Great alternative to the subway or a taxi to get into the city! You can catch it at Beach 108th St & Beach Channel Dr. It has great views along the way and drops you off at Wall St. DO NOT get off at the first stop in Brooklyn.
Enough exhibits to last you days. Paintings from all cultures and eras, sculptures, guns, swords & armor, Egyptian sarcophagi, and much more.
3 stories of books including a rare books section
Lots to do around here, including the huge toy store FAO Schwartz, the Nintendo Store, Macy's flagship store, and more. Madame Tussaud's and Ripley's Believe It or Not are a few blocks away.
You can't go wrong with any Broadway play, but we can vouch for this one. It was written by the creators of South Park and will have you laughing from start to finish.
For the adventurous type who wants to go into Chinatown: Wo Hop (cash only!). Go downstairs, not upstairs, and know that it’ll be a lively if not cramped environment. The authentic Americanized Chinese food is worth it!
An "indoor urban food court", there are something like 50 restaurants to choose between. It's located right next to the High Line, a walkway above the city with bars, greenery, and art. There's also a Starbucks Reserve next door, which is a destination all its own for coffee lovers.
The best place for Mexican food in Rockaway. Try the Raspberry Lemondrop cocktail.
Tara's favorite bagel shop growing up
Great brunch spot!
Try the rainbow cookies
Their frozen cocktails are delicious