Kips Bay is a walkable Manhattan neighborhood nestled along the East River. The area is home to the City University of New York, School of Visual Arts, and NYU College of Dentistry, giving students plenty of apartment options. Enjoy outdoor fun at Bellevue South Park, which provides basketball courts, playgrounds, and green space. Nearby is Asser Levy Recreation Center, where locals have access to indoor basketball courts, fitness rooms, and various exercise classes. After a nice workout, grab a bite at the countless eateries, saloons, and ice cream shops sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. Enjoy a lovely evening at the Water Club, an elegant dining experience aboard a floating restaurant. Art enthusiasts will revel at the Holographic Studios, the world’s oldest art gallery of holography. Shoppers can stop by Dover Street Market, a seven-story shop filled with high-end clothing, accessories, and a café, or head to Kips Bay Green Market for some fresh local produce. Here, various vendors set up and sell their veggies, pies, and various unique crafts.