Top Places to visit in New York City, NY
Image shot at The top of the Empire State Building
New York City, one of the greatest cities in the world! There is so much to see, and so many places within this amazing city to explore. Here is a list of our top recommended places for sight-seeing adventures.
NYC is home to some of the best restaurants in the world! Here’s a list of some great places to enjoy brunch, dinner or desert !
Macys 34th street, Harold Square (Thanksgiving & Christmas)
Check out a few descriptions of the places linked above. We’ve personally enjoyed every place listed.
Surreal Creamery- A must try! Delicious ice cream in a cup! Earl Grey Vanilla Ice Cream & Monster Cookies Ice Cream with whipped cream topping and caramel syrup ( first picture below)
Museum of Ice Cream- beautifully decorated rooms, some rooms offer samples of ice cream in a cup or cone. The best part is sliding down the 3 story slide and jumping in the sprinkle pool! Super fun museum for the whole family (second picture below)
Nintendo Store- located in Rockefeller Center, this store is a must visit for game lovers. The store features interactive games and life-like character figurines. (third picture below)
Also located in Rockefeller center is the world-famous toy store FOA Schwarz, most known for it’s feature in Tom Hanks 1998 Film, BIG and based on the “Duncan Toy Store” in Home Alone 2
Candytopia- this candy museum features all things sweet! Enjoy jumping in their famous marshmallow pit, sampling candy and snapping plenty of photos (fourth picture below)
The Edge- if you love or like heights, “The Edge” experience is just for you. Located in Hudson Yards Mall, you will see the 360 degree views of NYC. The Edge observation deck is the highest in the western hemisphere. Enjoy snapping amazing pictures and seeing amazing views from 1100 feet above ground. (fifth & sixth picture below)
Hudson Yards Mall- located just 1.2 miles from Times Square, Hudson Yards Mall features luxury shopping, restaurants and a 5 star hotel- Equinox. The Edge is also located inside this mall. (seventh picture below)
Empire State Building- explore this amazing 102 story skyscraper featured in many movies & television shows, known as one of the most famous building’s in the world- the Empire State building offers amazing site’s to see with two observation decks open to the public (eighth picture below).
Miss Lily’s Café- this Jamaican restaurant offers a variety of delicious dishes- whatever your choice, you can’t go wrong ( nine & tenth picture below-banana pudding, coconut cream rum cake, cod fritters and jerk corn).
Sunflower Gramercy- satisfy your brunch cravings here, many brunch options to choose from and great portion sizes (eleventh picture below-French Toast and bacon).
The High Line- visit this historic outdoor park built on an elevated rail line, the highline is a cool place to site see, walk through gardens and grab a bite to eat (twelfth picture below).
The Color Factory- visit this unique interactive art exhibit focused on colors. This is a self guided tour, leading you through different rooms of music, treat tasting, and a playful ball pit loved by kids and adults (thirteen, fourteenth & fifteenth picture below).
Kokomo Caribbean Restaurant- located in Brooklyn, NY, this restaurant offers a flavorful menu of pan-Caribbean dishes. The ambience and top-notch service will have you planning your next visit for dinner or brunch. (Pictured: Slow braised oxtail and Koko’s Chicken & Waffle- sixteen, seventeen & eighteenth picture below) .
Westlight Restaurant, Brooklyn, NY- stunning backdrop views of Manhattan from the 22nd floor of The William Vale Hotel- this rooftop bar & restaurant offers yummy deserts & tasty finger foods. (Pictured: Caramel Apple Sundae and Tres Leches Cake- nineteenth pictured below).
Macys 34th street, Harold Square & Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade-On Thanksgiving morning, watch the Macys Day Parade live, in-person. Seeing the floats up close, marching bands and celebrities' will be a treasured memory you’ll never forget. For amazing sight seeing and views of Christmas decorations and window displays, visit Macys on 34th street. There are plenty of retail stores to shop and visit.
