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6 1/2 Ave Pedestrian Arcade

4.8 (8 reviews)

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Tom G.

6 1/2  Avenue, is a series of mid-block crosswalks from 51st Street to 57th Street between Sixth and Seventh Avenue. There is construction on the 57th Street end, but I think the best apart is between 51th and 52nd street. The goal was to link previously unconnected public spaces and add clearly-marked pedestrian crossings. Lots of these public spaces look private the arcade in the Parker Meridian Hotel. With entrances to shops , restaurants, and office buildings. and a the largest Urbanspace in New York is being build on the 52th street corner. If you one day walking midtown west here check it out and the shops and art works and restaurants that you will find.

Edward D.

You can live here your whole life and still find things to discover. I came across 6 1/2 Avenue while walking around midtown. I looked twice and wondered if I had somehow never noticed this before, but how? Actually, this "avenue" is actually just a pedestrian walkway that can be found between 51st and 57th Street. It's only been around since 2012 as a project developed on privately owned spaces under the aegis of the NYCDOT. It reminds me of other quirky spots like the intersection of West 4th Street and West 12th Street (how'd that happen?) in the Village. Worth a photo if you're in the area.

Jason C.

I had a few hours before skedaddling to the airport and decided to check out 6 1/2 Ave after finding it on Atlas Obscura. I didn't get to go to Hogwarts or Ilvermorny, but I found some really cool stuff. The public-private partnerships to create all this great public access space is amazing. I hadn't ever been in most of these buildings and really enjoyed seeing all the architecture and other neat elements. Definitely worth rolling through for the City from another perspective.

Akiro H.

I was so nice to see this hidden gem of midtown Manhattan, a 1/2 of an Avenue that is really a pedestrian walkway and not a street. It only runs 6 blocks , 8 if you count the indoor building lobbies. Some parts decorated more than others each with it own style. Some with sculptures, restaurants or building entrances with hanging art or just nice brick design walls. Great place to get out of the rain, eat lunch or catch up on some reading.

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Friends Apartment Building

4.3(42 reviews)
2.5 mi•West Village

When in NY, had to pay homage to one of the most comforting shows on television, F*R*I*E*N*D*S…read more Here's my experience. VIBES: Welcome to Greenwich Village it's a historic neighborhood with nice buildings and cafes. The iconic spot is nestled in a lively corner of NYC with lots of foot traffic (tourists and locals alike), so parking isn't ideal -- I'd suggest subway or ride-share. The place has big energy: you feel like you're in an iconic, storied part of the city, which makes it fun and a little nostalgic thinking about all the episodes and references. I took no longer than like 15 minutes. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. If you're looking for a spot that mixes pop-culture nostalgia, solid fare, and a lively NYC neighborhood vibe -- this one's worth a stop. It leans more "moment experience" than "hidden gem," but its fun factor and overall quality make it memorable. I'll definitely keep it on my list for future visits and maybe bring F*R*I*E*N*D*S (ba-dum-tss) looking for an iconic NYC moment. TIPS: * The area is residential and mixed-use: be respectful, keep noise down if visiting early or late, and avoid blocking entrances.

Over the years, the place has become a real place of homage for the nostalgic fans of the show…read more Almost 20 years have passed since the end of Friends, but it's still impressive to see the number of people who still gather in front of this iconic building! at the corner of Grove Street and Bedford Street, in West Village (Manhattan), It's very easy to recognize it because the facade has absolutely not changed since the end of the series. Fun Fact: Why was this building chosen for the series? Ans: One of the producers simply explained afterward that it was one of the buildings where he had lived as a child. On the ground floor is the Mediterranean restaurant Little Owl, which has a cheery firehouse-red façade and blue awnings.

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Chinatown

4.2(146 reviews)
3.4 mi•Chinatown

Happy Year of the Fire Horse 2026!!…read more Neil Diamond's song, "Coming to America", is playing in my head as I write this review. The year was 1970. I had just turned 2 when we came to the U.S. from Hong Kong on one of the coldest February days. My mom always tells the story of how we landed at JFK with 2 feet of snow up to her knees. My beloved grandfather had settled in America 4 decades earlier before we arrived. Living in the outskirts of Chinatown has helped me not lose sight of where I came from. NYC's Chinatown spans roughly 50 blocks compare to SF's 30 square blocks. The city is one of the most expensive places to live in, but Chinatown offers tons of cheap eats. One can get an authentic delicious meal for under $10. I definitely miss some of the OG places when I was a kid like the old movie theaters and the bahn mi place ($2.50 a sandwich) under the subway tracks on East Broadway but it is cool to see new trendy places popping up. Here is my list of must visits: - Chinatown Ice Cream Factory (Asian-inspired flavors) - Hop Kee Restaurant (Authentic Cantonese food) - Joe's Shanghai (best dumplings) - Mei Lai Wah (best bbq roast pork & pineapple buns) - Peking Duck House (OG) - Spongies Cafe (my new favorite spot) - Xi'an Famous Foods - Wah Fung No. 1 (fresh roast pork and duck meats over rice) - Wo Hop (Authentic Hong Kong Cuisine) And the list goes on... I have visited many Chinatowns around the world, I might be a bit bias but I think we have one of the best one hands down. Come on down and see the best CNY Lion Dances (they train rigorously throughout the year) performed by the New York Chinese Freemasons Athletic Club aka Hung Ching. My BIL has been a part of this club for decades. It was founded in 1956, making it 70 years old this year.

Excellent shopping and delicious Chinese cuisine can be had in Chinatown. Nice souvenirs can be had…read morefor much more affordable price. Located right next to Soho, Chinatown is an excellent place to come if visiting New York. There's another Chinatown in Brooklyn which I heard is even cheaper than this which I find to be kind of ridiculous. Five stars and two thumbs up.

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Chinatown - Going to decorate Chinese New Year. Need daughters help getting out of the box! Ugh, Goal Hump 01/28/2026

Going to decorate Chinese New Year. Need daughters help getting out of the box! Ugh, Goal Hump 01/28/2026

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Banksy Better Out Than In #20 - April 2026

Banksy Better Out Than In #20

4.5(10 reviews)
1.4 mi•Upper West Side

Banksy popped into my radar one day and I bookmarked it. I forgot all about visiting this public…read moreart until today when it showed up nearby in my search. It's unusual so I felt lucky I saw it as I passed by. It's been covered in plexiglass for protection against the weather. It appears people and businesses are rallying to keep it from removal. It fun to photograph public art or as some call his work Graffiti. I'm glad I have the photos in my collection. It's my first Banksy.

Banksy made this public art in 2013 and it's still intact. It's covered by an acrylic shield…read more Pretty hard to find unless you're using a map app or Yelp. Check it out on the UWS and get some cool pictures in front of here. The art doesn't look like it's complex, more of like a commentary that's the more complex thing about this. It somehow has become a thing to check out, because it's one of the few surviving pieces of Banksy public art. Officially it's titled Better Out Than In #20, and was part of a series. These appeared on the UWS in October 2013 and most disappeared soon after that. An acrylic panel protects it from graffiti artists...such as Banksy. So ironic. Zabar's put up the protection and has made the public aware of this. Cool that a great place like that takes an interest in art. They have some of the best bagels so be sure to go get some. As Banksy has gone onto bigger things it's cool that one of his older projects is around. It's at Broadway and 79th on the side of a building. This is a few blocks from Zabar's.

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SoHo

4.3(95 reviews)
3.0 mi•SoHo

Why would you want to visit or stay in a neighborhood that Patti Smith says feels a living museum?…read more Hugged by Greenwich Village at the north (Houston), Little Italy to the eat (Lafayette), Tribeca and Chinatown to the south (Canal), and Hudson Square to the west (6th Ave), the farmland turned into an affluent enclave, with the highest concentration of cast-iron architecture in the world in the 1800s. As the rich moved north, the district became NYC's premier retail, entertainment, and "hospitality" corridor (1850-1880) to industrial manufacturing center, especially garments and textiles (1880-1960) to target for demolition for a highway project. But then the artists came in, the reports claimed the area was vital, and preservationists protected it, allowing it to become the international center of the avant-garde art world in the 70s and 80s. Today, the neighborhood allegedly functions as a major upscale international shopping district, despite the fake handbags on blankets on the illegal sidewalk sales. I got a good deal on a Kartier watch. So, the vibe is rigid, geometric, heavy iron meets Belgian cobblestones, for a grounded and old feeling in contrast with the soaring ceilings, oversized windows, and wide open floor plans that flood the area with pale, northern light, which gives it the historic but chic museum feel. Plus, there is a lingering cool factor, a quiet swagger, rooted in the creative rebellion. If SoHo were a cocktail mixed from southern California neighborhoods, it would be 40% Los Angeles Arts District (structurally and historically), 34% Abbot Kinney/Venice (hyper-curated indie retail and open-air runway feel); 25% Old Pasadena (living museum feel), 1% Hollywood (the touristy-heavy trashiest parts locals avoid). But, my wife and I love it because of the location and the many shops, restaurants, experiences, and bars within a square mile. Check my reviews on Dominique Ansel, Trader Joe's, Polo Ralph Lauren, Uniqlo Soho, a Target boutique, Lucia Pizza, McDonald's, Aviator Nation, 260 Sample Sale, Softside, $1.50 Pizza, and Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Plus, within walking distance: Hamburger America and Emily (Greenwich Village), Prince Street Pizza, Thai Diner, and 7th Street Burger (Nolita), Solita Soho Hotel, Ceres, and L'Industrie Pizzeria (Little Italy), Au Cheval, All Blues, and Best Western Soho Hotel (Chinatown), and the Ghostbusters Fire Station, Roxy Hotel, and Bubby's (Tribeca).

Put on my walking shoes and off I am to SoHo. Shopping at unique boutiques. Feasting my eyes with…read morestimulating street art and art galleries. Savoring at enchanting coffee shops and iconic restaurants. I love it here! CHEERS!

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SoHo - 8.29.2023

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SoHo - Art vendor of Prince Street

Art vendor of Prince Street

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6 1/2 Ave Pedestrian Arcade - localflavor - Updated July 2026

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