Things To Do

Jane's Carousel

Built in 1922 by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company, the beautifully restored Jane's Carousel is located in Brooklyn Bridge Park and open year-round. Visiting the carousel boasts a beautiful view of the skyline.

Brooklyn Bridge

The Brooklyn Bridge is best crossed as a pedestrian on the elevated walkway above the road and through the very centre of the towers, for satisfying vistas of New York’s silhouette and the cables overhead.

A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours

This tour was recommended specifically by Mike's uncle and long-time Brooklyn native, Steve. A Slice of Brooklyn Bus Tours has been in business since 2005 and is operated by Tony Muia. This is the same world-famous Pizza Tour you’ve seen on The Today Show, The Food Network, and The Travel Channel! You’ll skip the lines at Grimaldi’s in DUMBO for their Neapolitan-style pizza and L&B Spumoni Gardens in Bensonhurst for their Sicilian-style pizza. You’ll visit the Brooklyn waterfront in DUMBO and get the BEST photos of the Brooklyn Bridge. You’ll stroll the famous Coney Island Boardwalk with your guide and visit famous Brooklyn movie locations like Saturday Night Fever, Goodfellas, The French Connection, The Warriors, Requiem for a Dream, Brighton Beach Memoirs and more! Voted #1 tour of Brooklyn on TripAdvisor for the past 5 years in a row!

Rooftop Reds

Walk up the stairs of Building #275 towards the back of the grounds and into a very fun wine bar that’s also one of the most unique rooftops in the city. The huge space is packed with people playing cornhole, laying on hammocks, and drinking at picnic tables with great views of Manhattan. Besides the wines that all come from their vineyard upstate, they also serve beer. Just know that it’s reservation-only

Cecconi's Dumbo

With waterfront views of the Manhattan Skyline, Cecconi’s Dumbo is a modern day classic Italian restaurant open for dinner, as well as weekend brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Located in Brooklyn Bridge Park, this elegant and upscale restaurant serves high end cuisine and is open seven days a week. Cecconi’s Dumbo NYC serves hand-made pasta, seafood and dishes from Italy using the finest ingredients

Brooklyn Botanic Garden

Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a botanical garden in the borough of Brooklyn, New York City. It was founded in 1910 and is located in Mount Prospect Park in central Brooklyn, adjacent to Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Museum. The 52-acre garden holds over 14,000 taxa of plants and has nearly a million visitors each year.

New York Transit Museum

The New York Transit Museum is a museum that displays historical artifacts of the New York City Subway, bus, and commuter rail systems in the greater New York City metropolitan region.

Kings Theatre

Opened by Loew's Theatres as a movie palace in 1929 and closed in 1977, the theater sat empty for decades until a complete renovation was initiated in 2010. The theater reopened to the public on January 23, 2015 as a performing arts venue. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 22, 2012. HISTORIC TOURS The tour will begin promptly in the lobby of Kings Theatre. All guests must purchase a ticket to join the 75 minute tour. Please note, the tour will involve the use of stairs, accommodations can be made for those unable to use stairs. HAPPY HOUR TOURS Turn back 90 years in time at our beautifully restored Kings Theatre with a behind-the-scenes historic tour of the venue, paired with a glass of our best wine. Must be 21 or over. One glass of wine (white or red) included in the ticket price.

Fort Greene Park

Fort Greene's history is rife with important names--Walt Whitman, Nathaniel Greene, Frederick Law Olmsted, Calvert Vaux, William Howard Taft, and McKim, Mead and White, to name a few--hinting at the important role the park has played in the city's history. Originally the site of forts built for the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, the community surrounding the land started using it as public space shortly after the threat of the War of 1812 passed. By 1847, it was designated a park (Brooklyn's first), and twenty years later, famed landscape architects Olmsted and Vaux began designing its new layout. In 1897, the park, formerly known as Washington Park, received its name.

Prospect Park

Prospect Park is the Central Park of Brooklyn and has many of the same features: sprawling meadows made for picnicking, walking trails that snake through dense forests, and a picturesque lake. There's also a carousel, playgrounds, a zoo, basketball and tennis courts, and a 3.35-mile loop road that's popular with runners and bikers.

Coney Island

In just a little over an hour, you can be transported from the glitz and glamour of Manhattan to the old-school amusement of Brooklyn’s storied Coney Island. The destination offers thrills, sun, surf and a unique brand of entertainment that will feel worlds away from the rest of the City. Home to the Cyclone (the legendary wooden roller coaster) and Luna Park amusement park, the New York Aquarium, the original Nathan’s Famous, and, of course, beautiful Atlantic beaches, Coney Island is an absolute must on any New York City itinerary. Coney Island is a seasonal center operating roughly between Easter and Halloween. Rides and attraction are generally open on weekends from Easter until Memorial Day, all week long from Memorial Day until Labor Day, and then weekends from Labor Day until the end of October.

Smorgasburg

New Yorkers love eating outside, whether it’s at one of the city’s best waterfront restaurants, elevated rooftop bars or open-air food flea markets like Brooklyn’s famed food market. A favorite amongst locals and tourists alike, Smorg features nearly 100 vendors selling seriously delicious and graciously cheap snacks. Smorgasburg is every Saturday and Sunday from 11am–6pm from April through November, rain or shine.

Museum of the Moving Image

The Museum of the Moving Image is focused on art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It collects, preserves, and provides access to moving-image related artifacts via multimedia exhibitions and educational programming. The exhibits include significant audio/visual components designed to promote an understanding of the history of the industry and an understanding of how it has evolved. This is a must-see for the move fans in the family. You can see a variety of famous set props, costumes, and collectibles (including Mrs. Doubtfire, Sesame Street, The Muppets, & Chewbacca - but exhibits are constantly changing) Tickets: $9-15

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

If you've got limited time or compatriots with limited attention spans, start with the Temple of Dendur, a 2,000-year-old soaring Egyptian temple (the only complete one in the Western Hemisphere) For visitors from outside New York State, there will be a mandatory admission fee: $25 for adults, $17 for seniors, and $12 for students.

The Met Cloisters

Located on four acres in northern Manhattan's Fort Tryon Park, the Met Cloisters is a branch of the Metropolitan Museum of Art and is America’s only museum dedicated exclusively to the art and architecture of the Middle Ages. The building overlooks the Hudson River and actually incorporates five medieval-inspired cloisters into a modern museum structure, creating a historic, contextualized backdrop in which to view the art.

Riverside Park

Stretching four miles from 72nd to 158th streets along the Hudson River, Riverside Park is widely regarded as Manhattan's most spectacular waterfront park. As one of only eight officially designated scenic landmarks in the City of New York, it has a long and storied history. Recreational facilities include a range of sports courts and fields, a skate park, a large portion of the Manhattan Waterfront Greenway (for bicycles), and the 110-slip public marina at 79th street, an important part of New York State's Water Trail. Within Riverside Park, you can find many historic monuments & statues including (but not limited to) the Eleanor Roosevelt Monument, Grant's Tomb, & the Joan of Arc memorial. Our favorite piece of Riverside Park is the 91st St. Garden, the spot where the end of You've Got Mail was filmed & where Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan finally meet.

Cafe Lalo

Said to be the most famous cafe in NYC, but it's definitely our favorite! Cafe Lalo is the cafe from You’ve Got Mail with Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan where shopgirl & ny152 are supposed to meet for the first time. Cafe Lalo is open until 3 AM some mornings & is any sweet lovers paradise. There are over 100 different types of cakes, pies, & pastries. Local Upper West Siders, tourists and Children's Museum of Manhattan–goers adore this café, especially on weekends. No reservations are needed. HOURS Monday-Thursday: 9 AM - 1 AM Friday - Saturday: 9 AM - 3 AM Sunday: 9 AM - 1 AM

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

On Manhattan's Upper West Side, Lincoln Center is home to both the Metropolitan Opera House and the New York City Ballet

Central Park

Within Central Park’s boundaries are ponds, a central lake, a reservoir, public art, schist outcrops, almost 50 fountains, 21 playgrounds, complete sports facilities, more than 25,000 trees and dozens of interesting landmarks like the stately Bethesda Terrace.

Central Park Zoo

Here, just a few yards from 5th Ave. you’ll find over 130 different species ranging from Snow Leopards to Tropical Birds. A walk around the Zoo’s five plus acres will take you through a variety of habitats, all carefully designed to recreate the natural environment of the animals they house.

Strawberry Fields

Strawberry Fields is a 2.5-acre landscaped section in New York City's Central Park that is dedicated to the memory of former Beatles member John Lennon. It is named after the Beatles' song "Strawberry Fields Forever", written by Lennon. The entrance to the memorial is located on Central Park West at West 72nd Street, near where John Lennon was murdered outside his home, the Dakota. The memorial is a triangular piece of land falling away on the two sides of the park, and its focal point is a circular pathway mosaic of inlaid stones, with a single word, the title of Lennon's famous song "Imagine". Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, still lives in the Dakota and her apartment has a view of the memorial.

Boating in Central Park

Rent a boat at the Loeb Boathouse and row your way to the heart of the Central Park Lake, the second-largest body of water in Central Park that spans over 22-acres. The Loeb Boathouse has a fleet of 100 boats, each of which seats four people. Pricing: $15 per hour (cash only) + $4.00 for each additional 15 minutes -$20 cash deposit (fully refundable if you bring the boat back on time) No Prior Reservations | Boat rentals are first-come, first-served. Due to mandatory closures, the Loeb Boathouse dining rooms, bars, boats and gondola will be closed until restrictions are lifted, and will open again as soon as permitted.

The Loeb Boathouse

Brunch at the Boathouse is a MUST-DO. Highly recommend sitting outside and enjoying the view! A haven for romantics and nature lovers, this understated icon offers rare tranquility within the ever-eclectic energy that defines Manhattan. True to its name — rowboats drift about the adjacent lake, as they have for over 150 years.

Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

A scenic and stress-free way to explore the city - relax as Big Bus tours take you across Manhattan, discovering all the sights and landmarks including Empire State Building, Times Square, Central Park and the Statue of Liberty. TripAdvisor's top-rated NYC bus tour, Big Bus New York is the only sightseeing bus with live commentary and hop-on-hop-off access at 25+ bus stops located across the city.

American Museum of Natural History & Planetarium

Located in Theodore Roosevelt Park across the street from Central Park, the museum complex comprises 26 interconnected buildings housing 45 permanent exhibition halls, in addition to a planetarium and a library. The museum collections contain over 34 million specimens of plants, animals, fossils, minerals, rocks, meteorites, human remains, and human cultural artifacts that occupies more than 2 million square feet. The 429-seat Space Theater, which features a custom-made star projector and a Digital Dome Projection System to display a hyperrealistic view of the planets, star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, uses a scientifically accurate 3D map of the observable universe based on millions of astronomical observations. Tickets for FULL admission: Adult $33 / Senior & Student $27

Bemelmans Bar

The Carlyle Hotel’s sophisticated, upscale piano bar, adorned with Ludwig Bemelman’s famed murals. Ludwig Bemelman is the creator of the classic Madeline books. The bar attracts socialites, politicians, and movie stars with its extensive drink menu and nightly live entertainment. The bar is open to the public and maintains its Art Deco legacy with a 24-karat gold leaf-covered ceiling. If you’re like me, you may recognize this spot from the Sex & the City movie from the scene featuring Jennifer Hudson sipping cocktails with Carrie Bradshaw. Bemelman's is also featured in the feel-good movie, Little Manhattan. Just a few of the public figures who have popped on include Jackie Kennedy, Al Pacino, Frank Sinatra, Princess Dianna, George Clooney, Paul McCartney, Drew Barrymore & Kate Spade. See website for nightly entertainment times.

St. Patrick's Cathedral

The Cathedral of St. Patrick (commonly called St. Patrick's Cathedral) is a Decorated Neo-Gothic Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States and a prominent landmark of New York City. It is the seat of the archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York as well as parish church, located on the east side of Fifth Avenue between 50th and 51st Streets in Midtown Manhattan, directly across the street from Rockefeller Center, facing the Atlas statue and the International Building. It is considered one of the most visible symbols of Roman Catholicism in New York City and the United States. Admission is free.

SPYSCAPE

New York's interactive spy museum. SPYSCAPE provides a wonderfully creative, interactive, and stimulating experience that imparts tremendous insights into the conduct of spycraft and intelligence operations. Adults: $39

The Polo Bar

The Polo Bar is Ralph Lauren's first New York restaurant, serving seasonal American classics and Ralph Lauren's personal favorites in a setting that pays homage to the sophisticated equestrian heritage of his world. We recommend making a reservation in advance.

Maria Pia

Maria Pia is located steps away from Times Square and features a mouthwatering, crowd-pleasing menu of authentic Italian specialties. After 17 years of restaurant experience, they created an “at home” Italian feeling for your dining.

The Plaza Hotel

An unknown source once said, “Nothing unimportant ever happened at The Plaza.” New York’s most prominent hotel, The Plaza opened its doors on October 1, 1907. With its location at Fifth Avenue and Central Park South, this luxurious hotel was constructed in the most fashionable residential section of New York City. In just over a century, The Plaza Hotel turned into a global icon. Producers were dying to shoot their movies there, tourists wouldn’t leave the city without visiting, and America’s elite didn’t pass up the opportunity to celebrate a lifelong milestone at New York’s most famous hotel. Featured in our favorites, Home Alone 2 & Bride Wars.

Ellen's Stardust Diner

Times Square, Midtown Manhattan, New York City - the home to Broadway theatres and the biggest New Years Eve party in the world, is also home to the future stars of stage and screen at Ellen's Stardust Diner - THE home of the world-famous singing waitstaff. Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner for tour groups and locals alike since 1987. Ellen's Stardust Diner is a multi-level '50s-themed diner an extensive menu of American classics. Please note Ellen's does not take reservations. Be prepared to wait outside as this is one of the top tourist restaurants in NYC!

Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit New York City

With the help of 60,600 frames of video, 90,000,000 pixels, and 500,000+ cubic feet of projections, this captivating digital art exhibit merges state-of-the-art technology, theatrical storytelling, and world-class animation. It gives guests the rare opportunity to “step inside” and experience the incredible post-Impressionist works of Van Gogh like never before. The ORIGINAL Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit, the once-in-a-lifetime exhibit, will be located at Pier 36 NYC. Immersive Van Gogh has received rave reviews from critics worldwide. $39.99 – OFF PEAK $54.99 – PEAK $69.99 – PRIME

New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

See the original Winnie the Pooh! Whether you come for the books, for the quiet, or to simply stare at the impressive ceiling, the Rose Main Reading Room at the New York Public Library's iconic Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (the one with the lions, right next door to Bryant Park) is a necessary stop for anyone visiting New York with an appreciation for preserved culture and a love of truly outstanding public libraries.

Butter

Butter is owned by Food Network star and Executive Chef Alex Guarnaschelli, who uses greenmarket offerings to create a seasonal menu. Another reason we love Butter is because of the Gossip Girl significance! Ever wanted to dine where Blair has attempted to make up with Chuck (get to scratch an itch she had), or stood up to little J? Butter is the classic restaurant that you would definitely find Blair and her posse. Located in Cassa Hotel NY 45th Street.

Grand Central Terminal

Much more than a simple transportation hub, the Grand Central Terminal (1913) is a Beaux-Arts wonder, with amazing proportions, exceptional workmanship in its architecture and fittings, and more than 60 shops and 35 places to eat. This cavernous building, an enduring meeting point for New Yorkers, has 44 platforms, more than any other train station in the world, and has shown up time and again in movies and television.

Starbucks Reserve Roastery

The immersive coffee experience celebrates the heritage of roasting and the craft of coffee. Measuring nearly 23,000 square feet the site includes various seating and retail areas, two coffee counters, a Milanese Princi bakery, a subterranean warehouse, and a craft cocktail bar Arriviamo on its mezzanine. All Starbucks Reserve coffee is roasted at these sites.

The Tour at NBC Studios

Enjoy behind-the-scenes access to the studios where your favorite shows are made, like Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Late Night with Seth Meyers and more. An NBC Page will serve as your host and 30 Rock expert, guiding you through the historic halls of the building. You’ll learn about the entire TV production process, from scriptwriting and producing to the ways TV content reaches your home. Recommend booking tickets in advance. Adults: $33 Seniors $29

The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon

Emmy Award and Grammy Award winner Jimmy Fallon brought NBC's "The Tonight Show" back to its New York origins when he launched "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" from Rockefeller Center. If you're planning your visit to NYC well in advance, set an alarm for the first day of the month you'll be visiting. This is when they open up tickets, and they go fast. (Tickets to see Jimmy Fallon are FREE!) You must be at least 16 years old at time of taping to attend. No one under the age of 16 will be admitted into the show, regardless if a parent or guardian is present. If you’re not able to request tickets in advance, stand-by cards are available same-day for each show. For stand-by cards, please arrive no later than 9:00 a.m. on the morning of the taping. The line forms on 49th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), beginning at the Tonight Show sign and heading towards 6th Avenue.

Top of The Rock Observation Deck

With a 360-degree view of the city and three indoor and outdoor viewing decks, Top of the Rock offers the New York skyline as you’ve never seen it before. Rise to the 70th floor of 30 Rockefeller Plaza and step out into something breathtaking—miles of cityscape, the lush greenery of Central Park, stunning views of the Empire State Building, and so much more. Gaze down onto the art deco architecture of Rockefeller Center or out into the city that never sleeps. Bundle packages available if you wish to tour the entire Rockefeller Center. General Admission Tickets: Adults $38 Child Ticket $32 Senior $36

Harry Potter New York

To anyone who knows us, you know we LOVE Harry Potter and even in Orlando, you can find us exploring the Wizarding World quite often. Harry Potter New York is the first official Harry Potter flagship store in the heart of New York City next to the iconic Flatiron building at 935 Broadway. The store will house the largest collection of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts products in the world from pocket money items to rare collectibles. Spanning three floors and over 20,000 sq. ft., the flagship store will offer exclusive lines, magical photo opportunities, and lots more (virtual broom rides and wand battles against Death Eaters)

Bryant Park

Bryant Park is a beloved, year-round New York City destination. Known as Manhattan's Town Square, the park is famous for its lush seasonal gardens, free activities, and al fresco dining. Bryant Park annually hosts over 1,000 free activities, classes, events and more. Check out the Bryant Park Grill for lunch while you’re exploring the area.

The Nugget Spot

Inspired by an iconic childhood favorite, The Nugget Spot is dedicated to serving up the finest nuggets you've ever had. Period. The Nugget Spot is a restaurant fully dedicated to the magic of chicken nuggets. You can choose between seven different types of chicken nuggets, like “the regs”, cap’n crunk (yes, Captain Crunch-coated nuggets) and Sriracha. Then, you can pair the nuggets of your choice with one of 13 inventive sauces like mambo sauce, shady gravy or homemade heat. Choose between a six-piece nugget box for $6.66 or a 10-piece for $10.10. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can even order trays that serve a bunch of people (or one majorly hungry person). They range from $30 to $155.

Thai Villa

We went here the night we got engaged! It gets crowded at night so we recommend making reservations in advance! Thai Villa is drop-dead gorgeous. Forget the food, which is equally amazing – the ambiance alone is worth it. From the moment you walk in, you feel like you've been transported out of NYC to an old-world, luxurious setting. Traditional & unique Thai fare served in a stylish space with dark-wood accents & ornate fixtures.

Moulin Rouge

Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping excess, of glitz, grandeur, and glory! A world where Bohemians and aristocrats rub elbows and revel in electrifying enchantment. Pop the champagne and prepare for the spectacular spectacular... Welcome to Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom, and—above all—LOVE, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind. Duration: 2 hours and 45 minutes, including one intermission. Returns September 24, 2021

Catacombs By Candlelight Tour

Perfect for history lovers. Dive into the deep history of New York and discover what exists under the streets of the city on the Catacombs by Candlelight Tour. This guided tour will take you into the nave of the Basillica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral where you will explore the faithfully departed's final resting place in the historic crypts. You'll get to view New York City's underground tunnels and passageways as you explore the historic Catacombs. Book tickets in advance. $35

MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM NYC

MOIC NYC features imaginative, multi-sensory installations that bring to life your most delightful dreams: savor the sweetest treats on a magical floating table, slide down an epic three-story slide, take a celestial ride on a pink MOIC subway, and follow the sound of buzz to a giant “Queen Bee” hive. Taste new signature flavors and ice cream treats along the way, before taking a dive into the largest Sprinkle Pool yet! Adults: $39

DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections

A new treat shop in New York City simply called DŌ has perfected a cookie dough recipe that is safe to eat. It is devoted to cookie dough served by the pint, in sundaes and mixed into other desserts. Other treats include ice cream sandwiches, brownies, and fudge.

Comedy Cellar

The Comedy Cellar is a comedy club in Manhattan where many top New York comedians perform. It was founded in 1982 by then stand-up comedian, and current television writer/producer Bill Grundfest. Regular performers there include Louis C.K., Dave Chappelle, Dave Attell, Todd Barry, Judah Friedlander, Colin Quinn, Jim Norton, Darrell Hammond, & Chris Rock amongst others. Celebrity comedians Aziz Ansari and Jon Stewart started their comedy careers at the Comedy Cellar, and both continue to occasionally perform there. Other celebrity comics who have performed at the club include Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer, Robin Williams (RIP), Patton Oswalt, Kevin Hart, and Bill Burr. The New York Post regularly rates the Cellar as the best comedy club in New York. Parties larger than 8 are not allowed in the MacDougal Street location - even if split into multiple reservations to keep the space limited & intimate.

Color Factory

Color Factory is a collaborative interactive exhibit that debuted in San Francisco in August 2017. What was intended as a month-long run unexpectedly flourished as a celebration of color and creativity that lasted for another eight sold-out months. In August 2018, a whole new palette came to New York City in SoHo’s Hudson Square neighborhood. In 20,000 square feet, we feature brand-new participatory installations of colors we’ve collected around the city— hues that invite curiosity, discovery and play. Some of our favorite artists, creatives, designers and makers are teaming up with us to tell their unique color stories and engage all of your senses in unexpected ways.

The High Line

When a 1.45-mile-long abandoned freight rail on Manhattan’s West End was transformed into an elevated, mixed-use public park in 2009, New Yorkers came running. Towering 30 feet above buzzing 11th Avenue, the High Line is a masterful feat of landscape architecture that melds walkways, benches, and chaise longues with grass, perennials, trees, and bushes in perfect unkempt-kempt harmony.

Cafeteria

Cafeteria opened in Chelsea in 1998. Back then, the kitchen was overseen by Food Network star Tyler Florence, who served as opening chef. It is a place where those ending their evenings cross paths with those starting their days. Cafeteria has been featured many times by big name publications. It’s perhaps most famous for being a Sex and the City restaurant, one that was once home to several brunch scenes between the fab four. Cafeteria is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We highly recommend the green eggs & ham!

Bo Peep Cocktail & Highball Store

Inspired by a 1920's prohibition speakeasy-- Bo Peep is a dimly lit basement cocktail bar featuring vintage-inspired decor, plush banquettes & live piano. Open late night in the Garment District NYC. The speakeasy takes place just downstairs from The Ragtrader, and plays tribute to an early 1900's tailoring room that once occupied the space. Bo Peep is open 6 nights a week and hosts burlesque shows on Saturday nights where reservations are recommended. 21+

Felix Roasting Co.

Felix Roasting Company is the top destination for artful espresso drinks, coffee cocktails, and high-quality, organic coffee. The Felix mission is simple: to pull out all the stops, every time; to treat guests to the most thoughtful experience and most superb product; and to remain humble hosts in the process. Located near the Empire State Building, swing by for a cup to go or enjoy the ambiance and interior Felix has to offer.

Empire State Building

In close proximity to The Gregory Hotel, it’s a sign of New York’s sheer ambition in the 20s and 30s that nearly 90 years after it was topped off, the timeless Empire State Building is still the 44th tallest skyscraper in the world. The open-air 86th-floor observatory is the most popular outdoor observation deck of the Empire State Building. The 102nd-floor, on the other hand, is a smaller indoor observation deck that places you at the highest vantage point of the Empire State building. Adults: $42

230 Fifth Rooftop Bar

230 FIFTH is New York's largest outdoor Rooftop Garden and Fully enclosed Penthouse Lounge. One floor is fully enclosed, while the rooftop garden is open to the sky. They have large umbrellas for those sunny or rainy days and is partially heated on colder nights. 18+ after 7 PM.

Eataly NYC Flatiron

From the double-height ceilings to the distinct dining areas (organized by food group—meat, fish, vegetables, pasta and pizza) and the breadth and depth of its specialty curation, you’ll want to move into this gourmet Italian market and food hall within minutes. It’s hard not to be impressed by all that Eataly has to offer. There are hard-to-find Italian specialties—single-estate extra virgin olive oil, white truffle sauce, mushroom risotto, Ligurian pesto. There’s an on-site cooking school, and the 14th-floor rooftop restaurant, Birreria.

SERRA by Birreria

SERRA by Birreria is a seasonal rooftop restaurant located on the 14th floor of Eataly NYC Flatiron. Meaning “greenhouse” in Italian, SERRA changes with the seasons, always offering a fun, themed atmosphere and a rustic menu reflective of the Italian countryside.

GITANO Garden of Love

For all my girls who love a good instagram aesthetic- Bringing the Tulum Jungle to the Concrete Jungle. GITANO NYC is a dramatic restaurant and mezcal bar set in a 24,000 square foot tropical garden in the heart of SoHo with a back drop of the Freedom Tower and downtown NYC skyline. The restaurant and lounge seats up to 250 people under wood pergola dining decks, 25' coconut palms, a reflecting pond and meditation labyrinth.

Bathtub Gin

Bathtub Gin, a modern speakeasy in the heart of Chelsea, upholds the traditions of the Prohibition Era by hiding its entrance behind a fully-functioning coffee shop called The Stone Coffee Company. The term “Bathtub Gin” was coined in response to the poor-quality of alcohol available due to the 18th Amendment prohibiting the sale or manufacture of distilled alcohol. Producers of gin were forced to use denatured alcohol and by allowing the mixture to steep in a tub for several hours or even days with juniper berries, the gin became more drinkable. Due to COVID-19, Bathtub Gin is currently closed. Stay updated on reopening dates and live entertainment dates including various jazz bands & burlesque performances at the website below.

Brendan's Bar & Grill

Brendan's is located on 35th street right in the middle between "The Empire State Building" & "Macy's", two of New York's most visited attractions. We are also just two blocks from "Penn Station" and "Madison Square Garden" so if visiting New York you are sure to be nearby at some stage. It is often overlooked from the street, but can be accessed in The Gregory Hotel. They serve both American and Irish dishes and the menu has tastes for everyone, from steaks, seafood, pasta, burgers, and pizza. WE LOVE THE RIBEYE THERE! It is a must to see whether you live or you are just visiting New York. Provides a cozy and quiet spot for dinner and drinks after a long day of sightseeing.

The Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology

The Museum at FIT, accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, is one of a select group of specialized fashion museums, including the Musée de la Mode, the Mode Museum, and the Museo de la Moda. The mission of the Museum is to educate and inspire diverse audiences with innovative exhibitions and projects that advance knowledge of fashion. The museum's permanent collection encompasses some 50,000 garments and accessories from the 18th century to the present. Important designers such as Adrian, Balenciaga, Chanel, and Dior are represented. The Fashion and Textile History Gallery, on the main floor, which provides on-going historical context, presents a rotating selection of approximately 200 historically and artistically significant objects from the museums permanent collection. Every six months, the exhibition in the gallery is completely changed, although it always covers 250 years of fashion history. Admission is free.

The FRIENDS™ Experience New York

The FRIENDS™ Experience in New York City, located at 130 E 23rd St (corner of 23rd St and Lexington Ave), is the first flagship location celebrating the iconic TV show. General Admission starts at $45 With two floors of interactive experiences, you can step inside the world of FRIENDS™. Pose on the iconic orange couch, explore newly added original props and costumes from the show like Chandler's bunny suit and Rachel's famous cow jacket, sit in Monica & Rachel's living room or poke Ugly Naked Guy. I KNOW!

Broadway

A byword for New York’s theatre district, and even musical theatre in general, Broadway has more than 41 venues with 500 seats or more. BUYING TICKETS: TKTS Discount Booths are the perfect way for everyone to experience the arts in New York City at affordable prices. Choose from a wide array of Broadway and Off Broadway musicals, plays, and dance productions on sale every day at 20% to 50% off regular prices. Ticket availability and inventory can change quickly throughout the day. We suggest going to a TKTS Discount Booth early in the day. To help plan ahead, you can browse real-time listings on our website or on your mobile device with the official TKTS app. 47th & Broadway, New York, NY https://www.tdf.org/nyc/7/TKTS-ticket-booths

Grand Banks Oyster Bar

Grand Banks is a celebrated oyster bar aboard a historic wooden schooner. Named “Absolute Best Waterfront Dining in NYC” by New York Magazine and “Best Outdoor dining in NYC” by The Village Voice, Grand Banks features a concise menu of wild-caught and sustainably harvested East and West Coast oysters, ingredient-driven seasonal plates, nautically-inspired cocktails, and crisp summery wines and Champagnes. In the words of Bon Appétit, “There’s no better way to start the weekend than oysters and rosé at Grand Banks.” Make reservations or call ahead of time for large groups. Much of their business is also operated on a walk-in basis.

South Street Seaport Historic District

The South Street Seaport is a historic area in the New York City borough of Manhattan, centered where Fulton Street meets the East River, and adjacent to the Financial District. Once the country’s busiest harbor, bustling with the ships and commerce that helped make New York a mighty city, these cobbled streets are a chance to relive maritime history amid the pleasures of today. The heart is Pier 16, the “street of ships,” where six vintage vessels are docked, some open for boarding. These include the 1907 lighthouse ship Ambrose, and the newly restored 1885 Wavertree, one of the last large sailing ships built of wrought iron. The Seaport Museum has changing displays and offers informative walking tours.

Museum of Jewish Heritage – A Living Memorial to the Holocaust

The Museum of Jewish Heritage is a public, American institution with strong Jewish roots. The Core building’s six-sided shape and six-tiered, louvered roof rising 85 feet in the air are reminders of the six million Jews who perished in the Holocaust. Adults: $16-$25

The Market at Westfield

Westfield World Trade Center is a shopping mall at the World Trade Center complex in Manhattan, New York. The mall opened on August 16, 2016 as the largest shopping complex in Manhattan, with 125 retail spaces. It replaces the Mall at the World Trade Center, the underground shopping mall under the original World Trade Center, which was destroyed on September 11, 2001.

9/11 Memorial & Museum

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum (also known as the 9/11 Memorial & Museum) is a memorial and museum in New York City commemorating the September 11, 2001 attacks, which killed 2,977 people, and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, which killed six. The memorial is located at the World Trade Center site, the former location of the Twin Towers that were destroyed during the September 11 attacks. It is operated by a non-profit institution whose mission is to raise funds for, program, and operate the memorial and museum at the World Trade Center site. Adults: $28

Fraunces Tavern

Colonial American Tavern operating since 1762. Offering over 200 whiskeys, 130 craft beers and ciders, and a handful of signature and classic cocktails. Fraunces Tavern was originally the home of early New York mayor Stephanus van Cortlandt, but the building quickly became a clubhouse for revolutionaries, eventually hosting George Washington when he bid farewell to his officers at the end of the Revolutionary War. Reconstructed as Fraunces Tavern, the bar is now a popular tourist site and after-work spot for Wall Streeters. There is now a museum attached to the bar, remembering its revolutionary history and a plaque remembering the victims of the 1970s bombing.

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

The Statue of Liberty National Monument welcomes thousands of people visiting daily. All visitors must purchase a ticket for ferry transportation to the parks. Tickets include access to both Liberty Island and Ellis Island. Tickets can be purchased in advance through our web site or in person at the ticket box offices near the ferry departure points in New York City and in New Jersey. Advanced purchases are highly recommended to avoid lines at the ticket offices and the chance that your preferred time will sell out. Your E-Ticket with a timed reservation ensures Priority Check-in and Boarding on the date of your tour. Security Screening - Visitors to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island must pass through security screening before boarding any ferry. Adults $26.25 Seniors $21

The Django at The Roxy Hotel

Descend into The Django and you’ll feel like you’ve entered another world. The subterranean jazz club, with its vaulted ceilings and exposed brick walls, was modeled after the boites of Paris. The venue consists of two cocktail bars, open dining space and a stage for live performances or meetings. The ne plus ultra: a state-of-the-art Meyer Sound system. The Django offers handcrafted cocktails and dinner plates all partnered with a brilliant entertainment lineup. Reservations are highly encouraged & cover charges may apply.

Chinatown

The best Chinese food you will ever eat. Everyone should go at least once. Chinatown is a densely populated neighborhood that draws foodies and tourists to its many Chinese and Southeast Asian restaurants for dumplings, pork buns and hand-pulled noodles. The busy sidewalks are packed with souvenir stores, bubble tea shops, and markets selling everything from fresh and dried fish to herbs and spices.

Tenement Museum

The Tenement Museum focuses on America's urban immigrant history. The Lower East Side Tenement Museum is a National Historic Site. The Museum's two historical tenement buildings were home to an estimated 15,000 people, from over 20 nations, between 1863 and 2011. Tickets: $22-27

“House of Death”

Despite its picturesque exterior, the building at 14 West 10th Street in Greenwich Village has a not-so-cute history. Since being constructed in the 1850s near the start of the Civil War, 22 people have died in the home, referred to as the House of Death. And as the New York Post reported, some of their spirits allegedly have never left. Residents have reported sightings of the spirit of Samuel Clemens aka Mark Twain, who lived at the building between 1900 and 1901, and other bone-chilling ghosts who have haunted the Greenwich Village block for over a century. Read more below.

Stonewall National Monument

Stonewall National Monument is a 7.7-acre U.S. National Monument in the West Village neighborhood of Greenwich Village. The designated area includes the Christopher Park and the block of Christopher Street bordering the park, which is directly across the street from the Stonewall Inn—the site of the Stonewall riots of June 28, 1969, widely regarded as the start of the modern LGBT rights movement in the United States. Stonewall National Monument is the first U.S. National Monument dedicated to LGBT rights and history.

Red Hook Winery

Founded in 2008 by Mark Snyder, The Red Hook Winery aims to uncover and highlight the best vineyard sites in New York state. From the salty, sea-breeze-blown North Fork of Long Island to the stone, shale, and winter-dominated Finger Lakes, we work with grape farmers who give agricultural definition to New York’s nascent wine growing country. All Red Hook Wine is produced from grape to bottle at our winery on Pier 41. Managing wine maker, Christopher Nicolson and consulting wine makers Robert Foley and Abe Schoener create unique expressions of these individual vineyard sites, producing wines that reflect the climate, geology, and viticulture that make New York unlike any other growing region in the world. The Tasting Room at The Red Hook Winery boasts amazing views of the Statue of Liberty and Manhattan across the sparkling East River. The Tasting Room offers all 150 labels of Red Hook Wine as well as by the glass and tasting flights.

Carrie Bradshaw's Apartment

Brandy's Piano Bar

Go early for a seat and scribble down your song request on a cocktail napkin for the gamely, legitimately talented performer behind the piano, then throw your head back and sing along with the crowd. There’s a two-drink minimum so it gets fun fast. It’s an intimate space that’s divey bordering on dirty and feels like a part of New York that doesn’t exist anymore.

Yankee Stadium

Tour Yankee Stadium and absorb the rich history of the 27-time World Series Champions. Visit iconic locations such as Monument Park, where the Bronx Bombers' greatest legends are enshrined. Discover the Yankees' heroes, milestones, and tradition inside the New York Yankees Museum.

Bronx Zoo

The Bronx Zoo is the largest urban zoo in the country, spread out over 265 acres and keeping some 5,000 animals.

Staten Island Ferry

The Staten Island Ferry is one of the last remaining vestiges of an entire ferry system in New York City that transported people between Manhattan and its future boroughs long before any bridges were built. Today the Staten Island Ferry provides 22 million people a year (70,000 passengers a day not including weekend days) with ferry service between St. George on Staten Island and Whitehall Street in lower Manhattan. The 5-mile, 25-minute ride also provides a view of The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The Staten Island Ferry is a free service provided by the City of New York. Be aware of scammers trying to sell tickets. You do not need a ticket to ride the Staten Island Ferry. The Ferry schedule can be found below.

The Conference House

Conference House was built in 1680, and is named for the famous meeting that took place there in September 11, 1776, a meeting that tried and failed to end the American Revolutionary War. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, and Edward Rutledge met with the British commander of forces in the colonies, Lord Howe, and tried to discuss the possibility of peace. The meeting ended with the Founding Fathers politely declining, and the war continued for another 7 years. Today, the Conference House contains exhibits about the founding of America, the immigrant narrative, and the history of the house itself.

Edgar Allan Poe Cottage

Edgar Allan Poe spent the last years of his life, from 1846 to 1849, in the Bronx at Poe Cottage, where he penned many of his most enduring poetical works, including “Annabel Lee,” “The Bells” and “Eureka.” Regular tours are offered of the cottage, which has been restored to its original appearance.

Sleepy Hollow

Just a short 30-45 minutes away from Manhattan, celebrate Halloween in the historic town! Travel by car or train. More details to come.