It's always so much fun when Michael and I get to visit each other and experience little glimpses of one another's life for the weekend! Michael decided to visit New York during a time of warm weather for the first time ever, and I knew this would totally change his perspective of the city! If you live in New York, you have likely had a friend or relative come visit you! It's such a challenge to decide where you're going to take your guests and what you're going to do (or eat!). There are so many ways to entertain your guest during their time in New York City, but here are a few of the things Michael did when he visited!
1. GO TO TRADER JOES
On Michael's first day in the city we went grocery shopping at Trader Joes! Everyone goes grocery shopping, and many people around the country go to Trader Joes. But, there is nothing like a TJ's in Manhattan. I loved getting to do such a normal, everyday thing with Michael so that he could get a peek into my life in the city!
2. EXPLORE THE PARKS
You have to take your guest to Central Park! I would advise spending at least a half-day walking around. A few of my favorite spots are Sheep Meadow, Jackie Onassis Reservoir, and Bethesda Fountain. Michael and I were able to walk around the Reservoir and see the blooming cherry blossoms by the water! We also spent quite a bit of time in my favorite park, Riverside, which runs down the west side of Manhattan. There is so much to see in Riverside, whether you're exploring, picnicking, or detouring during your commute.
3. TASTE TEST
New York City has over 40,000 restaurants, which can be intimidating! Be sure to pick a few of your favorite places, while also using your guest's visit as a chance to try new places! I took Michael to Absolute Bagels, an award winning bagel shop on the Upper West Side. We took our bagels to Riverside Park and enjoyed them on a bench under the shade of a tree! We also visited three restaurants I've never been to. We had the most amazing Indian food at Chapati House in Morningside Heights. We also went on a date at cascabel taqueria the last night he was in the city and spilt delicious baha fish tacos and an amazing chicken burrito!
4. CONCERTS CONCERTS CONCERTS
When your guest plan their visit, check online to see if there are any good bands coming to the city during their stay. Michael and I were fortunate enough to be able to go to King's Theater in Flatbush to see the legendary Sufjan Stevens!
5. MUSEUMS GALORE
The city is filled with amazing museums! My favorites are, of course, the Met and the MoMA and the Museum of the Moving Image out in Queens! Michael and I walked around the Met for a few hours, awestruck by its collection of masterpieces... and then we went and ate a cart hot dog on the side of the road. How classy!
Where do you like to take your guests?
xo.
Brenna
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