
Ask.MeFi has been assembling an eclectic guide to "the best alternative/weird/unusual/eye-opening places in Manhattan." Most of the suggestions are actually located in the outer boroughs, but nevermind that. We've pulled out the highlights and linked everything for your browsing pleasure:
Places
Vinegar Hill
Red Hook
Prospect Park
Pelham Bay Park
Coney Island
Chinatown
High Line
Manhattan Greenway
Venues
5 Pointz
Galapagos
Arlene's Grocery
ABC No Rio
Bluestockings
Sugartown Books
Museums and Gardens
Cloisters
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Brooklyn Museum
Transit Museum
Grand Army Plaza
Restaurants
Marriott Marquis roof bar
Shake Shack
Cedar Tavern
Corner Bistro
Six Point Craft Ales
Resources
OMR
Forgotten-NY
NonsenseNY
DUMBA
NYC Punk
C Squat
WOW Cafe
Add your own suggestions in the comments, and we'll expand this list.





Gorgeous High Line site! I had no idea they were working on that; hope all their plans are realized as nicely as they're rendered here. Looks like the Manhattan Greenway link is broken.
Nice to meet you the other day, Jake!
resource for cool stuff (mostly music)
groups.yahoo.com/nyhappenings