Starting with the Philippe Starck-designed "decompression chamber" upon entry, with its escalator that moves you away from the streets of New York

Located in the Upper West Side between Central Park and Columbus Avenue, the 16-story Hotel Excelsior overlooks the verdant park, the Hayden Planet

Inspired by the owners’ experiences drinking afternoon tea in locations around the globe and the whimsical story of Alice in Wonderland, Alice’s Te

Located in Morningside Heights, the Hungarian Pastry Shop is an assuming place often filled with students from nearby Columbia University indulging

Flor de Mayo, on the Upper West Side, serves Chinese, Spanish and Peruvian cuisine from noon to midnight daily and enjoys a good reputation for its

Patsy's Pizzeria first opened its doors in 1933 in East Harlem and has been making "old world" style pizza ever since. The thin crust, oven-baked p

Artie's Delicatessen, on the Upper West Side, is a New York-style deli that serves the flavors of 1930s homestyle Jewish cooking within a modern re

What began as a lone fruit and vegetable stand in 1933 is now a multistory gourmet grocery store in the Upper West Side, known for its vast display

After training at such renowned French restaurants as Le Cirque, Daniel, and Chanterelle, chef Adam Perry Lang switched gears and opened this casua

Also known as The World’s Greatest Toy Store®, the Times Square Toys “R” Us is the company’s flagship store. At 110,000 square feet, the store is f

Established in 1943, Mondel Chocolates is one of New York City’s best loved chocolatiers. Popular with everyone from Columbia University students t

Zabar’s, the iconic New York City gourmet emporium, was founded in 1934 by Louis and Lillian Zabar. Based on Louis Zabar’s philosophy of selling th

Serving what are, arguably, some of New York City’s best bagels, Absolute Bagels is a small, unassuming shop on the city’s famed Upper West Side. T

A fun store for parents and their kids, West Side Kids is the quintessential New York toy store. The store sells a variety of toys and games for ki

Located in New York City’s Morningside Heights neighborhood, Bank Street Books is a treasure trove of children’s literature. Founded in 1970, the s

Housed inside a revitalized building constructed by Oscar Hammerstein in 1900, the New Victory Theater is New York City’s premier theater for young

Located at 63rd Street in New York City’s Central Park, the Heckscher softball fields are perfect for a game of baseball or softball. The six field

The Baseball Center is a go-to destination for baseball aficionados in the New York City area. This 15,000-square-foot facility is a baseball fan’s

The 52nd Street Project was founded by actor/playwright Willie Reale in 1981 with the aim of improving the lives of the children living in New York

The Children’s Museum of Manhattan is an interactive museum for children and their families that aims to provide children with a fun, educational e

One of New York City’s most prestigious museums, the American Museum of Natural History encourages visitors to explore and understand the natural w

One of New York City’s eight official scenic landmarks, Riverside Park is a haven of natural beauty and recreation in one of the nation’s most vibr

Grom is an Italian gelateria devoted to making the best artisanal gelato through the use of top-quality ingredients sourced from around the world.