New York City (Part 2)

Alright, as previously promised, here are some more places to visit when you are in New York City.

Bryant Park (midtown) – this park, is right at the center of Manhattan, so there is really no need to plan your entire day around it, as I’m sure you will be able to pass by this once you go around midtown. It’s very near the New York Public Library and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. People go here to just have a quick coffee. The place is famous during New York’s Fashion Week. I passed by Bryant Park often because I have a thing for Chipotle and there’s a branch right beside this park.

SoHo (downtown) – one of my favourite districts in the city. The name is short for South of Houston Street. In fact, they like doing this to the names of their neighbourhoods (NoHo and TriBeCa among many others). The shops here are amazing. Everywhere is full of art. You will also notice how trendy the establishments here are as well as the people around this area. I love it because it’s like being on a fashion show, only you’re not in a contained place. The restaurants around this area, I heard, are good as well. I must go back and eat here next time.

Battery Park and Statue of Liberty (downtown) – what is going to New York and not making a “courtesy call” to the Lady Liberty? Not visiting New York, that is. If it is your first time, you must do this. Take a ride from Battery Park. Make sure to hop on a ferry that will stop by the Liberty Island so you can roam around and take as much time as you want to get a perfect shot with the statue (there are ferries that will just go around the Liberty Island). It is best to go before lunch as the ferries do not stop by Ellis Island if you are taking the late afternoon ride, and because there are a lot of people doing this as well, safer to secure tickets during morning to get most out of your US$12.

Rockefeller Center (midtown) – that cheesy ice skating rink scene you often see in movies is almost always shot here. This place is always alive. It’s a good place to just sit for a bit, take photos, observe. This is also where you can go and see the views of the city from Top of the Rock.

South Street Seaport (downtown) – there are a lot of establishments surrounding this area. A lot of options for dining al fresco I must say but sadly, I haven’t tried any of them. I only came here buying tickets for Hairspray and I just went in the mall near the area and bought some stuff from Victoria Secret. However, if you are a shutterbug such as myself, this is a nice place to go.

Little Italy (downtown) – I call Little Italy the gelato center of the city. Why? Because come here during night time and it is an amazing little street that has tons of gelatos lying around outside the establishments. Everyday is feast day. Another nice place to go for shutterbugs as tourists come flocking around this direction.

Now if you have even more time, try going to the Columbus Circle and the mall near that area while you are somewhere in the South of Central Park. Also, check out The Plaza and the coolest Apple store I’ve seen. They are all within walking distance.

My favourite topic is up next, where to eat while you are in the city. ‘Til then. :)