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Weekend in NYC

May 16, 2016

Oh hello again, Monday. Nice to see you. We spent the weekend in NYC which was a lot of fun, but I feel like I need a nap right now! Anyone else?

NYC

This trip was a little different than our normal weekend getaways for a couple of reasons: My sister and her husband live in Manhattan, so we stayed with them, and we were able to bring Sprout with us. He’s never been to NYC before, so I wasn’t sure how he would do. He loved being with his cousin Bartley, but some of the city noises scared him (like the subway rushing underground beneath our feet – he wasn’t sure what to do with that one).

city dogs

We’ve been to NYC quite a few times, so we have already experienced a lot of the places most tourists go, but we still found a way to explore and do some new things! We saw Book of Mormon, which was so funny – I wasn’t sure if I would like it or not, but it was a great show. I experienced my first Big Gay Ice Cream, and now I am not sure I can eat soft serve without crushed Nilla Wafers. (Seriously… so good. Get the Bea Arthur!) We finally went to the World Trade Center memorial, and I was surprised at how emotional it made me. The architect of this memorial did an incredible job. The waterfalls are powerful in a way you wouldn’t expect until you’re standing right there.

NYC World Trade Center Memorial

The food highlights (aside from the ice cream, obv) were The Spotted Pig for their signature burger (and the most massive pile of fries) and Frankies for pasta dishes. Frankies is adorable, with really low lighting and candles on every table. I didn’t get any pictures inside because it was so dark, but definitely check it out if you’re looking for a new place!

burger at The Spotted Pig

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  1. Sarah Lou Nails says

    May 16, 2016 at 2:26 pm

    Just recently heard about Big Gay Ice Cream. Dying to go!

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  2. Whitney H says

    May 16, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    I’m bookmarking this post for our trip to NYC in August! We just bought tickets to Hamilton (so excited!) but I really want to try to hit up the “touristy” stuff since I haven’t really done it before!

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    • Alyssa Loring says

      May 16, 2016 at 2:53 pm

      I’ve heard great things about Hamilton! (It’s the reason we were able to actually get into Book of Mormon without buying tickets forever in advance.) For more touristy stuff, definitely do the Empire State Building and go to Central Park. If you have time, Ellis Island is really cool!

      Reply
  3. Olya says

    May 16, 2016 at 3:24 pm

    That burger from the Spotted Pig looks AMAZING!

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  4. Darcy from A Memory of Us says

    May 16, 2016 at 3:54 pm

    A weekend in NYC? How fun! I love days spent there!
    http://www.amemoryofus.com

    Reply
  5. Hanna says

    May 17, 2016 at 3:39 pm

    Looks like a lot of fun! –Hanna Lei

    Latest Post: Studio Gear True Whipped Stain Gloss + Swatches

    Reply
  6. Raina Elegado says

    May 18, 2016 at 6:31 am

    Love the pics! NY looks amazing! I have yet to go there but it’s definitely my #1 place on my travel bucket list 🙂

    xo Raina
    http://www.themamaqueen.com

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