Things To Do
Dumbo
Check out this lively neighborhood with lots of shops, restaurants and an incredible view of Manhattan. Take a ride on the Water Taxi up and down the East River and stop by various spots in Manhattan.
Jacques Torres Chocolate
Check out the out of this world hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies at Jacques Torres in the heart of DUMBO.
Time Out Market New York
Check out the food hall and shops at the Time Out Market in DUMBO.
Grand Army Plaza and Prospect Park
Check out Prospect Park (our largest park in Brooklyn with a zoo) and Grand Army Plaza (farmer's market every Saturday from 8 am - 4 pm).
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Visit the Brooklyn Botanic Garden at Grand Army Plaza and enjoy a chill and scenic afternoon.
Brooklyn Museum
Check out the latest exhibits at the Brooklyn Museum at Grand Army Plaza.
Brooklyn Children's Museum
If you have kiddos with you, check out the Brooklyn Children's Museum for a day of fun.
Brooklyn Central Library
Take a tour of the Brooklyn Central Library at Grand Army Plaza and explore its architecture and collections.
Park Slope
Check out this quaint neighborhood in the heart of Brooklyn with it's lively restaurants on 7th Avenue and beautiful brownstones on 3rd Street.
Pasta Louise Restaurant
Check out the delicious daily fresh pasta at Pasta Louise in Park Slope.
Sterling Place
Check out the vintage furniture and gift items from this neighborhood shop in Park Slope.
Japan Village
Check out the food court and shops at Japan Village and explore the rest of the restaurants and shops at Industry City.
SeaGlass Carousel
Check out the Seaglass Carousel in the Financial District/The Battery in Manhattan and while you're at it check it, check out Wall Street and see the Statue of Liberty from the shore.
Staten Island Ferry
Don't get in line or pay to see the Statue of Liberty. Ride the Staten Island Ferry for free, where it goes right up along side the Statue of Liberty. Make sure you are at the open back part of the ferry to get the best view of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan. The ferry comes every 30 minutes.
The Seaport
Check out the restaurants, shops and movie theater at the South Street Seaport.
Din Tai Fung
Check out the world's largest Din Tai Fung in the middle of Time Square in Manhattan. If you are planning to go, please make sure you make a reservation a least a month or two in advance.
The Original Chinatown Ice Cream Factory
For all the ice cream lovers, check out the iconic Chinatown Ice Cream Factory and explore all the different flavors offered.
Harry Potter New York
Check out the Harry Potter store in Flatiron District, just a block from the iconic Flatiron Building. Grab some snacks and a butter beer.
Chelsea Market
Check out the food vendors and shops at Chelsea Market, and afterwards visit the High Line.
The High Line
Check out this urban park that was originally an abandoned elevated rail system that runs through the city from Gansevoort Street all the way to 34th Street on the west side of Manhattan.
Central Park
You can visit NYC without seeing this urban oasis.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
If there is one museum you are going to see while in NYC, make it The Met. Located on 5th Ave and 82nd Street, it sits on the edge of Central Park on the east side, so you can visit the park at the same time. Go to the roof of the Met to get amazing views of the park.