The amazing sidewalks across the street from the New York Public Library.

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

This place has one of the hottest rooms I've ever been in. The combination of barely being able to breathe from the heat to immediately jumping into a freezing murky pool is addictive. There's also a great roof patio for a change of scenery. A good old school New York spot.

A legendary basketball court in the West Village that is a popular destination for basketball aficionados, deflated hoop-dreamers, and gawking tourists.

The beauty of the light on the water, with a full view of the changing skyline, always awe inspiring.