Rafael Faustino & Elizabeth Ann
Things To Do
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The parade begins at West 77th Street and Central Park West and ends at Herald Square, home of Macy's flagship store. The best places to watch are along Central Park West (between West 75th and West 61st Streets) and along Sixth Avenue (between West 59th and West 38th Streets). Get there early to stage the best spots.
Union Square and Bryant Park Holiday Markets
These amazing markets features tons of food stalls and shops showing their holiday wares., as well as events and activities to partake in.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The third most visited museum in the US and the eighth most visited art museum in the world-- this museum is full of wonders and is not to be missed!
Jake's 58 Casino Hotel
Right next to the Hyatt hotel where the couple has booked their room block is Jake's 58 - Long Island's Elite Casino! Try your luck at the slots, black jack, and craps, or take it all in as you sip a drink and walk the casino floor. This location comes HIGHLY recommended from Groom's Person Mallory Turk, so if you're looking for a gambling buddy, find her!
9/11 Memorial & Museum
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is the country’s principal institution concerned with exploring 9/11, documenting its impact, and examining its continuing significance.
Staten Island Ferry
If you want riverfront views of the Statue of Liberty, there's no need to spend a fortune on a harbor cruise or use up your whole day to visit Ellis Island. The Staten Island Ferry is free to ride, runs 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week, every half hour. You can buy a beer at the terminal and watch the sun set over the Upper Bay of New York Harbor. Enjoy the sights like a local!
Long Island Aquarium
The Long Island Aquarium is an aquarium that opened in 2000 on Long Island in Riverhead, New York, United States. One of its biggest attractions is a 20,000-US-gallon coral reef display tank, which is one of the largest all-living coral displays in the Western Hemisphere.
Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Every year at Lincoln Center, the American Ballet Theater performs The Nutcracker and every year, it gets better.
North Fork Wineries
There are many excellent wineries on the North Fork of Long Island. The climate of these rocky shores is unique in the region, most similar to the south of France, and it allows winemakers there to produce award winning vintages of all kinds.
Radio City Music Hall
The Rockettes Holiday Spectacular is an amazing show that is worth the hype.
Shopping on Long Island
Take advantage of holiday deals at some of our favorite locations: The Tanger Outlets in Riverhead and Deer Park, Roosevelt Field Mall in Uniondale, and, for a high end shopping experience, The Miracle Mile in Manhasset.
