Music city
New York City live music and nightlife
New York City live music and nightlife: start with Birdland Jazz Club, Blue Note Jazz Club, and Brooklyn Bridge. Use the 210 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.
210 places
Places to start with
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
The Bitter End
Established in 1961, The Bitter End is New York City's oldest rock and roll club, offering an intimate atmosphere and a legendary…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
The Carlyle Hotel
An Upper East Side institution, The Carlyle is a five-star Art Deco landmark known for its old-world charm, understated opulence,…
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Source-backed place · Landmarks
The Central Park Boathouse
An iconic lakeside sanctuary in Central Park, the Central Park Boathouse offers elegant dining, a serene café, and the primary la…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
The Delacorte Theater
An iconic 1,800-seat open-air amphitheater in Central Park, home to the Public Theater's legendary Free Shakespeare in the Park p…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
The Mall and Literary Walk
A majestic, elm-lined promenade in Central Park, known as the only straight line in the park's naturalistic design, featuring a c…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
The Obelisk (Cleopatra’s Needle)
An ancient Egyptian monolith, the Obelisk (also known as Cleopatra's Needle), is the oldest man-made object in Central Park and t…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
The Oculus
A stunning, bird-like steel and glass transit hub designed by Santiago Calatrava, serving as a gateway to the World Trade Center…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
The Ramble and Lake
An immersive woodland escape in the heart of Manhattan, featuring winding trails, rustic bridges, and a serene lake shoreline for…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
The Shed
A futuristic 21st-century cultural center in Hudson Yards featuring a massive telescoping shell that physically transforms to hos…
Source-backed place · History
The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Building
The site of the deadliest industrial disaster in New York City history, this neo-Renaissance building commemorates the 146 garmen…
Source-backed place · History
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace
The reconstructed boyhood home of Theodore Roosevelt, the first U.S. president born in New York City, offering a glimpse into the…
Source-backed place · History
U.S. Custom House
A Beaux-Arts masterpiece at Manhattan's tip, this seven-story landmark once collected port duties and now houses the National Mus…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
United Nations Headquarters
The global epicenter of diplomacy, this international territory in Midtown Manhattan houses the General Assembly and Security Cou…
Source-backed place · History
Upper East Side Historic District
An opulent enclave of Gilded Age mansions and luxury apartments, this district preserves the architectural legacy of New York's u…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Vivian Beaumont Theater
The only Broadway theater outside the Times Square Theater District, this mid-century modern masterpiece at Lincoln Center is ren…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
Williamsburg Bridge
A historic suspension bridge connecting Manhattan's Lower East Side to Brooklyn, once the longest of its kind in the world.
Source-backed place · History
Woolworth Building
A Neo-Gothic masterpiece and former world's tallest building, the Woolworth Building is a celebrated 'Cathedral of Commerce' that…
Source-backed place · History
23 Wall Street
Once the epicenter of American capitalism, 23 Wall Street served as the legendary headquarters of J.P. Morgan & Co., known as the…
Source-backed place · History
30 Wall Street
A symbol of American finance located in Lower Manhattan, 30 Wall Street stands as a landmark of the Financial District's enduring…
Source-backed place · History
40 Wall Street
A towering 927-foot neo-Gothic skyscraper in the Financial District, 40 Wall Street is a historic landmark once locked in a race…
Source-backed place · Landmarks
56 Leonard Street
Known as the Jenga Tower, 56 Leonard Street is a striking 821-foot residential skyscraper in Tribeca, designed by Herzog & de Meu…
Source-backed place · History
70 Willow Street (Truman Capote House)
The former residence of author Truman Capote, a pale yellow Greek Revival townhouse in Brooklyn Heights where he wrote his most a…
Source-backed place · History
AT&T Long Lines Building
A windowless, 550-foot Brutalist fortress in Tribeca, this enigmatic skyscraper was built to house massive telephone switches and…
Source-backed place · Theaters and music
Angelika Film Center & Café
A SoHo staple since 1989, this flagship cinema is a destination for film lovers, specializing in curated independent, foreign, an…
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