I was born and raised in Manhattan and these are my favorite places to go in the city for a break or what I call a “fancy day”. Sometimes it’s fun to play tourist in your own city and awe at the wonders it has to offer.
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I have been obsessed with the statue of liberty since I was 2 years old. Liberty park is a lovely place to spend and afternoon and the boat ride is iconic!
Statue Of Liberty National Monument (U.S. National Park Service)
I grew up close to Grand Central and I never miss an opportunity when in the area to walk through it and look at the beautiful zodiac ceiling
Grand Central Terminal - Make Everyday Grand
No better place to spend a morning. Bring your sketchbook and find a bench in your favorite art filled room.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
One of my favorite buildings inside and out! Snap a photo with the iconic lions
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
An amazing bar and restaurant with a good variety of dishes in this historical building at the end of the city. Upstairs houses the museum where you can view the actual room where George Washington bid farewell to his troops at rhetorical end of the ...
Fraunces Tavern
After lunch at Fraunces Tavern head down to Trinity Church to give your regard to Alexander Hamilton. He is laid to rest in the cemetery behind the church with his wife Eliza and son Philip
Trinity Church
A beautiful way to walk though the west side of the city. Hop in and off the high line at your leisure to check out some of the gallery’s Chelsea has to offer.
The High Line
A great place for shopping, eating and enjoying a more historic area of the city.
The Seaport
The Entirety of the central park zoo can be seen in about an hour and then you can sit and enjoy a snack at the dancing crane cafe. I love to bring my son here to get outside and see his favorite animals right in the heart of the city.
Central Park Zoo
I love to sit here and watch the street performers in the summer time
Washington Square Park
Nothing beats a trip to the empire state building observation deck to see the city in all its glory.
Empire State Building
Connected to Ft Tryon Park and truly a sanctuary in the city!
The Met Cloisters
A revolutionary war battle ground and site of the battle of Brooklyn. Resting place of Jean-Michel Basquiat and other notable figures.
The Green-Wood Cemetery
Classic and Iconic place to stroll and have a delicious meal.
