{"id":379,"date":"2017-03-22T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-11-20T15:29:40","guid":{"rendered":"\/\/gcuclegacysite.wpengine.com\/top-10-juicy-things-nyc-attending-gcuc\/"},"modified":"2018-11-20T09:29:42","modified_gmt":"2018-11-20T15:29:42","slug":"top-10-juicy-things-nyc-attending-gcuc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/gcuclegacysite.wpengine.com\/top-10-juicy-things-nyc-attending-gcuc\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 10 Juicy Things To Do in Nyc While Attending GCUC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  1. Chelsea Market\/High Line Experience<\/strong> (75 9th Avenue):<\/i> The High Line is one of the coolest places in the city\u2013hands down. \u00a0In case you haven\u2019t heard, the High Line is an abandoned elevated freight train line which has been converted into an elevated park. It runs from Gansevoort Street in the Meatpacking District up to 34th Street between 10th and 11th Avenue. The first phase of the High Line opened in the summer of 2009 and has become an instant hit ever since. It\u2019s a great place to take a short walk or eat a quick bite from the market below. When visitors to the city ask me where to go, this is always the first thing I tell them.<\/li>\n
  2. Kat\u2019z Deli<\/strong> (205 E Houston St):<\/i> Made famous in the movie \u201cWhen Harry Met Sally\u201d\u2013the deli is more than just iconic movie history. You\u2019ll find probably some of the best pastrami, hot dogs and knishes in the world.<\/li>\n
  3. Grand Central Terminal<\/strong> (89 E 42nd St):<\/i> This is not your average train station. It\u2019s just plain gorgeous. If you look up at the ceiling, you\u2019ll gaze at the beautiful constellations painted across every square inch. Head downstairs to grab a coffee or quick bite at the famous Oyster Bar restaurant for a classic city experience.<\/li>\n
  4. Central Park<\/strong> (Big grassy area in the center of NYC):<\/i> Are you kiddin\u2019 me? Central Park is a National Historic Landmark and considered the most widely visited park in the United States\u2013and for good reason. It is absolutely breathtaking. You can walk around and discover things all day and still not cover even half of what the park has to offer. Enjoy a relaxing sunbath on a grassy hill while you people watch, listen to the delightful sounds of the birds around the lake or squeeze in a game of frisbee on the Great Lawn.<\/li>\n
  5. Metropolitan Museum of Art<\/strong> (1000 5th Ave):<\/i> Colloquially called \u201cThe Met\u201d, the museum is the largest and one of the most visited art museums in the United States. Admission is a \u201csuggested donation\u201d, but if you buy a ticket, if offers access to the Met Rooftop Bar & Garden which enjoys sweeping views of Central Park and beyond.<\/li>\n
  6. Museum of Modern Art <\/strong>(11 W. 53rd St):<\/i> The \u201cMoma\u201d offers one of the most influential overviews of modern and contemporary art, including works of architecture, design, photography and film.<\/li>\n
  7. American Museum of Natural History<\/strong> (79 Central Park West):<\/i> The third and final museum on this subjective list is a place that \u201cnever gets old.\u201d The museum is renowned for its exhibitions and scientific collections. Check out the Hayden Planetarium and \u201cfind the big whale room\u201d before you leave.<\/li>\n
  8. Bryant Park<\/strong> (Between 5th & 6th Ave and 40th St):<\/i> Serving as the outdoor \u201clunchroom\u201d for midtown, the park holds some of the city\u2019s major events throughout the year such as the Summer Film Festival and Broadway in the Park. Looking south, you\u2019ll find the beautiful main branch of the NY Public Library. Head inside and walk the hallowed halls until you find the Rose Main Reading Room. Now, time for your moment of zen.<\/li>\n
  9. Lincoln Center<\/strong> (10 Lincoln Center Plaza):<\/i> While you probably don\u2019t have time to catch a show performed by the world renowned NYC Ballet or New York Philharmonic, it is still a perfect place for a quick photo shoot as you bask in the grandeur of the iconic art deco plaza.<\/li>\n
  10. The Shops at Columbus Circle<\/strong> (10 Columbus Circle):<\/i> Right outside the southwestern corner of Central Park, walk around this upscale shopping mall which boasts a few of the most expensive restaurants in the city. Head down the escalators for a pit stop at Whole Foods where you can sit and enjoy a quick bite.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Outdoor Waterfront Bars<\/strong> \u2013<\/strong> Two great places to spend a sunny spring happy hour with our juicy friends are Pier 66 Maritime<\/a> (more commonly known as the Frying Pan<\/a>), and The Boat Basin Cafe<\/a>.<\/p>\n