay home.
Free and Pay-What-You-Wish Museum Hours in New York, Verified for 2026
The Met, MoMA, the Whitney and two dozen others can cost you nothing or close to it, if you know the right day, hour and ID to bring.
50 Free Things to Do in New York
Harbor boat rides, Friday night museums, a cemetery with catacombs, the best free parade on earth and a library card that opens half the city. Your wallet stays shut.
Every Major New York Concert Venue, Ranked by How It Feels to See a Show There
Sound, sightlines, lines at the bar and the walk home. We ranked 25 New York concert venues from the 575-capacity perfect room to the arenas by the only measure that matters: the night itself.
Public Art in New York: Where to See It for Free
From massive waterfront sculptures in Queens to ever-changing installations on the High Line, the entire city is a museum, and admission is free.
How New York Sample Sales Actually Work, and Where to Find Them
The lines, the bag checks, the final-sale fine print and the venues that matter. A practical guide to buying designer clothes at a fraction of retail in NYC.