NYC neighborhood guides: What to do and eat
Attention, city explorers: Guided by our recommendations for the best things to devour, spend a perfect day from sunrise to sunset in a new-to-you neighborhood. And check back weekly as we continue to add communities.
Bronx
Belmont
Crown jewels include the Botanical Garden.
City Island
Soak up the sun with the seagulls.
Mott Haven
Home to authentic eats & vibrant street art.
Riverdale
Parks, playgrounds and history await.
Throggs Neck
Eat your way across the southeast Bronx.
Brooklyn
Bed-Stuy
A large slice of Brooklyn with authentic Haitian food.
Brooklyn Heights
An iconic neighborhood with rich history.
Bushwick
A haven for artists and 20-somethings.
Carroll Gardens
40 blocks of brownstones and brunch spots.
Crown Heights
In-demand options in an in-demand neighborhood.
Ditmas Park
A little bit suburban, a whole lot on the rise.
DUMBO-Vinegar Hill
Offering stellar views of lower Manhattan.
Fort Greene
Home to Brooklyn's first park.
Gowanus
Crossing its bridges is just the start.
Greenpoint
So much more than where Hannah Horvath lives.
Prospect Heights
Escape the gridlock.
Red Hook
The best destinations take a little work to reach.
South Slope
Park Slope's cooler cousin.
Windsor Terrace
A little community packed with good eats.
Queens
Astoria
A culinary mecca with views to boot.
Astoria-Ditmars
Local spots still reign.
Bayside
One guess where it gets its name.
Forest Hills
30 minutes from midtown but a world away.
Kew Gardens
A relaxed neighborhood in central Queens.
Jackson Heights
Dance over to the northern part of the borough.
Long Island City
An industrial past meets a booming future.
Rego Park
Home to the pastrami sandwich of your dreams.
Ridgewood
So many places to play.
Rockaway
Hit the beach, where a new boardwalk awaits.
Sunnyside
Hop on the 7 train to 46th Street and Queens Blvd.
Manhattan
East Harlem
Explore the area along the Harlem River.
Morningside Heights
Visit a 'Seinfeld' supporting character.
Roosevelt Island
A relaxing day trip surrounded by the East River.
Yorkville
Home to the mayor and a close-knit community.
Staten Island
St. George
The gateway to Staten Island.
Stapleton
A small community packed with history.
Editor: Polly Higgins | Designer: Matt Cassella