Local Recommendations    




While there are endless things to enjoy while you are in New York, here are a few of our faves:

Where to Stay

Near the Venue*

The Box House Hotel
Franklin Guesthouse
aLOFT Long Island City

*No need to stay near the venue--NYC is easy to get around, so here are a few places in Manhattan as well!

Manhattan
Pod 51 on 51st
Moxy Hotel--many locations
Bryant Park Hotel on 40th
Untitled at 3 Freeman Alley
Arlo NoMad
Made Hotel on 29th


What to See + Do While in NYC

Manhattan
Pocket Parks in Midtown: Paley Park / Greenacre Park
The Met Cloisters
Little Island
Union Square Park + Farmer’s Market
Essex Market
The Morgan Library  

Brooklyn + Beyond!
New York Transit Museum
Brooklyn Bridge Park
The Museum of the Moving Image
Smorgasburg
Prospect Park


Where to Eat + Drink

Manhattan
Thai Diner
Hudson Clearwater
Hungarian Pastry Shop
Sake Bar Decibel
HiLot
Foul Witch
Tasty Hand Pulled Noodle
The Pickle Guys

Brooklyn
Taqueria Ramirez
Paloma Coffee + Bakery
Eyval
Grimm Artisinal Ales
Patisserie Tomoko