Jacqueline & Andrew
Things To Do
Botanical Garden
The Museum of Modern Art
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Bronx Zoo
Central Park South
NYC's most famous park and a staple of this beautiful city. The park is 840 acres and spans from 59th street to 110th Street and Fifth Avenue to Central Park West. Start at Columbus Circle which is a quick walk west on Central Park West and from there wander north and east. Don't miss theWollman Rink, the Carousel and the elm tree canopied pathway. You'll find Bethesda Terrace and Fountain and the winged angel that guards over it.
Magnolia Bakery - Central Park South
Nationally acclaimed Mangolia Bakery cupakes, make sure to make a stop while in town!
5th Avenue
You can't visit NYC without visiting its most famous avenue. Start on 60th Street at Barney's New York (on Madison Avenue). Head into the Southwest Corner of Central Park at 59th Street and Fifth and wander the perimeter of the Pond. Exit the park and wander down Fifth Avenue. Take note of The Plaza Hotel and The Sherry Netherland. As you continue to walk you'll see Bergdrof Goodman, Tiffany & Co., Cartier Mansion and Polo Ralph Lauren. As you keep walking South you'll pass St. Patrick's Cathedral and Rockefeller Center.
Times Square
It's hard to say what's the most famous area in NYC but Times Square may be it. Catch a Broadway or Off-Broadway show to enjoy the full charm of Times Square! So many shows to choose from but here are some ideas: Come From Away, Moulin Rouge, Mean Girls, Frozen! You can find discount tickets through the TKTS website: https://www.tdf.org/nyc/7/TKTS-ticket-booths Some shows allow you to enter an online day-of (or week-of) lottery application which allows the opportunity to purchase up to 2 tickets at an extremely discounted rate! Visit: https://lottery.broadwaydirect.com/
The Guggenheimer/Zaki Team
Empire State Building
Museum of Natural History and Planetarium
The Frick Collection
9/11 Memorial Pools + Museum and Freedom Tower
You can go to the top floor of One World Trade and you can see the 9/11 museum. You have to get in line for tickets for both, so may want to buy them ahead of time online. There is also the 9/11 memorial on site, which is free to view. We recommend allowing 2 hours for the full museum tour.
Stone Street
Check out Stone Street. An old cobblestone street that is closed off to cars and full of restaurants and bars. Fraunces Tavern is nearby. 54 Pearl Street (corner of Broad Street) It is one of the oldest and most historic pubs in New York City. Opened in 1762 as Queen’s Head Tavern, this bar has served food and booze to British officers, fervent Sons of Liberty, Revolutionary generals (including George Washington), dock workers, office workers, and everyone in between. In fact, it was here that George Washington gave a heart-felt toast to his generals after Evacuation Day (when the last of the British soldiers occupying Manhattan left after their defeat in the American Revolution). Wall Street is also just a few blocks away.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt is New York's latest observation viewpoint, soon opening to the public on top of the KPF-designed tower. Be prepared for amazing views!
Staten Island Ferry
The ferry usually runs every 30 minutes and is FREE! It's offers a picturesque view of the NYC skyline and the Statue of Liberty. The ride is about 25 minutes each way. Check the website for the daily schedule.
Brooklyn Bridge
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge and see some of the best views of Manhattan. Once you arrive in Brooklyn, you can explore some great shops, restaurants, and parks.
Blue Note Jazz Club
This is a great NYC jazz club. They have multiple shows per night. Be sure to get tickets in advance.
Eataly NYC Flatiron
The High Line
It's a beautiful park sprawling above the city streets created on what used to be the elevated train line! Get ready for amazing views.