Weekend Adventures

I'm back to reality today and it's been a slow adjustment! First off, I had such a great time! The weekend couldn't have gone better. The weather caused a few minor changes to our schedule, but not enough to stop us from completely enjoying ourselves. What did we see and do? Three things: shopped, ate and Broadway show! Our top three things to do without children! Eric was very confused with our choices. "You didn't see the Statue of Liberty? How long did you spend at that store? You were only at the Met for two hours?" Yes, Eric would have hated our weekend! I would have been a better tour guide to see the big sights, but both my friends, Laurel and Elena, had already been there before and Laurel is moving here in June so we decided early on that we would focus our attention to other things. We had great navigation skills with the subway, good weather for the bulk of our weekend, and a lucky flight that didn't get cancelled due to the storm! It was perfect!

So, here is a guided tour for the next time you have a weekend in NYC.

**Warning: Potential weight gain may occur!

Day One: Head to Lower Manhattan to purchase tickets at TKTS for Broadway show. Find a great place for lunch on a cute cobblestone street right off Wall Street. If weather is a little chilly, skip the ferry and tourist sights and go shopping at Century 21. A few hours later head to hotel for needed break. If your room has a small kitchen, laugh at the idea of cooking, but be grateful for the large fridge to store mass amounts of leftovers and desserts. For a quick, very cheap eat before your show head over to Gray's Papaya. See any number of shows on Broadway, but tickets to The Drowsy Chaperone, will be worth it. It is a very fun play and with great seats you will really enjoy yourself. After the show you must stop at Junior's and take some cheesecake back to your hotel. **Warning: Do not consume the whole piece in one sitting! Save some for the next day!

Day Two: Grab a quick breakfast at any number of cafes and then go uptown for a walk in Central Park and see The Met. See as much as you can in two hours and then go back downtown for lunch at Lombardi's, snack at Rice to Riches, and go shopping in Soho. When it’s getting late make your way to Union Square for hot chocolate and treats to take home from Max Brenner and then end your evening with your leftover cheesecake and an in-room movie.

Day Three: Before ending your weekend and returning to normal life, spurge on brunch at Norma’s. The wait will be longer than they say, but it is oh so delicious! Head home and enjoy your new found patience with your family!!