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New York places to visit in my empty nest eras

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New York is child friendly, I just want to solo travel for the less work to keeping eye on two many elements make it harder to enjoy the view properly
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There are so many donut places to choose from and the challenge is to choose wisely. Having a few preferences picked ahead of time helps if a line forms in one and you want donuts 🍩 and have the willingness to pick them quickly then when it’s your t...
Grounds Donut House
 
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Love a good place to try coffee different ways. Coffee is the number one seeking out activity of my travels. The namesake coffee shop is the local shop. I’m excited to see this when I can get there.
Blue Bottle Coffee
 
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Tacos are the best to seek out in places. The local flair comes though and you have yourself a nice 🌮 spot.
Tony's Tacos Garden City
 
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The upside down 🙃 🍞 bread bowl pizza is the best pizza. The internet has spoken about this being the cheesiest pizza ever and so good for all the tastes are on point.
Italiano Ristorante in Bethpage
 
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The Asian international part made it curious 🧐
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The package of sushi roll is interesting to me. The tasty no mess looks like a great roll on into flavor vibes. The texture is sure to be good with the rolls prepared fresh.
Suka Sushi

Places to stay a while

 
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I went in second grade and think a retrip is in order. I think it’s changed gift store vibes and I need to make sure there isn’t something I need still hanging out for me to discover.
Niagara Falls State Park
 
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I’m a JFK see it all type and that airport is part of this package of things to accomplish. I enjoy the location is also an area around I wish to explore.
JFK - John F. Kennedy International Airport
 
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Gardens are my favorite to visit places
New York Botanical Garden
 
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Child’s favorite destination. I enjoy the logo and it’s a solid choice for designers
Vivienne Westwood New York
 
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The movie was a childhood favorite so this is a spot to see that come alive from the view of past movie present days adventure.
Ghostbusters Headquarters
 
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One of the tallest buildings we have here in the U.S. the substantial structure with a nice sunset seems preferable for the iconic building photo .
Empire State Building
 
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Trying thrift stores in main areas of city versus small town thrift stores. The labels pop off the shelf or do the items all come in sizes no one fits in? Questions only in person adventure will find answers to.
Other People's Clothes
 
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This is a fantastic thrift store in Minnesota so the idea is that the one in New York will be flair to the chair with the rocking of the vibes clothes.
New York - Chelsea
 
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I have among the list a lot of thift stores. They are sometimes full of treasure and sometimes not. Best to have a variety of them to choices being made for outfits than just one and done. ☑️
Tokyo Joe NYC
 
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This is one that I can see from photos on map 🗺️ packs some colorful variations to be had if time to look for. I wonder if the item had an adventure to get to thift store as well as when it finds a home once in your basket. 🧺
L Train Vintage
 
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I have wanted to see it since a child the view of her up close and personal. It would make a sweet sunrise or set type vibes photograph.
Statue of Liberty Lookout
 
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This one I hope isn’t like Law and orders. I want to have a non dramatic visit to take in the cultural heritage of our city’s. I have been to a lot of Chinatowns in Amazing Places and hope to visit them all. I enjoy the opportunity to get to know oth...
Visit Chinatown | A Cultural Tapestry of Asian Heritage in NYC
 
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Just a childhood carousel ride for me here.
Jane's Carousel
 
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Must see at some point in life. Seen on tv so might as well invest in person
Times Square
 
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If I can’t see a play I can at least take in the history of it
Museum of Broadway
 
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Hoping area has a newspaper 📰 stands
Mike Hajovsky Newsstand, 1553 Broadway, New York, NY 10036, US
 
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To see if they have Alice in wonderland items of course dearest
Disney Store
 
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To see or not to see show, is it sold out cause that’s a valid question. 🙋‍♀️
Broadway Tickets | Broadway Shows | Theater Tickets | Broadway.com
 
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Not really needed to get on tv vibes just to see the area as compared to tv showing vibes
One Times Square
 
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Did I want to see it two episodes yes. 🙌
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 
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I like nature
Papscanee Island Nature Preserve
 
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The nature is always worth a visit
Moh-He-Con-Nuck Nature Preserve
 
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The nature is always worth a visit
Moh-He-Con-Nuck Nature Preserve
 
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This would be sweet I am a fan of shows filmed here
The Tour at NBC Studios
 
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One time to see the holiday season light display
Rockefeller Center

Art related adventure

 
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I’ve been a Banksy fan since 2000 it would be great to see the art in person if that’s what this offers.
Banksy Museum New York
 
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This is a dream week to look at art stay in area and look at more art. They have such a huge collection of art that is in all the history books 📚 so need plenty of time to soak it all in properly.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
 
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Being an adventurer one must adventure to see Alice statues. The 🤳 favorites spot of Central Park might not be here for some people but for the love of adventure it is for me, Alice !
Alice in Wonderland
 
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The name says it has to be full of color and as an artist that is the hope to see here.
Color Factory NYC

🏨 hotels to try and find parking by 🅿️

 
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The for staying close to laces on list only in Brooklyn
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
 
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Books and over nostalgic stories in hotels the best vibes come from these places. Must subscribe to the books and hotels mixture. Love me a good place to read books 📚
Library Hotel
 
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This looks really nice place to stay five star ⭐️
The Wall Street Hotel
 
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If money was no issue place to stay and play in area of interest
Casa Cipriani