NYC is a place where you can find anything—from opera uptown, to experimental performance art in the East Village, to a hockey game at Madison Square Garden, to a carnival on the beach on Coney Island—and everything in between! The difficult thing about NYC is not finding something to do, but finding time to do it all. It’s always good to come to this diverse, vibrant city with an idea of what you would like to see and do. We asked our student body for some tips on fun and memorable places to go, and things to do. Here ‘s their list …
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Top restaurants: Students recommended a few great restaurants in NYC. First was a restaurant right in our building, EET. It’s located on the 3rd floor, and it’s a great place to get a quick, healthy, delicious lunch before afternoon classes, or a latte or kombucha at break time. Students also are crazy about Shake Shack, a chain burger joint that has locations all throughout the city. They are best known for their milkshakes, as you may have guessed by the name. Another special mention was Momo’s Sushi Shack in Bushwick, Brooklyn. If you are a foodie who likes creative, modern takes on Japanese food, Momo’s Sushi Shack is the place for you. |
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Top night spots: Students were all about rooftop bars and clubs! Drinking, socializing and dancing in the open air, with a unforgettable view of the New York City skyline at night, was recommended by many students. There were a couple of specific places they suggested: The Top of The Rock was the main one, which is located on the rooftop of Rockefeller Center. Other honorable mentions were PhD rooftop, 230 Rooftop, and the Boom Boom Room at the Standard Hotel |
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Top places to shop: The Blue Lagoon. LSI NY is located in the heart of Soho, a neighborhood which offers endless shopping opportunities, with boutiques from top designers like Maison Martin Margiela, Alexander Wang, Chanel, and Ralph Lauren right around the corner. Century 21, a downtown boutique in the Financial District, received top marks from students who like designer clothes and accessories at markdown prices. For students who like to travel farther for even lower prices, Woodbury Commons, an outlet mall in New Jersey, is the best place to go—you can take a bus from 42nd street and 8th avenue for $5. And for students who prefer treasure-hunting for vintage or secondhand clothing, Beacon’s Closet is the place to go, with multiple locations in Manhattan and Brooklyn.. |
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Top weekend activity: Brunch! New Yorkers love to enjoy a leisurely mid-day meal on the weekends, laughing with friends at a sit-down diner or restaurant and accompanying the delicious food with bottomless cups of coffee and a mimosa or bloody mary. Our students have a similar fondness for brunch; it was their top recommendation for a must-do on an NYC weekend. A couple great restaurants to try: Clinton Street Baking Company (famous for their pancakes, on the Lower East Side); Diner NYC (a hipster staple in South Williamsburg, Brooklyn); and Edward’s (great for groups, just a few minutes from LSI NYC in TriBeCa). |
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Out of doors: Though NYC is known for its skyscrapers and its culture, you can still enjoy a taste of nature while you are here! Our students know that if you would like to hug a tree or smell a flower or two, but stay in the city, you should visit the High Line Park, Central Park, The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, or the Bronx Botanical Gardens. If you would like to collect a seashell or dip your toes in the ocean, take the N,Q, or F train to Coney Island, or the Far Rockaway A train to Rockaway Beach. And if you need a longer getaway, make sure to take a trip up to Niagara Falls and bask in the majesty of this world-renowned, powerful waterfall. No matter when you come to NYC, you can find lots to do and to see. Make sure to check out timeout.com/newyork to stay abreast of all of the goings-on in this city that truly never sleeps. |