I can’t get enough of the dioramas, but my favorite parts of the AMNH are the Halls of Meteorites and Minerals. There are some beautiful specimens here, and best of all you can actually lay your hands on the 4.5-billion-year-old Cape York Meteorite.

Housing European Romanesque and Gothic collections, the building itself sits high on a hill offering far reaching views over the Hudson River and Upper Manhattan. A place to bookmark for after the Spring equinox when you can ramble amongst the fragrant herb gardens of Fort Tryon Park and drink in the air of the season.

Books are Magic is a great local spot for bookworms. The staff is warm and friendly with regular events happening monthly. 

4 billion dollars later.... one of the most impressive Art&Design pieces in NYC.

Corner bodega with the best chopped cheese. It will blow your mind.