Around this time last year LGC went on a little holiday to the concrete jungle where dreams are made of, so i'm dedicating this weeks Travel Tuesday to New York City!

First of all, if you want to hit all the main spots you might want to grab a New York City Pass, which will get you into the Empire State Building, Natural History Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and a choice between the Rockefeller Center or the Guggenheim Museum, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island or Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises, 9/11 Memorial and Museum or Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Best of all you can skip the ticket queues!

Sophie and I chose the Rockefeller Center, but if you're trying to pick between the Top of The Rock and Empire State I suggest Empire State for photos as the building will block your photos of the city from the Rockefeller. We picked the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island rather than the cruises, but make sure you double check the Ellis Island boat time! We missed the last one by a few minutes, I think it was around 4pm. We also chose to go to the 9/11 memorial (the museum was yet to open at the time), it's a very emotional experience especially because it's still quite fresh in everyone's minds, but it's definitely a must see.

Here are a few other things to check out in NYC:

• The Museum of Modern Art to check out original pieces by artists such as Lichtenstein, Frida Kahlo, Van Gogh, Picasso, Andy Warhol, and Monet. While you're in the area take a photo at the famous Love sculpture.
• No trip to NYC is complete without a walk around Central Park (The Natural History Museum and Metropolitan Museum right by the park, one east and one west). While you're walking, running,  rollerblading, or cycling, stop by Strawberry Fields for the John Lennon memorial, and then check out the Alice in Wonderland and Hans Christian Andersen sculptures.
• When you're down by the Central Park Zoo take a snap outside the Plaza Hotel aka that hotel from Home Alone 2! And then head to the Fao Schwarz toy store where you'll find an amazing collection of dolls, legos, stuffed animals, and play on the famous big piano!
• A MUST is definitely Lindy's for their world famous New York cheesecake- you might want to order one slice between two, the slice is huge! If you're still feeling hungry go to the Dominique Ansel Bakery for a cronut. 
• For your main meals (and more dessert!) go to Little Italy and Chinatown! For a snack grab a bite at one of the many Hot Dog and Pretzel stands along the road.
• Tickets to musicals and plays can cost an arm and a leg, occasionally you can get really good deals but you have to be very quick. But you can't not see a broadway show in NYC. Also, a lot of live tv shows are recorded in NYC more info on how you can be in the audience here.
• Check if there are any events happening at Madison Square Garden. We were lucky enough to experience a New York Knicks basketball game.
• A lot of movies and tv shows also film around the city! If you're a NBC and HBO fan, check out their stores for heaps of merchandise and studio tours.
• When you're in Times Square head to American Eagle Outfitters and make a purchase and get your photo taken which will then be shown on a massive screen in Times Square for your 15 seconds of fame!
• If you're a book lover you need to check out the The Strand Bookstore, Forbidden Planet for comics and Sephora is a must for all your makeup goodies!