Things to Do in NYC

EAT! EAT! EAT! That is Adam and my favorite thing to do in the city; however, there will be an entire post dedicated to just that, so we'll move on to the next best things to do in New York City. Here is a list of the following things you may want to try:

1. Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island - this might be a little cold to do in January since you'll be on the water; however, it's quite a site to actually see the Statue of Liberty after learning about it in school so many years ago.

2. Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge - again, this will be very cold but it gives a great view of the city and afterward you can eat at the famous Grimaldi's Pizza when you've completed your journey.

3. Speaking of Brooklyn, one of my all time favorite spots in New York is the Brooklyn Prommenade. There you can walk along the water and see downtown Manhattan across the way. It is hands down the best view of New York City.

4. For a more Aerial view of New York City, visit the top of the Empire State Building or Top of the Rock in Rockefellar center.

5. There are a slew of Broadway shows in New York City. If you're still feeling the holiday spirit, White Christmas on Broadway is showing until January 3, 2010.

6. Also showing through January 3, 2010 is the Radio City Christmas Spectacular featuring the Rockettes!

7. I'm guessing all of the stores on 5th Avenue will still have their famous holiday window displays still up - as well as the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

8. Ice skating in New York City in the winter is a must! There are various locations throughout the city but I would recommend Central Park or Rockefeller Center.

9. Lincoln Center or the New York Ballet located on the Upper West Side. It's also right across the street from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Manhattan temple which Adam and I are getting married in if you're interested.

10. The Frick Collection is one of our favorite museums located on the Upper East Side. I think this is a great place for people who haven't been as exposed to fine art as others yet want to experience something artistic in nature. Of course the Guggenheim is great as well as the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the MOMA (Museum of Modern Art). If those make you nervous, the Frick might just be right up your alley. For those more knowledgeable about art, you might want to venture into Queens and try PS1 or take a walk around Chelsea which is filled with gallery after gallery of various art forms.

11. The Natural History Museum is wonderful for families to visit because it's kid friendly yet just as interesting for adults.

12. The New York Library might interest the book worms out there.

Hopefully this list gets you started in planning your trip here! Hey friends in New York, what would you recommend out of town guests do?