The trip was amazing. We had so much fun and I don’t think I have ever shopped so much in my life. I’ve been to New York many times before and I feel like I’ve done all the tourist stuff so this trip really was about visiting fun stores and cute restaurants. I thought I’d make a list of my must-do’s for any of you who are ever planning a trip:
#1 Ride the Metro.
Although taxis are much more convenient I just think there is something really authentic about taking the subway. You get to see so many unique people and there is usually live music in some of the stations from people trying to earn a few extra dollars. Even though it’s dirty and I saw a few rats I still think it’s so fun.
#2 See Wicked!!
I have seen it before but it was seriously amazing. I really felt like I was grinning from happiness during the whole show and when I wasn’t grinning I was fighting back tears. The music was amazing. I wish we could have seen it every night!!
#3 Cafe Lola
This cafe was seen in the movie You’ve Got Mail. It’s so cute.
It was such a magical little place. My waffle was so yummy.
# 4 Walk through Central Park
Central Park never ceases to impress. We loved walking through the trees and seeing the changing colors of the leaves.
# 5 Serendipity Frozen Hot Chocolate
So amazing. I got mint and it was so yummy.
#6 Soho
There are so many great stores in Soho. You have to visit Canal Street and H & M and Topshop and Zara and the Jonathan Adler store! I loved it.
Grimaldi’s Pizza has been rated the best pizza in New York. It is a place right under the brooklyn bridge that has amazing pizza. We’d all heard great reviews about it so we wanted to check it out. It was a long walk and a long wait in line but it was totally worth it!
#8 Walk Across the Brooklyn Bridge
After the pizza we decided to walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. It was honestly my favorite thing that we did the whole trip
The view of the city was breathtaking. We could see everything including the statue of liberty.
#9 Rockefeller Anthropologie
Two-story giant Anthropologie. Need I say more?
#10 Magnolia Bakery
I wish we could have had more time for cupcakes. They were so good. Hands down the best frosting I’ve ever had.
It was such a fun trip!!! I loved every second of it. Now it’s back to real-life. I have lots and lots of emails to return and projects to get back to. I hope you all had a great weekend!
Im absolutely saving this post for future reference, seems like you had a great great time!!
Your trip looked amazing! My best friend lives in Manhattan and when I visited her several months ago, we did many of the same things 🙂 Definitely some great selections. Love the pictures!
Looks amazing, and can we talk about your wardrobe? So cute. I'm thinking you should start posting outfits of the day. 🙂
Looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing 🙂
New York is somewhere I have never been. What a great top ten list. Such cute photos. What I wouldn't give for a weekend of shopping, eating, and hanging out with girlfriends. Great re-cap.
Great pictures! I've only been to NY once and I'm dying to get back. I'm making note of your list!
You look so cute in all those pictures!! It looks like such a blast! What a perfect time of year to visit the big city! 🙂
looks like you had a blast!
I've been reading your blog for awhile, but haven't really commented. I love it!
Your trip looked like so much fun, I like those trips more than the usual tourist-y trips, lots of great tips for my visit to NYC :]
Oh my goodness, I need to take a trip to New York immediately! You looked like you had so much fun!
Looks like you guys had a good time. I've only been to NYC once and it was for work. I need to go back for play. I will have to hit up these spots. Thanks for the post.
This list is amazing! Thanks for sharing! I will save this for my someday new york trip in the future!
Oh my goodness! Just reading your post made me want to start planning my own NYC getaway! Dying to go back and visit!
Thanks for sharing your trip with all of us 🙂 Have a wonderful week!
fun fun FUN!! Especially the You've Got Mail place. One of my all time favorite movies. Your weekend sounds perfect 🙂
such a fun trip! great shots!
How funny. I just got back from New York yesterday. I felt the exact same way. I've seen all the touristy stuff and this was my first time enjoying the shopping and fun restaurants.
It looks like you had an amazing time and packed a lot of fun into the trip. You and you're friends are all so cute!
I absolutely love NY! I never want to leave when I visit. Looks like you have the same feeling! 😉
You totally had me at You've Got Mail! One of my favorite movies! Glad you had a fun time!
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You picked some of my faves too. I love NYC. The Brooklyn Bridge, Magnolia, Soho and Central Park are my faves. Oh and that frozen hot chocolate is to die for!
I am envious! I love the city {to visit, not to stay}
Ah so fun! Now I need a trip to NYC…
Of all my travels for work and mininstry Ive yet to go to NY. Terribly afraid of heights though. What a great post.
Mr. Goodwill Hunting
What a fabulous trip! That cafe is darling. And, there is nothing like NY Pizza!!
Gorgeous. I've got a good friend out there, I think it's definitely time for a visit. 🙂
Wow…what a great list…gotta go so I can visit the gigantic Anthropologie…love Man Shops Globe!
what a great list of thinks to do!
grimaldi's IS the best pizza ever! one of my best friends lived in brooklyn for 6 years, and we visited her and ate at grimaldi's. my husband and i are still talking about ti, and that was 7 years ago!
You look so great and happy in all the pictures!! I really want some of that frozen hot chocolate- I've heard you can order the mix online, but I'm sure it doesn't compare to the real thing!
Such an adorable post, looks like you had an amazing time!
Em
Such fun pictures! Oh, you make me want to go back so bad!! Glad you had a great time.
1. Funny you say ride the metro, because everytime I've gone to New York I've wanted to ride a taxi! haha we've always gone the metro route.
3. Cafe Lalo- BEST place ever. Their oreo cheesecake is amazing.
9. Last time I went, Our hotel was NEXT DOOR to the Rockafeller Anthropologie. It was heaven to say the least but I definitely didn't leave with any money left.. 🙂
Goodness I really wanted to go to New York now. I'm glad you enjoyed your trip!
Oh, that looks dreamy, Kirsten. I'm still waiting to make it to THE city. Someday . . .
Kirsten, timely post since I'm going this weekend with my husband and taking your list! Where did you stay? I still haven't booked a room???
So fun! Your photos turned out fabulous, and I'm so glad you had time with your girlfriends.
Cute purse! Do you have a source for that?
Looks like such a great time. How gorgeous is that Cafe Lola.
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We stayed at the Sheraton in Brooklyn and it was awesome! Very very nice. Plus it's very close to the subway so we didn't have to walk far.
My purse is from Tai Pan!
Favorite movie of all time: You've Got Mail. LOVE that you went to that cafe. Looks like you had a blast!! So glad!!
looks like a blast! ps your bag looks super cute!
Love your list of must-do's! I don't get to NYC often enough. You've inspired me!
I've been to many of those places…STILL NEED to visit cafe Lola though..looks like such a great time. I cant wait to go back & visit.:)))))
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Looks like you had such a great NY visit- loved your pictures…especially the BB and cupcake ones:)
Great post! You are gorgeous, K!
I did a post on places I visited in New York after the Nate show taping – Grimaldi's and serendipity were both on it – I wish I could enjoy these delish foods every day!