It was a little drizzly in NYC still, so we found some indoor things to do. We didn’t have plans until that night- so we enjoyed a full day of fun!

We started out near our hotel for bagels (and lox for mom). It was busy, but we found a spot in their outdoor area to sit and eat. When we go to big cities, she eats like a Jewish kid who grew up in Chicago- all her favorite things!

We walked through Times Square on our way to the NY Public Library and caught GMA3 taping. We tried to get TJ Holmes attention- he’s a Razorback- but even calling the hogs through the glass didn’t do it! ha!

We’ve never been in the NYPL until this trip, and OMG it was GORGEOUS. We got there right when they opened at 10 and signed up for the 11 o clock tour. In the meantime, we wandered and checked out some things…but the treasure came in the hour long free tour. The guide told us neat things about the library, but she also gave us access to areas that are only for researchers, like the infamous Rose Reading Room.

SO beautiful!

After the library, we headed to get our fave pizza at Little Italy. It was sort of in-between meals, so they weren’t busy at all. We split several pieces. Their traditional NYC style pizza is good, but here, I also love their square grandma pie, and the garlic knots are great, too.

After walking back to the hotel, we took a little rest and then got changed for the big event: The Music Man with Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster!

The show was UNREAL. They are amazingly talented, and the energy in the room and from the cast was palpable. They even had a moment of ad-libbing/riffing off each other that was so fun!

After the show, we split a Shake Shack burger and fries for a late night dinner.

A perfect day in the city!

Back in 2020, mom and I were planning to go to NYC to see Hugh Jackman in the Music Man. Of course, that got cancelled and so we rebooked for the end of February 2022. However, we cancelled the trip when dad passed and rebooked it for the end of March.

Thankfully, it was the perfect time to get away, laugh, enjoy and relax (as much as you can relax walking 10 miles a day!)

We flew from Fort Smith to NYC and had pretty easy flights. The flight into JFK was SUPER bumpy and the nice gentleman sitting next to me starting talking to me to get my mind off it- and he was so nice! A soldier from Morocco who had been training in Oklahoma.

Of course, masks were required on the plane (but side note: we were surprised masks were optional in 95% of NYC except for the shows and one museum).

We arrived, got checked in and walked over to Urbanspace for dinner. Mom wanted ramen, and I was happy to oblige! It was so good!

It was cold and drizzly, but that wasn’t going to stop us, so we set out walking a few blocks to Magnolia Bakery for some treats for later.

Of course, we found our way into Times Square for the long way back to the hotel! It’s crowded, but goodness, it’s electric! I FaceTimed Remi from Times Square to let her see the big buildings and lights. We plan to bring her along when she’s 10- it’s just too fast paced and too much walking for her now.

We got back into the hotel and enjoyed our blondie and banana pudding!

It was a pretty easy travel day!