Welcome to NYC!!

Just for you, Eva.

I made a map of several cool places to see and things to do. You won’t have time to do all of it; just use it as a reference as you move about the city. Chances are you’ll be near some of these places at some point. Map is also embedded below, but it may not load properly…

CitiBike is a great way to get around and see the city. If you have the Lyft (car-share) app, then it’s a breeze to unlock a bike. Feel free to use my referral code if not. I think it saves you some money…

Food Stuff:

I don’t care much about food, but it’s big part of traveling for most people. This list from Bon Apetit is pretty widely regarded as the best of the best restaurants around town.

They also made it into a nifty map.

 

Philharmonic in the Park is happening this week!

This is one of those fun annual events that locals love, but, like most things in NYC gets crowded and you may have to wait longer than you’d like. Nevertheless, since you’re in town this week, and staying near Central Park, it might be worth checking out. Details here.

Outdoor Movies at NYC Parks

There are outdoor films all over the city, but the top spot during your visit is Bryant Park. More film details pasted below.

  • Tuesday, June 14, 2022

    Film Screening: Fly Fishing Film Tour and Elevated

    Cedar Hill (in Central Park), Manhattan

    6:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Wednesday, June 15, 2022

    Movies Under the Stars: The 355

    Play Area (in Matthew P. Sapolin Playground), Manhattan

    8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

    Thursday, June 16, 2022

    Movies Under the Stars: Spider-Man: No Way Home

    White Playground, Manhattan

    8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

    Friday, June 17, 2022

    Great Performances: Merry Wives

    Roof (in Hansborough Recreation Center), Manhattan

    6:30 pm – 10:00 pm

    Screening: SUMMER OF SOUL (…Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised) / DJ Boogie Blind

    Marcus Garvey Park, Manhattan

    7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

    Movies Under the Stars: Pride

    Bocce Courts (in James J Walker Park), Manhattan

    8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

    Films on the Green | Band of Outsiders

    Plaza (in Washington Square Park), Manhattan

    8:30 pm – 10:00 pm

SoFar Sounds is not unique to NYC, but it’s a fun way to get some live music in your life. Tickets required. Same-day can be hard to get.

Embedded map, but seems like it’s not loading =/

Feel free to text (or WhatsApp) me if you need anything. I’ll be tied up with work while I’m gone, but I’ll respond as I’m able. Have the best time here, and please tell me all about it later!

-Stephen Elliot

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