Visiting New York City from Iceland? Here's Where to

If you're flying into New York City from Iceland, first of all — welcome. We know you've made a long journey across the Atlantic, and we want your time here to be extraordinary. Whether you're landing at JFK, exploring Manhattan's skyline, or wandering through Brooklyn's neighborhoods, NYC has something that very few cities on Earth can offer right now: a fully legal, licensed adult-use cannabis market with some of the most craft-forward, small-batch products you'll ever encounter.

We're Silly Nice — a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned, family-run cannabis brand founded right here in Brooklyn, NYC by Shane Breen, a U.S. Army Veteran, and LeVar Thomas, his partner of 25 years. We launched in March 2024 and have already built a presence in 150-plus licensed adult-use dispensaries across New York State. We take real pride in what we make, and we take even more pride in sharing it with visitors who've traveled from places as far away as Reykjavik to experience this city.

Iceland has a deep cultural relationship with nature, authenticity, and craftsmanship. You value things that are made with purpose and intention. That's exactly what we bring to every product we put our name on. So let's get you oriented, informed, and ready to experience the best legal cannabis New York has to offer.

New York legalized adult-use cannabis in 2021 through the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), and the licensed retail market has been growing rapidly ever since. Here's what you need to know as someone visiting from Iceland.

Who Can Buy Cannabis in NYC?

Any adult 21 years of age or older can legally purchase cannabis from a licensed dispensary in New York. This includes international visitors. Your passport works perfectly as valid ID — in fact, it's the most universally accepted form of identification at dispensaries. Just make sure you bring it with you every single time you visit a shop.

Where Can You Consume Cannabis in NYC?

New York State permits cannabis consumption in many of the same places where tobacco smoking is allowed outdoors, but there are important restrictions. You cannot smoke cannabis in public parks, near playgrounds, in restaurants, in your hotel room (most hotels prohibit it), or on public transportation. NYC does have a growing number of licensed cannabis consumption lounges where you can legally consume on-site in a social setting — these are worth seeking out if you want a designated, welcoming space to enjoy your purchase. Most importantly, never consume cannabis and then get behind the wheel of a vehicle. Period.

Licensed Dispensaries Only — Don't Buy From the Street

This is critical. NYC unfortunately still has unlicensed sellers operating on the street and in gray-market shops. As a visitor, buying from these sources is illegal, unregulated, and potentially unsafe. Legal dispensaries sell products that have been independently lab-tested, are accurately labeled, and come from licensed producers like us. When you walk into a licensed dispensary, you're protected. Always look for the official New York State Cannabis Control Board licensing displayed in the store.

New York City's licensed dispensary footprint is expanding rapidly, and you'll find shops located near virtually every major tourist destination and hotel district. Here are the neighborhoods where you're most likely to encounter a strong selection of licensed retailers stocking quality products.

Midtown Manhattan

If you're staying near Times Square, Central Park, or the Theater District, Midtown is increasingly home to licensed dispensaries that cater to visitors and locals alike. It's convenient, walkable, and you're likely just blocks away from a shop carrying our products.

Lower East Side and Greenwich Village

These neighborhoods have some of the most celebrated cannabis culture in the entire city. The Lower East Side and Greenwich Village have long been countercultural hearts of NYC, and today they're home to several excellent licensed dispensaries. If you're exploring downtown Manhattan, plan your dispensary visit here.

Harlem

Harlem is one of NYC's most historically rich and culturally vibrant neighborhoods, and its cannabis retail scene reflects that energy. Licensed dispensaries in Harlem are often community-rooted and deeply intentional about the products they carry. It's the kind of neighborhood that resonates with what we built Silly Nice to represent.

Brooklyn

This is our home. Brooklyn is where Shane and LeVar built Silly Nice from the ground up, and we are proud to be represented in dispensaries across the borough. From Williamsburg to Crown Heights to Flatbush, Brooklyn's dispensary scene is thriving. If you're making the trip over the bridge, you're coming to where it all started for us.

We make a focused line of small-batch, independently lab-tested cannabis products. Every single one of them is sustainably packaged and crafted with the kind of attention to detail that we believe visitors from Iceland — a country that values quality and craft deeply — will immediately appreciate. Here's a breakdown of what we offer and what makes each product worth your time.

Concentrate

Diamond Powder

Our Diamond Powder is 1 gram of THCA crystalline concentrate at 86.24% THC and 98.54% total cannabinoids, priced at $50. This is for the concentrate enthusiast who wants to experience the absolute ceiling of what cannabis refinement looks like. If you've never tried diamonds before, this is a legitimate New York City bucket-list experience in a small jar.

THC

86.24%

Total

98.54%

Size

1g

Price

$50

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Solventless

Bubble Hash

For visitors from Iceland, our hash products may feel particularly resonant — hash has deep roots in European and Nordic cannabis culture, and we've brought that tradition into the modern era with extraordinary precision. Our Frosted Hash Ball is 1 gram at 67.34% THC, 78.34% total cannabinoids, and 5.7% terpenes for $50. It's dense, aromatic, and built for slow enjoyment. Our Bubble Hash is 1 gram at 53.32% THC, 62.86% total cannabinoids, and 6.2% terpenes for $44 — a solventless, full-spectrum experience that showcases everything remarkable about the source flower. Both are crafted using cold-water extraction, no solvents, no shortcuts.

THC

53.32%

Total

62.86%

Size

1g

Price

$44

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Infused Flower

Diamond-Frosted & Live Resin Infused Flower

If you prefer flower, our Papaya Wine Infused Flower is 3.5 grams at 51.22% THC and 58.63% total cannabinoids, priced at $60. We take premium flower and infuse it with concentrate for a layered, complex experience that you simply won't find in most markets. The aroma alone is worth the visit.

THC

37.32%

Total

42.90%

Size

3.5g

Price

$60

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Vapes — Travel-Friendly and Truly Exceptional

For visitors who value discretion and portability, our vape options are some of the best in New York. Our Pink Stardust 510 Vape Cartridge is 1 gram at 81.96% THC and 88.36% total cannabinoids for $40 — clean, consistent, and compatible with any standard 510-thread battery. Our Alaskan Thunder Fuck 2G All-In-One Vape is 2 grams at 82.46% THC and 84.06% total cannabinoids for $80. It's a self-contained device with no battery required — ideal for a trip where you don't want to carry extra hardware. Please note: vape products are for use only in legally permitted spaces, and we always encourage responsible consumption.

We want your dispensary experience to be smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable. Here's everything you need to know before you walk through the door.

Bring Your Passport — Every Time

Your Icelandic passport is your best friend here. Dispensaries are legally required to verify that every customer is 21 or older before any purchase. Don't leave your accommodation without it. A driver's license from Iceland may be accepted at some locations, but your passport is universally recognized and avoids any confusion.

Cash Versus Card

Due to federal banking restrictions, many cannabis dispensaries in New York still operate primarily in cash. Some have ATMs on-site, and a growing number are accepting debit cards through third-party payment processors. We recommend carrying some cash with you when you plan to visit a dispensary, just to ensure a seamless transaction. Most dispensaries will post their accepted payment methods on their website or Google listing.

What to Expect Inside a Licensed Dispensary

Licensed dispensaries in New York range from sleek boutique experiences to more approachable neighborhood shops. You'll typically check in at the front with your ID, browse products either in person or on a menu screen, and be assisted by a knowledgeable staff member called a budtender. Don't hesitate to ask about our products specifically — ask if they carry Silly Nice, and if they do, ask the budtender to walk you through what we make. They know us.

Buying Cannabis as a Souvenir — What You Need to Know

We want to be fully transparent here: you cannot legally transport cannabis across international borders. Cannabis purchased in New York must be consumed within the United States. Do not attempt to bring it back to Iceland or through any airport customs checkpoint. What you buy here stays here — so enjoy it fully while you're visiting, and treat the experience as a true New York exclusive.

There are a lot of cannabis brands on dispensary shelves across New York right now. We built Silly Nice differently. Shane Breen served in the U.S. Army before dedicating himself to building something with purpose in Brooklyn. LeVar Thomas has been his partner in business and in life for 25 years. Together, as a Black-owned, Veteran-owned, LGBTQ+-owned brand, we created Silly Nice to stand for quality without pretension, community without exclusion, and craft without compromise.

Every product we make is independently lab-tested for potency, purity, and consistency. Every package is designed with sustainability in mind. And every dispensary that carries our products carries them because they believe in what we're doing. When you choose Silly Nice during your time in New York City, you're not just buying cannabis — you're supporting a genuinely independent, community-grounded brand that has fought for its place in this market and earned it.

We are now in 150-plus licensed dispensaries across New York State, and finding us is simple. Use our store locator to find the nearest location to wherever you're staying in the city, whether that's Midtown Manhattan, the Lower East Side, Brooklyn, Harlem, or anywhere in between.

New York City is unlike any place on Earth, and right now, its legal cannabis market is unlike any market in the world. You've traveled a long way from Iceland to be here, and we want to make sure you experience this city at its absolute best. From the Frosted Hash Ball that will remind you of the finest European hash traditions — elevated to a whole new level — to the cleanest, most potent Diamond Powder and travel-ready vape options we make, Silly Nice has something crafted for every kind of cannabis enthusiast.

Head to sillynice.com and use our store locator to find the licensed dispensary nearest to you. Walk in, show your passport, ask for Silly Nice, and let our products do the talking. From our Brooklyn home to your hotel in Manhattan — welcome to New York City. We're genuinely glad you're here.