We decided we couldn't be so close to NY and not go see the sights, so Monday morning we left early and took the 4 hour bus ride. Not bad! We checked into our hotel room and then went right out to get started on my list of things that we wanted to accomplish. We were leaving Tuesday night at 7, so we had a lot to do in little time!
Our first stop was the Empire State Building
One of the views from the top. The weather was beautiful!
Can you see the Statue of Liberty behind me?
Next we took the subway uptown to Central Park. We used the subway a lot.
We rented bikes and rode around. I am so glad we did this! We felt like kids!
After peddling around we headed to Serendipity for some frozen hot chocolate. Yummy!!!
One of our favorite things we did was ride the Staten Island Ferry. (And it's free!) It was later on in the evening than I had wanted to go to get pictures, but it was actually very pretty seeing the city at night.
Lady Liberty
Last on the list for day 1 was Time Square at night, which was very close to our hotel. I was very proud and happy with all that we did that first day. Cam was such a trooper and let me do whatever whenever, including shopping at H&M at midnight. :)
Day 2, and our last day, started where else but Carlo's Bakery over in Jersey. I was super excited about going here as I love the show Cake Boss. Expecting a huge line, we woke up early and rushed there. To our surprise and delight, we were the only ones there! We ordered our cannolis, lobster tail, and red velvet cupcake and sat out front on a bench to eat our breakfast.
Very tired, but happy!
Best cupcake I've ever eaten!
Hudson Street!
When we got back to New York, we headed down to walk around the financial district. We saw Wall Street (and those occupying it), the Stock Exchange, and where they are rebuilding Ground Zero.
They were all out of passes to see the new 911 memorial, but it was still neat to walk around the area. This flag and sign is up on one of the new buildings being built. It says "We Will Never Forget"
Push Cam!
Trinity Church
Our walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. We ate at Grimaldi's Pizza in Brooklyn, and it was amazing!
We took a ferry back over to NY from Brooklyn, then ended up walking a for a very, very long time to get back to our hotel. We ended up seeing whatever we hadn't so far, but we were so tired by this point. Cam literally saved my life as I stepped off the curb in front of a cab and he grabbed my arm and pulled me back. Thanks honey! We had time for just a few more things before heading to the airport.....
We hurried down to see Rockefeller Plaza and got my mom some cupcakes at Magnolia Bakery
And then went to the FDNY store. We had to buy my dad a shirt and got Hudson a firetruck. Our only picture together. :)
We rode the subway one last time on our way to the airport and then we were off. I don't think I could have walked one more step! It was such a fun trip and a wonderful way to celebrate both of our birthdays this month. We loved the city, but were so happy and excited to be home that we had to wake up our kids when we got back at midnight!
7 comments:
What a fun {busy} 2 days you had in NY!! But I'm sure you don't regret going at all! When we lived in Pennsylvania we went at least once a month, and it's one of the most exciting cities to visit. I am VERY VERY jealous you guys went! Sounds like you had an awesome trip!
That looks like a lot of fun! I have always wanted to go! Glad you guys got to have so much fun!
That is an amazing trip! You did a lot! Serendipity! Our I have always wanted to go there. What a fun experience.
ok I'm officially jealous! I SOOOOO wanna do all that stuff! My mother in law went to Carlo's last year and brought me back a whole bunch of their goodies! I too love that show!
Oh my Mary, you guys did a ton! Now you make me want to go back to NY and take Scott since he has never been! I'm glad it was such a fun trip and it was fun spending time with you and Cam in Boston too!
How fun! I'm glad you guys grabbed the opportunity!
What a fun trip! Love the night time pictures--awesome! Your hair is so gorgeous! And I'm so jealous you got to go to Carlo's! That is on my list of things to do too. :)
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