Things To DoThings To Do
Explore New York City's MuseumsExplore New York City's Museums
- The Metropolitan Museum of Art for art lovers that want to see a bit of everything - The Met Cloisters in Fort Tryon Park for those interested in Medieval tapestries and art - The Guggenheim Museum for impressionist, early modern and contemporary art - The American Museum of Natural History for dinosaurs, planetariums and more - The Whitney for those interested in American contemporary art - The Intrepid Museum for aviation and history enthusiasts (Nick's favorite) - The Frick for those interested in the great masters of European art - The Noguchi Museum for those interested in sculpture - MoMA and MoMA PS1 for the contemporary art aficionados
Other NYC SitesOther NYC Sites
- Enjoy the New York Botanical Garden - Take a stroll through Central Park - Head to the top of Rockefeller Center or SUMMIT at One Vanderbilt for a 360 skyline view - Take the ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands - Walk along the High Line - Explore New York City's distinct neighborhoods
Catch a game or go see a show!Catch a game or go see a show!
New York City is home to many concert, theatre and sporting venues. Head to Madison Square Garden, the Barclays Center, Citi Field or any of the city's sporting venues to catch a game. If you prefer the arts, there is Lincoln Center as well as the many theatres Broadway has to offer.
Enjoy a day in Brooklyn!Enjoy a day in Brooklyn!
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy views of lower Manhattan from the Brooklyn Bridge Park. The Time Out Market offers a variety of delicious snacks as does the adjacent neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights. Nick's and Eliza's favorite restaurant Colonie is in that neighborhood. If you enjoy walking along brownstone-lined streets, you can explore the nearby neighborhood of Fort Greene, Eliza's old neighborhood and the home of the Brooklyn Academy of Music. Among Eliza's and Nick's favorite spots include Walter's, Bagel World, Evelina and of course the cute Fort Greene Park. If you want to catch a game or concert, the Barclay's Center is nearby! Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden are also worth a visit as is the surrounding Park Slope neighborhood.
Explore Greenwich, CTExplore Greenwich, CT
Greenwich Avenue is home to many stores and restaurants. There's something for everyone! Diane's Books is certainly worth a stop. The Bruce Museum is a short walk from the hotel and while it's small, it houses an impressive collection of art and natural history specimens and artifacts. Greenwich has a large number of preserves and parks. Bruce Park is near the hotel and Montgomery Pinetum, Greenwich Point Park (Tod's Point) and Babcock Preserve are a short drive away and also worth visiting. If you enjoy road cycling, back-country Greenwich offers plenty of fun rides! Don't hesitate to reach out to Eliza for her favorite routes.
Explore the Hudson ValleyExplore the Hudson Valley
The Hudson Valley offers art, scenic hikes and an interesting array of historical sites some of which date back to the 1600s. For art enthusiasts, Storm King and Dia Beacon are both certainly worth visiting. For the outdoor enthusiasts, Bull Hill, Breakneck Ridge, Storm King Mountain and the Mt. Beacon Fire Tower trail are all great hikes. The nearby towns of Cold Spring and Beacon are worth exploring as well. For the foodies, we recommend heading to Tarrytown and dining at Blue Hill at Stone Barns.