{"id":10010,"date":"2016-02-11T06:53:34","date_gmt":"2016-02-11T11:53:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cf-staging.takewalks.com\/blog2\/?p=10010"},"modified":"2025-08-25T07:38:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T11:38:16","slug":"geeky-guide-to-nyc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/geeky-guide-to-nyc","title":{"rendered":"Geeky Guide to NYC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_63 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #443d47;color:#443d47\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/geeky-guide-to-nyc\/#There_is_something_for_everyone_in_our_geeky_guide_to_NYC\" title=\"There is something for everyone in our geeky guide to NYC\">There is something for everyone in our geeky guide to NYC<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/geeky-guide-to-nyc\/#Midtown_Comics\" title=\"Midtown Comics\">Midtown Comics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/geeky-guide-to-nyc\/#Superhero_Supply_Co\" title=\"Superhero Supply Co.\">Superhero Supply Co.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/geeky-guide-to-nyc\/#Action_Burger\" title=\"Action Burger\">Action Burger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/geeky-guide-to-nyc\/#Barcade_%E2%80%93_geeky_guide_to_NYC\" title=\"Barcade &#8211; geeky guide to NYC\">Barcade &#8211; geeky guide to NYC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"There_is_something_for_everyone_in_our_geeky_guide_to_NYC\"><\/span>There is something for everyone in our geeky guide to NYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s safe to say that there are countless NYC guides that cater for shopaholics, history buffs and foodies but it\u2019s about time the nerdier Big Apple tourists were made aware that the city also has plenty to offer them. From some of the best comic book shops in the world to video-game meccas, New York is the kind of city that your inner geek will love! We&#8217;ve put together this <strong>geeky guide to NYC<\/strong> so you can indulge your inner nerd&#8230;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0024-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"People stroll in a plaza surrounded by skyscrapers and trees, with a sculpture centerpiece under partly cloudy skies.\" class=\"wp-image-21214\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0024-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0024-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0024-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/Walks_New-York_Battery-Park-Tour-WR-0024.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Midtown_Comics\"><\/span>Midtown Comics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With its towering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/new-york-skyscrapers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">skyscrapers<\/a> and old-school charm, New York City has been the backdrop to many of the world\u2019s most well-known comic books and graphic novels including Spider Man, Watchmen and Daredevil. One of the very best places to get your hands on comics like these is Midtown Comics in Times Square. The store is home to over 50,000 titles, so whether you\u2019re a Marvel or DC fan, you\u2019re sure to find whatever it is you\u2019re looking for here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/mistown-comics-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Several customers browse long shelves of colorful comics at a bright, organized NYC comic book store with posters and wooden floors.\" class=\"wp-image-22982\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/mistown-comics-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/mistown-comics-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/mistown-comics-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/mistown-comics.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: Midtown Comics NY<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Superhero_Supply_Co\"><\/span>Superhero Supply Co.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After exploring the shelves of Midtown Comics, the next stop for any self-respecting nerd should be the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2011\/10\/30\/nyregion\/at-the-brooklyn-superhero-supply-company-no-villains-are-allowed.html?_r=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co.<\/a> If you want to purchase a brand-new cape, a tin of immortality or a secret identity kit, then this is the place for you.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/geeky-guide-to-nyc-600x450.jpg\" alt=\"geeky guide to nyc\" class=\"wp-image-10011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/geeky-guide-to-nyc-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/geeky-guide-to-nyc-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/geeky-guide-to-nyc-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/geeky-guide-to-nyc.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>As well as stocking everything a superhero might need, the store also features a wind-tunnel where you can test out the aerodynamics of your new cape and a \u2018villain chamber\u2019 where you can answer a series of questions to determine your villain type. And the best thing about the Superhero Supply Co? All of the profits are used to fund the student writing center which is secretly located through a swinging bookcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Action_Burger\"><\/span>Action Burger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Rest assured that once the sun goes down on New York City, the geeky fun doesn\u2019t end. In fact there are a number of bars and restaurants whose sole purpose is to cater to the quirky. Easily the most delicious of these locations is Action Burger in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-brooklyn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Brooklyn<\/a> where you can dig into monster sized burgers and sip on a waffle sundae milkshake while playing Super Mario Bros on Nintendo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" src=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/actionburger1_featured-1024x538.webp\" alt=\"At night, Action Burger in NYC glows under a yellow awning, with comic posters and a neon OPEN sign in the window.\" class=\"wp-image-22983\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/actionburger1_featured-1024x538.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/actionburger1_featured-600x315.webp 600w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/actionburger1_featured-768x403.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/actionburger1_featured.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Action Burger NYC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Barcade_%E2%80%93_geeky_guide_to_NYC\"><\/span>Barcade &#8211; geeky guide to NYC<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve had your fill of villainous food, take a quick 10 minute walk up the street and you\u2019ll find yourself at Barcade. Just as its name suggests, <a href=\"http:\/\/nymag.com\/listings\/bar\/barcade\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Barcade<\/a> is a mixture between a bar and an arcade and is one of the most fun places you can spend your evening in the Big Apple. The beer selection is absolutely huge and there are over 50 classic arcade games to choose from including Ms. Pac-Man, Asteroids and Centipede. Barcade in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.takewalks.com\/blog\/perfect-day-williamsburg-brooklyn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Williamsburg<\/a> is open until 4am every day so there\u2019s no excuse to not spend at least one evening challenging your travelling partner to beat your high-score in Donkey Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you anything to add to our geeky guide to NYC? Let us know in the comments section below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the author:<\/strong>&nbsp;Our <strong>Geeky Guide to NYC<\/strong> was written by Ruth Aravena, an Irish travel blogger and newly-initiated resident of NYC. She joined forces with Walks of New York to get to grips with the city during her first few weeks of residence. 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