A Philly girl at heart, the idea of moving to New York City wasn’t exactly what people would call drastic. Growing up as a little girl and living only 100 miles from The Big Apple, I had NYC in the palm of my hands and at my disposal whenever I wanted to go visit. I graduated high school four years ago, and ventured up the turnpike to Staten Island, where I began my undergrad career at Wagner College. I remember looking out from my dorm room on my first night, and seeing nothing but bright city lights, the Verazzano Bridge, huge skyscrapers, and the Statue of Liberty. It was absolutely breathtaking, and I knew right then and there, that I made the right decision. Every free moment of time I had, any exciting opportunity that came by my way to go into the city, I took without hesitation. I was the girl with the subway map, the slow walker through Times Square gazing up at the bright lights at 4am, and the one who wasn’t aggressive enough with hailing a taxi when it was raining during rush hour.
Well, as graduation rapidly approaches and as I begin my Spring semester internship at Penta, I continue loving New York, experiencing new people, places, and ‘things,’ staying nostalgic as I enjoy my favorite (and still very touristy) things in the city.
A few of my favorite places to go and things to do/see in NYC...
The Staten Island Ferry. I’m a little bias, but I absolutely love riding the Staten Island Ferry. The view of the Verazzano Bridge, the Statue of Liberty, and lower Manhattan is incredible, and it’s absolutely FREE! Whether you are on it during the day, at night, or if you’re lucky to be on it during a sunset, the view will take your breath away.
Lombardi’s Pizza. 32 Spring St. (The corner of Spring and Mott) Lombardi’s is the World’s first Pizzeria and it’s the Best of New York. The setting is of an old eatery, and the pizza is delicious. I recommend the meatball pizza!
A walk over the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset is a must. Maybe I’m just in love with the view of the city, but this is another view you must experience, whether you’re a local or from out of town.
Serendipity. E. 60th St. If you’ve ever seen the movie Serendipity, you absolutely know why I’m in love with this restaurant. The atmosphere is both laid back and romantic, whether you’re coming in for lunch with your family and friends in the summer, or enjoying their frozen hot chocolate in the winter with your boyfriend.
Central Park. I love everything about Central Park. Laying out in the sun on a summer day, going to the Central Park Zoo, taking a horse and carriage ride, strolling through Strawberry fields while paying a tribute to the Beatles, or enjoying a romantic meal overlooking the lake at the Central Park Boathouse. There is so much to do in Central Park for all ages!
These are just a few of my favorite places to go and things to do in the city. I get really exciting thinking about how much fun I am going to have, and how much experience I’m going to gain as I begin interning with Penta. This city is full of endless opportunities, and I look forward to experiencing many more of them!
Kelly
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