NYC Bucket List Archives - My Sweet Home Carolina

Another Bucket list item checked off the list! Brooklyn Bridge!

This iconic suspension structure proudly sits across the East River, connecting the boroughs of Manhattan and Brooklyn. From the Brooklyn Bridge, you’ll see magnificent views of Manhattan’s skyline, Lady Liberty, Freedom Tower, Manhattan Bridge, Empire State, Chrysler Building, and Brooklyn. Scattered throughout the bridge are little treasures of written quotes and inscribed love locks. Once we crossed the bridge, we spent the afternoon in Dumbo (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). We had great Brooklyn pizza, popped into a few shops, and strolled by the water.

Walking back to Manhattan at dusk was quite surreal…Statue of Liberty, Freedom Tower and the American flag atop the bridge glowing behind a tangerine sunset. One can’t help but feel the patriotic spirit of New York City walking across the Brooklyn Bridge!

Last night we explored Grand Central Terminal to find the rather secretive Campbell Apartment. Located near Vanderbilt Avenue, you certainly would pass right by it unknowingly unless you are looking for it. The Campbell Apartment is also pretty high on my NYC Bucket List, so I was really excited to go exploring!

Historical appreciation of Campbell Apartment should also be noted, as the space served as the private office of American financier John W. Campbell starting in 1923. Following Campbell’s death, it was briefly a small jail. Luckily, in 1999 the space underwent an extensive restoration costing upwards of 1.5 million dollars.

As we climbed the red carpeted stairs, the atmosphere and ambiance transported us to an Old School NY scene reminiscent of a Gatsby favorite!

Dim lighting, rich wood paneling, ornate ceilings, a stately-sized stone fireplace and the most beautiful stained glass windows serve as a backdrop to the bar. The scene was a throwback to 1920’s glamour with jazz music playing. Even the waitresses wore strands of pearls! The Campbell Apartment is definitely a CLASSIC New York experience!