Mariah & TrentMariah & Trent
Things To DoThings To Do
Central ParkCentral Park
This is an every weekend destination for us and easily an NYC bucket list item for those who have never been! Some famous destinations to look out for: 1) Tavern on the Green, Sheep's Meadow, Le Pain in the Park, Grand Promenade/Central Park Mall, Central Park Zoo 2) Bethesda Fountain, Loeb Boat House, The Ramble, Shakespeare Garden, Delacorte Theater, Belvedere Castle, Strawberry Fields 3) Sailboat Pond, Alice in Wonderland, Great Lawn, Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
We keep a Met membership because it is an incredible way to spend an air conditioned afternoon. You will never run out of exhibits to see, though Mariah's favorites are the Egypt wing and Arms and Armor. Trent prefers the European Painting galleries at the top of the central stair case.
West VillageWest Village
If you're looking for a walk around away from the typical tourist traps, the West Village/Chelsea neighborhood offers some really fun local options: 1) Chelsea Market is a must see for lunch and Artists and Fleas 2) Little Island on the Hudson River is a really fun place to get lost 3) Highline - this is a combination of rails to trails and a fun walk 4) Washington Square park - home to NYU students, weed, and Enzo's second favorite dog park
Financial DistrictFinancial District
For anyone new to New York, the Twin Tower Memorial is a must see. Please be mindful that it is a memorial and sense of decorum is required. Other fun stops: 1) the Wall Street bull 2) Battery Park (and the Statue of Liberty) 3) Castle Clinton - Ellis Island before Ellis Island 4) South Street Seaport - be sure to find Cannon's walk while you're here! 5) Stone Street 6) Federal Museum 7) Elevated Acre 8) Staten Island Ferry - please note this is FREE, do not pay anyone for a ticket
Brooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn Bridge Park
For $4 you can take the ferry from Battery Park, which will drop you off in the heart of Brooklyn Bridge Park. Some can't miss spots: 1) Dumbo 2) Time Out Market 3) Ice Cream from Sugar Hill Creamery or Van Leeuwen 4) Walk the Brooklyn Promenade Pro tip - walk the Brooklyn Bridge back into Manhattan and hit China Town or Little Italy
Children's Museum Of ManhattanChildren's Museum Of Manhattan
For the parents looking to blow off some steam - the Manhattan Children's Museum is a great option. Also in the neighborhood: 1) playgrounds: - Central Park (Adventure Playground and Tarr Coyne Tots Playground) - Matthew P. Sapolin Playground - Riverside Park (Little Engine Playground and Big River Playground) 2) Alice in Wonderland in Central Park (at E 74th St, New York, NY 10021) and very nearby the Hans Christen Anderson Monument (he's the one who wrote all the original fairytales)
