Date Ideas and Things to Do in Manhattan
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Ace Bar
East Village staple since the early 1990s with skee-ball, pinball, pool and darts and cheap happy hour.
Mon-Fri 3pm-4am; Sat-Sun 1pm-4am
Aldo Sohm Wine Bar
Le Bernardin team wine bar with top-tier by-the-glass pours.
Mon-Thu 12-11pm; Fri 12-11:30pm; Sat 4-11:30pm; closed Sun
American Museum of Natural History
Natural history museum and Hayden Planetarium; open daily 10am to 5:30pm with no regular evening hours.
Daily 10am-5:30pm
Amsterdam Billiards Club
11,000 sq ft upscale pool hall with 25 Brunswick tables and a full bar, open late.
Daily 11am-3am
Apotheke
Apothecary-themed cocktail bar hidden on Doyers St.
Daily 6:30pm to close
ARTE MUSEUM New York
Large-scale immersive digital art installations at Chelsea Piers.
Daily 10am-9pm; last admission 7:30pm
ARTECHOUSE NYC
Immersive digital art space inside Chelsea Market with an XR bar; open until 8pm Fri and Sat.
Sun-Tue, Thu 12-7pm; Fri 12-8pm; Sat 11am-8pm; Wed closed
Arthur Murray Manhattan 5th Avenue
Ballroom and Latin partner dance lessons, including intro classes for couples.
Lessons by appointment, Mon-Sat
Artie's Backroom & Rooftop
Cocktail lounge and rooftop.
Daily 3-11pm
Arvine
Alpine-inspired wine bar and restaurant.
Evenings
Asia Society Museum
Asian art museum with free admission on Fridays.
Attaboy
No-menu bespoke cocktail bar behind an unmarked door.
Daily 5pm-3am
Baccarat Bar
Crystal-filled grand salon bar at the Baccarat Hotel.
Mon-Sat 4pm-12am; Sun 4-11pm
Bar 54
54th-floor rooftop at Hyatt Centric Times Square.
Evenings; check site
Bar Cima
Rooftop at the Grayson Hotel with Empire State views.
Evenings; check site
Barcade Chelsea
Classic arcade cabinets paired with rotating craft beer drafts; open late nightly.
Barcade St. Mark's Place
East Village outpost of the original arcade bar with vintage games and craft beer.
Bathtub Gin
Prohibition-style bar hidden behind a coffee shop front with a copper bathtub centerpiece.
Sun-Thu 5pm-2am; Fri-Sat 5pm-3am
Beacon Theatre
Landmark theater for concerts and comedy with 7:30 to 8pm shows.
Evening shows, typically 7-8pm starts
Bemelmans Bar
Legendary Carlyle hotel bar with hand-painted murals and nightly live piano.
Sun-Mon 12pm-12am; Tue-Thu to 12:30am; Fri-Sat to 1am; cover from 5:30pm
Birdland
Midtown jazz club and theater with evening shows 5:30 to 10:30pm; strong big-band lineup.
Nightly sets around 5:30pm, 7-8:30pm, 9:30-10:30pm; box office 2-11pm
Blue Note New York
Famous jazz club with two nightly sets, typically 8pm and 10:30pm.
Nightly sets typically 8pm and 10:30pm
Bowery Hotel Lobby Bar
Candlelit wood-paneled lobby bar with a fireplace.
Evenings; check hotel
Broadway (Theater District)
Dozens of Broadway shows nightly, typically curtain 7 or 8pm Tue to Sun.
Evening curtains typically 7 or 8pm Tue-Sun; Sat evening shows common
Broadway Comedy Club
Stand-up club near Times Square with shows at 7, 9, 11 and 11:55pm.
Shows daily from afternoon; evening 7pm, 9pm; late 11pm and 11:55pm
Broken Shaker at Freehand
Tropical-inspired rooftop cocktail bar at Freehand New York.
Tue-Wed 4pm-12am; Thu-Sat 4pm-1am; closed Sun-Mon
Brookfield Place Winter Garden
Glass-roofed palm atrium with Hudson River views.
Bryant Park Carousel
Small French-style carousel in Bryant Park with Parisian music, a quick stop for little kids.
Bryant Park Evening Events and Winter Village
Free programming including evening socials and square dancing, plus Winter Village with skating and igloos in season.
Evening events vary, e.g. 5-6pm socials; Winter Village from Oct 28
Candlelight Concerts
Classical and pop tribute concerts performed by candlelight in churches and halls, evenings.
Evening concerts, typically 6-6:30pm and 8:30-8:45pm, incl. Saturdays
Castell Rooftop Lounge
Rooftop at AC Hotel Times Square with city views.
Mon-Thu 4-11pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-1am; Sun 4-10pm
Cellar Dog
Basement bar with pool, ping pong and shuffleboard plus live jazz nightly from 7pm; open until 4am Fri and Sat.
Mon-Thu 4pm-1am; Fri 4pm-4am; Sat 2pm-4am; Sun 2pm-1am; jazz 7pm nightly
Central Park
Large urban park with walking paths, lawns, lakes and landmarks.
Central Park Zoo
Compact zoo in Central Park with snow leopards, penguins and sea lion feedings.
Chambers
Wine-focused restaurant and bar with 2,000+ bottles under Pascaline Lepeltier.
Evenings; check site
Chelsea Piers Field House
Indoor sports complex with gymnastics, rock climbing, a toddler gym and drop-in kids programs.
Children's Museum of Manhattan
Five floors of hands-on play for babies through early grade school, including art, sand and water areas.
City Cruises Signature Dinner Cruise
Buffet dinner cruise with DJ entertainment and skyline views.
2.5-hour evening dinner cruise with DJ; check booking calendar for times
City Winery NYC (Pier 57)
Winery, restaurant and concert venue on Pier 57 with seated evening shows.
Mon-Thu 12-10pm; Fri 12-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 10am-10pm; shows most evenings
Classic Harbor Line Sunset Cruises
1920s-style yachts and schooners sailing at golden hour year-round, including jazz and wine cruises.
Sunset sails daily in season; times vary by sunset, check booking calendar
CocuSocial Cooking Classes
Casual evening cooking classes like paella and sushi, often hosted in restaurants.
Evening classes; check calendar
Comedy Cellar
Legendary basement club with multiple shows nightly across MacDougal St, Village Underground and Fat Black Pussycat rooms.
Shows nightly; Mon-Wed 7:30-11:30pm; Fri-Sat 6:45pm to 12:30am shows
Comedy Village
Budget-friendly MacDougal St stand-up room.
Shows seven nights, typically 8pm and 10pm; Sat late show 11pm
Comic Strip Live
Long-running Upper East Side stand-up club.
Shows nightly 8pm; Fri-Sat also 10:30pm
Creatures Rooftop
Rooftop at Hotel Almeda High Line.
Tue-Thu 4-9pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-12am; weekend brunch
Dear Irving on Hudson
Glamorous 40th-floor cocktail bar at the Aliz Hotel.
Mon-Tue 5pm-12am; Wed-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 4pm-2am; Sun 4pm-12am
Dining in the Dark
Blindfolded tasting experience in a darkened, candlelit space.
Select Fridays at Arlo NoMad, sessions 6pm and 8:30pm (2026 dates: Oct 9, Nov 6, Dec 4)
Don't Tell Mama
Piano bar and cabaret on Restaurant Row since 1982; singing starts 9:30pm.
Sun-Thu 5pm-2:30am; Fri-Sat 5pm-3:30am
Edge at Hudson Yards
Highest outdoor sky deck in the Western Hemisphere with a glass floor and Skyline Bar; open into the night, check current hours.
Daily 9am-10pm (confirm seasonal hours)
Edge at Hudson Yards
Outdoor sky deck about 1,100 feet up with a glass floor.
Electric Shuffle NYC
Tech-scored shuffleboard tables with cocktails and shareable food in a lively bar setting; open into the late evening.
Mon-Thu 3-11pm; Fri 3pm-2am; Sat 12pm-2am; Sun 12-11pm
Elsie Rooftop
Garment District rooftop with Empire State views.
Tue-Thu 5pm-12am; Fri 5pm-4am; Sat 11am-4am; Sun 11am-12am; closed Mon
Employees Only
Famed cocktail bar behind a psychic-reader storefront, open late.
Dinner and late night nightly
Escape Room Madness
Six fully private escape rooms near the Empire State Building; evening and weekend slots available.
Mon-Thu 12-11:30pm; Fri-Sun 10am-11:30pm
Escape the Room NYC
Escape rooms and Quiz Boxing with slots until 11:30pm nightly.
Mon-Wed 12-11:30pm; Thu-Fri 10:30am-11:30pm; Sat-Sun 9am-11:30pm
Escapology Rockefeller Center
Private escape rooms on the Rockefeller Center rink level; open daily 8am to midnight.
Daily 8am-12am
FAO Schwarz
Landmark toy store with the giant floor piano, demos and play areas throughout.
Five Iron Golf FiDi
Nine Trackman simulators on historic Stone Street with food and drinks; open until 1am Fri and Sat.
Sun-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri-Sat 6am-1am
Five Iron Golf Flatiron
10 Trackman golf simulators with a full bar and kitchen; open until 11pm Sun to Thu and 1am Fri and Sat.
Sun-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri-Sat 6am-1am
Five Iron Golf Grand Central
Indoor golf simulators and bar near Grand Central; open until 1am Fri and Sat.
Sun-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri-Sat 6am-1am
Five Iron Golf Herald Square
14 golf simulators plus pool tables and shuffleboard; open until 1am Fri and Sat.
Sun-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri-Sat 6am-1am
Five Iron Golf Rockefeller Center
Golf simulators and bar in Midtown; open until 1am Fri and Sat.
Sun-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri-Sat 6am-1am
Five Iron Golf Upper East Side
Neighborhood golf simulator bar; open until 11pm Sun to Thu and 1am Fri and Sat.
Sun-Thu 6am-11pm; Fri-Sat 6am-1am
Frames Bowling Lounge
Stylish 28-lane bowling lounge with projection screens, billiards and ping pong near Port Authority.
Mon-Thu 4-11pm; Fri 4pm-2am; Sat 1pm-2am; Sun 11am-11pm. 21+ after 8pm Fri-Sun
Gotham Archery (Manhattan)
Indoor archery range offering intro classes and lane rentals.
Gotham Comedy Club
Established Chelsea club with nightly stand-up shows, often 7:30 to 10:30pm.
Shows nightly around 7pm-10:30pm, incl. Saturday late shows
Guardian at the W Union Square
Rooftop at W New York Union Square.
Evenings; opened spring 2026
Haven Rooftop
Rooftop at the Sanctuary Hotel.
Evenings; check site
Hex & Co. Union Square
Board game cafe with over 500 games and a small cover per person.
Hex & Co. Upper East Side
Neighborhood board game cafe with hundreds of games.
Hex & Co. West Side
Board game cafe with a large game wall near Columbia.
Hudson VU Rooftop
Rooftop lounge with Hudson River sunset views.
Evenings; check site
Il Buco
Candlelit Mediterranean restaurant with a historic wine cellar.
Dinner nightly; reserve via Resy
Immersive Gamebox
Motion-tracking interactive game rooms with themes like Batman for small groups.
Institute of Culinary Education (ICE)
Recreational evening cooking classes including couples classes such as Thai Favorites.
Recreational classes include evenings; see class calendar
International Center of Photography (ICP)
Photography museum open until 8pm Thursdays with $5 admission 5 to 8pm.
Daily 10:30am-6:30pm; Thu until 8pm
Joe's Pub
Intimate cabaret-style music venue at The Public Theater with shows around 7 and 9:30pm.
Shows most nights, typically 7pm and 9:30pm
Justine's on Hudson
Retro-glam French bistro and wine bar.
Evenings; check site
Keys & Heels
Speakeasy behind a fake locksmith and shoe repair storefront.
Evenings; check Resy
King Cole Bar
St. Regis bar famed for the Red Snapper cocktail since 1932.
Check hotel site
La Compagnie des Vins Surnaturels
Paris-born wine bar with deep French list.
Mon-Wed 5pm-12am; Thu-Fri 5pm-1am; Sat 3pm-1am; Sun 3-10pm
La Noxe
Hidden cocktail lounge accessed near the 28th St subway station.
Sun-Wed 6pm-1am; Thu-Sat 6pm-2am
Lawn Club
Indoor and terrace lounge with turf and bookable lawn games.
Le Bain & The Rooftop at The Standard
Top-floor club and rooftop at The Standard High Line with a plunge pool.
Mon-Tue 4pm-12am; Wed-Fri 4pm-4am; Sat 2pm-4am; Sun 2pm-12am
Lei
2025 newcomer pairing wines with creative Asian-American dishes.
Daily 5-11pm
Leonessa
Rooftop at Conrad New York Downtown near the Hudson.
Evenings; check site
Lincoln Center Silent Disco
Free outdoor silent disco dance parties with DJs as part of Summer for the City, 25+ evenings.
Summer only, evening parties during Summer for the City (June to Aug)
Little Island
Sculpted island park on the Hudson with lookouts, food and evening performances.
Daily from 6am, often to 11pm
Live Axe
Coached axe-throwing lanes in lower Manhattan; open until midnight Fri and Sat, 11pm Tue to Thu.
Tue-Thu 4-11pm; Fri 4pm-12am; Sat 1pm-12am; Sun 1-9pm; Mon closed
Lobby Bar at Hotel Chelsea
Bohemian classic cocktail bar at the storied Hotel Chelsea.
Daily 11am-2am
Lucky Strike Chelsea Piers (formerly Bowlero)
Bowling lounge on the Hudson River at Chelsea Piers.
Lucky Strike Times Square (formerly Bowlero)
Bowling and lounge venue in Times Square, 21+ after 9pm on weekends.
Magnet Theater
Improv theater with nightly low-cost shows.
Shows nightly, typically 6pm, 7:30pm, 9pm, 10:30pm
Manhattan by Sail Sunset Jazz Sail
1 hour 45 minute sunset sail with live jazz from Pier 36 on the East River.
Sunset departures in season; times vary
Marie's Crisis Cafe
Showtune sing-along piano bar dating to 1929; nightly from evening until late.
Mercer Labs
Museum of art and technology with 15 immersive rooms; open until 10pm Fri and Sat, 8pm other nights.
Sun-Thu 10am-8pm; Fri-Sat 10am-10pm
Mezzrow
Piano-focused listening room from the Smalls team.
Sets from about 6pm; late sets 9pm and 10:30pm
Movement Harlem
Bouldering gym across from the Apollo; open until 10pm weekdays.
Mon-Fri 7am-10pm; Sat-Sun 9am-9pm
Ms. Kim's
Lounge with private karaoke rooms and Korean-Japanese food; open until 2am Fri and Sat.
Mon-Thu 6pm-12am; Fri-Sat 6pm-2am
Museum of Ice Cream NYC
Playful interactive museum with a pink sprinkle pool and unlimited treats; open until 8:30pm Fri and Sat.
Mon-Tue, Thu, Sun 10am-7pm; Wed 10am-5pm; Fri-Sat 9:30am-8:30pm
Museum of Illusions New York
Interactive museum with more than 60 optical illusion exhibits.
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Open until 8:30pm on Fridays; free for NY State residents 5:30 to 8:30pm Friday with reservation.
Daily 10:30am-5:30pm; Fri until 8:30pm
Nancy Whiskey Pub
Old-school Tribeca pub known for its coin-op shuffleboard table with proceeds going to charity.
Mon-Sat 11am-4am; Sun 12pm-4am; kitchen until 3am
National Museum of Mathematics
Interactive math museum with hands-on exhibits like square-wheeled trikes and spinning chairs.
Neue Galerie New York
German and Austrian art museum with free admission 5 to 8pm on select First Fridays; Cafe Sabarsky open until 9pm.
Wed-Mon 10am-6pm; Tue closed. Galleries closed for renovation, reopening Nov 12, 2026
New Victory Theater
Broadway theater devoted to family shows like puppetry, circus and theater for young audiences.
New York City Fire Museum
Museum in a historic firehouse full of antique fire engines, gear and FDNY history.
New York Comedy Club East Village
NYCC downtown room with nightly stand-up.
Shows nightly, typically 6pm, 8pm, 10:15pm
New York Comedy Club Midtown
Original NYCC location with multiple shows nightly, late shows until 11:30pm.
Shows nightly, typically 6pm, 8:30pm, 10:30pm
New York Comedy Club Upper West Side
NYCC uptown room with evening shows nightly.
Shows nightly, typically 7:30pm, 9:45pm, 10:45pm
New-York Historical
Open until 8pm Fridays with pay-as-you-wish 5 to 8pm.
Tue-Sun 11am-5pm; Fri until 8pm (pay as you wish 5-8pm); Mon closed
Nothing Really Matters
Cocktail bar inside the downtown 1 train station at 50th St.
Mon-Sat 4pm-2am; Sun 4pm-12am
Nubeluz
50th-floor Jose Andres cocktail bar at the Ritz-Carlton NoMad with 270-degree views.
Evenings; check site
NY Cake Academy
Cake decorating classes for beginners.
Store Mon-Wed 10am-6pm, Thu to 7pm, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
Olfactory NYC Custom Perfume
Create a custom scent with a guide at Olfactory's studios.
By appointment; store hours not confirmed
One World Observatory
Observatory atop One World Trade Center open until 9pm with ONE Dine restaurant.
Daily 9am-9pm; varies seasonally
One40 Rooftop
Rooftop at Club Quarters WTC with One World Trade views.
Dinner Sun-Thu 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 5-11:30pm
Overstory
64th-floor cocktail bar with wraparound terrace at 70 Pine.
Mon-Wed 5-11pm; Thu-Sat 4pm-12am; Sun 4-11pm
Painting Lounge Chelsea
BYOB guided paint-and-sip classes, supplies and canvas included.
Evening classes per monthly calendar
Painting Lounge Harlem
BYOB paint-and-sip studio in Harlem.
Evening classes per monthly calendar
Painting Lounge Midtown
BYOB paint-and-sip studio near Bryant Park.
Evening classes per monthly calendar
Penny
Seafood-forward wine bar above Claud.
Nightly 5-10:30pm
Peridance
Dance center offering evening salsa partnerwork classes.
Evening classes; see schedule
Pier 25 Mini Golf
Outdoor mini golf course on Hudson River Park's Pier 25 with river and sunset views.
Daily 9am-9pm, weather permitting (seasonal)
Pier 57
Hudson River pier with a public rooftop park open late.
Play Street Museum Upper West Side
Pretend-play museum and indoor playground with themed rooms for toddlers and young kids.
Please Don't Tell (PDT)
Classic speakeasy entered through a phone booth inside Crif Dogs.
Late nightly; reserve via Resy
Plug Uglies
Neighborhood bar with a free 22-foot shuffleboard table; happy hour weekdays until 7pm.
Portrait Bar
Art-filled bar at The Fifth Avenue Hotel.
Mon-Thu 5pm-1am; Fri-Sat 5pm-2am; Sun 5pm-12am
Poster House
Museum dedicated to posters and graphic design with free admission on Fridays.
Pottery Studio 1 FiDi
Wheel throwing, hand building and painting classes with evening sessions.
Daily 10am-9pm
Pottery Studio 1 Midtown East
Wheel throwing and hand building classes with 6 to 8pm and 8 to 10pm slots.
Daily 10am-9pm
Pottery Studio 1 Upper West Side
Wheel throwing and hand building classes for beginners.
Daily 10am-9pm
Puttery NYC
Tech-enabled indoor mini golf with two themed courses and cocktails; 18+ after 6pm, open until 1am Fri and Sat.
Mon-Thu 2-10pm; Fri 2pm-1am; Sat 11am-1am; Sun 11am-10pm
Rarities
Reservations-only wine lounge at Lotte New York Palace with 3,000+ bottles.
Mon-Fri 5-11pm; weekend hours not listed
Republica
Latin-inflected rooftop lounge on Dyckman St.
Mon-Thu 4pm-12am; Fri 4pm-4am; Sat 2pm-4am; Sun 1pm-12am
Rooftop Cinema Club Midtown
Rooftop movie screenings with wireless headphones and skyline views, running year-round.
Nightly screenings, late shows around 10pm Fri-Sat
Rosehill Rooftop
Rooftop at the Park South Hotel.
Evenings; check listing
Ruffian
Tiny wine bar specializing in Eastern European natural wines.
Mon-Fri 5pm-12am; Sat 3pm-12am; Sun 3-11pm
Saint Tuesday
Subterranean cocktail den with an inconspicuous entrance.
Sun-Mon 6pm-12am; Tue-Wed 6pm-1am; Thu-Sat 6pm-2am; live music nightly
Seed Library
Ryan Chetiyawardana bar known for creative cocktails.
Tue-Thu 5pm-12am; Fri-Sat 5pm-1am; closed Sun-Mon
Selfup
Romantic Italian date night cooking class for couples.
Office Mon-Fri 9am-6pm, Sat 10am-4pm; class times vary
Sing Sing Ave A
14 private karaoke rooms with a full bar; open until 4am nightly.
Mon-Wed 6pm-4am; Thu-Sun 4pm-4am
Slate NY
Two-level games venue with pool, bowling, ping pong, darts and arcade; open until 4am Fri and Sat.
Sun-Thu 4pm-12am; Fri-Sat 4pm-4am
Smalls Jazz Club
Basement club known for late-night jam sessions after the main sets.
Sets from about 6pm; late sets 9pm and 10:30pm; jam sessions until 4am
Smoke Jazz Club
Supper-club style jazz venue with dinner service.
Wed-Sun from 4pm; sets 6pm, 8pm (dinner) and 10pm; Mon-Tue closed
Society Billiards + Bar
Pool hall with professional Diamond tables, a bar and an on-site pro shop.
Mon-Thu 1pm-3am; Fri 1pm-4am; Sat-Sun 12pm-4am
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Open until 8pm on Saturdays with pay-what-you-wish 5 to 8pm Saturday evenings.
Daily 10:30am-5:30pm (per 2026 visitor guide)
Space Billiard Pool Hall & Sports Bar
Asian-inspired pool hall and sports bar open since 2006.
Open 7 days until 3am or later
SPIN New York Flatiron
Ping pong social club with 18 tables, a full bar and food; open until 1am Fri and Sat.
Mon-Thu 4-11pm; Fri 4pm-1am; Sat 12pm-1am; Sun events only
SPYSCAPE
Interactive spy museum where visitors complete challenges that profile their espionage skills.
Stand Up NY
Comedy club operating since 1986 with nightly shows.
Comedy shows nightly; check calendar for times
Summer on the Hudson Silent Disco
NYC Parks silent disco evenings in Riverside Park (2026 dates included June 6 and Aug 1).
Summer only evenings
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Mirrored immersive observation deck with glass ledges and Apres bar; open until midnight, last entry 10:30pm.
Daily 8am-12am; last entry 10:30pm
Swan Room
Lounge in a restored bank building at Nine Orchard.
Evenings; check OpenTable
Swingers NoMad
Adults-focused crazy golf club with three 9-hole courses, several cocktail bars and street-food vendors in a 23,000 sq ft space.
Mon-Tue 4:30-10:30pm; Wed-Thu 3-11pm; Fri 3pm-1am; Sat 12pm-1am; Sun 12-10:30pm
Taste Buds Kitchen
BYOB adult cooking classes such as fresh handmade pasta.
Evening adult classes; check calendar
The Back Room
Prohibition-era bar reached down an alley, drinks served in teacups.
Sun-Mon 6pm-1am; Tue-Thu 6pm-2am; Fri-Sat 6pm-3am
The Bar Room at The Beekman
Hotel bar beneath a Victorian atrium at The Beekman.
Dinner to 10-11pm; late night to 12am Tue-Thu, 1am Fri-Sat
The Battery
Harbor-front park with gardens and the SeaGlass Carousel.
Approximate map pin
The Champagne Bar at The Plaza
Champagne bar overlooking Grand Army Plaza.
Daily 11am-10pm lite fare and cocktails; cocktails only 10-11pm
The Crown
Rooftop at Hotel 50 Bowery with downtown views.
Evenings; check site
The Django
Art deco jazz cellar in The Roxy Hotel with shows as late as 11:30pm.
Mon-Sat 6:30pm until late; Sun 6pm until late
The Duplex
Historic piano bar and cabaret open 4pm to 4am daily.
Daily 4pm-4am; happy hour Mon-Thu 4-7pm
The Escape Game NYC Midtown
Highly rated 60-minute escape rooms near Grand Central; open daily until midnight.
Daily 8am-12am
The Escape Game NYC Times Square
Times Square location of The Escape Game with multiple themed rooms; open until midnight.
Daily 8am-12am
The Frick Collection
Old Masters in a Gilded Age mansion; First Fridays 5:30 to 9pm most months (not Jan or Sept).
Wed-Mon 10:30am-5:30pm; First Fridays until 9pm; Tue closed
The Garret
Bar up a hidden staircase behind Five Guys.
Evenings nightly
The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers
Multi-tier heated outdoor driving range on the Hudson plus indoor golf simulators, open into the evening.
Daily 7am-12am
The Hack Shack
Indoor golf simulator lounge with Trackman bays, lessons and leagues near Bryant Park.
The High Line Evening Walk
Elevated park walk at dusk; stargazing sessions on Tuesdays at dusk April to October.
Apr 1-Nov 30 7am-10pm; Dec 1-Mar 31 7am-8pm
The Jazz Gallery
Nonprofit loft venue presenting cutting-edge jazz.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Open until 9pm on Friday and Saturday nights; closed Wednesdays.
Sun-Tue, Thu 10am-5pm; Fri-Sat 10am-9pm; Wed closed
The Morgan Library & Museum
Open until 8pm Fridays with free admission 5 to 8pm (reservation required).
Tue-Thu, Sat-Sun 10:30am-5pm; Fri until 8pm; Mon closed
The Oculus
White-ribbed transit hub and shopping center at the World Trade Center.
The Office of Mr. Moto
Japanese-style speakeasy entered via rotary phone and password.
Evenings; reservations and password needed
The Raines Law Room at The William
Midtown sibling of Raines Law Room in The William hotel.
Evenings nightly; check Resy
The Rink at Bryant Park
Free-admission rink at Winter Village, Oct 28, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027, 8am to 10pm (midnight during holidays).
Oct 28, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027; daily 8am-10pm, to midnight Nov 19-Jan 3
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
Iconic rink under the Rockefeller Center tree; 2026-27 season opens October 10.
Season opens Oct 10, 2026; hours TBA
The Rooftop at Green Room 42
Rooftop at YOTEL Times Square.
Daily 7am-12am
The Spot Karaoke & Lounge
Private karaoke rooms plus an open-mic lounge in a 5,000 sq ft Midtown space.
The Stand
Comedy club and Italian taverna with shows until nearly midnight; open until 2am Fri and Sat.
Mon-Thu 12pm-12am; Fri 12pm-2am; Sat 11am-2am; Sun 11am-12am; shows nightly 7pm to late
The Ten Bells
Candlelit natural wine bar with oysters.
Mon-Wed 5pm-12am; Thu-Fri 5pm-1am; Sat 3pm-1am; Sun 3-11pm
The Uncommons
Board game cafe near Washington Square Park.
Titsou at Fouquet's
Parisian hideaway bar with burgundy velvet at Hotel Barriere Fouquet's.
Daily 4pm-1am
Top of the Rock
Three-level deck at Rockefeller Center with The Beam and Skylift; open until midnight, last entry 11:10pm.
Daily 8am-12am; last entry 11:10pm
Upstairs at the Kimberly
Retractable-roof bar atop the Kimberly Hotel.
Mon-Wed to 12am; Thu to 1am; Fri-Sat to 2am; Sun to 11pm
Vessel
Honeycomb-shaped climbable structure with river and skyline views.
Victorian Gardens Amusement Park
Summer kiddie amusement park at Wollman Rink with rides sized for kids about 3 to 7.
Village Vanguard
Legendary 1935 basement jazz club with nightly sets; Vanguard Jazz Orchestra every Monday.
Nightly jazz sets, typically 8pm and 10pm
VITAL Climbing Gym Upper East Side
Bouldering gym open until 10pm Mon to Thu.
Mon-Thu 11am-10pm; Fri-Sun 10am-8pm
West Side Comedy Club
Intimate, upscale club featuring comics seen on Netflix and HBO.
Whitney Museum of American Art
Open until 10pm Fridays with Free Friday Nights 5 to 10pm, often with DJs and film screenings.
Mon, Wed-Sun 10:30am-6pm; Fri until 10pm (free Fri 5-10pm); Tue closed
Wildair
Natural wine bar with inventive small plates.
Evenings; check site
Wollman Rink
Central Park rink with skyline views, open into the evening in winter.
2026-27 season opens Oct 24; evening sessions, check site
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Museum with free admission Mondays 5:30 to 7pm; memorial pools are lit at night.
Memorial daily 8am-8pm; Museum Wed-Mon 9am-7pm, last entry 5:30pm
Anytime Karaoke
Private karaoke rooms for 1 to 50 guests in Midtown with late reservations available.
Sun-Thu 5pm-3am; Fri-Sat 5pm-5am
Bar Chimera
New wine bar from the COTE team with a reserve Coravin program.
Daily 5-11pm; lunch 12-3pm
Bar Orai
Tucked-away bar up an unassuming staircase.
Evenings
Bar Tizio
Italian-leaning wine bar.
Evenings
Barcade FiDi
Newest Manhattan Barcade with classic arcade cabinets and craft drafts.
Bowery Ballroom
Beloved mid-size rock and indie venue with shows most nights around 7 to 8pm.
Concerts most nights; doors typically 6-8pm
Break Bar NYC
Sports bar with a glass-smashing range where you throw empties at targets; open until 4am Thu to Sat.
Mon-Wed 2pm-1am; Thu-Sat 1pm-4am; Sun 1pm-12am
C. Di Palo Wine Bar
Italian wine bar from the historic Di Palo's family.
Check listing
Central Park Carousel
Historic Friedsam Memorial Carousel with 57 hand-carved horses in the middle of Central Park.
Central Rock Gym Manhattan
Climbing gym with ropes and bouldering near Riverside South, open evenings.
Mon-Fri to 11pm; Sat-Sun 8am-9pm
Chamber Magic with Steve Cohen
Intimate parlor magic show at the Lotte New York Palace on Friday and Saturday nights.
Fri and Sat evening shows at Lotte New York Palace
Children's Museum of the Arts
Art museum for kids where they paint, sculpt and make media projects in open studios.
Chorus Karaoke
Pioneering Koreatown private karaoke suites and lounge; open until 3am to 4:30am.
Sun-Wed 5pm-3am; Thu-Sat 5pm-4:30am
Complete Playground
Large indoor playground in the Financial District with climbing, slides and open play.
Dance Manhattan at You Should Be Dancing
Group swing, salsa, ballroom and tango classes with beginner and drop-in options plus socials.
Evening group classes; call for schedule
Dizzy's Club
Jazz at Lincoln Center club with Central Park skyline views; sets 7 and 9pm, late sessions Thu to Sat 10:45pm.
Mon-Sat sets 7pm and 9pm; Sun 5pm and 7:30pm; Thu-Sat late-night session 10:45pm
Drunk Shakespeare
Immersive Shakespeare show where one actor is drinking, in a cocktail-bar library setting.
Evening shows about 90 minutes; check ticket calendar
Empire State Building Observatory
Iconic 86th and 102nd floor observatories open until midnight.
Fall 2026 about 9-10am to 10-11pm daily; last entry 1 hr before close; varies seasonally
Imagination Playground
Playground built around giant foam blocks, sand and water that kids use to build their own play.
Jazzcultural
New 2026 venue from the Smalls team with free daytime sessions and evening sets.
Lucky Strike Chelsea Piers
40 lanes plus laser tag and arcade on the Hudson at Pier 60; open until 1am Fri and Sat, midnight Mon to Thu.
Mon-Thu 2pm-12am; Fri 3pm-1am; Sat 11am-1am; Sun 11am-11pm
Lucky Strike Times Square
50-lane bowling venue with arcade, sports bar and lounge; open until 1am.
Mon-Thu 12pm-12am; Fri 12pm-1am; Sat 11am-1am; Sun 11am-12am
Mission Escape Games
Long-running Manhattan escape room company with multiple themed rooms.
Daily 11am-11pm
Nieves Latin Dance Studio
Salsa Beginner 101 and other Latin classes on weekday evenings.
Weekday evening classes, e.g. Wed 8-9pm
Paint & Sip Studio New York
Instructor-led paint and sip classes; take your painting home.
Evening classes per online calendar
PanIQ NYC (formerly Clue Chase)
Four immersive, set-designed escape rooms near Herald Square.
Mon-Thu 1:30-11pm; Fri 12pm-12am; Sat 11am-12am; Sun 11am-11pm
Parcelle
Natural-wine-focused bar with pasta plates.
Tue-Thu 5-10pm; Fri-Sat 3pm-12am; Sun 3-9:30pm; closed Mon
Piel Canela Dance School
Salsa and Latin dance school with multi-level class packages.
Evening classes; check schedule
Radio Star Karaoke
Themed private karaoke rooms such as the Duet Room and Beatles Room.
Mon-Wed 4pm-2am; Thu-Sat 4pm-4am; Sun 5pm-12am
Roosevelt Island Tram
Aerial tram over the East River to Roosevelt Island with skyline and Queensboro Bridge views.
Sun-Thu 6am-2am; Fri-Sat 6am-3:30am
SeaGlass Carousel
Glowing fish-shaped carousel that makes riders feel like they are swimming underwater.
Shot of Art
Private-room art studio for splatter, fluid and spin painting; booking required.
Sloomoo Institute
Hands-on slime experience where kids mix, stretch and take home their own slime.
Speakeasy Magick
Close-up magic in a Prohibition-style speakeasy at The McKittrick Hotel.
Evening shows about 2 hours; entry time on ticket
Stars
Walk-in-only 12-seat wine bar focused on bottles under $88.
Mon-Fri 4pm-12am; Sat-Sun 10am-12am
Terroir Tribeca
Paul Grieco's irreverent wine bar championing lesser-known wines.
Evenings
The Raines Law Room (Chelsea)
Victorian-parlor speakeasy with call buttons for table service.
Evenings nightly; check Resy
TKTS Lincoln Center
Discount theater ticket booth at Lincoln Center, Tue to Sat until 6pm.
Tue-Sat 11am-6pm; closed Sun and Mon
TKTS Times Square
Discount booth for same-day Broadway tickets up to 50% off; open until 8pm.
Mon-Tue 3-8pm, Wed-Thu 11am-8pm, Fri 3-8pm, Sat-Sun 11am-8pm
VITAL Climbing Gym West Harlem
Bouldering gym open until 11pm weekdays and 10pm weekends.
Mon-Fri 8am-11pm; Sat-Sun 9am-10pm
Zerimar Clay
Two-hour wheel throwing classes with 7 to 9pm evening slots.
Tue and Thu night wheel courses; one-time evening classes
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