There are many fabulous things to do in New York City for you and your Clique of friends, or you can choose to relax at the hotel and enjoy a low-key time renewing your friendship. Either way, this Friendcation will be a time to make new memories to cherish with your best friends!

Broadway Shows playing the weekend of August 26:

• Wicked at Gershwin Theatre
• Moulin Rouge at Al Hirschfeld Theatre
• Harry Potter & the Cursed Child at Lyric Theatre
• The Phantom of the Opera at Majestic Theatre
• MJ The Musical at Neil Simon Theatre
• The Book of Mormon at Eugene O'Neill Theatre
• Hadestown at Walter Kerr Theatre
• Chicago at Ambassador Theatre
• Company at Bernard B. Jacobs Theatre
• Paradise Square at Ethel Barrymore Theatre
• Little Shop of Horrors at Westside Theatre
• Jersey Boys at New World Stages
• Blue Man Group at Astor Place Theatre
• The Music Man at Winter Garden Theatre
• Six at Brooks Atkinson Theatre
• Dear Evan Hansen at Music Box Theatre
• Funny Girl at August Wilson Theatre
• Mrs. Doubtfire at Stephen Sondheim Theatre
• Beetlejuice at Marquis Theatre
• The Play That Goes Wrong at New World Stages
• Mr. Saturday Night at Nederlander Theatre
• A Strange Loop at Lyceum Theatre
• Gazillion Bubble Show at New World Stages

Summer Outdoor Activities:

• Central Park - Perfect park to explore in the summer with a wide array of locations:
  • Summit Rock reaches 140 feet, making it the highest point in the park
  • Strawberry Fields, a memorial for John Lennon
  • The Mall & Literary Walk, one of the park's most significant landscapes & horticultural wonders, where you will also find one of the newest monuments - the Women's Rights Pioneers Monument
  • Belvedere Castle, the most iconic feature in the park this miniature castle is located atop the rocky outcrop known as Vista Rock, the second-highest natural point in the park
  • Cherry Hill Fountain is a popular destination for enjoying views of the Lake. The fountain is often mistaken for the site of popular sitcom Friends. However, while similar, it was filmed in an LA studio.
• Bryant Park Film Festival - One of the best things to do in August in New York is visiting the free Bryant Park Film Festival and picnic
  performances in Bryant Park. In the heart of Manhattan, people gather in the summer months with blankets and chairs they've brought themselves to relax at the outdoor movie theater and concerts by the New York Philharmonics.
• Governors Island - This is a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Harbor.  Just minutes from Lower Manhattan, the island is a popular and unique destination with an award-winning park complemented by dozens of historic buildings, educational and cultural facilities, arts and culture program and 22-acre National Monument managed by the National Park Service.
• Rooftop Bars - What is summer in NYC with rooftop bars? Luckily, some rooftop bars have already implemented safety measures and can now welcome back guests, letting us combine amazing views with refreshing drinks.

Must-Try Restaurants:

• Juniors Cheesecakes - Good food but Amazing Desserts, especially for cheesecake fans
• Ellen's Stardust Diner - An absolute must place to eat at for any Broadway Lover.  The place is small and hard to get into, but definitely worth the wait with an atmosphere that will not let you down.
• Sarabeth's (Central Park South) – This is Angela's absolute go-to place for a delicious brunch!  (Reservations are highly recommended)
• Tavern on the Green - A fantastic experience, utilized in many movies over the years. (Reservations are highly recommended)
• Serendipity - Famous frozen hot chocolate (for the movie lovers "Serendipity" was filmed)
• Ground Central - For a good coffee and delicious pastry to start off your day with friends.
• Eat Like a New Yorker - Grab a slice of pizza from Rays, eat a bagel, grab a cookie from Levain Bakery

Ticketed Excursions:

• City Pass® - Allows you to popular tourist attractions (Save up to 36%) on: *Done It - Well Worth the Purchase
  • Empire State Building
  • Top of the Rock Observation Deck
  • Ferry Access to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
  • Circle Line Sightseeing Cruises
  • Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
  • Guggenheim Museum
  • City Cruises
  • Edge at Hudson Yards
  • Central Park Carriage Rides
• New York Catacombs by Candlelight
• "Sex and the City" Hotspots Tour
• NYC TV & Movie Tour
• Greenwich Village Walking and Food Tasting Tour
• New York Dinner Cruise

Local Spas:

• Oasis Day Spa - Named "Best of New York" and "Best of Westchester," the spa invites you to step away from your busy life to enjoy peace, serenity, and relaxation. Their goal is to provide you with affordable luxury in a beautiful, tranquil environment and help you to develop a healthy lifestyle.
• The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental - An oasis of relaxation and rejuvenation high above New York, we offer a blend of treatments as inspiring as the city itself.
• AIRE Ancient Baths New York - Amid downtown's bustle and fast-paced rhythm, right at the heart of TriBeCa, there is an oasis of tranquility exclusively designed to balance mind and body. Located at a restored historic building, originally an 1883 textile factory, the AIRE experience consists of an unforgettable journey through sensations across the various baths with water at different temperatures that will transport you to the ancient times of the Roman, Greek, and Ottoman traditions.

Hotel Details:

From the Marriott Website:  The Heart of the City and the Soul of Times Square.  New York Marriott Marquis is an iconic fixture of Times Square and brilliantly captures Manhattan's vibrant energy and spirit. Located on West 46th Street and Broadway, our hotel places guests near some of NYC's most exciting attractions, including Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall, and the Theater District. Experience incredible restaurants, including New York's only revolving dining room with 360-degree views of Manhattan. Set the stage for a relaxing stay with our 24-hour fitness center, in-room dining, and 5,000 square foot M Club. Comprising over 100,000 square feet of space and enhanced by cutting-edge technology, our meeting spaces offer inspired choices for your event in Times Square. After an eventful day of sightseeing, relax and recharge in spacious hotel accommodations with views off-Broadway, Times Square, and Manhattan. Reimagine travel at the New York Marriott Marquis. 20 Broadway Theatres within a 10 min walk. The hotel was featured in the New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square

For all ticketed activities, you may utilize our Travel Advisor Partner, Angela with M2C Travels, to handle tickets for you, or you can purchase them directly. She can also make reservations for you for dining, pampering treatments, or other activities. Generally, ticketed events and dining reservations need to be made in advance, so we suggest that these be handled well before your arrival date.