The Grolier Club

in response to Frances

I’m taking my 12 year-old daughter to New York in June to see Romeo and Juliet at the Delacorte Theatre. We’ll only be in the city briefly, and we need one other fabulous thing to do while we visit. She loves anything book related. I’d also love any recommendations for a nice hotel in walking distance of the theater, so upper east or west side. THX!

New York, NY

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I love all the suggestions made already, but I'd also suggest the Grolier Club, a private club for book collectors and bibliophiles. HOWEVER, the first two floors are open to the public and they have fabulous exhibitions--June is "Risings: The Irish Literary Revival and the Making of a Nation" and "New Members Collect," a sampling of the collections of new Grolier members. All of these are wildly fascinating! You can also make an appointment to see their beautiful library.

6 months ago