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If you and mom can both be in New York on Mother\u2019s Day, do yourselves a favor and spend the day together. There are so many unique things to experience that you can\u2019t experience anywhere else and she\u2019ll treasure the time you give her as the best gift of all.<\/p>\n

Here are seven extraordinary places to enjoy a day to remember. They\u2019re all Instagram-worthy so charge your phone, take lots of photos and have the happiest Mother\u2019s Day ever.<\/p>\n

Flower Shop<\/p>\n

\"These<\/p>\n

These flowers are all made of felt!<\/p>\n

(Lois Alter Mark)<\/p>\n

When you walk by this Prince Street permanent pop up<\/a>, you\u2019ll likely do a double take. Sure, the flowers are colorful and inviting and just plain gorgeous but they\u2019re also made of felt! Artist CJ Hendry<\/a> has created a warm and welcoming spot filled with the loveliest viral flowers and I spent a happy 20 minutes with my son picking out my Mother\u2019s Day bouquet from his family. (Thank you!) I suggest you take your mom to do the same. The flowers are $10 apiece and the 10th one is free and I had the best time touching the different petals, stems and leaves and deciding between sunflowers, pom poms and roses. My bouquet was quite the conversation piece on my flight home and it\u2019s so cheery, I placed it in a vase right near my desk so I can see it while I work. The best part? I\u2019ll never kill these flowers! I\u2019m definitely picking up more for myself next time I\u2019m in New York because, as Miley Cyrus reminded me, I can buy myself flowers.<\/p>\n

Mercer Labs<\/p>\n

\"Maestros<\/p>\n

Maestros & Machines is a completely unique and immersive experience at Mercer Labs.<\/p>\n

(Mercer Labs)<\/p>\n

I had no idea what to expect at Mercer Labs<\/a>, New York\u2019s stunning Museum of Art & Technology, and I think that made my visit even more impactful so I\u2019m not going to say a ton about it other than that you need to experience it yourself. I knew it would be immersive and high tech but, oh, it was so much more. My son, my three year old grandson and I went together and we each got different things out of it although nothing beat seeing it through the little one\u2019s eyes. His joy and wonder were palpable and infectious and we spent a good 45 minutes with him happily swinging in the first room while Monet\u2019s masterpieces came to life all around him. He\u2019s never spent 45 minutes anywhere without getting bored! We literally had to drag him out of there, we spent another hour exploring the rest of the museum and he\u2019s still talking about it a week later. That\u2019s the biggest endorsement I can give! For the record, I\u2019d like to go back myself to take more time with the other masters being highlighted \u2014 Mozart, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Beethoven, Hokusai \u2014 because I\u2019m so interested in the influence of technology on creativity, a topic this exhibit imagines beautifully. If you take mom this week through Mother\u2019s Day, you can use code MOM50 to get 50% off your second ticket.<\/p>\n

TWA Hotel<\/p>\n

\"New<\/p>\n

The iconic TWA Hotel at JFK Airport in New York.<\/p>\n

(Boarding1Now via Getty Images)<\/p>\n

Take a trip back in time with mom at the TWA Hotel<\/a> at JFK Airport, where it\u2019s the 1960s all over again. The landmark hotel takes pride of place in the former TWA Terminal designed by Eero Saarinen and it\u2019s as iconic as ever. A celebration of the Golden Age of Travel, you get a fascinating history lesson through vintage photos, uniforms and artifacts and can even enjoy a drink in an actual 1958 Lockheed Constellation plane. If you can\u2019t stay overnight, buy a Daytripper pass and take her for a dip in the rooftop pool, treat her to a meal at Paris Caf\u00e9 by Jean-Georges, play a game of Twister and pose for photos at the Sweet \u2018N Glow Salon. If you can stay overnight, book a room with a runway view for a truly unique experience.<\/p>\n

Dominique Ansel Bakery<\/p>\n

\"This<\/p>\n

This is what heaven looks like.<\/p>\n

(Dominique Ansel Bakery)<\/p>\n

Is there anything that says \u201cI love you\u201d better than a pastry from Dominique Ansel Bakery<\/a>? I think not. Head over there together and let her decide whether she\u2019s team cronut or team DKA \u2014 or, really, why choose when you can have both? The enclosed patio in the back is a lovely spot to sit and share sweet and savory bites and sip hot or cold beverages while watching people moan in delight as they\u2019re introduced to the swoonworthy creations of the man who was named World\u2019s Best Pastry Chef in 2017. And, whatever you do, don\u2019t leave empty handed.<\/p>\n

Hayato Japanese Head Spa<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Japanese Head Spa at Hayato Salons is a real treat.<\/p>\n

(Hayato Salons)<\/p>\n

Book this now and thank me later. Once you and mom have experienced the Japanese head spa at Hayato Salons<\/a>, you will want to schedule them regularly. Not only is it super relaxing and stress reducing but it\u2019s scientifically proven to improve the condition of your scalp, hair and mood. First, a specialist uses a microscope to analyze your scalp, which is fascinating in itself, and then the magic begins. There\u2019s cleansing and massaging and misting and it all feels incredible. You\u2019ll both walk out feeling blissful.<\/p>\n

Style & Stilettos brunch at The Parliament<\/p>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

The Devil Wears Prada-inspired Style & Stilettos brunch at The Parliament at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York.<\/p>\n

(The Parliament)<\/p>\n

Before taking her to see The Devil Wears Prada 2, get in the mood with the movie inspired brunch at The Parliament<\/a> at The Benjamin Royal Sonesta New York. Chef Rakmin Lee\u2019s classic dishes are reason enough to go but he\u2019s upped the ante in honor of the fashionistas. Share a stiletto-shaped decanter of a yummy cocktail, don the horned headbands and show off your stickers and \u201cThat\u2019s All\u201d makeup bag at the theater. Don\u2019t be surprised when Mom channels her own Miranda Priestly and announces, \u201cEverybody wants to be us.\u201d<\/p>\n

Museum of Modern Art<\/p>\n

\"Mother<\/p>\n

Mother and Child by Elizabeth Catlett, 1956<\/p>\n

(MoMA)<\/p>\n

Show mom your good taste by treating her to an afternoon at MoMA to take in the best of modern art. The Face Value: Celebrity Press Photography<\/a> and Frida and Diego: The Last Dream<\/a> exhibits are especially worth dishing about over lunch in one of the museum\u2019s restaurants or while shopping for souvenirs at the beautifully-curated MoMA Design Store. Become members so you can join the Mother\u2019s Day Gallery Talk for a deep dive into works of art that revolve around themes of motherhood and family.<\/p>\n