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“Instead of queuing for the free ferry, take the NYC Ferry for $4.5 each way from Pier 11, Wall Street - great skyline and Statue of Liberty views.”
Dana Gilboa
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Pier 11/Wall Street Ferry Terminal
“Instead of the packed free Staten Island Ferry, take the $4.50 local commuter ferry from Pier 11: empty, closer to the Statue, an hour of icons.”
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Pier 11/Wall Street Ferry Terminal
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Times Square
Crowded and over the top, but worth seeing once - go both by day and by night, it's a totally different experience.
Central Park
Great family stop in winter — walk the paths and look for squirrels, the kids love it.
Brooklyn Bridge
Walk it after DUMBO and the Pebble Beach viewpoint.
Dominique Ansel Bakery
Birthplace of the cronut on Spring St. Come at 8:30am and there's no line; get the made-to-order Frozen S'more.
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt
One of the prettiest views in NYC; pricey - come right at opening and avoid weekends for a less crowded experience.
BUBA Bureka
First bureka shop in NY, Israeli-owned: croissant-like dough, special flavors like zhug and Har Bracha tahini.
M&M'S World New York
Scan a QR code, upload a photo from your phone, pick 3 colors and print personalized M&M's; also a 'color mood' scanner for kids.
Museum of Ice Cream
Pink slide, banana room and the sprinkle pool — a hit with kids; they bought tickets on site but you can book online.
Sadelle's
Bagels are the star — build your own with house salmon or egg salad; the giant challah French toast is wow. Brunch cost $135.
The Rink at Rockefeller Center
She calls it the most iconic winter spot in New York — the classic ice rink in the snow.
Empire State Building
Seen from the SUMMIT observation deck; she prefers the Chrysler Building's looks.
Statue of Liberty
Seen up close from the paid local ferry rather than the crowded free one.
FAO Schwarz
Huge toy store — dance on the giant floor piano from the movie 'Big', plus a Jellycat plush dessert counter.
Vessel
Can be seen from the coffee spot at Hudson Yards even on a grey, rainy day.
Carbone
At 181 Thompson St; hard to get a table so book ahead. Garlic bread comes to every table, and they split one pasta into two plates.
The High Line
A mirrored tree sculpture hangs above the street right beside it.
Little Island
In winter it's freezing with insane wind off the Hudson — they left after a few minutes.
Aladdin the Musical – New Amsterdam Theatre
An insane show, highly recommended for kids; no filming during the performance, but photos are allowed at the curtain call.
American Museum of Natural History
A full day with kids: the T. Rex exhibition, the Barosaurus in the rotunda, the biodiversity wall and the butterfly room she loved most.
Arcadia Earth
Immersive sustainability exhibit — a whole coral reef made of plastic bags; interactive and perfect for kids.
Buddakan
Go for the dramatic chandelier-lit hall and the long communal table; cocktails and dim sum, 'everything is insanely good'.
Cafe Habana
Order the tacos and the grilled Mexican street corn (elote) — she calls it perfect family time.
Chrysler Building
In her view the prettiest building in New York, especially lit up at night — great from a high observation deck.
Color Factory
Don't miss the macaron conveyor belt, the balloon room ('a room you can't leave'), the ball pit and the sequins room.
Eileen's Special Cheesecake
17 Cleveland Pl — take the best-seller with strawberry topping: not too sweet, melts in your mouth; minis in tiramisu, brulee, marble.
Flipper's
Japanese souffle pancakes made to order - the banana one with whipped cream; she called it 'heaven on earth'.
Gallaghers Steakhouse
228 W 52nd St — the best-known steakhouse in NYC, with a dry-aging meat locker at the entrance. Not cheap, but the meat justifies it.
Ichiran
152 W 49th St: order on the touchscreen (Classic Tonkotsu + toppings combo $30.50), eat in a private focus booth. Not kosher, vegetarian option available; card & dine-in only.
Levain Bakery
Original tiny branch on W 74th at Amsterdam - expect a long line, but the cookies are to die for and worth it.
Little Collins
Order the butter-cinnamon fried challah with creme fraiche and ricotta or the fluffy pancakes; come early, waits reach 30 min (no wait for takeaway).
NY Pizza Suprema
413 8th Ave across from Penn Station: slices $2.75, open till midnight. Take the 'focaccia' slice — dough like Bari's.
Quality Bistro
Walking distance from the south end of Central Park - don't miss their insane onion soup.
Roscioli
Book on their website in advance, it's packed. Try the beef carpaccio, ricotta-lemon agnolotti and tiramisu; downstairs cellar does wine-and-cheese tastings.
Salswee
Cédric Grolet-inspired pastries with French technique and Asian flavors — the matcha yeast pastry and mango dessert were amazing.
Sarge's Delicatessen & Diner
548 3rd Ave: hot pastrami on seeded rye ($27.95) is insanely juicy and too big to finish; add matzo ball soup ($9.95) — about $50 with drinks, no line.
The Ivory Peacock
Largest gin selection in America: take the gin experience with 6 gins plus tonic, cream, lemon peel and spices; try La Gin neat and the tuna tartare.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Start the day from the top — 'postcard' views of the Empire State and Central Park; kids loved the viewing binoculars.
Washington Street DUMBO Manhattan Bridge View
The famous shot is on Washington Street between Front and Water Street.
Wayan
Indonesian kitchen with unique spices - order the chicken satay, the creamy black-pepper lobster noodles and the nasi goreng.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse Times Square
Steak medium rare with potatoes and warm bread; the fries and the key lime pie dessert were great too.
& Juliet Broadway
Book tickets in advance: Romeo & Juliet with a twist, packed with Britney, Backstreet Boys and Katy Perry songs — skip it if you hate kitsch.
Apollo Bagels
Come at 7am when they open — no line, and the lox bagel with cream cheese, red onion, capers and dill is perfect.
Bryant Park
Walking distance from the Times Square South hotel area — easy to fit into a Midtown walk.
Museum of Modern Art
A must-visit modern art museum - students should bring a student card for a discount.
Pier 11/Wall Street Ferry Terminal
Instead of queuing for the free ferry, take the NYC Ferry for $4.5 each way from Pier 11, Wall Street - great skyline and Statue of Liberty views.
Rubirosa Ristorante
Order the cacio e pepe and the pizza with vodka sauce and a pesto swirl - she says she'll dream about it.
SUGARFISH by Sushi Nozawa
Great for a light sushi/sashimi lunch — tuna sashimi in citrus soy; no tipping, the menu price is final.
AIRE Ancient Baths
Book it for your last day instead of more shopping: candlelit thermal pools. Not cheap, but romantic and luxurious.
Bistro Les Amis
French bistro right under her hotel - order the onion soup, the best she's ever had.
Juliana's Pizza
If you're in DUMBO don't miss the pizza under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Krispy Kreme Times Square
Watch the glazed donuts come off the production line and eat one fresh — 'like eating a cloud'; she planned to take a box home.
La Cabra
Come for their famous pastry — the cardamom bun with a cappuccino was, in her words, perfect.
MAMO
Start with the fried artichoke cacio e pepe style (pecorino + black pepper), then truffle ravioli and rigatoni all'amatriciana.
Moxy NYC Chelsea
Rooms are tiny (14 sqm) but have everything and a great view; wait for evening check-in to get a high floor facing the Empire State.
One World Trade Center
Nice sunset view of the tower from the SoHo streets with outdoor cafés.
PopUp Bagels
177 Thompson St. Minimum order of 3 warm bagels, served with tubs of cream cheese on the side — scallion & garlic was their pick.
SeaGlass Carousel
Fish-shaped carousel in Battery Park - 'the beautiful carousel', a magical ride for kids.
Sephora Times Square
The biggest Sephora in the USA — a whole skincare floor and a pink Rare Beauty corner.
Bagels & Schmear
Order the poppy seed bagel with salmon, cream cheese, onion and capers.
FAO Schwarz
The most iconic toy store in NY: Build-A-Bear with Hogwarts robes, a Jellycat Diner and a $20 adopt-a-pet stand.
Rockefeller Center
The rink was almost empty — Prometheus statue and the ring of state flags in view.
Stephen Sondheim Theatre
Saw & Juliet - funny, light and fun even if musicals aren't your thing.
The Battery
Where the Liberty ferries leave from, and home to the SeaGlass Carousel.
Wolfgang's Steakhouse
Not cheap, but worth it for a fancy meat dinner — every bite was heaven for meat lovers.
Xing Fu Tang
On Bleecker St; opens at 11:00. Brown sugar and strawberry boba were the kid-approved picks.
Disney Store Times Square
Huge Disney store — good place to find princess dresses and costumes for kids.
Gansevoort Peninsula Beach
Free stop along the Hudson River Park promenade.
Hershey's Chocolate World
A must-stop with kids on a first NYC visit — giant Kit Kat and Hershey's Syrup props for photos.
Liberty Bagels
260 W 35th St: rainbow bagels and wild schmears (Oreo, Dubai, jalapeño); the bagel itself is dry — it's mostly for the photo.
Longo Bros
Simple Italian at 474 9th Ave: the mozzarella is wow (skip the oregano on the caprese), but cacio e pepe costs $23.
Morgenstern's Finest Ice Cream
Chocolate-dipped cone, or go for a sundae - she singled out 'The Koppelman' (peanut butter ice cream with peanut cake).
Nintendo NY
Easy win with kids right at Rockefeller Center — she walked out with a Nintendo bag.
Sloomoo Institute
475 Broadway. About an hour of slime vats, a slingshot ride and building your own slime; $122 for two with kit — pricey.
voco Times Square South New York
Great central location near several subway lines and walkable to everything; rooms are small and breakfast isn't worth it.
Washington Square Park
Sunny morning spot in Greenwich Village; the Hebrew food tour with Lilach German starts here.
99 Cent Fresh Pizza
Two cheese slices plus a can of soda or water for $2.75; a whole 18" pie is $8. 'It's for the kids!'
Bar Pitti
Italian spot on Sixth Avenue that works with kids - her son happily ate a bowl of mussels.
Broadway Theater District
Walk it at night — the neon and the crowds are something a camera can't capture.
Chelsea Market
Even the public bathrooms are beautiful - vintage brass taps, trough sinks and white subway tile.
Crown Cafe
The cafe on Liberty Island - grab a hot drink to warm up on a windy day.
Del Frisco's Double Eagle Steak House
Order the 'tasting' plate of filet and sirloin with fries - excellent meat.
Domino Park
Free thing to do in Williamsburg, 20 minutes by subway from SoHo.
Elizabeth Street Garden
Free spot for a picnic in the city.
Indian Accent
Inventive, non-standard Indian dishes plus cocktails; set menu at $88 for 3 courses or $98 for 4.
LEGO Store 620 5th Avenue
620 5th Ave — pose in the giant Lego yellow taxi next to Lego Thor and Captain America.
MacDougal Street
Sunny-morning walk past Monte's Trattoria, The Kati Roll Company and 7th Street Burger.
New York Marriott Marquis
Right on Times Square (45th–46th St, 7th–8th Ave); huge, busy lobby. Ask for a corner room: bigger, with Times Square views.
Pebble Beach Brooklyn Bridge Park
Inside Brooklyn Bridge Park, right in front of the skyline view - continue from here up to Brooklyn Bridge.
The Mills at Jersey Gardens
Big outlet shopping trip near NYC; Tommy Hilfiger showed 30–50% off when they visited, and the kids loved it.
The Ned NoMad
Guests get access to the members-only Ned's Club bar – use it in the evening.
Times Square–42nd Street Subway Station
Look for Roy Lichtenstein's public mural inside the station - free art for everyone.
West 57th Street
Walk West 57th Street and just look up at the Billionaires' Row skyscrapers.
WestHouse Hotel New York
Rooms on West 55th St look out over Midtown toward Times Square - great morning view.
Whitney Museum of American Art
Free entry on Fridays from 17:00.
Catzuneko Shokudo
Small cute sushi spot 3 min from the hotel — not worth a special trip, but lunch for two came to $55.53.
Gotham Hall
Classic NYC shot: steam rising from the street vent right in front of Gotham Hall on Broadway.
520 West 28th Street
Zaha Hadid's curvy building right alongside the High Line.
Dave & Buster's
Experiences · arcade restaurant
Edge at Hudson Yards
Good rainy-day stop: they sat for coffee with a window view over the Vessel.
Golda Meir Square
Small Israeli moment on Broadway in the Garment District — the street sign makes a fun photo.
HOPE Sculpture by Robert Indiana
Robert Indiana's red HOPE sculpture on Seventh Avenue — a quick photo stop with the kids.
Imperial Theatre
Water for Elephants: banal plot and forgettable songs, but artistic staging and amazing circus performers. Rated 6/10.
Madame Tussauds New York
Sights · wax museum
New York Athletic Club
Sights · landmark building
The Hilton Club - West 57th Street New York
Stay · hotel
The San Remo
Spot the twin towers across the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir in Central Park.
Milk Bar
She ordered Crack Pie, a cookie and cereal milk ice cream via Uber Eats and was disappointed - cookies don't come close to Dominique Ansel or Levain.
Supermoon Bakehouse
Don't go near it - it only looks pretty, the taste is awful; she calls it a tourist trap.
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