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  • Writer's pictureLaura Croft

New York City

My favorite things to see, eat, and drink in NYC. Check out this photo album of all the spots including the address! Everyone's got their own itinerary but these are the things that keep me going back every year.


See...


D.U.M.B.O

Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass

Location: Brooklyn, on Washington Street between Front and Water Streets



Brooklyn Bridge

Go early in the morning (to avoid crowds) or at Sunset for a beautiful experience.

Location: 334 Furman St. Brooklyn, NY



Times Square

If this is your first time in NYC, you have to check out Times Square (day or night).

Location: Midtown Manhattan, Broadway and Seventh Ave.



The Oculus

Near Ground Zero, the center at the World Trade Center Transportation Hub.

Location: 185 Greenwich St. New York




The New York Public Library

2nd largest public library in the US, 3rd largest in the world! Love the old vibes.

Location: 476 5th Ave. New York



American Museum of Natural History

It's like being in the movie Night at the Museum, it was so much fun!

Location: Central Park West @ 79th Street, New York



Eat...


Shake Shack

Okay, this is a must every single time I go to NYC, at least twice.

Location: All over Manhattan, New York



Eataly

A wonderland for Italian food, from fresh pasta to cheese to meat products. mmm lasagna...

Location: Next to the Flatiron Building, 200 5th Ave. New York



Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant

If you want that old New York feel, and you love oysters, this is the ultimate place.

Location: 89 E 42nd St. New York





H&H Bagels

My favorite bagel spot, my go-to is the Breakfast Bagel (w/avocado) and coffee. Grab a bagel and head to Central Park for a stroll!

Location: Midtown. 1551 2nd Ave. New York



Totto Ramen

Great little spot to grab some Ramen on a cold night. Tastes legit!

Location: 366 W 52nd St. New York



Xi'an Famous Foods

Big fat noods! Hand pulled noodles, Spicy! Not meant for the weak.

Location: All around Manhattan


Briciola

All time favorite wine bar and restaurant, I come here every single time I visit NYC! Must order the octopus salad and literally everything here is delicious!

Location: 370 W 51st St. New York


Brooklyn Ice Cream Factory

Grab an ice cream and enjoy the view! One of my favorite views of the city.

Location: 1 Water St. Brooklyn




Drink...



The Press Lounge

The drinks are a bit pricey here but the views are worth it! They have little sofas to chill at too.

Location: 653 11th Ave. Floor 16, New York.



The Carnegie Club

Frank Sinatra + Cigars, if you are into that kind of old New York feel, this is a dream.

Location: 156 W 56th St. New York.



Cafe Standard

Cutest little bar that I stumbled upon by accident, loved everything about this!

Location: 25 Cooper Square. New York.



Hope you will check out some of the spots I went to! Some are touristy but are must sees and some are a bit off the beaten path. Either way, you can never go wrong with a trip to NYC. I will continue to add to this list as I go annually.


Love,

Laura C.





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