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Forever a New York City gal so here are some places that I would ACTUALLY recommend as a native New Yorker 🗽
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items I was born and raised in New York City, and I can't imagine myself moving anywhere else 🥺 I feel like a lot of things are overhyped here, but here are the places I've been to / experiences I've tried and ACTUALLY recommend!
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Manhattan Experiences
Brooklyn Experiences
Queens Experiences
Paint n' Sip
Day Trips From NYC
Manhattan Experiences
I didn't expect the Museum of Ice Cream to be so fun, but it was! If you love taking pictures AND eating ice cream, this will be heaven for you! Sample ice cream while you walk through delicious looking interactive exhibits! You will leave with a hap...
Museum of Ice Cream New York City Admission Ticket
If you know me personally, you'd know that you'll probably never catch me at a museum LOL. I think museums are so boring because I don't like art or history, BUT there are a few exceptions, and this is one of them!! The American Museum of Natural His...
American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket
The Edge is just one highlight of Hudson Yards; there are SO many shops here and right outside is the Vessel, a fairly new honeycomb structure that looks perfect in photos! Soak in a 360 view of NYC, and then shop around for a fun day!
NYC Edge Observation Deck at Hudson Yards Admission Ticket
I'm a sucker for observatories, and SUMMIT One Vanderbilt was SO cool! My absolute favorite part was the silver balloon exhibit! This is a must do when you visit NYC :).
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Experience Ticket
Hop on a sunset cruise and see the beauty of NYC from the sea. Everything is so much more beautiful when the sun is setting. Plus a buffet!! What more could you ask for?? 😍
New York Buffet Dinner Cruise
The High Line might be one of my favorite places to take a stroll in NYC. One of the many entrances is right by the Chelsea Market where there are TONS of delicious food options. For amazing food and amazing views, this experience will be well worth ...
Chelsea Market and High Line Guided Food Tour
One thing that I HAVE to do every year is visiting the Bronx Zoo! I love animals so much and this zoo is HUGE. You can easily spend half a day here wandering around the many exhibits. Across the zoo is the New York Botanical Garden, so you have a ful...
Bronx Zoo Admission Ticket
Take the perfect Bronx day trip by stopping by both the Bronx Zoo and the New York Botanical Garden! Both of these places are a must-visit for me at least once a year!! If you love flowers, this garden is the perfect place to be!
All-Garden Pass for the New York Botanical Garden
If you want to win bragging rights amongst your group of friends and other people, this place is SO perfect for you!! The Game of 1000 Boxes was one of the most fun experiences I've tried in NYC recently!! Definitely anxiety inducing, but winning fel...
Game of 1000 Boxes - NYC - Tickets | Fever
SPYSCAPE is another interactive gaming experience in Manhattan. Get your adrenaline on and challenge yourself with these immersive exhibits!
SPYSCAPE Museum and Experience
The first time I ever watched the Blue Man Group was in ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. Can you believe it??? I was SO amazed and I think about this group more often than I would like to admit hahaha. It was SUCH a great performance and I think everyone should go...
Blue Man Group at the Astor Place Theater in New York
What's a trip to NYC if you didn't watch a Broadway show?? Wicked is one of the best broadway shows I've ever watched, so this is definitely a good pick for first time Broadway show goers!!!
Wicked (NY) Tickets | Event Dates & Schedule
Brooklyn Experiences
People often overlook Brooklyn when visiting NYC, as most touristy spots are in Manhattan. The Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo are SUCH a beautiful spots so definitely do not miss out on them!!
Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo Walking Tour
If you're visiting NYC in the winter, Dyker Heights in Brooklyn is definitely a sight to see! Every year leading up to Christmas, these mansions deck out their houses with the most amazing decorations. So festive and SO beautiful!
Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Guided Tour
Area 53 is a giant warehouse in Brooklyn with a LOT of fun activities, from rock climbing to obstacle courses to mini games! It's such a fun way to spend time with your friends, and it definitely works up a sweat!!
New York: Area 53 NYC Adventure Park Experience
Beat the Bomb is a REALLY fun escape room experience! Decode the bomb or get splashed with paint!! Get your adrenaline on and work with your friends to avoid that paint!! My friends and I lost so we got splashed but honestly that was a fun experience...
Beat the Bomb | The World's Craziest Team Game
Queens Experiences
Queens is another borough that is very overlooked when visiting NYC. In my opinion, Queens has the absolute BEST food of all the boroughs, especially when it comes to Asian food!! Give it a try by doing a Flushing food crawl! You won't regret it!!
Flavors of Flushing: Exploring New York's Biggest Chinatown
Paint n' Sip
The Painting Lounge is one of my favorite places to do paint n' sip with my friends! Spend a relaxing afternoon or evening sipping on your drink while you unleash your inner Picasso!!
Join Painting Lounge for a BYOB Painting Workshop ... | Groupon
Day Trips From NYC
**BOOK THIS DURING LAVENDER SEASON** When you think of taking a trip to NYC, not many people would venture out to Long Island as a day trip. Long Island has SUCH beautiful hidden gems, and Lavender By The Bay is one of them! The field is BREATHTAKING...
Lewin Farms, Lavender By The Bay and Tanger Outlets Full-Day Tour
Niagara Falls is quite far from NYC so it would be an extremely tiring day trip if you drive on your own. With this experience, you don't have to! This round trip Niagara Falls experience from NYC is a perfect getaway from the city if you love chasin...
Niagara Falls in One Day from New York City
I personally never enjoyed being in the water or water activities that much. White water rafting, however, may have changed my mind. This was SO much fun, and is quite the workout!! Get ready for your endurance and balance to be tested!!
Whitewater Rafting Bus Trip from NYC