To my dearest:
I bet this is long awaited! Yes! It’s summer! And YES! It’s the time where we can have more time to find insta-worthy places and snap that photo! After all, the sun goes down later, so the natural lights party lasts longer! I’ve hunted down some awesome local NYC spots for you, so YOU have a list and don’t have to do the work! Are you ready? Let’s go!
FLOUR SHOP
Admission: FREE!
This place is all rainbow and sprinkles! Definitely makes your world more vibrant, colorful, and happy! The gummy bears aren’t plush, but they’re still cute enough to make your face ooze with smiles! Love how adorable this place is! Also, makes me feel like a princess when I’m just sitting on that royal throne!
THE PINT SHOP POP UP- Museum of Icecream
Admission: FREE!
Honestly, this Museum of Icecream Pop Up is super cute. Many more cute shots where this came from. And you know, being crowned as Sprinkles Strawberry Icecream Princess made the inner child in me jump for joy. It’s a fun place with so many fun souvenirs to buy or “props for me”. Plus, you get icecream samples and a pint of icecream for $5. Anyone should sign up! Go on weekdays though if you can to save yourself from the terribly long lines to get in!
GALERIA MELISSA – PARAISO Exhibit by Natalia Stuyk
Admission: FREE!
This little exhibit is tucked inside the SOHO store of Galeria Melissa! It’s absolutely free to go in and it looks super duper cool! Definitely star struck when I came here. The entrance to the store is also an amazing photo opp. Definitely come in for a starlight wonderland!
SUNNYHUES – HAPPY GO LUCKY EXHIBIT
Admission: $28/Monday-Thursday, $34/Friday-Sunday
This new Pop Up Installment is a bit on the pricier side, but so worth it. They have a total of 8 rooms for a variety of different photo opps! Just look how different each themed room is! I particularly love these three and there’s way more where this came from! If you wanna be extra, bring a mermaid tail like me. 😉
PS: Catch this exhibit quickly! Only available until July 8th!
YUMI KIM – INFAMOUS WALL ART
Admission: FREE!
This is the “infamous garbage can” of NYC located outside the Yumi Kim store on Stanton Street. Yes, I climbed on top of a garbage can for this photo. Is it pretty? Yes. Is it disgusting and kinda smelly? Yes too. But, you know what they say? Do it for the gram! It’s a gorgeous backdrop. And yes, I got many passerbys telling me how much my outfit matched with the wall. And yes! It was intentional! I do much preplanning before my shoots! Oh, and talking about preparations? Don’t forget to bring disinfecting wipes when you’re coming here! I sure had my share of them!
AVOCADO APPETIT
Admission: FREE! But do try some of their good food or smoothies!
Such a cute dainty place for avocado lovers! Cute walls are a must, but they have cute decor and plushes all around! It’s like an avocado world here! Plus, their food is pretty solid and good too! So why not right?! I totally recommend everything on the menu!
PIETRO NOLITA
Admission: Free! Again, can def try their food!
Probably the pinkest place you can find. The inside is pink too! Everything is pink! Solid for a pink lover or pink insta-feed! It’s a cute spot and you can take plenty of photos outside too! Just drop by and you’ll find nice spots to take photos left and right!
KAY’S BOUTIQUE
Admission: FREE! Coffee from Intellegentsia Coffee is BOMB! French Toast is pretty.
Cute little pop up cafe that’s been here for… well… a while. No idea how much longer it’ll stay. But bikes and store fronts have my heart! You can literally not buy anything and just take a photo at the store front. But, it’s a hot summer day. Grab a coffee. You deserve it. 😉
SEZANE L’APPARTEMENT
Admission: FREE! Free coffee and tea while you shop too!
This place is honestly like heaven to me. Beautiful bike, chair, and flower wall outside. It’s the perfect place. My dream world. It’s a French girl’s haven for shopping. Their pieces are incredibly cute, albeit on the pricier side. But boy, you can even stop in this cute cafe for a free cup of coffee or tea. It’s just so so dreamy! Did it capture your heart yet? This is definitely my favorite spot!
ARLO NOMAD ROOFTOP
This is a bonus. I’m not actually sure if you can just get in here. But, well. I was here for a wedding and the view was too gorgeous NOT to share. Should definitely make a trip here for a drink or something and see if you can access the rooftop. It’s such a stunner!
Well that’s it for now folks! Hope you all enjoyed my compiled list. In the mean time, you guys can definitely check my instagram to keep up to date with everything. I always post photos of really nice spots and places or update my insta-stories! So if you want to keep in touch with me “real-time” that’s the place to be! Can’t wait to connect with you all more! Enjoy it and snap snap snap away!
PS: If you have any other spot locations that are super insta-worthy in NYC or even in your city, feel free to write back and let me know! I’m traveling constantly and would love more inspo for content!
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This got to be the most amazing blogpost for me. I am flying to NYC next week and your pictures are fabulous!
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That’s awesome! Enjoy NYC! Hopefully you make some of these spots and take some awesome photos!!!
Great, beautiful and unique places in NYC! My favorite one that you showed was the Flour Shop. Those gummy bears are absolutely adorable! 🙂
Wow these places are definitely instagrammers bestfriend. I have to check this out on my next visit to NYC. Thanks for sharing and your photos are amazing.
Thanks for sharing! The Flour Shop is so cute!
Narhee | Made in Mauve
These places are so cool. How do you find them all?! I feel like you’ve always got the inside tip!
Omg I love all of these so much! Everything is so cute! And I am obsessed with that avocado place!
These are absolutely great spots to photograph. Very colorful.
Those are really great spots. I’ve been seeing so much about the Ice Cream museum, I really want to go.
I love these ideas!! Didn’t know there was a miseum of ice cream, that’s calling my name for sure. And Flour!
Your photos looks so much fun dear! Indeed, you can’t run out of fun things to do in NYC.
Jessica | notjessfashion.com
I’m loving these places! I miss NYC and all the wonderful spots there are around the city to take great photos!
Wow all those spots look amazing! My favorite is the roof top, I kinda have a thing for them.
You always have the cutest backgrounds, Ophelia!
Jae
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Omg I owe you one. This article is a serious yes. I live and shoot in NYC every weekend and still haven’t discovered some of the amazing places on this list. Thanks for sharing, babe. We should shoot around some time!
Britt Correia x The Gypsy Files
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OMG this style i’ve been looking for. You are my great inspiration!
Love,
Alexandra | How to Style Printed Outfit This Season
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Aw I’m really glad I was able to help you! Cheers to many great photos to come from you! 🙂