Over the summer my sister and I went to New York City. We go every year.
As usual we had a list of things we wanted to do.
Some were achieved, and one was not!
The list was short this year.
We wanted to…
- Go to Dylan’s Candy Bar (of course)
- Go to the top of a building
- Get a cupcake from the Sprinkle’s ATM
- Go to Minus 5 Bar
- Go to Central Park
We went to Dylan’s because I have three kids and all hell would break loose if I came home and didn’t have candy for them. Not to mention that I love that store.
We were trying to decide between the Freedom Tower and Top of the Rock. We ended up going to Top of the Rock because it’s closer to Dylan’s and Central Park and deep down, we’re kind of lazy. The only problem was that it was SO humid that we couldn’t see as far as we would have liked.
We went to the Minus 5 Bar, in sandals and dresses. We had been at an event and there were quite a bit of drinks already consumed before we even got here, I won’t mention what number beverages those two were of the day. One of us spilled her drink as she was picking it up, the bartender was a great guy, good thing it wasn’t crowded. That place is so cool, I wish I could have brought in my camera.
We went INTO Central Park, after we were accosted by several vendors trying to get us to ride in their bike thingy. Every single one we walked past jumped in front of us to ask if we wanted a ride, not if it’s $200. Since is was so hot, we did a quick loop and were done. We saw a childhood friend while we were there, we didn’t say Hi.
Now we get to the Sprinkle’s Cupcake ATM saga. I’ve been trying to get one out of that machine for over 3 years. How do you think it went this time?
We also got to do a some other things.
We saw the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island while on a boat tour.
We went on The Ride. It’s very entertaining, the best part is watching the people around the performers. They look around trying to figure out what’s going on, it’s great.
We made a homeless lady cry hysterically when we gave her our dinner.
I finally found the LOVE sculpture.
We got to see pigeons flying around Penn Station, I didn’t even know they stayed up that late, but it is New York City.
We had a great few days, despite the ridiculous heat.
Until next time…
I haven’t been to NYC in years. I need to plan a trip. I love how you saw an old childhood friend and didn’t say hi. At first I was wondering why and then I saw the photo. 🙂
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I love your pictures of my city! I live here and don’t do all that you two did on your trip, I did not even know we had had 5 Minus bar here!
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Sounds like a fun trip! I love New York City and can’t wait to go in January. I’ll have to check out that bar!
Great post! My daughter and I went to NYC and stayed for the weekend in Times Square. We had a great time. Ended up doing the Freedom Tower as well 🙂
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i’d love to go to dylan’s candy bar and that cupcake atm looked awesome too! oh i need to plan a trip asap!
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Still haven’t ventured to the big apple yet but I can already see it’s going to be fun! Looks like you girls had a blast and I love your pics!
I have not been to New York City in such a long time. I am sure there is a lot of changes that have been done, and a lot of things stay the same. It looks like you guys had a blast.
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What fun girls trip! I’m sure you and your sister had a blast. I want to go to that candy bar!
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Sorry you didn’t get your Sprinkles Cupcake from the ATM! I love the idea of a cupcake ATM but I’ve never got to use it. I want to go to Dylan’s next time I am in NYC.
Sounds like a great trip! I have not been to many of these but they sound like amazing places to experience!
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I have never been to NYC but Dylan’s Candy Bar is on my must do if I ever get there. It sounds like you had an amazing trip even though didn’t get a cupcake! Maybe next time!
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Such a fun trip! My best friend and I are going to NYC in October. Shes never been!
Even though you weren’t able to experience all that you wanted, it sounds like overall NYC was a great visit!
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I live in NYC and I still have to cross a few of these activities off my bucket list! Looks like you had a Great time– and Dylan’s candy bar is my one of my most favorite places in Manhattan!!
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I’ve been to NYC and hope to make it again some day. It looks like you had a great time.
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I love New York City. There is so much to see and do there. I would love to check out the Minus 5 Bar.
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That is so cool you go on an annual trip with your sis to the most fun city in the world. I’m going to have to do that with my own sister and take her to Dylan’s Candy Bar which I’ve loved since the day it opened.
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Sucks about the cupcakes, but it still sounds like a fun trip! And to spend it with a family member is the best part.
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This looks like such a GREAT trip for you and your sister. I would love to visit NYC again soon!
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How cool girls travel is the best and even more when going to cool places like New York What a wonderful city in so many ways.
You both saw and did so much! Always love NYC. Like it much better without the heat and humidity. But sometimes the Big Apple is baked!
You had a lot of fun! It would actually be nice to travel with a sibling, no kids, no husband (in my case).In fact, after a whole year of homeschooling I think I deserve such a break!
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Looks like you had an amazing time! I really hope to visit NYC one day. The Minus 5 Bar sounds like a lot of fun and I’m really sorry that you didn’t get your cupcake this year either. Maybe the next time will be your lucky one!
It looks like an amazing trip, except for the atm being closed. Big Bird is cracking me up.
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New York City is one of my dream vacations! My husband had to go for a week last year for work and I was SO jealous!
What a FUN trip to do with your sister! I’ve been only once and it was a short trip. I can’t wait to visit. Your pictures look awesome as well.
I love new york city! Sounds like you had a great time!
Although I live only approx 1/2 hour via train from NYC I haven’t been there in a while. At least not tyo just see the sites. I really do have to find that vending machine–I wonder if it is working now?
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I love going to NYC as often as I can. Central Park is so beautiful and relaxing.
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I am hoping to get back to NYC with my kids this year. I think Central Park would be beautiful during the holidays.
I have always wanted to go to NYC. My first stop would be the Statue of Liberty.
I will have to take the kids to Dylan’s Candy Bar when we go to NYC again. Central Park was so much fun.
Very cool! I made my first trip to NYC his past summer too. I did not get to explore as much as I wanted to, but it was neat.
Awwwww glad you had a great few days!!!! Over Labor Day weekend we went to Dallas and the Sprinkes cupcake ATM was broken too -_- ughhhh!!!
What a fun trip you two had! I wish I had a plan with my sister like this. I wonder why the Sprinkles ATm never works. How fresh can cupcakes be in a machine like that?
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It looks like you had such a great time. I would love to go back to NYC and experience the Sprinkles ATM!
What a fun trip! I plan to head to NY next year, and I’ll have to check out Dylan’s!
Welcome to my adopted city! I can see you had a fun time ddoing the usual tourist things. Next time give me a shout and I’ll show you around. 🙂
It has always been my dream to go to New York! Everything looks so amazing, I am dying to go but it is not cheap, one day I WILL go
That’s right, no need to have any friends and bring a sister with you. You’ll have a best trip ever. I really envy with you two. I wish that I could have a sister-trip like your!
There is nothing greater than doing what we like in a wonderful trip. You and your sister must have had funny time there. Btw, those photos are so nice.
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I believe that nothing is happier than spend time with family members. Even if we don’t have friends, being with them is enough. You guys make me miss my sister a lot. I am glad to see you two together. Best wishes for all of you!
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