A beautiful waterfront park with views of the Manhattan skyline, located adjacent to our wedding venue.
Two-story food hall in Dumbo featuring popular, local restaurants nestled along Brooklyn Bridge Park.
Brooklyn's "Central Park," described as a 585-acre oasis of scenic beauty for relaxation and recreation.
Hundreds of types of flora, laid out over 52 acres. Located adjacent to Prospect Park.
We have never actually been here, but it gets rave reviews. Definitely something to consider checking out!
We (and our dogs) absolutely love Central Park and live just a ten minute walk away. So much to explore!
The Central Park zoo is located right inside the park and is a very fun time! Majority of exhibits are indoors.
One of our favorite things to do in NYC is see plays and musicals on Broadway (see Broadway website for tickets).
Amazing joint for live comedy in NYC. Book in advance, and grab a bite at Minetta Tavern after the show.
Another great spot to catch live comedy. Definitely more of a "dive" vibe than Comedy Cellar (both are fun!)
There are so many amazing museums and exhibits all around NYC. Check "view" for an article for some ideas!
We absolutely love The West Village! Beautiful area to walk around (also full of great shops and restaurants).
So many fun things to see at Rockefeller Center Plaza. Walk around, or catch a show at Radio City Music Hall!
Pop by Lincoln Center Plaza for a beautiful walk or visit the website to find a show (ballet, symphony, and more).
Rebuilt World Trade Center complex in Lower Manhattan. Visit the 9/11 memorial and walk around the area.
New York is known for bagels so this is a "must do" during your visit. Click "view" for some great spots.
Our favorite cookies in all of NYC! Clare's fav: Double Chocolate Chip; Sam's fav: Peanut Butter Chocolate.
Maman is a favorite casual cafe and bakery with AMAZING chocolate chip cookies (Oprah's favorite!)
Keste is one of our favorite pizza spots in NYC. Casual vibe, great food, and always easy to snag a table.
The first restaurant we went to in NYC that remains a favorite. Reservations via Resy (book early).
Walkable area that remains true to its Italian Immigrant heritage, dating back to the 1800s. Visit, walk, and EAT!
Like Little Italy, this area is full of amazing and inexpensive food (dim sum, dumplings, noodles - yum!)
Semi-upscale Persian restaurant in Brooklyn (originally considered for Friday's event). Reservations needed.
Casual, classic, and delicious Persian restaurant with multiple locations in NYC (make sure to order Tahdig).
Queens is a hidden gem of food of all kinds (especially Asian). Click "view" for a recommended food tour option.
Beautiful, Brooklyn neighborhood, full of cobblestone streets, great Italian, and the famous Lucali's Pizzeria.
Hands down the best pizza in all of NYC (but you need to arrive HOURS early to snag a table). Try a weekday!
Old-school soda shop with sundaes, desserts, and amazing comfort food. Very cute and worth stopping by.
22nd floor rooftop bar at The William Vale Hotel in Williamsburg (good drinks spot for Friday).
Click "view" for bar and drink spots in Williamsburg (great idea for before or after the Friday event).
Iconic drink spot and pub in lower Manhattan (fun spot to check out any time over the weekend).
Another iconic and well-known cocktail spot in NYC. We haven't been but comes highly recommended.