Top 10 List for NYC
The most common question I’m asked is what are my favorite things to do or see in New York City. When I was asked it again recently I put an actual list together to email my friends that inquired, so decided to just put it up on my blog. So here it is in no particular order😊
* Walk through Prospect Park in Brooklyn on your way to the Brooklyn Botanical Garden (usually free on Friday mornings) and then right next to it see the amazing Brooklyn Art Museum. You can also stop in the Brooklyn Library which is right there too.
* Explore the neighborhood of Dumbo in Brooklyn which is under the Brooklyn Bridge and then walk over the bridge. Or reverse it if you’re coming from Manhattan. Then walk through Wall Street to take the free Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty. As you get on the boat stay on the right (starboard) side for the best view of the statue. Then take it back. That’s free too!
* See a Broadway show. My current favorite is Dear Evan Hansen. But see something and then walk around Times Square after the show.
* Make a reservation to visit the 911 Museum or at least go see the reflecting pools. Then walk across the street to Trinity Church and see Alexander Hamilton’s tomb.
* Go to the West Side and see the new Hudson Yards by walking on the High Line. Make a reservation to go into the Hudson Yards Stair sculpture (tickets for summer not available yet). It’s free but you will need a reservation. I also highly recommend the Whitney Museum. Right on the High Line and my favorite NY museum.
* While on the West Side visit the Chelsea Market. It’s very close and has so many cool places to eat, drink and shop. The Food Network films right above it so you might see a celebrity chef! Closed set so sorry no tickets available.
* Walk through Central Park and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. It’s one of the finest art museums in the world. If the weather is nice find the 5th floor rooftop overlooking the park and enjoy a beverage.
* Stop at the Plaza Hotel and have a drink in the Rose Bar or Palm Court. Expensive drinks but they give you lots of great snacks. And it’s the Plaza!
* Walk down Fifth Ave and window shop.
* Go to Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village and people watch. Then go to Soho and eat amazing rice pudding at Rice to Riches and there are lots of other great stores and restaurants.
* Book a tour at the Tenement Museum on the Lower East Side. So great! Then eat lunch at either Katz’s Deli or the Clinton St Baking Company.
Well if you’re counting that’s actually 11 - but a few can be combined like the Plaza Hotel and window shopping on Fifth Ave. I mentioned a few restaurants but there are so many great restaurants all over I suggest planning your day around what you want to do and then find a place to eat. You really almost can’t go wrong.
View of Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge.
If you’re interested in more information on any of these suggestions I have done them all and blogged about them complete with pictures so just click on the Archive tab and look for New York City posts.
I’m not done traveling - just spending some fun time in Kansas City and putting my plans together for 2019. Check back soon!