The Ultimate Guide to NYC — Designed by You
There’s a reason New York City is one of the most visited cities in the world. It’s got a little bit of everything — sightseeing and under-the-radar spots, Broadway shows and boat rides. But, how do you want to see the Big Apple? Press start, click the choices, and plan your ideal trip without leaving home.
There’s a reason New York City is one of the most visited cities in the world. It’s got a little bit of everything — sightseeing and under-the-radar spots, Broadway shows and boat rides. But, how do you want to see the Big Apple? Press start, click the choices, and plan your ideal trip without leaving home.
How to help
Many of the amazing businesses featured in this experience are now operating online, or raising money to support affected staff. We hope to see them IRL again someday, but in the meantime we’ve compiled some of their links below if you are interested in supporting their efforts.
(Please note eko has no relationship with the business and organizations in the lists presented below, and the charity list provided is simply representative of some of the work charities are doing during this time and how each of us can play a small part. Please always use caution and your own judgement when placing orders on external websites or donating to a charity.)
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Expand each section to see the places we visited in New York City, and discover ways to support.
- ARLO | Mix and mingle at this downtown hotspot | $
- FREEHAND NEW YORK | Artsy hotel with a rooftop bar | $
- THE WILLIAM VALE | Decadent digs set next to city view drinks | $$$
- THE BEEKMAN, A THOMPSON HOTEL | Old school New York glamour in downtown NYC | $$$
- BROOKLYN BRIDGE | An architectural walk to scratch the tourist itch | $
- THE HIGH LINE | Meatpacking District’s preeminent catwalk | $
- CHELSEA PIERS | Activities for every kind of athlete | $$$
- TRAPEZE SCHOOL NEW YORK | You’ll flip for this unique circus class | $$$
- CENTRAL PARK | Unmissable respite off the Upper West Side | $
- LIBERTY CRUISE | Give into the tourist role with river views | $$$
- TIME OUT MARKET NEW YORK | Grumbling stomachs can find endless bites under one roof | $$$
- BEMELMANS BAR | Artful and intimate bar with surprising live acts | $$$
- FLYNYON | Doors off means a daredevil’s favorite vantage point | $$$
- ROYAL PALMS SHUFFLEBOARD CLUB | Drinks and games in an up-and-coming ‘hood | $
- STATEN ISLAND FERRY | An iconic ride for the very low price of FREE | $
- HUDSON YARDS | Serious shoppers can spend all day strolling | $$$
- STRAND BOOK STORE | A storied (pun intended) cavernous book store | $
- RUSSIAN & TURKISH BATHS | No frills relaxation in the East Village | $
- AIRE ANCIENT BATHS NEW YORK | Unwind, relax, repeat in Tribeca luxury | $$$
- OLFACTORY NYC | Create your own scent for a NY-made souvenir | $$$
- DUMBO | Wander through Instagram’s favorite BK ‘hood | $
- THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART | Second-to-none collections in an iconic building | $
- AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY | Whale room, planetarium, all day exploring | $
- TOP OF THE ROCK | Art Deco history heeds way to skyline views | $$$
- 9/11 MEMORIAL | Pay homage to the city’s somber history and strength | $
- GRAND CENTRAL TERMINAL | Going places? More like already arrived | $
- ONE WORLD OBSERVATORY | Tourists love this newly minted downtown view | $$$
- UNION SQUARE | A people-watcher’s paradise where you can watch the city pass you by | $
- EASTVILLE COMEDY CLUB | Laid back LOLs with a two-drink minimum | $
- THE MCKITTRICK HOTEL | Drag shows and dance parties in a well designed room | $
- TOOTSIE ON BROADWAY | Worth navigating Times Square for. Give our regards. | $$$
- BROOKLYN BREWERY | You already love the hops, now fall in love with the ‘hood. | $
- THE BAR ROOM AT THE BEEKMAN HOTEL | Well-clad wine bar you’ll never wanna leave | $$$
- BAR PISELLINO | Date night, girls night out, or just for a glass of wine. Divine. | $$$
- LALOU | Sleek vibes and organic grapes make this the ultimate wine bar | $$$
- THE GARRET | Speakeasy atop a Five Guys. Drinks and fries? Oh yeah | $ Hard Stuff
- THE FLOWER SHOP | Vibey LES bar and resto with a pool table | $
- WINNIE’S BAR | Barebones karaoke where the shots flow like the music | $
- MR. FONG’S | Intimate beer and cocktail bar with records spinning | $
- APOTHEKE | Mixologists will freak for this Chinatown speakeasy | $$$
- WESTLIGHT | BK drinks topped only by the panoramic view | $$$
- MISTER PARADISE | Solid cocktail bar you’ll dance through | $$$
- PUBLIC RECORDS | One of the coolest late night spots to spin | $
- 169 BAR | The ultimate dive bar — leopard pool table included | $
- HOUSE OF YES | A come-one-come-all circus-style dance floor | $
- THE FLEUR ROOM | Sip next to skyline views (and maybe celebs) | $$$
- KIND REGARDS | Dance, drink, meet new friends, repeat | $$$
- PUBLIC HOTEL | Feel like you’re in a Justin Timberlake music video | $$$
Support fundraising efforts in New York City and beyond
Support fundraising efforts in New York City and beyond
A donation of any size can go a long way to helping those on the frontlines and the people hardest hit by the impact of COVID-19. Here are a few ways to help:
- ROYAL PALMS BROOKLYN | Support Staff Through The COVID-19 Closure
- KATZ’S DELICATESSEN | Feed NYC’s Healthcare Workers
- BROADWAY CARES | COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Fund
- NYC.GOV | Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund
- NYC COMMUNITY TRUST | COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND
- THE HIGH LINE | Stand With The Park You Love
- CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY | Your Support Is More Important Than Ever
- 9/11 MEMORIAL AND MUSEUM | Help Share Stories of Hope And Resilience
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