It’s never been a better time for 420-friendly folks to plan a trip to New York City. Adult-use cannabis has been legal in New York since March 2021, and after a chaotic early rollout, the city’s recreational market has finally found its footing.
Dispensaries are now open across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and beyond, with more launching each month, reshaping the face of cannabis in NYC. It’s no longer just a subculture. Cannabis is woven into everything: food, nightlife, fashion, wellness, music, and art.
Plus, New York’s social equity program, which prioritizes giving licenses to justice-involved individuals, women, and members of communities disproportionately impacted by prohibition, has led to a wave of dispensary owners with real ties to NYC culture and legacy cannabis.
To help elevate your next visit, Weedmaps compiled a tourist’s guide to weed in New York.
Learn about the current laws, discover places where you can purchase weed and where you can safely consume it, and see what you should do once you’re stoned in the city.
Keep in mind that the market is still evolving, so this guide will be updated as changes become official.
Read more at Weed Maps