The Oculus is a beautiful representation of the New York spirit. It is a shopping center, an…read morearchitectural landmark, a transport hub, and a historic piece honoring NYC. It's a part of New York as much as Grand Terminal or Penn Station is. Oculus gets busy on a daily basis because of all the things I mentioned above. The shops in the Oculus are nice and tend to be on the higher end of a price range. You have a variety of selections from Apple Store to luxury brands. The service at any store is pretty representative of what the Oculus aspires to be; excellence. It's beautiful and bright and at its core, a beacon of hope.

I go through the Oculus almost every day and it has really become part of my routine. It is great…read morefor catching so many different trains and it makes getting around the city feel easy. I usually pass through when I am heading to Eataly or taking the Path, and I always end up stopping for something. I love the yogurt place there and the Häagen Dazs is another favorite. Yesterday I went with my niece and we had such a nice time. We walked around, got ice cream, and did a little window shopping. It was simple and fun, the kind of visit that feels relaxed and unplanned. The whole space is bright, open, and clean, and there are so many stores that you can always find something to look at. It is one of those places where you can grab a treat, pick up something you need, or just stroll for a bit. I never get tired of going through here.

I stopped by the Winter Garden yesterday on my way home, and it was such a great reminder of why I…read morealways enjoy coming here. There was such a wonderful energy in the space. The new large screen for the FIFA games has really added something special. Seeing people gathered together watching Switzerland play Colombia, cheering for their teams and enjoying the excitement of the game, made the whole place feel alive. I also noticed the new games and activities for both children and adults, which is such a nice touch. It makes the Winter Garden feel even more welcoming and gives families, friends, and visitors another reason to spend time there. What I love most about this place is how it changes with every event and season. The beautiful palm trees create such a unique atmosphere, and I've enjoyed coming here for The Nutcracker during the holidays, the Lunar New Year celebrations, and many times simply to relax and spend time with family and friends. Every visit feels different. The surrounding area makes it even better. Having places like Le District nearby, along with cafés and shops offering crêpes, ice cream, coffee, and pastries, makes it easy to stay and enjoy the experience. The mix of restaurants, cafés, and stores, including luxury shops like Louis Vuitton, adds to the feeling that there is always something new to discover. A big thank you to the staff and everyone who works behind the scenes to make these experiences happen. Their effort is what helps create such a welcoming place where people can come together. The Winter Garden in my opinion is more than just a beautiful space. It's a place where people make memories, whether they are visiting from around the world or simply stopping by after work.

Lovely area with tons of sunlight & seating, though the water fountains can be hard to find. And…read moreexpensive shops surrounds the area.

Amazing time! Would recommend for anyone who wants a spooky cool experience. Just be aware that…read morethere were a good amount of stairs if you have issues walking. Otherwise 10/10

Big let down. Lobby is the coolest part. Then everyone is all over the place with their phones. Way…read moretoo many people. Not scary. Lights on full blast everywhere.

Searched for an active bar and what a great, cool place. We arrived right when happy hour started…read more Perfect timing. We got our drinks and went upstairs where more games were to be played. It was early so we had the place to ourselves for a bit. What fun! Had our frozen margaritas and draft beer, which hit the spot since it was hot outside. Inside was nice and cool. Need a place to hang out, drink and just relax? This is the place.

Very cute place! Celebrated my birthday here last night with friends. Yes, the games are free with…read morethe exception of Skeeball, which is $1/game. Besides that, we played the mini NES and Sega consoles, "Medium" Jenga and Connect 4 (they're not quite giant) and shuffleboard. All were free. We had reservations for yesterday's Friday night and there weren't any tables available when I got there, but I gently reminded the host of my reservation and he immediately accommodated my party. :) I wouldn't really call this place a "restaurant". Sure, Route 66 Smokehouse is supposed to be on the bottom floor, but it's really more of a bar (with a few games down there as well). The upstairs is quite spacious, and also has a bar up there as well, though it was a really busy night and the bartender had to keep leaving to help downstairs. He seemed a bit overworked, but still managed to do his best and be very attentive to our questions and requests. While the Sucker Punch drink is expensive at $16, I recommend it because it's pretty big for an adult capri sun. Also, while it says "homemade fruit punch", don't expect it to be too fruity. I got the Cracklin Pork Clouds and I question how "homemade" they really are. But get the BASKET OF BISCUITS. Is it actually NOT a basket with just 2 giant biscuits? Yes. However, THOSE were most definitely homemade, fluffy, slightly outer crisp with soft cloudy inside and the accompanying BUTTAH, MMMMM. What's interesting is that our reservation was for 7. By about 8:30 the upstairs place started clearing out; it was literally just my friends and maybe 2-3 other groups. On a Friday night! Then, when it was time to go by around 9:30ish pm, when we went downstairs to leave, the DOWNSTAIRS area was PACKED. Wall to wall bodies. It was almost bizarre how empty the upstairs was, but how packed the downstairs was. But lucky for us because we got to play so much, unhindered. I would come back and try the cool chicken sandwich. Only reason I didn't get it this time around is because I wasn't that hungry.

I like the five iron establishments. I've been to the fidi and grand central locations both…read morepleasant in service and experience. Always a chill vibe and the food bites and cocktails are all decent.

Stopped in to tune up my swing before a round of golf. Online booking process is pretty easy…read more The biggest issue is that you reserve a bay for a block of time (30-minute increments), but there is no buffer time in between the group before you and your time. So if the other group ends a minute or two late, then staff cleans it up and sends you to your bay, you can have several minutes of your booking taken up (which is significant if you're only going for 30 minutes). I'd love to see them build in a 5-10 minute buffer time between bookings. Staff seemed indifferent that I was there -- never checked in when we hit or said bye when we left. Maybe it was because they were getting ready to close up, but don't expect high levels of customer service.

I've been to two events here recently. It's an exceptional space: huge windows facing west, a very…read moremodern, sleek and open setup and plenty big for even crowds of a few hundred. The AV setup, seating and everything else was really first-rate. You could certainly have a high-end business event here. If you're walking down Broadway on the west side of the street, it's in the back of 55 Broadway and you enter by walking along the north side of the 55 Broadway building; go past a Starbucks that's along the north side of the 55 Broadway building and the entrance is a bit hidden away towards the back.

I had the pleasure of hosting a charity ball at The Mezz recently and had a great experience…read moreworking with Priscilla and the team there. Guests loved the space and I got so many compliments on how beautiful it was and what a great venue it was and it was very flexible in terms of set up in order to create a live music stage, DJ booth, dance floor and multiple bars & snack stations. Definitely recommend hosting an event that you want to host people at here!

We had an amazing time at the Color Factory. Two teenagers (moody and hard to please) and two…read more"uncool" moms. We all had a great time. Pictures, dancing, confetti! So much stinking fun. The medium is reasonably price and hats off to April who was kind and explained how to make this the best experience. We definitely recommend this while in New York.

We spent a nice, chilly afternoon at this spot and the kids loved it. This is similar to the selfie…read moremuseums out there like the Ice Cream Museum, Museum of selfies, etc. But I enjoyed the explanation of all of the colors, and shades. There were so many interactive elements and we all loved the confetti room. You're also given a QR code where you can scan it and get copies at the end (after purchasing them). The location in Soho is fun, with so many great shops and restaurants nearby. The hit of the place was the ball pool at the end (again, similar to the sprinkle pool at the Museum of Ice Cream). My kids spent hours here. The ball pool kindof smelled like poop. Not gonna lie, it was definitely a stinky spot. There was a sign nearby that explained the balls were disinfected by some type of filtration system. Okay! Regardless of the poop smell, we all had a great time! And used lots of hand sanitizer afterwards.

This is specifically concerning the museum of the American Indian on Bowling Green in NYC…read more I did enjoy this museum. They have many wonderful artifacts to show you what Native American life was like. Many clothing items over 100 years old. A few poignant stories, like the story of Ishi, a Yaha Indian, possibly the last of his tribe, who chose to live in a human zoo rather than return to civilization or the wilderness. Beautiful artwork. I give it four stars because first of all, should we have these artifacts? I appreciate them, but were these acquired appropriately and are the respective tribes ok with them being in the Smithsonian? I would appreciate transparency on this. Also, while it touches on it at some parts of colonialism, overall it glosses over the crimes committed against Native Americans. And tells nothing (that I could find) about boarding schools, reservations, and how they still fight oppression today. There are also some artifacts and exhibits on Central American/South American Indians like the Mayans. Some beautiful carved wooden figures. Since this branch is in New York, there is a section on native Americans in New York. There is also an exhibit on Native American Art, which I enjoyed. It had a lot of contemporary and pop art pieces that really changed my perception of Native Americans. I always picture them as so solemn and proud. Some of these pieces were colorful and silly, and I loved that. Architecture is gorgeous. Admission is free, so through its really only one floor, it's worth a stop if you're in the area.

My favorite museum! It's free admission too! The displays are beautiful. They have great exhibits…read more The current fashion exhibit has so much wonderful talent in the world of Indian Fashion. There were many pieces I wish I could own! I love the moccasins! There are three or four large rooms of clothing and accessories on display. Beautiful designs. The museum has the subway right at the front door. It's located close to food spots and Battery Park. A lot of history in the neighborhood. The building is a great piece of work. The ceilings and rooms are great for taking pictures. There are Federal Offices located in the building and the New York branch of the National Archives. Lots of computers if you want to do some research. They also have a nice display of historical documents. All of the employees and security guards are very nice. I love Native American Indians. I love to go visit the museum as often as I am able. Everyone should go at least once. Very educational experience.