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My New York City To-Do List

03/07/14 | New York City, The Met

Yesterday I was on the phone with one of my bosses who is currently in Florida.  We were chatting about work things and ten minutes in he reminded me that Spring is coming soon.  I laughed and said yeah, yeah, but as this first week of March is coming to an end I am starting to believe it.  After the winter we have had (and I know many have had worse) I do not remember another time I have been more excited for the warm weather to arrive.

This spring I have decided I am going to cross quite a few things off my New York City bucket list.  I live here for goodness sakes and have an unlimited metro card that will take me to every place listed below.  I am starting to round up friends now and I am determined before July 4th (why that date, I don’t know, but I am sticking to it) I am going to cross each of these off my list.

I grew up in the suburbs of NYC so a few of these places I have visited before, like the Guggenheim on a fourth grade field trip, but now, I would like to experience as an adult. If I have not been in the past ten years, in my opinion, it doesn’t count should be on the list.  Here are my top eight: 


The Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum


Shakespeare in the Park


The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Roof Garden Café and Martini Bar


Tenement Museum 


Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum


South Street Seaport Trapeze School


MoMA | Museum of Modern Art


Walking Tour of Central Park Statues 


Some are indoor and some are out.  It is true you can visit a museum any time of the year but I have found this winter that is where the entire population of New York City goes on the weekends.  I have one friend who swears by late weeknight visits or early weekend excursions – I am going to give it a try!

 Yes, it is a long list but I think I can do all in the next four months! 



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Comments

  1. Michael says

    March 12, 2014 at 3:42 pm

    If you want someone to go with, let me know! A few of these (Guggenheim, Intrepid, Met, Shakespeare) are of my to-do list as well!

  2. Kelsey McDonald says

    March 10, 2014 at 9:49 pm

    I am soon moving to NYC and am so happy I came across this blog post! Sounds like great ideas 🙂

    Kelsey @ http://www.styledbysuzanne.com

  3. Steph Gregerson says

    March 10, 2014 at 5:50 pm

    We always have great luck getting up early on Saturdays & Sundays before the crowds. The Intrepid is on our list too 🙂

  4. Kendra says

    March 10, 2014 at 4:41 am

    Wow this is a good list! I have always wanted to visit NYC. I live near Los Angeles, and always forget about all the great sight seeing there is in my own city.

    http://tulipsallday.blogspot.com

  5. Anna James says

    March 10, 2014 at 3:11 am

    hey girlie, I just wanted to say thank you so much for the sweet comment you left about my mom. It really meant a lot and I’m super glad to report she is doing much better. 🙂

    http://www.fashboulevard.com

    Don’t forget to check out today’s brand new post.

  6. Christine says

    March 10, 2014 at 12:00 am

    I’ve never been to New York, or the US for that matter – but I’d love to! I think a trip up there soon might be a nice way to spend our next vacation.

    Christine – http://interiordesign2014.wordpress.com/

  7. The Preppy Sisters says

    March 9, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    Great list, I haven’t visited many of these places yet, I will have to visit some when I visit the city again. 🙂

    Julie,
    http://thepreppysisters.blogspot.com

  8. Rebecca says

    March 9, 2014 at 6:11 am

    Wow, I need to visit the Tenement Museum for myself, it look so beautiful. Nice photos!

    recavi.blogspot.com

  9. Alexandra Aimee says

    March 8, 2014 at 3:12 am

    What an amazing statue! I have actually never seen it before. I love New York! Jealous you’re there.

    — Alex at http://www.cashmerekangaroo.com

  10. Clever Girl Reviews says

    March 7, 2014 at 4:02 pm

    That’s going to be tough to fit it all in!

  11. The Marcy Stop says

    March 7, 2014 at 1:35 pm

    Great list! Need to add some of these to my own. You should check out MOMA PS1 too – they have some awesome outdoor events during Spring/Summer and the best exhibits too!

    xL

    The Marcy Stop

  12. Angela Rose Tinted Lenses says

    March 7, 2014 at 1:32 pm

    I love this post!! New York is so incredible I think you could spend a lifetime there and not manage to see everything! Maybe I’ll attempt to be a tourist in my little town x

  13. Sharon says

    March 7, 2014 at 11:57 am

    Oh the trapeze school would be so awesome but I’d be terrified!

    -Sharon
    The Tiny Heart

  14. Alyssa says

    March 7, 2014 at 11:13 am

    The Alice in Wonderland statue is my favorite…I always make a point to go there!

  15. Kate @ Green Fashionista says

    March 7, 2014 at 10:34 am

    I’ve never been to the Guggenheim… definitely a must see next time I’m in the city L)

  16. Ashley says

    March 7, 2014 at 10:02 am

    Ah New York!! Have a great time!

    Xo Ash
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  17. Erin Gray says

    March 7, 2014 at 8:11 am

    I want to do the MET thing too! I’ve never even gone once in the four years that I’ve been here. You’re totally allowed to slap me for that. But I heard the rooftop is gorgeous.

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