Jodi & Armando (Mondi)
Things To Do and Places to Eat
Staten Island Ferry
This is walking distance from your hotel. 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.
9/11 Memorial
Enjoy a peaceful moment near the memorial fountains or reserve tickets through the website to the museum. This destination is walking distance from your hotel. 9/11 Memorial Daily, 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. 9/11 Memorial Museum Daily Sun.–Thu., 9 a.m.–8 p.m. with last entry* at 6 p.m. Fri. and Sat., 9 a.m.–9 p.m. with last entry* at 7 p.m. *The last entry helps to allow visitors the time to fully experience the Museum. An average visit takes about two hours.
Brooklyn Bridge
If the weather is nice, take a leisurely, scenic walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. Grab ice cream when you get to the Brooklyn side at the Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory. Take the 4, 5, or 6 trains to Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall Stop or the J or Z trains to Chambers St. Stop. The bridge will be right across the street from the subway station.
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.
Theater District- Broadway Show
Want to see a Broadway show? Check out this website for great discounted tickets up to 30 days in advance. Our current favorites are Head Over Heels & School of Rock.
Brookfield Place
Take a walk along the Hudson River and stop for a drink at Le District or a nosh at any of the casual eateries inside. You can also rent a Citi-Bike and go for a ride along the West Side Bike Path.