Guidebook for New York

Rachel
Guidebook for New York

Parks & Nature

The quirky heart of Alphabet City--amazing for people watching, especially on weekends. There are lots of eccentric performances (planned and impromptu) and community events. Plenty of benches and grass areas to sit in on nice days.
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Tompkins Square Park
East 10th Street
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The quirky heart of Alphabet City--amazing for people watching, especially on weekends. There are lots of eccentric performances (planned and impromptu) and community events. Plenty of benches and grass areas to sit in on nice days.
A small park near my apartment--centered around two different squares with plenty of benches and foliage.
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Stuyvesant Square
Rutherford Place
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A small park near my apartment--centered around two different squares with plenty of benches and foliage.
A small but lovely little public garden that is incredibly well cared for. It's a wonderful place to sit and relax. You may even forget you're in downtown Manhattan!
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Creative Little Garden
530 E 6th St
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A small but lovely little public garden that is incredibly well cared for. It's a wonderful place to sit and relax. You may even forget you're in downtown Manhattan!
The East River Park can be accessed by walking east along 11th St or 6th St. It's not as nice as the West Side waterfront, but there are walking trails and bike paths that span much of the East Side.
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John V. Lindsay East River Park
1234 East 6th Street
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The East River Park can be accessed by walking east along 11th St or 6th St. It's not as nice as the West Side waterfront, but there are walking trails and bike paths that span much of the East Side.
Another great park for people watching. Always buzzing with activity.
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Madison Square Park
11 Madison Ave
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Another great park for people watching. Always buzzing with activity.
Home of the famous arch - great for people watching and relaxing - the heart of Greenwich Village, near NYU (so lots of students)
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Washington Square Park
Washington Square
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Home of the famous arch - great for people watching and relaxing - the heart of Greenwich Village, near NYU (so lots of students)
Amazing views of Manhattan
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Park Brooklyn Bridge
334 Furman St
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Amazing views of Manhattan
Views of Manhattan - lovely afternoon stroll.
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Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Pierrepont Place
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Views of Manhattan - lovely afternoon stroll.

Drinks & Nightlife

Great neighborhood spot. Low key and fun, especially at night (but there's also a great happy hour).
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Keybar
143 E 13th St
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Great neighborhood spot. Low key and fun, especially at night (but there's also a great happy hour).
A laid back Irish pub catercorner to my apartment. There's pool in the back, cheap beer, and almost always plenty of space (and seats).
O'Hanlons
349 E 14th St
A laid back Irish pub catercorner to my apartment. There's pool in the back, cheap beer, and almost always plenty of space (and seats).
This is another laid back spot near my apartment. It gets crowded on weekends and is almost always a lot of fun.
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The Winslow Gin House and Eatery
243 E 14th St
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This is another laid back spot near my apartment. It gets crowded on weekends and is almost always a lot of fun.
A fun cocktail lounge with a speakeasy vibe.
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Goodnight Sonny
134 1st Ave.
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A fun cocktail lounge with a speakeasy vibe.
Another fun, nearby option.
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Drop Off Service
211 Avenue A
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Another fun, nearby option.
Amazing beer selection
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Proletariat
21 St Marks Pl
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Amazing beer selection
I love this little cocktail spot
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Lovers of Today
132 1/2 E 7th St
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I love this little cocktail spot
One of the better known "Speakeasies" - you have to walk through a 2nd floor Japanese restaurant to get there.
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Angel's Share
45 Stuyvesant St
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One of the better known "Speakeasies" - you have to walk through a 2nd floor Japanese restaurant to get there.
An iconic East Village cocktail spot. I'd recommend stopping by early in the night to get your name on the list (they'll call/text when it's your turn).
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Death & Company
433 E 6th St
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An iconic East Village cocktail spot. I'd recommend stopping by early in the night to get your name on the list (they'll call/text when it's your turn).
A not-so-secret secret bar located inside of Crif Dogs. You use the phone booth inside the restaurant to request a seat. I'd recommend coming early to get your name on the list (they'll call/text).
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Please Don't Tell
113 St Marks Pl
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A not-so-secret secret bar located inside of Crif Dogs. You use the phone booth inside the restaurant to request a seat. I'd recommend coming early to get your name on the list (they'll call/text).
Not-so-secret "secret" nightclub - fun for dancing on weekends
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Blind Barber
339 E 10th St
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Not-so-secret "secret" nightclub - fun for dancing on weekends
Great cocktail bar on Ave C (I love Ave C)
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Mace
35 West 8th Street
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Great cocktail bar on Ave C (I love Ave C)
Speakeasy type place
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Dear Irving Gramercy
55 Irving Pl
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Speakeasy type place
One of the oldest bars in NYC - it's been around since the mid-19th century.
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Pete's Tavern
129 E 18th St
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One of the oldest bars in NYC - it's been around since the mid-19th century.
Weekend dancing
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Beauty Bar
231 E 14th St
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Weekend dancing
Trashy/fun nightclub with dancing
Alphabet Lounge
104 Loisaida Avenue
Trashy/fun nightclub with dancing
Fun performances
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Nublu Classic
62 Loisaida Ave
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Fun performances
Neighborhood favorite for cocktails and more
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The Wayland
700 E 9th St
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Neighborhood favorite for cocktails and more
Karaoke bar with private rooms
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Sing Sing Karaoke
81 Avenue A
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Karaoke bar with private rooms
One of many somewhat trashy Lower East Side nightclubs along Rivington Street. Fun when the time's right
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Fat Baby
112 Rivington St
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One of many somewhat trashy Lower East Side nightclubs along Rivington Street. Fun when the time's right
Great late night club - lots of fun - downtown favorite for dancing (without crazy dress code)
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Home Sweet Home
131 Chrystie St
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Great late night club - lots of fun - downtown favorite for dancing (without crazy dress code)
This bar has a nice rootfop in the summer.
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The Delancey
168 Delancey St
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This bar has a nice rootfop in the summer.
Iconic speakeasy nightclub/bar. It's become better known recently, so the vibe is hit or miss.
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The Back Room
102 Norfolk St
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Iconic speakeasy nightclub/bar. It's become better known recently, so the vibe is hit or miss.
LES nightclub with multiple dance floors.
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Hotel Chantelle
92 Ludlow St
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LES nightclub with multiple dance floors.
Rooftop bar in LES w/ great views.
Tiki Tabu
190 Allen St
Rooftop bar in LES w/ great views.
Trendy rooftop bar/club on top the Standard Hotel - always a scene. Great views, of course.
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Le Bain
848 Washington St
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Trendy rooftop bar/club on top the Standard Hotel - always a scene. Great views, of course.
This is a great rooftop bar if you find yourself in Midtown. It's located in the Pod 39 hotel.
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Salvation Taco Rooftop Bar
145 East 39th Street
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This is a great rooftop bar if you find yourself in Midtown. It's located in the Pod 39 hotel.
Another rooftop bar for summer
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Mr. Purple
180 Orchard St
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Another rooftop bar for summer
Cocktail bar hidden in brownstone - near theater district and great for a pre/post show cocktail. Call ahead for reservations. (212) 581-3130 Lots of celebrities...
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Bar Centrale
324 W 46th St
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Cocktail bar hidden in brownstone - near theater district and great for a pre/post show cocktail. Call ahead for reservations. (212) 581-3130 Lots of celebrities...
Nightclub famous for its electronic shows (and rooftop in summer)
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Output
74 Wythe Ave
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Nightclub famous for its electronic shows (and rooftop in summer)
Famous music venue
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Brooklyn Bowl
61 Wythe Ave
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Famous music venue
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The Gibson
108 Bedford Ave
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Skinny Dennis
152 Metropolitan Ave
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Reservations recommended - beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline
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Hotel Delmano
82 Berry St
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Reservations recommended - beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline
Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn - where everyone is cooler than you are
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Boobie Trap
308 Bleecker St
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Bar in Bushwick, Brooklyn - where everyone is cooler than you are
Another trendy Bushwick (Brooklyn) spot
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Father Knows Best
611A Wilson Ave
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Another trendy Bushwick (Brooklyn) spot
East Williamsburg/Bushwick spot
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Our Wicked Lady
153 Morgan Ave
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East Williamsburg/Bushwick spot
Cocktail spot in East Williamsburg/Bushwick (Brooklyn) - if you want to see trendy BK, this is a good starting point
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Reclamation Bar
817 Metropolitan Ave
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Cocktail spot in East Williamsburg/Bushwick (Brooklyn) - if you want to see trendy BK, this is a good starting point
Near the High Line
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Brass Monkey
55 Little West 12th Street
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Near the High Line
Sports bar
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Finnerty's
221 2nd Ave
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Sports bar
More relaxed, fun lounge than most other places in this area
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The Tippler
425 W 15th St
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More relaxed, fun lounge than most other places in this area
Nice spot in an otherwise nondescript area
Juniper Bar
237 W 35th St
Nice spot in an otherwise nondescript area
Nice cocktail spot in Murray Hill, where there aren't a lot of cool options.
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Middle Branch
154 E 33rd St
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Nice cocktail spot in Murray Hill, where there aren't a lot of cool options.
Decent option if you're on the Upper East Side
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The Auction House
300 E 89th St
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Decent option if you're on the Upper East Side
An UES bar/pub option
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Heidelberg Restaurant
1648 2nd Ave
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An UES bar/pub option
A Mexican themed bar on the UES
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Cascabel Taqueria
242 E 85th St
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A Mexican themed bar on the UES
More of a downtown vibe - good choice if you're on the UWS
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Shalel Lounge
65 W 70th St
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More of a downtown vibe - good choice if you're on the UWS
Iconic speakeasy on the Upper West Side
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Manhattan Cricket Club
226 W 79th St
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Iconic speakeasy on the Upper West Side
Hidden jazz bar located in an American Legion clubhouse in Harlem - jazz on Thursdays and Sundays starting at 7pm. Amazing place!
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American Legion Post 398
248 W 132nd St
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Hidden jazz bar located in an American Legion clubhouse in Harlem - jazz on Thursdays and Sundays starting at 7pm. Amazing place!
Great speakeasy in East Harlem
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Lion Lion
332 E 116th St
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Great speakeasy in East Harlem
Great cocktails in Astoria (Queens)
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Diamond Dogs
34-04 31st Ave
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Great cocktails in Astoria (Queens)
Popular cocktail bar in Long Island City, Queens (if you find yourself out there)...
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Dutch Kills
27-24 Jackson Ave
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Popular cocktail bar in Long Island City, Queens (if you find yourself out there)...
If you wind up in Hoboken (NJ)...
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Grand Vin
500 Grand St
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If you wind up in Hoboken (NJ)...
In case you wind up in Jersey City for some reason...
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dullboy
364 Grove St
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In case you wind up in Jersey City for some reason...
An option near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx
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Bronx Draft House
884 Gerard Ave
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An option near Yankee Stadium in the Bronx
If you've taken the Staten Island Ferry and are near the terminal on Staten Island, this is one place to try.
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Jimmie Steiny's Pub
3 Hyatt St
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If you've taken the Staten Island Ferry and are near the terminal on Staten Island, this is one place to try.
One of the oldest buildings in NYC - George Washington used to hang out here.
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Fraunces Tavern
54 Pearl St
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One of the oldest buildings in NYC - George Washington used to hang out here.
Good speakeasy type option in the Financial District
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The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog
30 Water St
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Good speakeasy type option in the Financial District
An option in the Financial District.
Cedar Local
25 Cedar St
An option in the Financial District.

Getting Around

Best entrance is on the southeast corner of E 14th St. and 4th Ave. 456NQRWL trains.
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14 Street - Union Sq Station
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Best entrance is on the southeast corner of E 14th St. and 4th Ave. 456NQRWL trains.
F train - nearest entrance is at 1st Ave and E. 1st St.
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2 Avenue Station
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F train - nearest entrance is at 1st Ave and E. 1st St.
JZF subway station
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Essex St station
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JZF subway station
Subway - BDFM6 trains
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Broadway-Lafayette St Station
East Houston Street
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Subway - BDFM6 trains
Subway - 6 train
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Astor Pl station
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Subway - 6 train
Hub for trains to Long Island (Long Island Railroad) and New Jersey (NJ Transit), as well as Amtrak (DC and Boston)
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Penn Station LIRR
214 W 34th St
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Hub for trains to Long Island (Long Island Railroad) and New Jersey (NJ Transit), as well as Amtrak (DC and Boston)
Metro North Trains to Connecticut and Westchester (NY)
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Grand Central Terminal station
89 E 42nd St
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Metro North Trains to Connecticut and Westchester (NY)
Major airport serving NYC area
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Međunarodna zračna luka Newark Liberty
3 Brewster Rd
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Major airport serving NYC area
Major Airport serving NYC
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Međunarodna zračna luka John F. Kennedy
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Major Airport serving NYC
Smaller, older airport serving NYC
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Zračna luka LaGuardia
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Smaller, older airport serving NYC
Citibike docking station near my apartment
500 E 13th St
500 East 13th Street
Citibike docking station near my apartment
Citibike docking station near my apartment
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344 East 11th Street
Citibike docking station near my apartment
Citibike docking station near my apartment
310 1st Avenue
310 First Avenue Loop
Citibike docking station near my apartment
Citibike docking station near my apartment
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605 East 14th Street
Citibike docking station near my apartment
Nearest entrance to Union Square subway station 456NQRWL lines
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Nearest entrance to Union Square subway station 456NQRWL lines
Nearest entrance to 2nd Avenue subway station F subway line
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Nearest entrance to 2nd Avenue subway station F subway line