I’m a touristy person but I also like to check out interesting places when I travel . This is what my family and I did when we last visited New York. Things to eat, see, and do in NYC. Went there during April from Sun-Th. Took the Redeye from Los Ang...
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Transportation
Lodging
Sightseeing
Broadway Shows
Places to Eat
Snacks and Drinks
Transportation
Good deals for nonstop flights to LAX to New York. The plane was newer and there was a monitor at each seat. There is a snack area that you can get your snacks.
JetBlue
Lodging
In the heart of Times Square and walking distance to Lion King. Access to Five Below, Regal Theater. Close to subway Times Square terminal.
The Westin New York at Times Square
Beautiful park especially when the trees are blossoming in the spring time. Nice to walk around and chill on the meadow.
Central Park
Sightseeing
It’s like Las Vegas and Hollywood Blvd on steroids.
Times Square
This is an open space where you can relax and chill for a moment after trekking around the city and sightseeing. It’s such a huge contrast to see the nature and then behind the background are huge skyscrapers.
Sheep Meadow
Located in Central Park on the side near Gray’s Papaya. If you’re Beatles or John Lennon fan, you have to come here to pay tribute. And it was cool cause there was a musician on a guitar playing Imagine.
Imagine Mosaic
Beautiful church, but service was a little bit lackluster.
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Didn’t have the time to watch a show here, but was able to see it from the outside. It is near Rockefeller Center.
Radio City Music Hall
Iconic place to check out when in New York. They offer ice-skating in the winter and rollerskating in the warmer months.
Rockefeller Center
Have to do the giant piano like in the movie Big
FAO Schwarz
Iconic. Best to get reserved time.
Empire State Building
So many wonderful art pieces to admire.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
THE BEST Macy’s!! During Spring they decorate the store and window displays with floral arrangements. So pretty!
Macy's
Iconic NYC location to see
Grand Central Terminal
One of the best places to take a city view shot of the city. There are other Instagram worthy rooms to take photos as well.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Always seen this statue in pictures and had to take a picture with it
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They moved the girl statue so that it is now facing Wall Street building.
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For any fan of Hamilton musical. This is near Wall Street..
Alexander Hamilton and Trinity Church
Very emotional to visit and pay respects here. Couldn’t face going to the museum since it is too sad.
The World Trade Center
Must see destination. Book ferry reservation time for early in the day and weeks months advanced if you want to go to the crown or base of the statue since those reservation times go quick.
Statue of Liberty
Awesome park area near Statue of Liberty ferry landing.This where the Sea Glass Carousel and Battery Playscape is located.
The Battery
Such a cool playground area for kids, safe and gated next to the sea glass carousel and you’re the Statue of Liberty ferry
Battery Playscape
Beautiful and unique carousel near a playground so perfect place to take the kids.
SeaGlass Carousel
I love visiting Chinatowns in different cities, and this one did not disappoint has so much charm! It is next to Little Italy, so you can check both places out.
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A few blocks of great restaurants to check out love the vibe of little Italy in New York. Feels very Scorse-quese vibe
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Cool place to take a pic. Near NYU.
Washington Square Park
Such a unique place to walk. Next to the Chelsea Market.
The High Line
Walked the Brooklyn Bridge from Manhattan side halfway to take pictures.
Brooklyn Bridge
Insta worthy, there is a food hall nearby to get a bite or use the restroom.
Dumbo, Brooklyn
I love vintage carousels, and this one is so beautiful right near the water in the Dumbo area of Brooklyn.
Jane's Carousel
My husband is a huge fan of Spike Lee, we had to pay homage here. Can’t go inside, but they have the artwork in the front that you can take a picture.
40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Such a cute little Filipino area with different eateries and bakeries and market. So much character and I love that the train is right above, which gives that New York character and flare. It is about a 30 minute train ride and there is a station the...
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Broadway Shows
This is a perfect musical for families and Disney fans.
Broadway Tickets - Disney THE LION KING
This is such a great musical. Great songs the theater is small. You get a great experience.
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Places to Eat
In Central Park so classy need to try once to cross it off the bucket list. Food is good but very expensive.
Tavern On the Green
Go early to get a great bite to eat. Then take a walk on the highline.
Chelsea Market
Delete where they filmed the famous scene from when Harry Met Sally. Gets really crowded. Make sure you pay for your meal before leaving otherwise security will not let you leave without showing your ticket.
Katz's Delicatessen
Tried the fresh strawberry cheesecake. It’s good, but I still like Cheesecake Factory
Cheesecake.
Junior's Restaurant & Bakery
Had the orange chicken, shrimp fried rice, and chow fun. Tasty Chinese food. Cool local vibes.
Wo Hop
Near Central Park. Papaya drink is a must try. The hot dogs are good.
Gray's Papaya
Near Central Park
Papaya King (@papayaking)
Can take the train to get here as well as a cab from Brooklyn, which is what we did. Friendly service good food in the heart of Little Manila, which is awesome!
Great food great vibes within walking distance of our hotel perfect for breakfast.
Times Square Diner & Grill
In Little Italy, New York. Wanted to try some Italian food. The food was good here, but I would’ve preferred to go to one of the older restaurants on Mulberry Street.
Gelso & Grand
Snacks and Drinks
Has coffee and food that normal Starbucks don’t have. Very fancy Starbucks next to Empire State Building.
New York City Roastery
Located in Chinatown. Has Asian inspired flavors like pandan and ube.
Artbean Coffee Roasters
Located in Grand Central Station. Tasty donuts, light and fluffy.
Doughnut Plant
Located on the east side, in an area I would consider similar to Little Tokyo, Shar is such a quaint cute little tea shop to get some Matcha teas and Japanese desserts. Feels like you are in acquaint shop in Tokyo.
Cha-An
Milk teas and cute pastries. In the Broadway area.
Bibble & Sip
Boba milk tea, lemonade and ice cream. Great place to get a refresher as you walk around Chinatown.
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Great tasting coffee to pick up near Wall Street after taking pictures of the little girl facing down Wall Street.
Ten Thousand Coffee
Lines were long to get cannolis. Had to get this dessert since I was in New York. A great sweet treat after long day sightseeing.
Caffe Palermo
When in New York, you have to get a bagel and this was a nice place to grab one after Visiting Washington Square Park got the rainbow bagel with a sweet strawberry Schmear and of course I had to get a
lox sandwich. The sandwich was good but a little...
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
To Shop
Two levels. Cute photo oops. Exclusive Lego sets that make cute souvenirs.
The LEGO® Store Fifth Avenue
I have seen this Apple Store so many times on the TV that I had to go visit and it did not disappoint. Such a huge store.
Apple Fifth Avenue
One of the last Disney Stores. Has some NYC exclusive merch. Huge store, two levels.
Disney Store
Cute, but a bit underwhelming. Expected more merch that would wow.
Nintendo New York
Smaller store than the one in Las Vegas, but has more charm and New York exclusive items.
Hershey's Chocolate World
There are some M&M merch that is exclusive to New York, but for the most part, the store is very similar to the one in Vegas.
M&M'S New York
Such a modern shopping mall and it’s also near World Trade Center and has a station to board the subway.
Oculus World Trade Center
If you’re an NBA fan and have a favorite basketball team, this is a great place to shop or if you want to get a souvenir of one of the local New York teams.
NBA Store
We’re in New York obviously have to go check out the Adidas store 😍 they do have New York exclusive merch. Very cool store.
adidas Flagship Store New York
Huge Nike store has New York exclusive merch. Kind of disappointed in shoe selection would’ve expected a lot more options.
Nike House of Innovation NYC
Our family loves to collect cute little trinket, so I wanted to check out the spot. Cute store prices are good. Got a TokiDoki sneaker head from a blind box
Toy Tokyo
Found this cute little store in the East Village, which I think is similar to Little Tokyo in Los Angeles. Reminded me of Daiso Miniso and some of the Asian stores that have Asian snacks.
