Bowery Hotel Lobby Bar

335 Bowery

Start at The Bowery Hotel for nibbles and cocktails, lounge on one of there velvet and tasseled sofas and admire the A-list crowd.

The Standard East Village

25 Cooper Sq.

This Andre Balazs oddly shaped glass hotel has a full-floor penthouse with a 360 view of the city. Oh so splurge-worthy! All rooms are have floor-to-ceiling windows. Dine downstairs at Michelin-star Narcissa.

Scratch DJ Academy

Whether learning the basics or becoming a pro, you’ll be set you up to spin. Instructors have major street and club cred- the academy was founded by Jam Master Jay.

Photo Credits: The Bowery Hotel; The Standard East Village; Michaela Guzy at Scratch DJ Academy. For more insider NYC experiences, contact Ian O’Sullivan of Alternative Escapes.