Izzy Baskette

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While our city never falls short of exciting new ways to create core memories—like visiting the new NASA-backed immersive experience or checking out the latest hotspot for pickleball—all of that comes with a price tag.

Give Your Venmo a Break With the Coolest Free Things to Do in NYC

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Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

In recent NYC news, the hottest baddie of the sports world is taking over Wollman Rink and a NASA-backed immersive experience is coming to Hall des Lumieres.

10 New Restaurants in NYC This Week We’re Excited to Try 

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For all the astrology believers and outer space dreamers, a mind-bending journey through the cosmos is waiting for you at the upcoming exhibit from Hall des Lumières.

NASA Is Behind One of NYC’s Coolest New Art Collabs 

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Pickleball is the newest baddie of the sports world.

Central Park Is the Newest Hotspot for Pickleball in NYC

New York City was first gifted cherry trees over a century ago by the Committee of Japanese Residents as a gesture of friendship between the two countries.

NYC’s Cherry Blossoms Are a Stunning Sight to Behold

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Travel

Explore adventure guides and design a custom itinerary for the destination of your choice in and around the city.

Best Travel Guides, Cool Hotels and Interesting Events - Thrillist

You could say Saint Croix’s main “weakness” is one of its biggest strengths.

The Least-Visited U.S. Virgin Island Is the Ideal Caribbean Escape

Drink

Since the early 19th century, a thriving community of Irish Americans has called New York City home.

The Best Irish Pubs in NYC to Hit Up This St. Patrick’s Day

In New York City, we’re well acquainted with our resident crew of iconic bakery institutions, the likes of which include Breads Bakery, Levain Bakery, Magnolia Bakery, Dominique Ansel Bakery, Lady M, Milk Bar, The Good Batch, and Lee Lee’s Baked Goods—to name just a few.

Sweeten Your Day at the Best New Bakeries in NYC

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Beverage Director: Find the Best Bars to Drink at in Your City

In New York City, we know one thing is for sure: Our bar scene is unmatched.

Where to Grab a Drink in NYC Right Now

Whether you’ve committed to Y2K-era fashion with trucker hats and low-rise pants or consider yourself someone who defines their style outside the bounds of current trends, being near thrift stores is something New Yorkers don’t take for granted.

Find Cool Y2K Fits at the Best Thrift Stores in NYC

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Alongside local cultural institutions—like The American Museum of Natural History and The Guggenheim Museum—art lovers have ushered in a wave of immersive experiences as a modern-day way to soak up New York City’s thriving art scene (plus the IG content doesn’t hurt either).

Get in Some Culture and Selfies at the Coolest Art Exhibits in NYC

In a city where workout culture flourishes, New Yorkers are always on the hunt for the next hottest exercise trend.

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Kith Treats opens in Williamsburg, the Atoboy team launches a bar, and more new restaurants in NYC.

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Blast off into the cosmos at this trippy interactive art exhibit in NYC.

Central Park Is the Newest Hotspot for Pickleball in NYC

The hottest new baddie of the sports world is taking over Wollman Rink.

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From Central Park to Roosevelt Island, the best places to see cherry blossoms in NYC this spring.

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No US passport needed.

The Best Irish Pubs in NYC to Hit Up This St. Patrick’s Day

Along with our fave Irish bar near Times Square, here are the best Irish bars in NYC.

Sweeten Your Day at the Best New Bakeries in NYC

We’re talking whimsical details, imaginative flavors, and aesthetic interiors.

Where to Grab a Drink in NYC Right Now

At the best bars in NYC, an exciting class of newcomers are shaking things up with hard kombucha, Appletinis, and caviar bumps.

Find Cool Y2K Fits at the Best Thrift Stores in NYC

The city’s hottest secondhand and vintage shops are the perfect places for spicing up your wardrobe.

Get in Some Culture and Selfies at the Coolest Art Exhibits in NYC

These new NYC art exhibits and immersive experiences have it all: Iconic fashion, Megan Thee Stallion, and trippy aesthetics.

Take a Class at the Hottest and Coolest New Workouts in NYC

New Yorkers are obsessing over high-intensity climbing sessions and boxing studios with nightclub vibes.