If you visit New York City, but only visit Manhattan, you're doing it wrong. Here's an easy guide to Brooklyn with some of mine and some locals' favorite spots!

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This is the largest and most comprehensive holiday guide available out there for the BEST PRICE! By using my guide, you’re saving time researching and having more fun this holiday season 

Highlights include:
-	All NYC holiday restaurants & bars
-	Most beautiful Christmas decorations and trees
-	Holiday entertainment and shows
-	The best ice skating rinks
-	Less touristy sights, more local spots
-	Free attractions!
-	Something for everyone; singles, couples, families, etc. 

Since this is a live guide, I will be adding things as I learn about them. Once you buy it, you’ll always have the most up to date version years to come 😊 

Please note: The guide includes audio messages, videos, YouTube links, photos, and more. Feel free to explore and click on things to get the most out of it! 


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Best NYC Holiday Guide

Some of my favorite spots in the city’s most chill borough, from a born and raised New Yorker!

Best of Brooklyn

Use this guide to get the most out of your day in Williamsburg. This former NYC working class neighborhood is now one of the most trendy & desireable communities in NYC. This guide will cover everything from how to get to Williamsburg by biking over from Manhattan, to where to eat, shop, explore, and more. 

This guide has a full day itinerary that you can use that will have you spending from $36-$100 per person (depending on what you end up buying/eating), plus theres a bunch of other spots I love that you can check out if you have more time or want to switch things up! Use the interactive map on the go to make things super easy!

Whether it's your first time in New York, or your 100th, you'll find spots in this guide that you'll love! 

Sarah Funky's Guide to Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Yonkers

Manalapan Township

NYC Move

You're in NYC baby -  so of course, you want to enjoy some amazing views of the city. Might I suggest a rooftop? 

Rooftop bars are probably the thing I get asked about the most when people ask me what they should do in NYC. So here's a map of my all-time favorite rooftop bars that are open year-round.

Most of these rooftops are in Manhattan - Midtown to be exact, but there are a few outliers, including a couple in Brooklyn - where you can see views of Brooklyn AND Manhattan!

Use the map function at the top right-hand corner of this guide to plan your trip & see which rooftops are closer to you. When you save this guide, all of the places will automatically appear on your main map as well. This map is living, meaning that when I come across new rooftops I like, I'll add them, and you'll automatically get an update if you've saved this guide!

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Year Round Rooftop Bars NYC

New York, "The City That Never Sleeps" and that attracts about 65 million visitors each year is one of the most visited cities in the world. "The Big Apple" as it is also nicknamed boasts endless opportunities for exploration and immersing yourself in to the city's vibrant atmosphere.

Planning a trip to NYC? This guide gives you an overview of the sights, the most famous, must-do's, hidden gems, free activties, delicious food and a few hotel options. I've included all the places that I visited and that I would recommend, as well as the ones I wanted to go to but didn't have enough time.

Please note: My guide focuses on visits during the summer months and is not designed for Christmas shopping and winter activities.


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New York City - First Timer's Guide

You are/will be visiting NYC and are looking for restaurants with the best views of the entire city? You‘ve come to the right place!
This guide features 12 restaurants and bars spread across the entirety of New York that offer spectacular views!
Whether you are looking to start your day off with a brunch over 60 stories up in the air or dine while looking at the sun setting behind the Manhattan skyline, this guide has it all!

This guide contains:

- a list of 12 restaurants and bars in different neighborhoods all around the city that offer spectacular views. Every restaurant has a short description (cuisine, ambience, views). There is a link below every restaurant that will take you straight to the menus so you can find the perfect place!

There is a short description added when you tap each place so you still have the information once you save a place and come back to it outside of the board!
Menus can be found within the place as well as the board itself!

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Best Restaurants in NYC with a view!

Arguably, NYC has some of the best restaurants in the entire world. And though you can get amazing food at more casual restaurants, we all want a fancy night out every now and then. Yes, you deserve it. Use this map to explore my favorite upscale dining in the City - I love going to all of these places for special date nights, birthday celebrations, and sometimes, just for fun.

Most of these recommendations are in Manhattan, but there are a couple in other boroughs. The types of food range from Mediterranean cuisine, to Asian fusion, to the classic upscale steakhouse, to Italian, and more. If you are looking for options to go on a nice date have a birthday or other celebratory dinner, or just like upscale restaurants, this map is for you.

This is a living map of all of my top recommendations for upscale restaurants in New York City. By living, I mean that I will continue adding more places to this map when I come across them & you'll automatically get the updates!

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Chelsea

Dumbo

Little Italy

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Best Upscale Restaurants in NYC

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Nothing says Summer like these rooftops in NYC

10 Rooftops to Visit in NYC

The ultimate guide to restaurants, bars, cafes, and parties in NYC ✨ 

The Ultimate Foodie Guide to NYC

Perhaps the most challenging part of planning an NYC trip is grouping together neighborhood visits, museums and food places. This is an example of an itinerary of how I grouped the different attractions/Do & see/restaurants & drinks & coffee places.

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Looking for a drink with a view, here are my top 5 rooftop bars in NYC that are not the Rockefeller Centre... don't get me wrong views from Top of the Rock are amazing but here are some alternatives for you! 

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Roof Top Bars in NYC

Are you a lover of rooftop restaurants and cocktail bars?  

Here is a native New York foodie's comprehensive list of NYC Rooftops covering Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens.   

Happy Sippin! 

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The Ultimate Guide to NYC Rooftop Restaurants & Bars

Westlight

Westlight is a 22nd-floor rooftop bar in Brooklyn that will grant you a unique view of the Manhattan skyline. Grab a bite or enjoy a craft cocktail on the terrace or glassed in lounge and try to not get choked up by the view.In terms of food you have anything from burgers, chicken and salmon to steak. If you are only in it for a small bite feel free to order some guacamole with crispy tortilla chips, spiced chicken empanadas or various salads.For beverages you can choose between Wine, Beer or over 20 delicious craft cocktails. There is something for everyone, all at a reasonable price considering the location.Keep in mind that after 6 pm, all guests must be over 21.

Located in Brooklyn, Westlight offers stunning panoramic views of the Manhattan skyline. With its modern and trendy atmosphere, attentive staff, and an extensive cocktail menu, it's perfect for enjoying the sunset with unparalleled views of the city. 

$$ | This spot is located in The Willian Vale Hotel in Brooklyn. It's on the more upscale side. They also have a rooftop you can go up to.

A pricey rooftop bar but the views at sunset are definitely worth it! Make a reservation for weekends, it gets busy.

The perfect spot to watch the Manhattan skyline and enjoy a drink. Views are spectacular!

Popular hotel rooftop bar with great views of Manhattan

Rooftop Bar! Reservations recommended.

Price $16+

Westlight

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