The Met Cloisters

in response to Kara

Looking for off the beaten path day trip recommendations for NYC. I grew up going often and have done most of the major sights; my husband’s been a few times and has covered the big stuff too. Our girls (9 and 12) came once, two years ago and we did the Natural History Museum, Central Park, Balthazar, and John’s Pizza. We’re considering the Met but aren’t sold on it. Looking for recs that feel a bit more unique/local rather than the standard tourist spots bonus points for family-friendly.

New York, NY

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If you’re thinking about the Met, but want something more lowkey try the Met Cloisters. Small enough that you can see all the art on display and with beautiful gardens too. Take a walk through nearby Fort Tyron park for an awesome view of the Hudson River.

Art Museums, Galleries, etc.

2 months ago

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Kara

@karatrowbridgeAug 10, 2026

Thank you so much! This looks lovely!

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The Met Cloisters

Good Thing Going by Lena Dunham

“The most dreamy, surprising and autoromantic (aka walk alone and in love with yourself) place in NY. It’s like a dream where you find an extra room in your house, only it’s a Medieval monastery in New York fucking City. The courtyard! The arches! The unicorn tapestries! (You know I must love it, because I once sh*t my pants there on a sixth grade field trip and I still go back.)”

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