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Travel Guide: The ULTIMATE GIRLS TRIP to NYC
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items Bachelorette Party? Birthday? Spontaneous girls weekend in NYC? I’ve got you covered with all the places you need to check out
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Where to Eat
Where to Stay
Things to Do
These are the perfect activites for a girls trip to NYC
The food at Someday Bar is soooo good - it's rare that you find a place that's main focus is being a bar but they also put that same amount of effort into all of their food dishes.
Someday Bar NYC
This is a really fun rooftop bar. They serve really fun food and drinks and have good views of the city.
Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge
The museum of sex is a really fun stop for groups of friends.
Museum of Sex
This is a really cool rooftop spot. I love the huge hummingbirds that hang from the ceiling above the indoor bar. They have good music and amazing views.
Tip: Somewhere Nowhere is very popular. Stay at the New York Chelsea Renaissance Hotel for an e...
Somewhere Nowhere NYC: Lounge, Rooftop & Pool
This bar is so much fun - it’s decorated in the most tacky way but that’s what I like about it
Trailer Park Lounge
The frying pan is a bar on a boat that is permanently docked. Most people come for the drinks but the food is good too
Frying Pan NYC
I like Slate because there is a lot to do at this bar. There’s a slide between floors and the downstairs has games like air hockey
Slate
BFF piercings in NYC anyone? Studs is awesome because they really take their time with you. I’ve never felt rushed at any point in the process. They will talk to you about how different piercings will look and heal on your anatomy and all the piercin...
STUDS Piercing Services
I love the architecture of this mall and inside there are tons of great stores
The Oculus - Westfield World Trade Center
Who doesn't love ice cream? This super fun museum is ALL about this frozen treat
Museum of Ice Cream
This is a great outdoor activity in the city. Don't miss your chance to walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge
Walk the Brooklyn Bridge
This boat has a full bar and takes you past the most iconic sites on the Hudson River including the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises - Midtown
This is a pirate themed bar - I love the vibe here
Wicked Willy's
If you're feeling like getting fancy, check out the Gold Room for drinks! The entire room is gold with super intricate details.
The Gold Room
The Highline is a really pretty elevated walking path in NYC. This is a great option for a leisurely outdoor activity.
The High Line
I love just spending time in Union Square - there is always so much going on, it's a different experience every time
Union Square NYC
Central Park is beautiful and huge. There is so much to do here - Central Park Zoo, Strawberry Fields, The Boathouse, the pond, etc. Grab a blanket and have a picnic under the trees in one of the grassy areas.
Central Park
If you're a fan of Billy Joel, he has a residency at Madison Square Garden - check his dates to see if he's playing while you're in town. He's super interactive with the crowd and never plays the same set twice.
Billy Joel Tickets
Where to Eat
These are my favorite restaurants for a girls night
This is one of my favorite places in the city especially for brunch - try their homemade pickles!
Jacob's Pickles
This is my favorite bagel place in all of NYC! Try their monthly cream cheese flavors
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company
This is the best halal food I’ve ever had. Trust me when I say WAIT IN THIS LINE (it moves fast). There’s a reason the Halal Guys have a line wrapped around the block when there are other options nearby.
The Halal Guys
Marian’s is so cute - the wallpaper and pillows and overall decor make you feel like you’re in a secret garden and the food is so good - don’t skip the warm focaccia!
Marian’s
This is more than just a chocolate lovers dream. The sign on the outside makes it look like a chocolate shop but it’s actually a full restaurant and bar.
My favorite dishes here are the Creamy Spinach & Artichoke Fondue, Max’s Famous Mac & C...
Max Brenner New York
Iguana is a really good Mexican restaurant with a ton of margarita flavors and a nightclub downstairs.
Definitely get the table side guacamole
Iguana New York
Rosa Mexicano has really fun decor and some of the best table side guacamole
Rosa Mexicano
This is a great spot for drinks and apps.
Broadstone Bar & Kitchen
I found Urban Hawker when my friend’s mom was visiting from Thailand. This place is a true hidden gem in NYC for fans of Asian food. It’s set up like a food court with tons of different food and drink vendors from different Asian cuisines. Everything...
Urban Hawker
This place serves cookie dough in a cup! The line is usually pretty long, but it moves fast. It's more filling than I realized so I stick with the smallest size.
DŌ, Cookie Dough Confections
A friend of mine found this place and we really liked it. I had the mermaid fish tacos and they were so good.
In warmer weather, they open up the very large front window for more of an open air experience
The Mermaid Inn
Where to Stay
These are the hotels I love that are also pretty
I stayed here for a friend’s bachelorette and fell in love with the decor. Everything was super clean and it’s in a great location.
Tip: if you stay here, it’s easier to get into the rooftop bar (which is usually packed and hard to get into)
Renaissance New York Chelsea Hotel - With Restaurant & Fitness Center
Hotel Indigo is a really quirky hotel in Manhattan's Lower East Side. It's right in the middle of a ton of bars and restaurants!
Hotel Indigo Lower East Side New York
Yotel is a good hotel for groups. We had 5 in our group and Yotel was one of the only options in the city where we could all stay together. Their 5 person options are at the end of the halls - there's a door to enter the last section of hallway that ...
Yotel Times Square Hotel