Top Things To Do In New York City At Night
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One of my favorite things about New York is that the subway never stops running. If you’re out on the town late at night, you don’t need to worry, because the city’s cheap, reliable, and extensive transit network functions 24 hours a day. (The trains do come in less frequent intervals at night, though, so grab yourself a hot dog and be patient!) Whether you’re catching a concert on one of the city’s many waterfronts, laughing your face off at the Comedy Cellar, dancing in your seat at a Broadway show, or reveling at one of the city’s great watering holes, New York by night has something for everyone.
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The best comedy shows, however, are those you have to seek out. New York is bursting with comedy clubs, where many great comedians got their starts. The Upright Citizen’s Brigade, founded by Amy Poehler and some of her comedy peers, is a great bet (tickets start at 5 USD). If you’re further downtown, try to score tickets to a late-night show at Comedy Cellar, where comedians such as Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, and Louie C. K. have all performed (a seat in this intimate venue will only set you back 20 USD). There are a slew of other comedy clubs around town, including Gotham Comedy Club and Dangerfield’s, or you can always just say “yes!” to one of the street hawker’s invitations. Wherever you end up, just let yourself kick back, relax, and laugh til you …show more content…
The music scene in New York is not only vibrant, but it’s exceptionally diverse, with everything from smooth jazz to hard rock playing on any given night. If you’re craving something more alternative, check out concert listings at Lower East Side bars such as Pianos, the Bowery Ballroom, or Mercury Lounge, or Williamsburg hot-spots Baby’s All Right or Brooklyn Bowl. If mainstream is more your thing, see if any artists you fancy are performing at Terminal 5, Radio City Music Hall, or Madison Square Garden. In the warmer months, try and book a ticket to one of the many waterfront concerts, whether in Williamsburg, Hudson River Park, or the South Street Seaport. There’s nothing quite like bopping around to awesome tunes on a warm summer night. Whatever the season, there’s no shortage of live music.
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New York didn’t come to be called “The City That Never Sleeps” for nothing. It’s hard choosing the top things to do in NYC at night, considering how many incredible options there are. New York is the kind of city that makes it hard to have a Saturday night in, because you’ll always be missing out on 10 exciting activities. A New York night out is never boring. Don’t worry, though, you can unwind at brunch the next day.
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