Have you ever been to NYC? Sadly, I haven't. But I have a fun bucket to scratch off whenever I visit NYC. Hopefully, Covid-19 will clear out soon so that I can start travelling again.
1. Hidden speakeasy at Please Don't Tell
Please Don't Tell has become one of NYC's most popular spot due to the it's vibe and cocktails. Although the visitors were supposed to keep it a secret, they spread the information like California fire until almost all of NYC knew about this place.
To find this place, you have to enter through the phone booth of an adjacent hot dog store called Crif Dogs. In the phone booth, you have to dial 1 for Please Don't Tell to let you in.
If you do not want to have a long wait, then do remember to make prior reservations.
Location:113 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10009
2. Museum of Ice Cream
Yes, you have read it correctly. This is not a hoax! There is an entire museum devoted to ice-cream in NYC.
It usually takes 1-2 hours for the visit but it also depends on how long you take to click pictures. It is not a historical museum with plaques and knowledge. It is an experience designed to ignite that part of your brain that makes you feel like a kid again. There are many photo booths for the perfect IG post!
Location: 558 Broadway, New York, NY 10012
3. Indoor skydiving at iFLY Westchester
iFLY Westchester is a fun-filled experience that you would surely remember for a long time. It has a wind tunnel for indoor skydiving. It is a great option for hanging out with friends and family.
Location: 849 Ridge Hill Boulevard, Yonkers, NY 10710
4. Color Factory
It is a great art experience in New York City. You can explore through the 16 installations. Some of the collaborators are Lakwena Maciver, Mmuseumm, Emmanuelle Moureaux, Jason Polan, Tamara Shopsin, Kassia St Clair, Molly Young, Kendra Dandy, James Rosa/LAND Gallery, 826NYC, Christine Wong Yap, Rebecca Wright, Randi Brookman Harris, Leah Rosenberg, Erin Jang, and Oh Happy Day.
It has ombré floating balloons with wishes for the world written by students at 826NYC, a walkable infographic leading you to your “secret color”, a palette of colorful treats featuring a custom color ice cream scoop, a unique activity on color and human connection, a luminous dance floor, and Color Factory’s signature ball room.
Location: 251 Spring St, New York, NY 10013
5. Helicopter ride over NYC
This is one of the best things to do when in NYC. If you are a first time visitor, then trust me when I tell you that you have got too do this! It show you NYC’s top landmarks, the Hudson River and its bay.
Surely, it can be a little pricey but so is everything is New York City. You can always compare the prices and timings from the tons of options that are available.
6. Central Park
I don't think that anybody has been to NYC but has not visited Central Park. Situated in the middle of Manhattan, it is one of the most popular tourist locations in the country and even people who have never visited America know about it.
There are various things to choose from like visiting the Central Park Zoo, or having a picnic or riding a horse-drawn carriage. You can also enjoy a guided bike tour.
7. Friends Apartment
Where are all my Friends stans at? If you love Friends as my as I do then you CANNOT miss a chance to visit this iconic apartment located in the West Village. The Friends Experience is available year round for tours and you can also spend a night there. It is a perfect place for all the Friends fans out there.
Location: 90 Bedford St, New York, NY 10014
8. Old City Hall Subway Station
Old City Hall was the first subway station which opened in 1904. But in 1945, the Old City Hall was officially abandoned due to subway elongations.
The downtown 6 train makes a loop at the old city hall station once it passes the final stop at Brooklyn Bridge Station. This will allow you to get a quick glimpse of the abandoned station.
9. Madame Tussauds
This might be the only place where you will find the politicians, Kardashians and superheroes under the same roof. You can click pictures with your favorite artist or stroll though the runway at fashion week as you explore through this museum of wax statues.
Location: 234 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
10. The Escape Game
You can challenge your friends to solve an art heist at The Escape Room in Manhattan. You might have lots of riddles, puzzles and clues but do keep in mind that there are only 60 minutes to solve the obljectives and earn your freedom.
Location: 295 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10017
That's all for today but NYC has tons of other exciting stuff which you usually wouldn't come across in big cities.
Just writing this blog has made me excited to visit NYC as soon as possible.
Comments