The Definitive Guide to Gramercy

Escape there to: Embrace the old-money charm and Gothic revival architecture of the coveted pocket of Manhattan’s Nomad district, which plays home to some of the city’s most prominent New Yorkers: think the Roosevelts and their well-heeled society peers. Obtaining a key to the gated park has long been a token of privilege, but you can gain access for 24 hours by staying at the adjacent Gramercy Park Hotel.

Stay: Gramercy Park Hotel, Marcel at Gramercy.

Drink: Rose Bar, Jade Bar, Dear Irving, Pete’s Tavern, Bar Jamon, Plug Uglies, Gramercy Ale House, McSwiggan’s.

Schmooze: Gramercy Tavern, Mailalino, Farmer and The Fish, Casa Mono, Taqueria Gramercy.

Explore: Gramercy Park.

Safari Stop: Linger past the locals locked in hushed discussions on park benches dotted throughout Gramercy Park for an update on local obituaries. The thinking? Keep tabs on who’s about to kick the bucket while you hunt for prime real estate opportunities in the aspirational zip code.