Marina & Adam
Things To Do
The Jersey Shore
The Jersey Shore is a must see in the summer. Spend a day at the beach, get some ice cream, and stroll the famous boardwalks. We recommend: Asbury Park (our personal favorite, nice new boardwalk, and a cool downtown with artsy shops) Point Pleasant Beach / Jenkinson's Boardwalk (family fun including boardwalk games, rides, and even an aquarium) Seaside Heights aka MTV's "Jersey Shore" (for the party animals, come see one of the busiest boardwalks with amusement piers, a water park, and wall-to-wall arcades)
NYC: Midtown Manhattan (Adam + Marina's First Date)
A walk down memory lane, tour our first date! Start at Bryant Park (location of our real "first look")- Midtown Manhattan's town square, with seasonal gardens, eateries, and cafes. Grab a coffee and walk to the NY Public Library for one of the most beautiful reading rooms in the world. Walk to the iconic Empire State Building, grab a drink at the ground level bar then visit the top for an amazing view (buy tickets in advance). Next, walk through Madison Square Park where you can see the famous Flatiron Building and plenty of shops (including the Lego Store and Harry Potter NY- you may need to reserve entry in advance). End your day at Lillie's Victorian Restaurant, our first date dinner spot. Click "view" below for a google map tour.
NYC: Highline + Chelsea Market
Walk above the city with great views on a lush repurposed rail line. Start at the Vessel in Hudson Yards for views of an iconic art installation. Continue south on the the High Line, there are plenty of pop ups for refreshments and photo ops. When done exploring on the southern tip, head to Little Island for another strikingly unique park. Then head to Chelsea Market for many diverse shops and eateries. Then modern art fans should head to the Whitney Museum, just a few blocks away. Or, enjoy rooftop views with a drink at Le Bain, the bar at the top of The Standard Hotel. Click "view" for a google map tour.
NYC: Greenwich Village
Eclectic collection of stores with eccentric vibe. Home to the best pizza in NYC (John's Of Bleecker). A Day in Greenwich Village: Start at Stumptown Coffee on 8th St (our fav coffee), see Washington Mews, walk through Washington Sq Park. Then walk south on MacDougal past the famous Comedy Cellar, hit up Beatnic on MacDougal and Bleecker St (Marina's favorite vegan spot- the mac n' cheeze with shiitake bacon is a must try) Continue West x Uptown on Bleecker towards John's and grab a pie. Enjoy shopping on your way to Magnolia Bakery for a sweet treat (cheesecake, cupcakes... you can't go wrong here) Click "view" below for a google map tour.