Fun things to do and see in NYC
Must Do in New York:
Start with a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon since 1883. Find shops and cafes in DUMBO, ride Jane’s Carousel, and take in Manhattan views from the Brooklyn Heights Promenade.
Make time for a pizza pilgrimage: coal-fired pies at John’s of Bleecker Street, a slice at Joe’s, the vodka pie at Rubirosa, or coal-oven history at Lombardi’s. End with a cannoli at Ferrara Bakery & Café, a Little Italy favorite since 1892.
In Chinatown, browse the markets, then stop for dumplings at Dim Sum Go Go or the century-old Nom Wah Tea Parlor.
On the Lower East Side, order a pastrami sandwich at Katz’s Delicatessen or stop by Russ & Daughters for smoked fish and bagels.
Uptown, visit Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock and Channel Gardens, then enjoy lunch at PJ Clarke’s
Head to the beloved West Village bookshop Three Lives & Company or McNally Jackson for contemporary favorites.
In Central Park, row a boat across the lake, sprawl on the Great Lawn, or linger by Bethesda Terrace to watch street performers.
Don’t miss the cultural icons: Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), and the Whitney Museum of Art. Cap it with a sunset walk along the High Line, an elevated park with installations and galleries
For dinner, savor history at Keens, chase Michelin stars at Le Bernardin or Eleven Madison Park, enjoy live music at Café Carlyle, or toast romance with a view at Per Se.
Must Do in Broadway/Times Square:
Start your day with a New York bagel from Ess-a-Bagel or a classic diner breakfast at Junior’s, famous for its cheesecake.
Stroll 42nd Street and Broadway, the heart of the Theater District. Stop by the TKTS Booth under the Red Steps in Times Square for same-day tickets, or admire historic marquees at the Gershwin and Broadway Theatres.
For lunch, grab matzo ball soup at Brooklyn Diner or a burger at Ellen’s Stardust Diner, where singing servers belt out show tunes
Step inside Rockefeller Center to see the Art Deco murals, then ride up to Top of the Rock for sweeping skyline views. Don’t miss banana pudding at Magnolia Bakery, a Midtown cult favorite.
Relax in Bryant Park, where you’ll find outdoor cafés in summer and ice skating in winter. Next door, peek inside the New York Public Library’s Rose Main Reading Room —an architectural gem.
Walk Fifth Avenue for flagship shops and landmarks like St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Art lovers can duck into MoMA for masterpieces by Van Gogh, Warhol, and beyond.
Catch a Broadway performance —from blockbuster musicals like Hamilton and The Lion King to buzzworthy new plays. Kimpton Theta is also the official hotel sponsor of the must-see Buena Vista Social Club The Musical.
For dinner, choose your style: old-school Sardi’s with its star caricatures, Joe Allen for Broadway insider vibes, Gallagher’s for steakhouse tradition, or a modern pre-theater prix fixe at The Lambs Club.
After the curtain falls, cap your night with a drink in nearby Hell’s Kitchen—or keep it classic at Jimmy’s Corner, a beloved no-frills boxing bar.
