I'm moving out of New York City, and these are the things I'm checking off my bucket list before I go
Despite a recent Business Insider headline ("If you're moving to San Francisco, this housing flyer will make you want to cry"), I have decided to trade in the City That Never Sleeps for the City By The Bay.
I've lived in Brooklyn for more than two years, and I never thought I would leave. But alas — love, year-round room-temperature weather, and something called the "Sushirrito" enticed me to pursue greener (though drier) pastures on the West Coast.
Before I move to San Francisco at the end of the month, I made a "bucket list" of all the things I've always wanted to do in New York, but never made time for. With weeks to go, I'm glad to say I've crossed off all 32 of these activities.
Whether you're visiting New York for the first time or leaving it, you won't want to miss these classic city rituals.
First: A trip down memory lane. One of the first things I did when I moved to New York City was take a walk on the High Line, a refurbished rail line suspended over Manhattan's far west side. I had to visit the park once more before my move to the west coast.
I was fortunate that the new downtown Whitney Museum of American Art opened before my departure. In addition to a magnificent art collection, the 8-story behemoth offers panoramic views of the city, including the Empire State Building, Freedom Tower, and Statue of Liberty.
It blew my mind how easy it was to get to Coney Island by subway, after hearing for years about its kitschy carnival games and famous food stands. I rode the infamous Cyclone, a rickety wooden roller coaster that celebrates its 89th birthday this year.
An onions, peppers, and mustard-topped hot dog at Nathan's Famous seemed like the perfect reward for not hurling on the Cyclone. That was one more "to-do" crossed off my list.
I danced my heart out at an early-morning rave on a boat, which left its dock in the Hudson at 6:30 a.m. The early morning party, called Daybreaker, attracts all sorts of people, and is worth sacrificing a few hours of sleep for.
I raved on a boat at 6 a.m. with the craziest crowd of New Yorkers in startups, and it was amazing »
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