Caroline & Joey
Things To Do
Brooklyn Museum
The Brooklyn Museum has a huge collection of Egyptian artifacts, and is also well known for their African art collection. Be sure to check out the archives!
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
It's an air and space museum on a retired air craft carrier. Could it be more badass?
Central Park Zoo
This is a gorgeous zoo in the middle of Central Park! The penguins and polar bears cannot be missed!
American Museum of Natural History
The AMNH is the largest natural history museum IN THE WORLD! This is also the home of the Hayden Planetarium, run by Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Staten Island Ferry Terminal Bar
We're not saying you should go to Staten Island, but the ferry ride to SI and back is great! This ride gives you some of the best views of the Financial District and the Statue of Liberty. And it's FREE!
Prospect Park Zoo
This is a small, very kid friendly zoo. Do not sleep on the petting zoo! Bring your quarters to buy some kibble for the animals. As we write this the cafeteria is still closed, so you will need to pack a lunch or snacks.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden
A park within a park! This place transports you out of the city. This Botanical Garden is well known for it's Japanese gardens, and Greenhouses.
Brooklyn Bridge
Take a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge! The full walk across the bridge is just over a mile.
Jacques Torres Chocolate - Dumbo
In Caroline's opinion, Jacque Torres has the best chocolate chip cookies in NYC! Grab some cookies to go, and take in the view at Brooklyn Bridge Park which is a couple blocks away. Almondine just across the street is a great place to get lunch if you want to extend your time in the neighborhood.
Brooklyn Bridge Park
Here you will find some of the best views of the Brooklyn Bridge (duh), Manhattan Bridge, and downtown Manhattan.
Eataly NYC Downtown
Oculus Center
9/11 Memorial Pools
Levain Bakery - NoHo
These are Joey's favorite cookies in NYC! There are several locations, including the Upper West Side (Manhattan), and Williamsburg (Brooklyn).