The High Line.
There's more than one way to discover New York.
QUEENS
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| Dutch Kills Bar photo by Isaac Rosenthal. |
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WHERE TO STAY // Z NYC Hotel
The Manhattan vistas at this Long Island City hotel are reason enough to stay the night, with all 100 guest rooms featuring floor-to-ceiling windows. zhotelny.com , while a rooftop bar offers 360-degree panoramas.
AFTERNOON // Museum of the Moving Image
Go behind the scenes at this interactive TV and film museum in Astoria. Make your own stop-motion animated short, browse original memorabilia and catch a rare flick in the glowing womblike theater.
DINNER // Flushing Chinese Food Malls
Explore the bustling restaurants at this Chinese food mecca, where palatial buffets and dim sum joints serve authentic dishes such as hand-pulled noodles and braised pork belly.
LATE NIGHT // Dutch Kills Bar
Slide into a booth at this hipster saloon, where ragtime bands play and cocktails such as the Garibaldi (rye, Campari, lime juice, simple syrup and white grapes) are served with hand-cut ice.
MANHATTAN
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| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts photo by SeanPavonePhoto/Shutterstock. |
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WHERE TO STAY // The Plaza Hotel
Just steps from Central Park and Fifth Avenue, this luxe hotel is New York’s grand dame with 282 opulent rooms and white-glove service. Afternoon tea in The Palm Court is a must.
AFTERNOON // The High Line
Take in the stunning views from this park built on an abandoned railway track, now filled with gardens, sculptures and plenty of people-watching.
EVENING // Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Skip Broadway for a glamorous evening at Lincoln Center, home to the New York Philharmonic, The Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Ballet.
DINNER // The NoMad
This swanky spot in the NoMad Hotel features an eclectic menu with dishes such as foie gras- and truffle-stuffed roast chicken. Finish the night with a cocktail from the old-fashioned bar cart.
THE BRONX
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| Bronx Zoo photo by Julie Larsen Maher/Wildlife Conservation Society. |
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MIDMORNING // Bronx Zoo
With more than 600 species, including rare animals such as okapis, this 265-acre zoo is known for its elaborate recreations of natural habitats.
LUNCH // Arthur Avenue
Head to the “real Little Italy” and this thoroughfare lined with butcher shops, bakeries and stalls selling everything from cigars to cannoli.
EVENING // Yankee Stadium
Before cheering on the Bronx Bombers, check out the museum and its comprehensive Mickey Mantle exhibit.
LATE NIGHT // The Bronx Beer Hall
Celebrate a Yankee win at this new bar serving up gastropub fare and craft beer, including the locally brewed Jonas Bronck’s Beer Co. tap.
STATEN ISLAND
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| Staten Island Ferry photo by Daniel M. Silva/Shutterstock.com. |
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MORNING // The Staten Island Ferry
Catch a free ride for spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline and up-close glimpses of Ellis Island, Governors Island and Lady Liberty.
MIDMORNING // Historic Richmond Town
Take a trip back in time at this historical village where staffers in period garb teach classes in blacksmithing, spinning, carpentry and weaving.
AFTERNOON // The Greenbelt
Hike 35 miles of mapped trails, spot migratory birds and ride the old-fashioned carousel at this sprawling nature preserve.
DINNER // Enoteca Maria
A different Italian grandmother helms the kitchen each night at this St. George Italian restaurant, with dishes such as razor clams sautéed in white wine and garlic.
BROOKLYN
WHERE TO STAY // Wythe Hotel
This Williamsburg boutique hotel is the borough’s trendiest, with a rooftop bar, artisanal restaurant and 72 guest rooms with expansive views.
MIDMORNING // Brooklyn Botanic Garden
Wander amid Japanese koi ponds, historic rose gardens and one of the world’s largest collections of bonsai trees at this 52-acre sanctuary.
AFTERNOON // Brooklyn Brewery
Tour the brewery that started Brooklyn’s craft beer movement, followed by a tasting of some of the company’s prized brews.
DINNER // Rye
The flea market-style furnishings make this casual neighborhood joint a hipster hot spot, but the grass-fed rib eye is among Brooklyn’s best.
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