Guidebook for New York
Drinks & Nightlife
The self-proclaimed "oldest bar in New York City" where Abraham Lincoln once drank. One of e e cumming's famous poems, "i was sitting in mcsorley's", was written here. A real blast from the past.
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McSorley's Old Ale House
15 E 7th StThe self-proclaimed "oldest bar in New York City" where Abraham Lincoln once drank. One of e e cumming's famous poems, "i was sitting in mcsorley's", was written here. A real blast from the past.
The Ramones played here. The Misfits played here. The Talking Heads played here. A must-see if you're into punk music and culture.
CBGB Downstairs Lounge
The Ramones played here. The Misfits played here. The Talking Heads played here. A must-see if you're into punk music and culture.
Sightseeing
This was the site of the second largest riot in New York's history, instigated by a performance of MacBeth in the Astor Place Theatre (now a Starbucks). Fascinating story, if you have the time.
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Astor Place
Astor PlaceThis was the site of the second largest riot in New York's history, instigated by a performance of MacBeth in the Astor Place Theatre (now a Starbucks). Fascinating story, if you have the time.
Shopping
The greatest book store you'll ever find. Be sure to check out the fourth floor and their collection of rare books.
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The Strand Bookstore
828 BroadwayThe greatest book store you'll ever find. Be sure to check out the fourth floor and their collection of rare books.
Food Scene
The most amazing mac 'n' cheese. If the weather's nice, you can eat in Tompkins Square Park.
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S'MAC East Village
197 1st Ave.The most amazing mac 'n' cheese. If the weather's nice, you can eat in Tompkins Square Park.
Crif Dogs
113 St Marks PlDelicious hot dogs. Try the "Spicy Redneck".
Burgers here are delectable. Saint Marks Burger is my personal favorite.
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Paul's Da Burger Joint
131 2nd AveBurgers here are delectable. Saint Marks Burger is my personal favorite.
Everything Else
Nice park. Bebop legend Charlie Parker used to live just on this park's periphery on Avenue B.
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Tompkins Square Park
East 10th StreetNice park. Bebop legend Charlie Parker used to live just on this park's periphery on Avenue B.
Protests, live music, a fountain -- this park has everything. Beautiful area that serves as quad for NYU students.
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Washington Square Park
Washington SquareProtests, live music, a fountain -- this park has everything. Beautiful area that serves as quad for NYU students.
Arts & Culture
Fourth Arts Block
70 E 4th StSeventeen theatres and rehearsal studios. Lots of great and affordable theatre.
The New York Neofuturists perform 30 plays in 60 minutes every Friday and Saturday night here. A good mix of experimental and personal theatre, and it is always a blast.
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Kraine Theater
85 E 4th StThe New York Neofuturists perform 30 plays in 60 minutes every Friday and Saturday night here. A good mix of experimental and personal theatre, and it is always a blast.