Throughout my time here, I’ve discovered many different ways to view the New York Skyline. (Does Columbia even have a skyline?) My favorite way, however, is on a rooftop restaurant. My Mizzou friend (who works with me at one of my internships) and I were joking about the rooftop bars in Columbia. Let me tell you, the view from Harpo’s doesn’t even compare to some of the ones I’ve seen here.
The most breathtaking view I’ve encountered in New York is atop the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Sure, the views inside the museum are stunning as well, but when I walked on the Met’s rooftop garden at dusk, I literally gasped out loud. (Which was kinda silly because I was all by myself.) Central park divides the Met from the skyline, and the lights of the skyline are absa-frickin-lutely amazing. I was surrounded by locals and tourists that sipped on $10 blue martinis. Stunning.
Another top-notch view is from the rooftop of 230 Fifth, a super sleek tropical bar. The roof is lined with palm trees that frame the glowing Empire State Building. It’s an awesome view that’s never blurred from too many cocktails because, really, who can really afford that many $13 cocktails and $9 beers? (Note: The bathrooms at 230 Fifth are a must-see. Tiny, but neat.)
Another fun rooftop without such a view is Sutton Place on the East Side. While the view really isn’t of anything in particular (except into wealthy people’s apartments), it’s nice to chill outside with the young crowd.
More views to come…even though I leave in a week!
