Krista's New York City

Krista’s New York City

June 7, 2017June 27, 2017
by Kelly

I used to live in New York (while attending Barnard College) so I have a ton of dreamy memories of the city. With artist Aurora Lady, I created a special MAP of my favorite places in New York!

This map features my dearest memories of the city— places that invoke curiosity and discovery. There are also places that have been infinitely supportive of the resistance.

You can read more about each place on the map below, and download the map for FREE here.

It is my deepest hope that you use this map to travel around the city and make your own memories. Please let me know via Instagram if you decide to go to any of them: take a selfie and tag me!

Cathedral Church of Saint John: The Great Divine in the City and Diocese of New York

I had my first kiss nearby this church — shhhh! Come here and take a Vertical Tour — instead of the normal tour where you walk around, on the Vertical Tour you will go UP! Afterward visit the Children’s Sculpture Garden — I’d often come here when I needed a break from classes. Sometimes there are iridescent blue and albino peacocks to be seen. Also go to the Hungarian Pastry Shop, order a cookie and sit at one of the tiny tables. Bring a thick novel to read.

1047 Amsterdam Avenue at 112th Street New York, NY 10025
(212) 316-7540 info@stjohndivine
www.stjohndivine.org

Bemelmans Bar

I like to come here at an odd hour when it’s empty, like mid-afternoon. I order a pricey cocktail and sit at the bar alone, being mysterious, all the while taking in the murals painted by Bemelman — the artist who made and drew Madeleine. This bar is so special and historical.

35 E 76th St Carlyle Hotel New York, NY 10021
(212) 744-1600
rosewoodhotels.com/en/the-carlyle-new-york/dining/bemelmans-bar
HOURS:
Sunday and Monday, 12 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Tuesday to Thursday, 12 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Friday and Saturday, 12 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.

Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum

Miniature staircases. Seriously, best exhibit I saw the whole time I lived in NY, I am so excited that they are currently back on display. Miniature staircase models were made to practice, but they were also made by masters of woodworking to show off their skill. Always something to see at this museum, and their gift shop is great too.

2 E 91st St, New York, NY 10128
(212)-849-8400
cooperhewitt.org
HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday 10am-6pm
Saturday 10am-9pm

The Modern Restaurant

When I first moved to New York, I thought it would be glamorous and a lot like Sex in the City, and it wasn’t! I came to peace with that, and then, a couple years later, I came to this restaurant, and, for the first time, I was in the New York of my dreams. It was the first time the real New York matched the New York of my imagination. Everyone was so glamorous — I remember in particular a woman in an odd black fascinator who was completely at ease with herself. While you’re here, check out MoMA, and see what’s playing in their movie theater.

9 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019
(212) 333-1220
themodernnyc.com
HOURS:
Monday-Saturday 11:30am-10:30pm
Sunday 11:30am-9:30pm

International Center of Photography Museum

The first exhibit alone will take your breath away — a video of glaciers calving. You will be awestruck. Anyone who loves the Pussyhat Project will love this exhibit — it is so on point, covering topics like climate change, Black Lives matter, gender politics, immigration. “Perpetual Revolution: The Image and Social Change continues ICP’s long-standing tradition of exploring the social and historic impact of visual culture.” Jan 27, 2017 – May 07, 2017

1114 6th Ave, New York, NY 10036
(212) 857-0001
icp.org
HOURS:
Closed on Monday
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday 10am-6pm
Thursday 10am-9pm