Written by Nick Simard on 18.03.15
As the winter progresses, many people start to wonder where they might go for a holiday that will beat the chill and refresh them. You may be surprised to learn that New York City is a fabulous destination for any vacationer, including locals. Check out any borough, and you will find more sources for outdoor entertainment, museums, fine dining and lodging than in almost any other part of the country. Most people who decide to take a stay-cation do it to save money and avoid the hassle of travel during tourist season. With a little creative thinking, you can visit this city again, as if it were your own personal terra incognita.
Outdoor Fun
Even though the weather has not been exceptionally hospitable lately, New York City still provides some of the best outdoor venues around. When was the last time you went to the zoo? You might find it supremely enjoyable. If the Central Park Zoo seems like old hat to you, you can always check out the creatures at zoos in the Bronx or Queens. The outside air is also particularly interesting to those who cannot get enough of the beach, winter or summer. So, any time of the year, you could enjoy the views and the wildlife at Brighton Beach. Just remember to bundle up and you will have a wonderful time.
Museums and Education
It should come as no surprise that New York City is home to some of the best museums in the world. You can always spend a day getting lost in the collections at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Exhibitions are cycled through regularly. So, before you miss your chance, you can discover beautiful art from America, Japan and the Middle East, with collections both modern and ancient. Tired of museums? Take a class in something that interests you. For example, you might learn more than you ever thought was possible about wines, in a class provided by New York Vintners.
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Fine Cuisine
At some point on your stay-cation, you realize you need something to eat. Why not take a chance on something new, instead of your old stand-by favorites? New York Magazine recently rated Bâtard the best new restaurant in the city. The prix fixe menu offers many delightful choices that will suit your tastes. For something a little less upscale and more like a pizza joint, you cannot go wrong with Marta, with its wood-burning ovens and small, delicate pies. If Asian is what you are craving, head over to Shuko, for a sushi tasting that is hard to beat.
Hotels
Some people believe that it is not really a vacation unless you are staying somewhere else. If this is your opinion, you can take advantage of some wonderful hotels with pleasantly surprising services, without having to take a flight or rent a car. Fall in love with the city all over again during a night or two of luxury at The NoMad Hotel. Or, head to the meatpacking district and enjoy the rooftop pool at Gansevoort Meatpacking NYC. Some hotels offer special perks to city residents, so be sure to make a note of it when you make your reservation.
With all the entertainment you have that is a simple walk or subway ride away, why would you ever need to travel elsewhere? A NYC style vacation features the best of the best for food, entertainment and art. The city is always renewing itself. This means that no matter how long you have lived here, there is always something new you can find to explore and enjoy.
Sources:
http://wild-about-travel.com/2012/02/brighton-beach-winter/
http://newyorkvintners.com/
http://www.metmuseum.org/exhibitions/current-exhibitions
http://nymag.com/restaurants/wheretoeat/2015/twelve-best-new-restaurants/
Topics: NYC Restaurants , NYC Things to Do
