New York City, NY

I’ve been to New York 4 or 5 times, but you truly can never run out of things to do here. This summary is from the last two times I visited -- one was a trip planned around Bill’s NYU graduation, another was a weekend trip with LQ to see two concerts. Every time I go to New York I’m reminded of how easy it is to hop on a bus or Amtrak from Boston and how I should be going more often xD.

May 2022 (12 days) + Nov 2022 (2 days)
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
Ascend a Hunger-Games-esque elevator 1400 feet high and behold epic views of the city. Each floor had a different theme to explore (mirrors, bubbles, clouds, etc.). We went during night when the city was lit up but it’s also a great attraction during the day (and maybe sunset!) Very touristy and kinda pricey but definitely the place for photo souvenirs.
American Museum of Natural History
This is where they filmed Night at the Museum! Lots of animals and people and plants and rocks and bones (although none of them came to life). We spent about 3 hours here but you could definitely spend more or less time in each of the exhibits. The museum prompted fun conversations about Zoo Tycoon and Ice Age. Felt a bit like a school field trip as an adult -- I learned a lot!
Little Island
A public park made up of what looks like little pillars of garlic coming out of the water. It’s near Chelsea Market and the High Line, and it’s great to visit right before sunset. There are lots of couples and families to people watch. There’s also an amphitheater, lots of pretty plants, and winding paths and stairs.
Places to eat
   •  Grace Street - shaved snow / bing su!
   •  Veniero’s Pasticceria & Caffe - nyc cheesecake!
   •  Snapdragon Cafe - fastest wifi I’ve ever seen
   •  Win Son Bakery - little Taiwanese treats
   •  Ellen's Stardust Diner - singing waitstaff!
More things to do
Eat at Chelsea Market, walk the High Line, eat at Tompkins Square Bagels, go biking, visit the Strand bookstore, see a show on Broadway, eat at Stardust diner, WFH in Capital One Cafe in Union Square, explore Washington Square Park, go to the Oculus and World Trade Center, jog in Central Park...
Near the Rockerfeller Center
Near the Rockerfeller Center
Definitely the real statue of liberty...
Definitely the real statue of liberty...
With the NYU grad under the Washington Square Arch
With the NYU grad under the Washington Square Arch
My friend gave me a free ticket to Dear Evan Hansen!
My friend gave me a free ticket to Dear Evan Hansen!
The company I work at has an office in Brooklyn... with a view of the Manhattan bridge!
The company I work at has an office in Brooklyn... with a view of the Manhattan bridge!
Taylor Swift’s old apartment on Cornelia Street
Taylor Swift’s old apartment on Cornelia Street
@lawrencetheband - maybe the best concert I’ve ever been to
@lawrencetheband - maybe the best concert I’ve ever been to
There’s a million things to do in New York, and I could certainly come again and have a totally different experience. Next time, I would love to explore more of Central Park, walk the High Line again, and see a new show on Broadway!

Thanks to Bill, Kevin, Lucia, Nick, and LQ for being my travel buddies. And shoutouts to New York friends Megan, Rohan, and Anna for spending time with us!