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Madison Square Garden All Access Tour
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Madison Square Garden
For over 130 years, Madison Square Garden has represented the zenith of entertainment, sports and cultural events. Its nickname, “The World’s Most Famous Arena,” comes from hosting millions of cheering fans from across the globe for more than a century. As home to some of New York’s favorite pro teams—NBA’s Knicks and NHL’s Rangers—and host to scores of legendary events, MSG has long been at the center of American sports and culture. For a special experience of this venue, visitors can walk in the footsteps of legends by taking the behind-the-scenes All Access Tour, offered daily.
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Rucker Park
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Frederick Douglass Blvd. and 155th St.
Located near the former site of the Polo Grounds, where the New York Giants baseball team once played, the Holcombe Rucker Playground has become an equally hallowed sports venue. Made famous by basketball tournaments originally organized by its namesake playground director and teacher, the court has hosted such hoops heroes as Wilt Chamberlain, Julius "Dr. J" Erving and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. It's one of the best places to see rising stars play electrifying, high-flying streetball.
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West 4th Street Courts
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272 Sixth Ave.
West 4th Street's iconic basketball court—colloquially called "the cage" because a 20-foot chain-link fence boxes players into a smaller-than-regulation playing surface—has been a proving ground for such NBA stars as Stephon Marbury and Anthony Mason. It's been immortalized in film, print and video games. The tight quarters and talented teams make for fast-paced, ferocious competition in the court's annual league, which explains why the crowd seldom fits within the court's confines—surrounding sidewalks are constantly filled with fans eagerly awaiting the next alley-oop dunk or resounding rejection. The playground also features popular public handball courts.
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Economy Candy
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108 Rivington St
Imagine aisle after aisle of shelves absolutely groaning with candy. This Lower East Side sweets emporium was founded in 1937 and continues to be run by the same family. Famous for its selection of long-forgotten brands of candy—Mary Jane, Mallo Cup, Black Jack—as well as novelties, chocolate (both imported and domestic) and more, this is a true candy land come to life.
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Sweet Chick
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46-42 Vernon Boulevard
Serving up some of the best fried chicken and waffles in New York City, Sweet Chick’s original Lower East Side locale has since spawned four other eateries, including this outpost in Long Island City. Finely crafted comfort food can be had for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu featuring generous helpings of such classic fare as cornmeal-crusted catfish and shrimp and grits, all prepared with a chic twist. Their cocktails—try the Rico Suave Bossa Nova, a refreshing mix of white rum, spiced sorrel, pineapple and lime—are also not to be missed.
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Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge
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485 Seventh Avenue
Magic Hour, located on the 18th floor of the Moxy Hotel, is a playful year-round, indoor and outdoor rooftop bar and lounge. The outdoor areas face the Empire State Building on the east side, and the west side contains a rotating seating area. The space is completed with Foreplay, a mini golf course. A menu of shareable light bites inspired by the world of the state fairs includes modern takes on classics including corn hush puppies, lobster rolls and boozy cupcakes.
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Mikey Likes It Ice Cream
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199 Avenue A
Mikey Likes It Ice Cream creates homemade, organic ice cream in small batches. Flavors include Ice Ice Mikey (vanilla), Pink Floyd (double strawberry and cheesecake) and Truffle Shuffle (milk chocolate ice cream with chocolate chips and chocolate-covered marshmallows), plus vegan treats like Eat to Heal (blueberry hibiscus ice cream with a crushed pineapple and cayenne pepper swirl) and Incredible Hulk (with many of the ingredients of a green juice).
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Torch & Crown Brewing Company
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12 Vandam St.
Torch & Crown Brewing Company is Manhattan’s only production brewery and restaurant, a thirst-quenching gathering place with a New York-centric food and drinks program. Located in Manhattan's Hudson Square neighborhood, the unpretentious spot has a welcoming, expansive bar and communal seating on two levels. A full outdoor seating area gives you easy access to the sunshine and vibrancy of the City.
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12 Pell
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12C Pell St.
Located in Manhattan's Chinatown, 12 Pell is a lifestyle store dedicated to personal care and style. Their aim is to redefine and reinvent the standard retail and grooming experience, offering their customers a wide range of hairstyles, treatments, looks and helpful products that reflect their individuality and personal taste.
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Filthy Rich Barbershop–Queens
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63-12 Roosevelt Ave.
Filthy Rich Barbershop provides haircuts for men, as well as facial hair grooming services.
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Filthy Rich Barbershop–Williamsburg
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148 Havemeyer St
Filthy Rich Barbershop provides haircuts for men, as well as facial hair grooming services.
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Flava In Ya Hair
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3430 Boston Rd.
Flava In Ya Hair is a high-quality hair salon located in the heart of the Bronx.