Summer Weekend at "New Museum"

Taking a long August weekend to visit Manhattan's vibrant art scene would not be complete without a tour of The New Museum. Located in the Lower East side on the famed Bowery boulevard, this museum offers stunning architecture which permits unobstructed views of the contemporary art collection, surrounding city scape, and some very chic collectors. This neighborhood boasts shopping and dining spots galore. A trip to nearby Economy Candy is a must for anyone searching for vintage childhood sweet treats. Turkish taffy, anyone? A cocktail at the celebrity-crawling Hotel Rivington provides a proper, strong, and expensive New York martini.