New York – Times Square
It’s the center of the universe. People come here to fall in love, make their dreams a reality, work hard, play harder. And there isn’t anything New York doesn’t have for them as long as they’re willing to look for it – that’s where I come in. I am here to help guests explore like a local and provide behind the scenes access to all things New York City. Welcome to New York, we’ve been waiting for you.
Amanda Marcus
W InsiderWhat to Know
Getting Around
Other boroughs are just a train ride away. Check out rooftop bars like LEAF Bar & Lounge in Queens and Rooftop Reds in Brooklyn. Download a subway app to learn how to get around town.
Upstreaming
/ˌəpˈstrēm/
verb.
When you see someone waiting for a cab and run up ahead of them to steal it.
Closest Airport
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Language
English
What to Do
La Noxe Market
What’s more quintessentially New York than a speakeasy hidden inside a subway station? You’ll find La Noxe tucked within the 28th street station serving coffee to commuters during the day and inventive cocktails at night.
FORWARD__Space
Anchored in dance, music, wellness and sweat, each 50-minute class takes place in a club-like setting with sick beats, flashing lights and easy to follow choreography.
HaSalon
Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani reimagined his Tel Aviv flagship for New Yorkers, and it promises plenty of fun. The party starts after 10PM when the lights are dimmed, the music shifts to Israeli and American pop, and diners jump up on chairs and tables to dance.
Artechouse
Dedicated to showcasing works by groundbreaking artists who work with new technology, ARTECHOUSE provides an innovative platform for experiential, genre-bending, one-of-a-kind multimedia art exhibitions.
