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After living in NYC I’ve gathered more than 100 iconic places, including:
- hidden gems
- spots for foodies
- speakeasy bars & how to get in
- photo locations & more
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NYC Bars & Eats 🍸

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Shake Shack Madison Square Park
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Fun fact: Shake Shack began as a small hot dog cart, temporarily set in Madison Square Park to support the Conservancy’s first art installation. Due to its popularity, they asked Meyer to open a permanent kiosk and the rest is history… 🌭
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Great NY Noodletown
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Madame Vo
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Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant
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Go for the vibes, not for the food / service - the scenery might be familiar from SITC 😉
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Wayan
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Ladurée
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A prominent spot, though worth the hype - especially if you get to enjoy some time in the beautiful garden.
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Dominique Ansel Bakery
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Buvette Gastrotheque
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Don’t miss this one, a quaint little restaurant with all the NY vibes.
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Magnolia Bakery
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Might be biased, as this was my local spot when living in NYC. Whichever location you visit, don’t miss the banana pudding 🍌
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Russ & Daughters
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The place to be for bagels 🥯 just make sure to book, otherwise you’ll likely have to wait.
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Petite Boucherie
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Dante NYC
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Employees Only
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Grand Banks
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Oysters & drinks on a fishing boat 🤌🏼 don’t miss this one, especially cool for a sunset experience.
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Union Square Cafe
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Gramercy Tavern
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L'Industrie Pizzeria
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L’industrie Pizzeria West Village
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Sunday In Brooklyn
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Everything is so delicious, and it’s true what they say about those pancakes - don’t miss them!
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The Dead Rabbit
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TAO Uptown
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Mace
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Taiyaki NYC Japanese Ice Cream
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The Water Tower Bar
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GITANO ISLAND
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Hotel Chantelle
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ATLA Noho
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Please Don't Tell
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Super cool speakeasy hidden behind a phone booth inside the hot dog shop, Crif Dogs. Just step into the phone booth, dial 1 and have fun! P.S: If you are there already don’t miss the hot dogs :-)
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The Garret
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Casually walk in to Five Guys, towards the kitchen at the back you’ll find the stairs that take you to this chic speakeasy.
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Bathtub Gin
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Walk through the hidden door in Stone Street Coffee, and immerse yourself in the roaring 20s 🎷🍸
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Grimaldi's Pizzeria
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Joe's Pizza Broadway
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Brookfield Place
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Stunning for a drink or a movie, check current events for movie nights..
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citizenM New York Bowery hotel
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Pardon My French
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SUGARFISH by sushi nozawa
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Treat yourself! P.S: There are many other branches in the city
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Ralph's Coffee
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Caffe Roma
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NYC Fun Things To Do 🎷

Birdland Jazz Club
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American Museum of Natural History
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Butterflies, immersive installations, a library, breathtaking architecture… do I need to say more?
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
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Whitney Museum of American Art
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Fotografiska Museum NYC
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The FLAG Art Foundation
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The Museum of Modern Art
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
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The Shed
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Stand Up NY
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Delacorte Theater
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Don’t miss Shakespeare in the Park when in NYC ➡️ https://www.centralpark.com/things-to-do/attractions/delacorte-theater/
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Governors Island Ferry
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NYC Photo Locations 📷

North 5th Street Pier and Park
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Tudor City Bridge
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The Little Red Lighthouse
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Jane's Carousel
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Squibb Park Bridge
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St. Patrick's Cathedral
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The most beautiful Gothic Cathedral in the heart of the city, it is rather surreal. Read more about the history here: https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/history-heritage
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Abe Lebewohl Triangle
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Stuyvesant Street in East Village is by far one of the most beautiful areas in NYC
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Mosco Street
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Edge
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Dumbo - Manhattan Bridge View
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Pebble Beach
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One of those popular spots that are magical despite the crowds, anytime of the year. FiDi skyline, Brooklyn Bridge, Jane’s Carousel… must visit!
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Oculus World Trade Center
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Statue of Liberty viewpoint
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SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
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Perry Street
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Prince Street
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Tristan Eaton - "Audrey Hepburn"
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The Gilded Lady Mural by Tristan Eaton
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Greene Street
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Banksy "Hammer Boy" Mural
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Staple Street Skybridge
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NYC Sights 🌟

6BC Botanical Garden
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There is a little tree house hidden in the park 🤍 bring a cuppa and enjoy a book, or just soak in the surroundings.
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Coney Island Beach
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Domino Park
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Empire State Building
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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
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Grand Central Terminal
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Roosevelt Island
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Top of The Rock
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Radio City Music Hall
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Flatiron Building
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Times Square
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Brooklyn Bridge
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9/11 Memorial & Museum
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Manhattan Bridge
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The High Line
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Staten Island Ferry
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Bryant Park
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Grab a coffee and watch the world go by, there is always something happening at Bryant Park. E.g: Winter Village
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Pier 25 at Hudson River Park
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Vessel
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Zabar's
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The Battery
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Explore the park before / after taking the Staten Island Ferry ( or visiting Lady Liberty )
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Central Park
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Carl Schurz Park
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Often mentioned as the Mini Central Park, this is a smaller, calmer, less crowded version
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Cornell Tech
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Four Freedoms Park
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Southpoint Park
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Lighthouse Park
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Roosevelt Island Lighthouse
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Built by inmates, this lighthouse at the tip of Roosevelt Park is a must visit
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Statue of Liberty
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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Hey, I’m Kinga!
Originally from Hungary, I studied & lived in London for a few years, followed by New York & Budapest. This year I moved to Taiwan - definitely happiest on the road! 💁🏽♀️
This is an outlet where I combine my passion for photography & travel, constantly hitting that pause button on life to immerse myself in cultures through slow travel & authentic experiences.
On this page, you will find tips & tricks from a solo female traveler, who prioritises cultural experiences and mindful travel.
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Discover hidden gems & experiences I collected while living in these cities
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