{"id":296,"date":"2021-06-15T11:49:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-15T11:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/?p=296"},"modified":"2023-08-11T21:55:07","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T21:55:07","slug":"its-up-to-you-in-new-york","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/2021\/06\/15\/its-up-to-you-in-new-york\/","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Up to You (in) New York"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After an incredibly challenging year, New York is finally reopening, just in time for summer. Whether you\u2019re a local who wants to staycation like a tourist, or a traveler looking to live like a local, our curated NYC destination guide will introduce you to old favorites and exciting new experiences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Embrace the Summer Sun<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hector-falcon-wg-XhPXWvw8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-298 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hector-falcon-wg-XhPXWvw8-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hector-falcon-wg-XhPXWvw8-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hector-falcon-wg-XhPXWvw8-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hector-falcon-wg-XhPXWvw8-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/hector-falcon-wg-XhPXWvw8-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption>Little Island @Pier55<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer is arguably the best time of year to be outside in New York City. Take advantage and start your day at a waterfront park, where urban gardens, art programs, and local vendors transform public spaces into community hubs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.seaportdistrict.nyc\/\"><strong>Seaport District<\/strong><\/a>, join a free fitness class<strong> <\/strong>led by instructors from NYC\u2019s top studios, or power walk the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thehighline.org\/\"><strong>High Line<\/strong><\/a> with an artisanal gelato in hand (gelato is kind of like a protein smoothie, right?) The newly opened<a href=\"https:\/\/littleisland.org\/\"> <strong>Little Island<\/strong><\/a> is another great spot to catch live music, wander botanical gardens, and chill out under the sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Swap Your Sweatpants for Actual Pants (if you wanna)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-1166812801-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-299 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-1166812801-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-1166812801-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-1166812801-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-1166812801-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/iStock-1166812801-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/682;\" \/><figcaption>Intersection of 5th Avenue and 23rd Street<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember in-person shopping? The thrill of scoring that perfect vintage jacket. Trying on a gasp-worthy pair of Manolo Blahniks a la Carrie Bradshaw, just for the fun of it. Isn\u2019t it time you reacquaint yourself with such simple luxuries?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For unique vintage finds, raid the racks at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.awokevintage.com\/\"><strong>Awoke Vintage<\/strong><\/a>,<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/newyorkvintage.com\/\"><strong>New York Vintage<\/strong><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/tokio7ny.com\/\"><strong>Tokio 7<\/strong><\/a>,<strong> <\/strong>and<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metropolisvintageonline.com\/\"><strong>Metropolis Vintage<\/strong><\/a>. If your style is more Burberry than band tees, check out the always-cool and curated selections of <a href=\"https:\/\/thewebster.us\/\"><strong>The Webster<\/strong><\/a>, or sashay your way through iconic <strong>Fifth Avenue<\/strong> stores like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergdorfgoodman.com\/\"><strong>Bergdorf Goodman<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pick Up a Summer Read<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pparnxoxo-H6VAtiQsVSA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-301 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pparnxoxo-H6VAtiQsVSA-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pparnxoxo-H6VAtiQsVSA-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pparnxoxo-H6VAtiQsVSA-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pparnxoxo-H6VAtiQsVSA-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/pparnxoxo-H6VAtiQsVSA-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption>Brooklyn Bridge Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>New York City\u2019s indie bookstores offer a quieter, but equally rousing shopping experience. Design lovers will adore <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rizzolibookstore.com\/\"><strong>Rizzoli<\/strong><\/a>, a gorgeous bookstore that specializes in illustrated books on architecture, interior design, fashion and more. At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.argosybooks.com\/\"><strong>Argosy<\/strong><\/a>, NYC\u2019s oldest (and family-owned) independent bookseller, you\u2019ll find a treasure trove of first edition novels, antique maps and rare books. Not sure what summer read you\u2019re looking for? Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.strandbooks.com\/\"><strong>The Strand<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> which houses over 2.5 million books to peruse.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take a Culture Trip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reno-laithienne-As4Rc3XVvAc-unsplash-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-303 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reno-laithienne-As4Rc3XVvAc-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reno-laithienne-As4Rc3XVvAc-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reno-laithienne-As4Rc3XVvAc-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reno-laithienne-As4Rc3XVvAc-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/reno-laithienne-As4Rc3XVvAc-unsplash-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption>The Guggenheim Museum<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have to wait \u2018til fall to catch that Broadway show, but don\u2019t worry. There\u2019s plenty of world-class art and culture to keep you enthralled in the Big Apple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Art world giants like<strong> <\/strong>the<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/\"><strong>Met<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>the<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guggenheim.org\/\"><strong>Guggenheim<\/strong><\/a><strong>, <\/strong>and<strong> <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.moma.org\/\"><strong>MoMa<\/strong><\/a> are humming with crowds again. We love lesser known gems with equally curious collections, like <a href=\"https:\/\/posterhouse.org\/\"><strong>The Poster House<\/strong><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frick.org\/\"><strong>Frick Madison<\/strong><\/a>, where patrons can get up-close to Old Master paintings by Rembrandt, Bellini and Vel\u00e1zquez in an intimate, industrial setting. Gallery hopping through Chelsea is always a good time, too! And, if you\u2019re lucky, you might just catch a live concert or dance performance by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nypopsup.com\/\"><strong>NY PopsUp<\/strong><\/a>, a statewide festival of surprise performances in public spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Light Bites &amp; Libations<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6061f074d0775-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-289 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6061f074d0775-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6061f074d0775-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6061f074d0775-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6061f074d0775-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ichotelsblog.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/6061f074d0775-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/683;\" \/><figcaption>Dear Irving on Hudson at Aliz Hotel Times Square<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many amazing restaurants in reach, it\u2019s only right to sandwich your daytime activities with some delicious food and drink.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our favorites? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.santambroeus.com\/restaurant-sant-ambroeus-brookfield-place-menu\/\"><strong>Sant Ambroeus at Brookfield Place<\/strong><\/a> is a delightful Italian caf\u00e9 and <em>pasticceria<\/em> perfect for a quick espresso or power lunch. The oysters and views can\u2019t be beat at <a href=\"https:\/\/crewny.com\/grand-banks\"><strong>Grand Banks<\/strong><\/a>, an award-winning oyster bar aboard a historic schooner overlooking the Hudson. If you\u2019re in the mood for comfort food, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcrestaurantgroup.com\/location\/peaches-hot-house-bed-stuy\/\"><strong>Peaches HotHouse<\/strong><\/a> for juicy, Nashville-style chicken and Louisiana gumbo. Order a whiskey at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frauncestavern.com\/\"><strong>Fraunces Tavern<\/strong><\/a>, one of the oldest bars in America that famously welcomed George Washington and other revolutionaries. Or enjoy the quintessential NYC rooftop experience at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dearirving.com\/\"><strong>Dear Irving on Hudson<\/strong><\/a>, a hidden gem located inside of Independent Collection\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alizhotel.com\/\"><strong>Aliz Hotel<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dinner &amp; Disco<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>New York City\u2019s dinner scene is a foodie\u2019s dream and definitely worth the splurge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A longtime local favorite, <a href=\"https:\/\/pastisnyc.com\/\"><strong>Pastis<\/strong><\/a> is a classic French bistro that never disappoints. A few blocks away is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cosmenyc.com\/\"><strong>Cosme<\/strong><\/a>, one of the world\u2019s 50 best restaurants serving up innovative Mexican cuisine in a sultry dining room. For a unique night on the town, make your way to <a href=\"https:\/\/frevonyc.com\/\"><strong>Frevo<\/strong><\/a>, a secret restaurant accessed through a painting in an incredible art gallery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After dinner, embrace the city that never sleeps with dancing and disco. Groove to live DJ sets at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lebainnewyork.com\/\"><strong>Le Bain<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avant-gardner.com\/brooklyn-mirage\"><strong>Brooklyn Mirage<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> and enjoy a nightcap at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.employeesonlynyc.com\/\"><strong>Employees Only<\/strong><\/a>, an intimate speakeasy with a world-class cocktail program. If you\u2019re <em>really<\/em> in the mood to party, throw on some glitter and head to <a href=\"https:\/\/houseofyes.org\/\"><strong>House of Yes<\/strong><\/a><strong>,<\/strong> a performance-filled nightclub where costumes are encouraged and dancing is mandatory. Or, if you dare, make a reservation at <strong>The Box<\/strong>, where the freakishly fabulous come out to play. It\u2019s outrageous, it\u2019s bizarre, and oh, so New York City.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where to next? Like the famous NYC anthem says, \u201cIt\u2019s up to you, New York, New York!.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Book your stay in New York City at one of Independent Collection\u2019s one-of-a-kind hotels in New York City including <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/nu-hotel-brooklyn\">NU Hotel Brooklyn<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/aliz-hotel\">Aliz Hotel Times Square<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/hotel-48lex-new-york\">Hotel 48LEX<\/a>. <\/em><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.independentcollection.com\/our-hotels-resorts\"><strong><em>Click here to explore all of Independent Collection\u2019s Hotels and Resorts.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Whether you\u2019re a local who wants to staycation like a tourist, or a traveler looking to live like a local, our curated NYC destination guide will introduce you to old favorites and exciting new 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