New york directory
The New York Directory! Here's a comprehensive guide to help you navigate the city:
General Information
- Population: approximately 8.4 million people (as of 2020)
- Area: 302.6 square miles (783.8 km²)
- Boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island, and Long Island
- Nickname: The City That Never Sleeps
Neighborhoods
- Manhattan:
- Upper East Side
- Upper West Side
- Midtown
- Greenwich Village
- SoHo
- Chinatown
- Little Italy
- Harlem
- Brooklyn:
- Williamsburg
- Bushwick
- DUMBO
- Brooklyn Heights
- Park Slope
- Prospect Park
- Queens:
- Astoria
- Long Island City
- Jackson Heights
- Flushing
- The Bronx:
- Belmont
- Fordham
- University Heights
- Staten Island:
- St. George
- Tompkinsville
- Stapleton
Landmarks and Attractions
- Iconic landmarks:
- Statue of Liberty
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Empire State Building
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Museums:
- The Met
- MoMA
- American Museum of Natural History
- Guggenheim Museum
- Parks:
- Central Park
- Prospect Park
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- High Line
- Neighborhoods with unique character:
- Chinatown
- Little Italy
- Greenwich Village
- Williamsburg
Transportation
- Subway: 24/7 service, with 472 stations
- Bus: 325 routes, including express buses
- Train: Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), Metro-North Railroad, and Amtrak
- Airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
- Bike-share: Citi Bike
Food and Drink
- Iconic eateries:
- Lombardi's Pizza
- Katz's Delicatessen
- Serendipity 3
- Carbone
- Food markets:
- Smorgasburg
- Brooklyn Flea
- Chelsea Market
- Coffee culture:
- Joe Coffee
- La Colombe
- Blue Bottle Coffee
Shopping
- Iconic department stores:
- Macy's Herald Square
- Bloomingdale's
- Saks Fifth Avenue
- Luxury shopping:
- Fifth Avenue
- Madison Avenue
- SoHo
- Vintage and thrift shopping:
- The Village
- Williamsburg
- Brooklyn Flea
Nightlife
- Bars and clubs:
- The Dead Rabbit
- Attaboy
- The NoMad
- The Top of the Strand
- Live music venues:
- Madison Square Garden
- Radio City Music Hall
- Brooklyn Bowl
- Mercury Lounge
Sports
- Professional teams:
- New York Yankees (baseball)
- New York Mets (baseball)
- New York Giants (football)
- New York Jets (football)
- Brooklyn Nets (basketball)
- New York Knicks (basketball)
- Sports venues:
- Yankee Stadium
- Citi Field
- MetLife Stadium
- Barclays Center
- Madison Square Garden
This is just a taste of what New York City has to offer. With so much to see and do, you'll want to explore and discover more!