Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Long Beach

"The Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met is one of the biggest museums in the world, and if you only see one museum in New York, I recommend this one. It has a wide array of art, historical artifacts, photographs, and other exhibits. There’s even a real Egyptian tomb in here!. I like its expansive impressionist and Greek exhibits."

"NYC is full of amazing museums and while not all museums are not free every day, they should still be on your list as one of the top things to do during your visit!. On Fridays from 5 PM-7 PM they hold a happy hour and then its free admission to the galleries from 7 PM – 9 PM. Free for all visitors."

"Known simply as "the Met," this museum offers an unparalleled view of the world, all under one roof. In total, the Met's collections include more than two million works of art that span over five thousand years of history."

"3:30 - 6 p.m.: Once you're done with lunch and window shopping at the boutiques along Franklin Avenue, it's time to get arty at the Brooklyn Museum. Before you enter the museum, you must pause in front to stare at the mesmerizing fountain. In addition to a fun fountain, this prestigious art museum has a large collection of Egyptian art in its permanent collection, as well as contemporary art. The rotating exhibits have included Basquiat, Georgia O'Keefe, and many others."

"Founded in 1823, the Brooklyn Museum of New York City is the 3rd largest museum of the state. Sprawling over 560000 square feet, it boasts of holding around 1.5 million art collections and archives at the library. Timing : 11 AM till 6 PM on Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday, 11 AM till 8 PM on Friday and Saturday"

"For a classic capture of the Brooklyn Bridge, head to Pebble Beach in the riverside Brooklyn neighborhood of Dumbo, which gives you an uninterrupted view of the length of the bridge with the Manhattan skyline as its backdrop. Sunset is the best time to snap your photo, with the glow of twilight behind the city, but be warned that you’ll likely be competing with a wedding party or two. If your style is more artistic, walk up onto the bridge itself for a picture of its magnificent cabled arches (just stick to the left-hand side of the walkway, otherwise you might get plowed over by a cyclist)."

"Walk the Brooklyn Bridge Right near City Hall (see the next entry), the Brooklyn Bridge offers an easy 25-minute walk into Brooklyn and the waterfront park on the other side. Stopping to take photos and meandering along the way will make the walk about 40 minutes. You get a lot of wonderful views of downtown as you make your way across (and especially from the park). I enjoy doing this walk at night when downtown Manhattan is all lit up."

"4 Stars | The New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge is not exactly a bargain. But if you’re looking for a hotel near the legendary Brooklyn Bridge, you should check it out anyway. That’s because the location is perfect, the rooms are large and bright – and the view out on the is glorious!"

"MoMA, as many would know it, is home to some of the most famous pieces of modern art. The Museum of Modern Art has a collection of 150,000 pieces. Some of the more renowned include Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh, the Dance by Matisse and Picasso’s iconic Les Demoiselles d’Avignon."

"Founded in 1929, MoMA is an iconic museum that should be on every New York visitor’s bucket list of places to visit. The Museum of Modern Art is the was the first museum devoted to modern era art. It is located in Midtown Manhattan, New York City on 53rd Street."

"A few favorites are Westville for some unpretentious veggie-friendly fare, Tartine for decadent French food (which you’ll likely have to wait in line for – the quintessential New York experience), or Jack’s Wife Freda for delicious Middle Eastern food. Those on a budget can grab a delicious falafel at Taïm – I love their sweet potato falafel."

"Enjoy perusing the Cranford Rose Garden or take in the beauty of the Cherry Esplanade. For complete serenity, visit the peaceful Japanese Hill and Pond Garden with its pond and Shinto shrine. There are various tours and activities at the garden, so be sure to check their website for information about the day's events. If you have kids in tow, you should definitely stop by the interactive children's garden."

"If there was an award for the hipster-seeming bar in the NYC area, then Lavender Lake is a strong contender. With a large outdoor patio, artisan pickled everything, and repurposed wood, this is an awesome bar for a first date, night out with friends, or pre-club hangout. While it can be tempting just to see it as a bar, you’ll also want to make an effort to try some of their small plates too."

"383 Carroll Street This awesome little restaurant along the edge of the Gowanus canal boasts a gorgeous backyard area with picnic tables and a small menu that appeals to kids, too. Grab a cocktail and a spot out back—currently limited to a 2-hour stay—to enjoy some fried chicken. For something lighter, we recommend the hummus or Brussels sprouts."

"Word has quickly spread around Brooklyn about this modern, seasonal American eatery known for its beautiful garden space. A space this beautiful could rely on looks and liquor alone, but Lavender Lake does well with food. Hump day here means Mussel Beach Wednesdays: half a pound of mollusks served with a select bottle of wine for just $26."

"Restaurants Cafés Williamsburg. Williamsburg’s new hot-spot, Gertie serves up near perfect brunch with the soul of old-school New York. Here, luncheonette-style dining is made for 2019 (there's an Instammable mural designed by artist, Lea Carey)."

"A modern luncheonette in the heart of Williamsburg serving Old school New York nostalgia through a soulful menu of comforting dishes like rotisserie chicken, lasagna and bialys."

"The Ice Cream House on Bedford Avenue is another spot that has some of the best ice cream in Brooklyn!. This ice cream shop is super affordable and the perfect place to grab a scoop of some of your favorite ice flavors!. Make sure to try out all of their delicious Kosher dairy and non-dairy flavors that have kept people coming back for years."

"Situated in walkable distance from The Highline and the Flatiron Building in Chelsea lies Pura Vita Super—not a vegan ice cream shop, but a gelato shop. Founded by a brother-sister duo from Italy, this little gelateria scoops dairy-free, housemade gelato and sorbets in flavors such as chocolate, vanilla, pistachio, and mango, all of which are made from either a coconut milk, oat milk, or real fruit base. I tried the chocolate, with an oat milk base."

"Why It's So Cool: Ok, the actual playground itself is nothing extraordinary, but the namesake of the park, is. (Still, any kid would be happy to rock out here for a while.) Named for native Brooklynite and Beastie Boy/filmmaker/activist Adam Yauch, AKA M.C.A., this slice of park hugging the BQE was renamed in his honor in 2013, one year after his death. That's cool, but what's even cooler is that this is the park where Yauch himself played as a child, even, apparently, learning to ride a bike here. It's down the street from Megapark Brooklyn Bridge Park, and its old school but ample offerings — basketball courts, climbing structures, a sprinkler — are a nice and calm alternative to the flurry of activity by the water."

"Adam Yauch Park is a Brooklyn Heights playground named in honor of founding Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch, a Brooklyn resident and filmmaker, artist, and international social activist. The park, which was formerly known as State Street Park and Palmetto Playground, was a childhood favorite play spot for Yauch and his family. Following Yauch's death in 2012 from cancer, the park was renamed in his honor."

"Just steps from the subway, this stretch of golden sand is the showpiece of Brooklyn's ocean-side playground. Families set up beach blankets…"

"The Good Batch Creamery is open for the season, and customers can choose from ice cream scoops, sundaes, and sandwiches. With a list of many flavors to choose from like strawberry crumb, hot fudge cookie, or confetti cake, customers cannot go wrong picking one of these flavors!. If you aren’t in the mood for ice cream, The Good Batch also has a bakery where customers can enjoy cookies, coffee, tea, or cake."

"Earlier in the pandemic, the team behind Clinton Hill’s popular neighborhood bakeshop the Good Batch Bakery opened an ice cream shop right across the street. The Good Batch Creameryoffers seven flavors of ice cream, two vegan sorbet options, hot sundaes, and the bakery’s popular ice cream sandwiches, which previously debuted at Smorgasburg. The scoop shop is open for takeout from 2 p.m."

"Insomnia Cookies started cruising the streets of New York City in their food trucks back in 2008, now nearly a decade later they have over 100 shops. Order through their personal app and surprise someone anywhere in the US with a box of heavenly cookies (vegan/gluten free options included)."

"And last on our list of the best cookies in NYC, it’s Insomnia cookies. Although we sympathize with true insomniacs, we feel that this place is named Insomnia Cookies because their products keep you awake at night. In a good way of course!"