2. The views of NYC draws in people from all over the world.
The Hampton Hotel in Soho has panoramic views of Manhattan. Looking
uptown, you can see the Empire State Building and Chrysler Building
and downtown the Freedom Tower and the Brooklyn Bridge. 54 Watts
St, New York, New York
3. When you start to get hungry, sit down at the beautiful
Mondrian Soho hotel for breakfast, brunch, or dinner. Isola, the
restaurant in the hotel, is a magical escape within Mondrian Sohos
5,000 square foot greenhouse space. The restaurant was inspired the
Amalfi Coast, Italian Rivera, and Sicily and its coastal Italian
influences are prevalent in both the design and menu. 9 Crosby St,
New York, New York
4. Soho boasts the greatest collection of cast-iron
architecture in not only the city, but the world. The fire escape
ladders along the buildings remain an important reminder of NYCs
history. The construction of the ladders were made a law after the
tragedy of the Triangle Fire in 1911. Soho has many lofts and
artists but is now known for its variety of upscale boutiques and
restaurants.
5. The Mercer Hotel opened in 1997 and is the second
acquisition of Andre Balazs luxury hotels. The address is uniquely
located at 147 and street. The hotel is the mainstay for many
famous artists. 147 Mercer Street, New York, New York
6. Graffiti in NYC originated in the subways, and has expanded
throughout the city. Some view it is vandalism, while others view
it as art. Regardless, we could all take this advice and smile
more.
7. The New York City subway system is one of the worlds oldest
forms of transportation. It is also the largest, with 468 stations
in use. Not to mention, subway stations can make for great pictures
of the city, especially with a GoPro in hand.
8. Regardless of the weather and your location, there is a good
chance that you will be passed by NYU athletes running in the
streets. NYUs main campus is located in Greenwich Village in Lower
Manhattan. The prestigious school has 53,771 students, making it
one of the largest universities in the nation.
9. Rockefeller Center coupled with a GoPro in hand can be one
of the citys best sights. Built by the Rockefeller family, it is
located in the center of Midtown Manhattan. It is home to some of
the citys most spectacular events. It is also the location of the
NBC studios where SNL is shot. Talk shows like Good Morning America
and the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon are also shot at
Rockefeller. 45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, New York
10. The famous Rockefeller Center ice rink is looked over by
the Statue of Prometheus, a bronze gilded statue of the Greek
legend. The scene is especially beautiful around Christmas, with
the famous lit tree that guards the scene. The 2014 tree was an
astounding 85 feet, which drew people in from all over the
world.
11. This is a screen shot of a video of street performers on
Fifth Avenue. The history of street performers is interesting
because, simply put, as long as there has been streets, there has
been street performers. In 1987, a MUNY (Music Under New York)
program was created that gave street performers authority and
protected them.
12. After a long day in the city, Shake Shack is a must,
regardless of the time. Shake Shack is perhaps one of the most
popular restaurants in the city. Their famous milkshakes and
burgers make the usually long wait, especially in the spring, more
than worth it. The restaurant started as a food cart but with
growing popularity transformed into a casual establishment. In
2014, Shake Shack went public by opening shares in their
company.
