This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Waterloo chapter.
New York City: the place where dreams are made and wishes come true. It’s also the place that should be next on your travel bucket list. I went in the winter, and although there wasn’t any snow and it was still pretty nice out then, I would recommend going in the spring or fall when it’s a little cooler and less busy. There are so many beautiful places you have to visit and things you have to do; so, without further ado, here’s my list!
- Take a walk in Central Park
- Stroll through the shops on Fifth Avenue
- Grab a bite in Little Italy
- Take the Ferry to the Statue of Liberty
- Walk on Cornelia Street (where Taylor Swift’s apartment was)
- Watch something on Broadway
- Visit the 9/11 Memorial
- Ever seen Night at the Museum? Check out the Museum of Natural History
- Walk on Brooklyn Bridge
- Try a New York City hotdog (they rock)
- Go to the Top of the Rock (check out the weather first and make sure it won’t be too foggy!)
- Pop into some random bookshops and cafes
- Use the subway; this may seem scary but it’s actually so much fun
- Take in all there is to see at Times Square (especially at night)
- Check out the Harry Potter store and the Lego store
- Explore Grand Central Station
- Walk through Greenwich Village to see beautiful buildings and the Friends apartment
- Try drinks on a Pier
Also, while you’re enjoying those activities, some tips to remember are:
- Make sure you load your Subway card; you’ll use it more than you think
- Walk! Walk everywhere you can; you never know what delights you’ll stumble upon
- Eat at the little coffee shops and small restaurants; they have the best food
- Don’t create a set agenda; instead, make a list of things to do, see what’s in the same area, and go from there
- Check out Times Square during the day and at night
I hope these tips help you plan an awesome trip!