The It List

New York

If you're planning to wake up in the city that never sleeps, you'll want to pack your bags for busy, fun-filled days of sightseeing and shopping, and nights of fine dining and great entertainment. There's so much happening in New York City that visitors never leave forever. Whether you're making your first trip or your fifth, a few tips can make your bite of The Big Apple a little sweeter.

STREET SIGNS

New York City is the center of the fashion universe, so dress to impress. You can spend whole days just watching "the street" where fashionistas of every age stroll in ahead-of-the-curve ensembles. Enjoy the show or become part of it by pulling together your most inspired outfit. If you need some help, you'll find it at Loehmann's two Manhattan locations, our flagship store in Chelsea on fashionable 7th Avenue or on the Upper West Side on Broadway at 73rd Street.

FOR ARTS SAKE

NYC is a magnet for young artists, writers, and actors who flock to the city following a dream. Whether you take in a downtown art gallery, a legendary museum, or see a play on or off Broadway, "anything goes" as long as it goes well together! Dress casual in slacks, leggings or skirts with a trendy top, or go classic in a sophisticated suit or dress.

WALK ON THE STYLE SIDE

New York is a walker's city. People walk everywhere and so will you. Wear the right shoes and you won't even notice that you just walked twenty blocks! There's so much to see along the way, you'll be glad you're skipping along the sidewalks in shoes with flexible, cushioned soles. Substitute something stylish for sneakers - a ballet flat, bootie, or sandal will do nicely, too.

THINGS TO DO AND SEE
For Arts...

The Metropolitan Museum of Art
1000 Fifth Avenue • (212) 879-5500
This world famous museum showcases over two million art pieces, including breath-taking Egyptian Art and European Paintings, with over 30 different exhibitions each year. As a city staple for more than 30 years, it is an essential stop for anyone in the New York area.

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Avenue • (212) 423-3500
A stone’s throw away from Central Park, this distinctive gallery was built in a unique shell design that enables art pieces to be viewed from multiple levels. Every inch of the museum has architectural features that give its art pieces a new perspective. With art from legends such as Van Gogh and Picasso this renowned gallery is sure to please.

New York City Theater District
53rd to 42nd Streets, between 6th and 8th Avenues
The city’s theater district includes around 36 theaters. These theaters host world famous productions each night. Instead of dinner and a movie, many prefer dinner and a show. With a delicious array of restaurants on the row, and Times Square nearby, the theater district makes for a perfect night on the town.

History...

American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th St. • (212) 769-5100
Get in touch with your inner child by discovering hundreds of educational exhibits. This world famous museum features a Tyrannosaurus Rex skeleton – which you may recently remember coming to life in the film “Night at the Museum.” From dioramas to dinosaurs, this timeless museum offers something for all.

and Culture...

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Broadway at 62nd Street • (212) 875-5000
The largest and most iconic performing arts center in the world, Lincoln Center offers almost every genre thinkable. Even if you haven’t been there, you’ve surely seen it featured in films, or heard about its major attraction, the Metropolitan Opera House. If you love Shakespeare or jazz, opera or ballet, be sure to make Lincoln Center your first New York stop!

5th Avenue
49th to 59th Streets
A symbol of prestige in New York, you can stroll down 5th Avenue to notable landmarks such as Rockefeller Center and Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. When you’re finished strolling the avenue, stay at the Plaza Hotel, among many others, or let out your inner child out at FAO Schwartz, the world’s biggest toy store.

Parks...

Central Park
59th Street at Fifth Avenue
This massive park extends from Midtown Manhattan all the way to Harlem. With both greenery and woodlands it fulfills city dwellers’ need for nature. One of the first major parks in America, it still attracts over 25 million visitors annually. With events for all seasons, there is always something exciting happening.

Bryant Park
42nd Street at Sixth Avenue • (212) 768-4242
This park, located behind New York’s Public library, is made up of a lush green lawn where visitors can eat lunch at an outdoor table, take a stroll or surf the net on their laptops. A strew of events are held at Bryant Park each year; most notable are the HBO Bryant Park Summer Film Festival and of course, Fashion Week. Relaxation, film, fashion – this park’s got it all!

...and Recreation

Chelsea Market
75 Ninth Avenue • (212) 243-6005
Home of the Oreo and filming spot for the ever-popular Iron Chef, this bakery hall is a food aficionado’s dream. Stop in for a loaf of warm baked bread, freshly wrapped produce, Thai take-out or a round at Ronnybrook Milk Bar. This market is sure to thrill all your taste buds!