The great thing about living in NYC is that there are constantly things to do. Whether you like art, music, food or anything pertaining to your taste – the city is your oyster (there is even a whole week dedicated to oysters https://www.oysterweek.com). That said, the infinite number of opportunities can be quite overwhelming and sometimes even anxiety-inducing as comes the FOMO (aka the fear of missing out). Here are 5 apps you need to download if you live (or are visiting) New York City and want to get the best of what the city has to offer.
1)The Infatuation
This app is great for any foodie or night owl out there. The Infatuation has some of the best restaurants, bars and club suggestions for people of varying taste and budget. The places they recommend are often where NYC locals can be found and their dry-humored reviews is what makes this app #1 on this list.
2) NY Art Beat
New York City is one of the greatest cultural capitals of the world. According to Trip Advisor, the city has over 262 museums. With exhibitions that come and go, it is no question that it can be hard to stay up to date with everything that is going on. But don’t you fear, NY Art Beat does the job for you. This app updates you with all the show openings and exhibitions that you can filter out according to your preferences.
3) See Saw
Again, an app for the art lovers, the only difference is that this one focuses on galleries. See Saw is almost like Google Maps except that here, an Art gallery will inevitably be your final destination. This app maps out all the different art galleries that are near you and briefs you on the content of their shows.
4) RA Guide
RA is short for Resident Advisor and its name could not be more accurate. If you like electronic music but are not into the commercial club scene, RA Guide is like that friend who brings you to all the coolest concerts. Originally an online music magazine, they also have an app that informs you about all the upcoming electronic music shows whether they are at large concert venues like the Brooklyn Mirage or in warehouses where the exact location is only revealed at the last minute.
5) Eventbrite
Yeah, this one is kind of obvious. But still, Eventbrite had to make it on this list. Whether you’re into business or pleasure or both- find out about all the events that are happening in the city that range from a “Glow in The Dark Rooftop Party” to a panel discussions about “Women’s Podcasts”.
New York is packed full of so many kinds of people and culture that it can be near impossible to render it all down to an app. But at the very least, these apps give you tons of cool ways to start making your way into New York. So use these apps to your full advantage as starting guides to exploring and finding your own little niches and routines within New York.