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Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC
FAO Schwarz is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

1. FAO Schwarz

767 5th Ave (at E 58th St), New York, NY
Toy Store · Midtown East · 284 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Practice your chopsticks on the Fao Schwarz Big Piano.

Ladurée is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

2. Ladurée

9.1
864 Madison Ave (btwn E 70th & E 71st St), New York, NY
Dessert Shop · Upper East Side · 256 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Snack on Laduree macaroons (try the caramel with salted butter)

The Lake is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

3. The Lake

Central Park (btwn 71st & 78th St), New York, NY
Lake · Central Park · 63 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Take a stroll to the Central Park Lake to watch the mini sailboats

Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

4. Metropolitan Museum of Art

9.5
1000 5th Ave (btwn E 80th & E 84th St), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1961 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Take a trip back in time and check out Egyptian jewelry at the Met! Golden cuffs, beaded necklaces and tiaras galore!

Shake Shack is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

5. Shake Shack

9.1
Madison Ave (at E 23rd St), New York, NY
Burger Joint · NoMad · 1234 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Grab a super tasty burger and frozen custard at the original Shake Shack in Madison Square Park.

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

6. Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts

9.5
70 Lincoln Center Plz (btwn Columbus & 10th Ave), New York, NY
Performing Arts Venue · 216 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Go see Peter and the Wolf at Lincoln Center or The Nutcracker.

Central Park Zoo is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

7. Central Park Zoo

8.6
E 64th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Zoo · Central Park · 248 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Chill out with some penguins at the Central Park Zoo.

The Art Center is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

8. The Art Center

423 E 75th St (btw 1st Ave. and York), New York, NY
Art Gallery · Upper East Side · 1 tip

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Take an art class at The Art Center of NY.

Pearl Art & Craft Supply is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

9. Pearl Art & Craft Supply

308 Canal St (btwn Broadway & Mercer), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Tribeca · 36 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Go to Pearl Paint, pick up some watercolors, take a walk to Battery Park and paint the skyline, Lady Liberty and Ellis Island as boats sail by.

Tory Sport is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

10. Tory Sport

257 Elizabeth Street (E Houston), New York, NY
Women's Store · NoLita · 6 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Take a trip to NoLita and visit the Tory Burch boutique.

Ferrara Bakery is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

11. Ferrara Bakery

8.3
195 Grand St (btwn Mott & Mulberry St), New York, NY
Bakery · Little Italy · 248 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: After a little window shopping, take a walk to Little Italy and pick up a delicious cannolli at Ferrara's.

The Market NYC is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

12. The Market NYC

328 W 14th St, New York, NY
Clothing Store · West Village · 1 tip

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: See what young designers are up to at The Market in their new MPD location.

The St. Regis New York is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

13. The St. Regis New York

8.7
2 E 55th St (at 5th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 82 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Be fancy and have a spot of tea at the famed St. Regis Hotel.

Chelsea Market is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

14. Chelsea Market

9.2
75 9th Ave (btwn W 15th & W 16th St), New York, NY
Market · Chelsea · 1218 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Peruse all the fresh goods at the Chelsea Market and pick up some milk and cookies at Ronnybrook Milk bar, then walk the Highline.

Highline Stages is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

15. Highline Stages

440 W 15th St, New York, NY
Event Space · Chelsea · 16 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Peruse all the fresh goods at the Chelsea Market and pick up some milk and cookies at Ronnybrook Milk bar, then walk the Highline.

Converse is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

16. Converse

7.8
560 Broadway (btwn Prince & Spring), New York, NY
Shoe Store · SoHo · 45 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Customize your own Converse sneakers in SoHo and grab some fresh fruit at the original Dean & DeLuca.

Dean & DeLuca is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

17. Dean & DeLuca

560 Broadway (at Prince St), New York, NY
Gourmet Store · SoHo · 394 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Grab some fresh fruit at the original Dean & DeLuca.

M&J Trimming is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

18. M&J Trimming

8.4
1008 Avenue of the Americas (btw 37th & 38th St.), New York, NY
Arts and Crafts Store · Garment District · 25 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Get lost inside the enormous MJ Trimming store and buy fun ribbons, buttons and trinkets to accessorize your own sneaks, belt, headbands etc.

Bryant Park is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

19. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1230 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Bring your glue and sewing kit to Bryant Park and have a crafty picnic snacking on tasty 'wichcraft sandwiches by famed Chef Tom Collichio.

'wichcraft is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

20. 'wichcraft

1095 Avenue of the Americas (btwn 41st & 42nd St), New York, NY
Sandwich Spot · Midtown East · 38 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Bring your glue and sewing kit to Bryant Park and have a crafty picnic snacking on tasty 'wichcraft sandwiches by famed Chef Tom Collichio.

Union Square Greenmarket is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

21. Union Square Greenmarket

9.4
Union Sq W (btwn E 14th & E 17th St), New York, NY
Farmers Market · Union Square · 411 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Nothing better than fresh food straight from the farm! Visit the Union Square GreenMarket for hot cider and donuts.

Barneys New York is one of Sophie's Favorite Holiday Spots in NYC.

22. Barneys New York

660 Madison Ave (btwn E 60th & E 61st St), New York, NY
Department Store · Upper East Side · 221 tips and reviews

Lucky MagazineLucky Magazine: Don't forget to pick up Kelly's book to find out more about Sophie's adventures in the city.