NYCC 2015: Geek Guide to NY Comic Con Courtesy of Foursquare & ReedPOP

nycc geek guide

·         Action Burger

Tip: “Free video games while you wait… Open late.” – Carey

·        Barcade

Tip: “25 craft beers on tap and 80s style arcade games, what’s not to love?! Also- Happy hour runs 2-8PM Saturdays and Sundays.” – Stevie

·         Brooklyn Brewery

Tip: “Very good beers, nice authentic atmosphere. All you need to meet some friends and have a chat!” – Maxine

·        Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.

Tip: “Superhero store that poses as a front for a non-profit supporting kids creativity?! This place is just the best. Restock on capes, buy cans of gravity, or follow the trap door to volunteer with kids.” – Andrea

·         Residence Inn New York Manhattan/Central Park

Tip:  “Courtyard by Marriott shares this space with Residence and is the official hotel of New York Comic Con. The Bistro will be serving NYCC themed cocktails.” – Foursquare

·         Discovery Times Square

Tip: “If you are a Hunger Games fan, the exhibit at DTS is a must.” – Kayleigh

·         Gotham City Lounge

Tip: “A bar dedicated to superheroes and $3 PBR & whiskey specials.” – Spike

·         Jacob K. Javits Convention Center

Tip: “Lots of different event/conventions on. Make sure to bring comfy shoes, this place is huge!” – Chloe

·         Madame Tussauds New York

Tip: “The Marvel Super heroes 4D show was amazing. In addition to the show you also get to see all the Marvel Avengers wax figures-Hulk was the best.” – Sandra

·         Midtown Comics

Tip: “Get upstairs to look at the motherload of toys and statues” – Michael

·         Mission Chinese Food

Tip: “The twin peaks themed bathroom by itself is worth the trip” – John

·         Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art (MoCCA)

Tip: “An ever rotating exhibit of amazing pieces of comic book history. A must visit for any comics fans!” – Dora

·         Singularity&Co

Tip: “NYC’s only SciFi bookshop!” – Ash

·         The Way Station

Tip: “Great place to enjoy a drink with fellow nerds. The TARDIS bathroom is a sight to see but the friendly bartenders are also just as amazing. They have a drink & draw the 2nd Saturday of every month.” – Will

·         Toy Tokyo

Tip: “Great selection of Japanese/Anime figures/collectables.” – Matt

·         Two-Bits Retro Arcade

Tip: “Beers and video games. Two of the 5 food groups!” – Tracey

·         Williamsburg Cinemas

Tip: “Great theater! Check out a weekend matinee for $8.50 and be sure to head around the corner afterwards to see the awesome superhero mural on the side of the building!” – Nikki

·         8 Bit & Up

Tip: “Not only is there a coin-op SF2 Champion Edition machine in the front, but I wandered in late one night and there were 15 dudes sitting around playing SF4 on Xbox in the back. This place is legit.” – Den


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