For many travelers, visiting someplace more than once can be a waste of precious vacation time, simply because you have already seen everything there is to see, but visiting New York City is a completely different experience. Offering something new and wonderful with each month that passes, you could visit a dozen times and have a dozen different vacation experiences, with the only thing staying the same is the comfort, style, and luxury found in our Mighty Tree Properties NYC escapes. This 2025 New York City travel guide will show you how things have changed, how your favorite activities may have stayed the same, and why our “town” gives really excellent vacation!
On Broadway
Everyone has a bucket list of things they want to see and do during their NYC vacations, and more often than not at the top of that list is a Broadway show. If you have visited frequently, you’ve probably seen the ongoing shows, the ones that linger in the limelight for year after year, and you may even have a favorite you would like to see again, but the shows listed below are the new ones coming to the stage in 2025.
Othello at the Ethel Barrymore Theater, February 24th Through June 8th
We are of the firm opinion that Shakespeare should always be on stage somewhere, and we can’t tell you how excited we are that Othello is making its limited appearance on Broadway in 2025. We’re even more excited to announce that Hollywood superstars Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal star in this wonderful play that tells the tale of jealousy and mistrust. This is the first time in 40 years that this particular Shakespeare play has been performed on Broadway and tickets will probably go for a premium if any can still be purchased.
Good Night and Good Luck at the Winter Garden Theater, March 12th Through June 8th
Adapted from the 2005 film of the same name, visitors are going to be excited to hear that George Clooney is making his Broadway debut, playing Edward R. Murrow on the stage, even as he played Murrow’s colleague in the film. Telling the story of the revered journalist, we can’t wait to get our tickets, and we suggest you order yours before you arrive to ensure you don’t miss out, should the show become sold out.
Dead Outlaw, Longacre Theater, Midtown West, April 12th Through December 31st
This quirky play doesn’t have a celebrity lead, nor is it a recreation of an earlier film or stage show, but we think it has the potential to be a show you will love. It does, however, tell the story of outlaw Elmer McCurdy, who was killed in a shootout with police and whose mummified body toured the US as a sideshow act for decades. It’s quirky because it is real, and although we think it will be a success, you may be able to get tickets relatively easily in the early days of its showing.
Our New York City Travel Guide to Epicurean Adventures
The culinary landscape of NYC is one of the most exciting ones in the world, and with new restaurants appearing on the horizon every month, even New Yorkers who live here full time never manage to sample them all. Some of the newest ones that are making a big splash in these opening months of 2025 are listed below.
Coffee & Caviar, 71 Worth Street, Tribeca
Sharing the space with Farra Wine Bar, Coffee & Caviar is open daily from 8 or 8:30 AM until 2 PM, and then Farra takes over each night. This brand new space is the brainchild of a local caviar wholesale distributor, Daysha Smyslov, who tells the story of how her family started every day with caviar when they lived in Russia, and she hopes to bring that tradition to the Big Apple.
Cactus Wren, 98 Rivington Street, Lower East Side
Offering a menu that serves Southwestern dishes prepared with a French flair, this fusion of France and America offers a tasty dining experience. Also tapping into the delicious seafoods of Cape Cod, visitors can expect traditional dishes that include lobster pot pie and caviar service or they can venture into the unusual and try a chicken liver mousse and onions pizza. It’s good we promise!
Gui Steakhouse, 776 8th Avenue, Midtown West
A good steak is always going to be a celebratory meal, and this new steakhouse located in the heart of Midtown West is destined to offer a memorable meal. Featuring a menu that blends American steakhouse with Korean and Asian influences, of course there is also caviar on the menu, which we are mentioning because it seems to the theme of the new restaurants opening in February in New York City.
NYC Events in 2025
These events are ones that come back year after year, but we promise even if you have attended them before, each year brings new things that will capture your interest.
New York International Auto Show, April 18 through April 27, Jacob Javitz Convention Center
Most people in NYC will never drive anywhere, but that doesn’t stop us from being entirely fascinated at the new vehicles shown at the New York International Auto Show. See tomorrow’s vehicles today and start dreaming about the ones that you can’t wait to park in your garage with a visit to this weeklong festival. Rumor has it that the first flying cars are scheduled to be sold in 2025, but we don’t know for sure if any will be shown. It’s still worth attending on the off chance the rumor is true, don’t you think?
Harlem Week 50, August 3rd through August 18th, Harlem
2025 is a very special year, as Harlem is celebrating its 50th year, something that no one ever expected to happen way back when the first Harlem DAY (yes, it only lasted a day back then!) occurred. This year, Harlem Week will actually last two weeks and will offer food, music, drink, and so many more activities, we just can’t list them all on one page!
New York Fashion Week for Spring/Summer 2026, September 11th through September 16th
If you have ever watched Sex and the City or are currently watching the reboot “And Just Like That,” you will recognize the excitement that takes over the city during either of the fashion weeks. The Fall/Winter Fashion Week just concluded February 11th, but it isn’t too late to start making plans for the Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Week, perhaps seeing some of your favorite superstars in the audiences or on the streets, and if you are a fan, chances are you will run into Samantha, Charlotte, and Miranda at some point during your visit!
Shop ‘til You Drop
You can’t go on vacation without doing some shopping, especially if your vacation brings you to the city that never sleeps, and the stores listed below are some of the newest ones that are entering the market.
Climax Books, 56 E 4th Street
Amazon hasn’t completely erased the brick-and-mortar bookshops from the landscape, and Climax Books is a great example, opening to much acclaim as it offers a variety of hard to find magazines, books on erotica, and even VHS tapes, because as we know from our vintage shop experiences, everything old is new again.
Other People’s Clothes, 333 Troutman Street in Brooklyn & 885 Woodward Avenue in Queens
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle are hot words in today’s shopping market, and although the prices can be pretty high at Other People’s Clothes, they sell vintage designer clothing that you may have only seen in the movies. Even better, they offer an online shop, so when you fall in love with the clothing and accessories you find in this chic shop, and you will, you can continue to shop from home even if your home is thousands of miles away!
Chelsea Flea, 29 W 25th Street
Chelsea Flea offers a New York City experience that may outshine all others, offering vintage everything and the opportunity to take back a piece of New York with you when you return to real life. Open year-round on weekends, this is a great spot to purchase authentic souvenirs that are completely opposite the standard I Heart NY tees, mugs, and magnets you can purchase in bulk in almost any other shop in the city.
New Attractions in 2025
This New York City travel guide is geared towards return visitors or guests who love to see new things, and so we will mostly avoid the typical New York tourist attractions, including the Statue of Liberty, Central Park, and the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art. Of course, you will want to visit all of those on your first visit, with or without any input from Mighty Tree Properties. The attractions listed below may be new to the city or off the beaten path adventures that you may never have heard of, and we think they will make this trip a fulfilling one!
Midtown NYC Walking Tour with the Empire State Building
This is the one exception to our above rule of avoiding the standard landmarks, as a ticket to the Empire State Building is included with the walk. It is, however, a new service that just began this year, offering tourists the opportunity to see New York City with an authentic New Yorker as their guide. You will walk the streets of NYC, passing by some of our most famous attractions and hearing the stories that the streets want told, and as you learn about the places you only imagined visiting, you can also ask your guide for tips on popular night spots, new restaurants, and where you can find the best coffee in the city.
Mercer Labs, 21 Dey Street
Mercer Labs Museum of Art and Technology is a relatively new museum in NYC, opening in 2024, and it is unlike any museum you have ever experienced before. Offering 15 experimental exhibition spaces and interactive experiences, it explores the relationship between art and technology in new ways that will simply blow your mind. Also offering an after-hours exhibition called After Dark that explores art, technology, light, and sound, this experience is already a popular one; it is advised that tickets should be bought in advance of your arrival in the Big Apple.
Luna, Luna: Forgotten Fantasy at the Shed, 545 W 30th Street
This next attraction will end March 16th, so it may not be one that you get to enjoy if your trip doesn’t take place in the next couple of weeks, but if you are here during that time and you can get a ticket, this needs not to be missed. Luna, Luna: Forgotten Fantasy is held at the Shed, a local art center, and is the world’s first art amusement park, one that was created in 1987 in Germany and then locked away and forgotten until it was recently rediscovered, reimagined, and reopened right here in New York City.
Come Home to Mighty Tree NYC
A New York City vacation is one of the most exciting vacations you can experience, and as you rush from activity to event and restaurant to shops, at the back of your mind you may find yourself counting the minutes until you can return home to your New York City sanctuary from Mighty Tree Properties. Offering a quiet and serene adventure filled with comfort, you may not have even noticed how loud and chaotic the outside world has been until you close the door behind you, shutting out chaos and reflecting on the quiet inside. The properties we offer are located inside the iconic Essex House building. You’ve seen the exterior many times in pictures, in movies, and on television, and you know that some of the most famous people in the entertainment world have stayed under the roof of Essex House, including Bing Crosby and David Bowie. During your NYC vacation, you will get to add your name to the list. Reserve your Essex House escape today and explore a world of luxury, comfort, and style.