HELLO EVERYONE
Spring break is just around the corner and many of us are stuck in New York. Plane tickets are a fortune and planning a trip for spring break is too late! We could only dream about leaving this snowy infested place and traveling to some place tropical. Cancun, Aruba, Florida, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Puerto Rico and Hawaii just to name a few magical places. Soo... Lets make the best of Spring Break! Take a nice break from studying and celebrate your accomplishments so far in semester. New York City has some great places to spend break. From restaurants and plays to parks and music, this big city has it all.
Restaurants
Cheap Restaurants:
Beyond Sushi: Located in Union Square, this restaurant gives you a bang for your buck. Salads, soups, sushi and the most amazing California rolls.
Corner Bistro: Located in West Village, this restaurant has the most amazing burgers. Enjoy great music and lots of savory foods.
Motorino: Located in East Village, this restaurant has the best Italiano food ever. If you are craving cheese and pasta this is the place to go.
Moderately Expensive:
Max Brenners: Do you have an addiction to chocolate? Located in Union Square, this restaurant is for anyone with a sweet tooth. Head over for a nice friendly or romantic dinner for two.
Sugar Factory: Located in the Meatpacking District of Manhattan, this restaurant offers a creative dining experience. Enjoy great food and smokey beverages.
Spice: Craving Thai Food? This restaurant has multiple locations throughout Manhattan. Pad thai to chicken and rice this restaurant is amazing.
Expensive:
Per Se: Located on the Upper West Side, this high class restaurant can easily run around $350.00. This restaurant screams luxury, fancy, and romantic. Go and enjoy some contemporary American.
Masa: Located in Columbus Circle, this Japanese restaurant is unique. No menu is provided making this a new wonderful experience.
Le Bernardin: Located in Midtown, this restaurant offers the best quality seafood in NYC.
Theatres
Wicked is playing at the Gershwin Theater with cheap tickets available.
See Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theater
Catch Constellations at the Samuel j Friedman Theatre
Sightseeing
Rockefeller Center
Apollo Theater: Take a step back into history and appreciate the Apollo Theater
Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
Empire State Building
Times Square: Explore this great shopping district. Macy's, M&M world and H&M to name a few
Night Life
Pacha Night Club: This upscale night club can range from $20.00 to $60.00 dollars on any night. Enjoy music, lights and great people
Webster Hall Night Club: This night club can range from $20.00 to $40.00 dollars on any night. Enjoy music, lights and great people
Cielo Night Club: This upscale night club can range from $20.00 to $80.00 dollars on any night. Enjoy music, lights and great people
Cruises around Manhattan
Take a cruise around Manhattan for one night. The cruise line ranges from 20.00 to 60.00 dollars
This upscale cruise line takes you around Manhattan for about $100.00. Enjoy the city, good food and music
Museums
Museum of Natural History: Go back in history for just one day and have lunch with the dinosaurs. Admission to this museum is just $22.00
The Children's Museum: Remember your childhood and step into the children's museum. Admission is only $11.00
The Museum of Modern Art: Enjoy a day in NYC appreciating the wonderful world of art. Admission is only $25.00
The Jewish Museum: Enjoy jewish culture and amazing art. Tickets are only $15.00
The New York Hall of Science: Enjoy the world of science for only $15.00
9/11 Memorial: Visit the amazing architecture and remember those who lost their lives. Admission to this museum is $18.00 for college students
Parks
Bryant Park: Enjoy free ice skating in Bryant Park.
Central Park
Riverside Park
Signing off,
Brandon Hart