Citysearch Guide to NYC
http://newyork.citysearch.com/
A fan of “best of” lists? Citysearch offers many polls of the best places to eat, shop, go out, plus a daily events calendar of rated suggestions for the discerning New Yorker.

NYC & Company
http://www.nycvisit.com/home/index.cfm
The city’s official tourism website, this site is loaded with lists and links with things to do, hotel bookings, itineraries for day, weekend, and “ultimate” trips, plus off the beaten track suggestions for those who want more than Rockefeller Center. An essential go-to for first time visitors.

NYC Arts: Culture Guide and Calendar
http://www.nyc-arts.org/
Sponsored by the Alliance for the Arts, this website is an excellent portal for any one visiting or living in NYC who desire a “complete New York City guide to museums, performance halls, theatres, zoos, and gardens.”

Time Out New York
http://www.timeout.com/
This magazine’s online site is a great resource for restaurant reviews, cultural/entertainment events, shopping, and much more. Check out their TONY blog to see what New Yorkers think about the goings on around town.

What's Up: NYC
http://www.whatsupnyc.com/blog/
A site that posts “the best” happenings in the city, so you don’t have to search through the overwhelming daily events listings the paper offers. This site offers a useful text service so you can get updated events sent to your phone.