Bathhouse is a home for people who strive to look, feel and perform their very best.

Bathhouse features three thermal pools: hot (104°F), cold (52°F), and thermoneutral (94°F), dry and tropical saunas, a starlight steam room, and heated marble hammams. In addition, you can book a message, facial or body scrub.

Before or after treatment, visit Bathhouse Kitchen, a Williamsburg oasis featuring a selection of hyper-seasonal plates, sustainable wines, and creative cocktails.

If you plan on going, don't forget your bathing suit!

For a relaxed experience, visit the Brooklyn Brewery, a local institution that helped reinvent the beer industry in Brooklyn. The borough was once home to many major brewers, but Brooklyn Brewery ushered in a renaissance when it was founded with a dream to return brewing to Brooklyn in 1988.

Today their beers travel to more than half the United States and over thirty countries. Their James Beard Award-winning Brewmaster Garrett Oliver and his team brew everything from classic styles to bold experiments and collaborate with brewers, innovators and artists from around the globe.

Feel free to book a tour, or just grab a few pints and enjoy the late September weather.

Williamsburg, unlike some New York City neighborhoods, is home to plenty of green space. McCarren Park is centrally located between Nassau Avenue, Bayard, Manhattan Avenue, and North 12th Street. It has baseball fields and basketball courts, playgrounds, running tracks, and dog run areas. On Saturdays, try to get there between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. for the farmers market which runs year-round.

Williamsburg's full of creative people who toil at their day jobs but revel in their "real" work as musicians or performers, writers, or artists. If you'd like to see the creative spirit of Williamsburg on full display, you'll have a lot of choices when it comes to the art form. Whether you prefer poetry readings at Pete's Candy Store, music performances at the Music Hall of Williamsburg or Brooklyn Bowl, and theater at The Brick Theater, there's always something interesting going on any given night.

Williamsburg could be considered the SoHo of Brooklyn in terms of shopping opportunities. It’s actually one of the best places when it comes to shopping in NYC. However, what makes Williamsburg different from SoHo is the different amount of independent and NYC boutique stores. If you like flea markets, second-hand stores, or vintage items, Williamsburg will be your new favorite spot!

The more mainstream and big retailers like ZARA and H&M will be nowhere in sight. Instead, stores that sell unique products dominate this part of town. In Williamsburg, shopping at thrift stores, second-hand and vintage stores is pretty much a lifestyle. Places like Buffalo Exchange, L Train Vintage, and Beacon’s Closet are just some of the most popular stores.

Other shops & flea markets are run by artists themselves and offer a variety of handcrafted products made by locals. Bedford Avenue is a great spot to find clothes or a special gift for someone. Shopping in Williamsburg is in complete contrast to Manhattan and the glamorous shops of Fifth Avenue.

Also worth mentioning, is Brooklyn Flea. This is a centralized location where vendors come together and sell vintage pieces. In the spring and summer, you can find this at the patio of the Williamsburg Hotel.

Mainstream Stores in Williamsburg

There might be more independent and thrift stores in Williamsburg, but there are some notable mainstream shops that have opened up in the area. With all of the gentrification happening in the neighborhood, it only makes sense for the bigger stores to open in the area. Some of these stores include The Northface, Apple Store Williamsburg, Supreme, and J. Crew.

Williamsburg Boutiques

Boutiques are everywhere in Williamsburg. This type of store is very specific and is specially curated for their customer. Depending on the boutique, you’ll be able to find designers that you might have never heard before which can lead you to very unique pieces. Sword-Smith and Bird are just a couple of boutiques we love.

Without a doubt, one of the best parts of New York City is Central Park. By taking the subway to 72nd Street and Central Park West, you can explore Central Park like a pro.

First, stop at the Dakota and see where John Lennon lived and died, then head east to hit up Strawberry Fields to see daily tributes to the late musician. Next, make you way to Sheeps Meadow, Cherry Hill, Bow Bridge, the Bethesda Fountain, the Naumburg Bandshell, the Loeb Boathouse, the Hans Christian Andersen Monument, the Conservatory Water’s model boats and lastly, to the Alice in Wonderland statue, all in a “New York hour.”

If you're needing a break during your walk, stop in and grab a meal at The Loeb Boathouse, a favorite restaurant of Tara's. While you're there you can rent rowboats or take a gondola ride and the park from a new perspective. It's very quintessential New York!

The main deck on the 86th floor is the highest open-air observatory offers stunning 360-degree views of the Hudson and East Rivers, the Brooklyn Bridge, the Statue of Liberty and more. If you want to get higher, head to the 102nd floor's indoor observation deck for a full view of Central Park. And for some background, duck down to the "Dare to Dream" exhibit on the 80th floor, which honors the 3,400 people who built the 1,454-foot skyscraper and features original photographs, architectural sketches and construction notes.

While in the area, there is plenty of shopping including: the world's largest Macy's, H&M, Zara, the Manhattan Mall, and almost any other shop you can dream of.

If you're hungry, you're only a few blocks away from bustling Koreatown. Packed with Korean BBQ restaurants, karaoke lounges, asian grocery and beauty stores, Koreatown is definitely something to explore. Numerous spas offer massages or sauna time if you need some time to unwind.

A favorite of Tara's and, a not-so-well-kept secret among New Yorkers, is tucked away on the 65th Floor of 30 Rock. With your favorite cocktail in hand, some good friends, and the skyline just outside our floor-to-ceiling windows, every moment is perfectly crafted. Cocktails are expensive but the view more than makes up for the price.

Offering some of the best views of the city, it really doesn't get much better than this bar. Make sure you make reservations and follow the dress code or they won't let you in. However, if you're feeling lucky, and not wearing flip-flops, get there right as they open to see if they might make you an exception and let you up without a reservation.

If you can't get into Bar 65, you can purchase tickets for the Observation Deck on the 70th Floor at 30 Rock. The Top of the Rock provides views of the Empire State Building, One World Trade, Statue of Liberty, Central Park and if you look really hard, Tara and Kevin's apartment.

While at 30 Rock, take a tour of NBC Studios where they film: The Late Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Today Show, Saturday Night Live, The Late Show with Seth Meyers and much more.

A MUST if you've never been.

"The Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" was a gift of friendship from the people of France to the United States and is recognized as a universal symbol of freedom and democracy.

If you don't feel like paying for tickets, or they've simply sold out, hop on the Staten Island Ferry and take a quick ride to the outer borough. The ferry is free and the views are priceless.

It would take multiple visits to fully appreciate this sprawling–as in 13-acres of Central Park sprawling–collection of over 5,000 years of art from every corner of the world. As one of the biggest museums in the world, the gorgeous late 19th century neo-classical institution displays some of the finest examples of art spanning from mummified royalty of ancient times to avant garde fashion couture from last year’s runway. Visitors young and old are mesmerized by the Temple of Dendur, an Egyptian temple from 10 B.C. that was transposed from its Nile-side location to the bright, sun-drenched Sackler Wing overlooking a reflective pool. Other highlights include the impressive array of European and Asian armor, Grecian sculptures, medieval art and contemporary photography. After hours of exploring relax by a fountain in the indoor sculpture garden or ponder what it all means in the Astor Chinese Garden Court, nestled off the Asian Art galleries.

Advanced online tickets will allow museum-goers to skip the lines, but, word of warning you’ll have to pay the full suggested donation ($25, seniors $17, students $12). The special exhibits change every few months and vary from big-name retrospective blockbusters to displays of little-known gems.

With its star-spangled ceiling, imposing clocks and elegant Beaux Arts structure, Grand Central Terminal qualifies as a bona fide architectural landmark. Though you can certainly marvel at the building’s gorgeous lines on your own, a little history and background information helps you take even more away from a visit. Rent a headset for a half-hour audio tour so you can get the full backstory of this iconic building.

Welcoming all guests to the top of the tallest building in New York City. See for yourself why One World Observatory is truly an experience above the rest.

After visiting One World Trade make you way to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. This is truly one thing you should put on your list if you've never been to NYC. The 9/11 Memorial Museum tells the story of 9/11 through media, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts, presenting visitors with personal stories of loss, recovery, and hope.

There are no tickets needed for the memorial, but you will need them for the museum.