This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fordham chapter.
Being 21 in New York City is like unlocking a new level in a game. There’s a whole new world of places to go, drinks to sip. With my 21st birthday coming all too slowly, I had plenty of time to prepare a list of all the places I wanted to go. My birthday has passed, and I’ve only visited a few on my list, but it’s a level in life I’m enjoying. In case you need some inspiration, here’s 21 places to go once you turn 21 in NYC:
- Magic Hour Rooftop Bar & Lounge – 485 7th Ave
- The Fleur Room at the Moxy Hotel Chelsea – 105 West 28th Street
- Refinery Rooftop – 63 W 38th Street
- Catch NYC – 21 9th Ave
- RH Rooftop Restaurant at Restoration Hardware – 9 9th Ave
- The Water Tower Bar at the Williamsburg Hotel – 96 Wythe Ave
- Beauty & Essex – 146 Essex Street
- Mr. Purple – 180 Orchard Street 15th Floor
- St. Cloud Rooftop at The Knickerbocker Hotel – 6 Times Square 17th Floor
- Tao Downtown – 92 9th Ave
- Ophelia Lounge – 3 Mitchell Pl 26th Floor
- Serra by Birreria – 200 5th Ave
- The Electric Room at Dream Downtown Hotel – 355 W 16th Street
- Vandal – 199 Bowery
- Haven Rooftop – 132 W 47th Street
- Ph-D Lounge at Dream Downtown Hotel – 355 W 16th Street
- The Crown at Hotel 50 Bowery – 50 Bowery
- Death & Company – 433 E 6th Street
- Monarch Rooftop Lounge – 71 W 35th Street
- Flatiron Lounge – 37 W 26th Street
- Copper & Oak – 157 Allen Street
And if you want to combine drinks & dessert, try Tipsy Scoop at 217 E 26th Street! Happy 21st!