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New York City Insider

By Brianna Wilson

Insider Recommendations
Must Do
You can bank on scoring some nice finds at Canal Street Market
Comfort food or retail therapy, you won’t be disappointed here.
Must Stay
The view from 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge bridges the gap to Manhattan
Get a waterfront view of downtown Manhattan at their watering hole.
Must See
Get a good dose of world culture at the Brooklyn Museum
Be transported back in time with their culturally diverse collection.
Must Do
Smorgasburg is your go-to for a smorgasbord of Brooklyn favourites
Taste Brooklyn’s best at the largest weekly open-air market in the US.
Must Stay
Get busy with your cameras in the photogenic Wythe Hotel
You’ll be floored by the beautiful space and full-length windows.
Must Stay
Everything about The Williamsburg Hotel will make you want to stay in
Get a truly local experience without even stepping out of the hotel.
Must See
Complete your trip with a visit to the dreamy Brooklyn Bridge Park
Take in all that Brooklyn has to offer at this picturesque spot.
Must Stay
Freehand Hotel gives you the liberty to enjoy the bustle of Manhattan
Its Flatiron district location makes it perfect for your NYC induction.
Must Do
Feel free to air your dirty laundry at Sunshine Pinball
Have a game of pinball and a few drinks while your clothes dry.
Must Eat
Feast your eyes on incredible food and interior design at June
With its ever-changing menu, you’re in for a pleasant surprise.
Must Do
Get ready for a sugar rush at Economy Candy
Pick up a sweet treat or two – if you can narrow down your options!
Must Do
Get a jolt of literary inspiration and more at Powerhouse on 8th
It’s not just a bookstore; it’s also a mini gallery and community space!
Must See
Be one with nature at the serene Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Take a break and wander through the numerous pavilions available here.
Must See
Take a chill pill from the concrete jungle and explore Bryant Park
There’s plenty to do here besides admire the greenery.
Must Eat
Have your share of the pie at Four & Twenty Blackbirds
Satisfy your cravings with a delectable slice of pie here!
Must Eat
Seek comfort in simplicity at Piccoli Trattoria
Indulge in a myriad of comforting Italian dishes here.
Must Eat
The Commodore is nacho average restaurant
Get your grub on and dig into nachos drizzled in queso.
Must See
Walk right into hidden Art Galleries that are cooler than MoMA
Get your art on in America’s mecca of arts and culture.
Must Eat
Every nickel spent at Nickel & Diner is worth it
The it-spot for anyone who fancies an eclectic dining experience.

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