9/22/2022
Day Out in New York City
Ah, New York City, there’s nowhere else like it. Both locals and visitors agree that within the 23 miles that make up Manhattan, you can find some of the best art, restaurants, music, and theater. Take your scooter to the streets to avoid crowded subways and parking as you make your way around the city. Here is a list of places you won’t want to miss.
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART
The Museum of Modern Art (the MoMA) is one of our favorite art museums in New York City, well, maybe in the world. Located on 53rd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue, it has built a reputation for being one of the most highly-regarded museums of modern art in the world. It’s collection includes Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Dalì’s The Persistence of Memory, along with masterpieces by de Kooning, Bontecou, and Lichtenstein. The MoMA boasts over 200,000 pieces spread over its six floors, and you could spend hours perusing its halls. Be sure to book a ticket in advance to ensure entry, and if you can swing it, weekday mid-afternoon is the least-busy time to visit.
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR
Ride the short distance down Fifth Avenue until you arrive at 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar. This restaurant has some of the best views of the city. Enjoy a cocktail and a burger or some appetizers like fries, chips and guac, or mini pretzel bites while you take in the view. They also have sushi available Wednesday through Sunday for dinner. Feeling chilly? Not to worry—they have heated igloos so you can keep enjoying yourself even if the weather isn’t ideal.
MAGNOLIA BAKERY
For an iconic New York City dessert, look no further than Magnolia Bakery. There’s one only a ten-minute ride up Sixth Avenue next to Rockefeller Center. Ever since Carrie Bradshaw and Miranda ate their feelings away over Magnolia cupcakes, eating at the bakery has become a quintessential New York experience. What makes these cupcakes and cakes so incredibly rich and decadent? It could be that they only use the highest-quality ingredients and everything is made from scratch, with absolutely no preservatives. They are also famous for their banana pudding, which comes in a variety of flavors including chocolate, salted caramel, and java chip. After you’re done, take a walk through Rockefeller Center, known for its giant Christmas Tree and ice-skating rink every winter, and now featuring a roller rink all summer long.
ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL
And on your way back, be sure to take a look at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Fifth Avenue. Built in the Neo-Gothic architectural style in 1858, the cathedral is a historic New York City landmark. One of the largest cathedrals in the country, St. Patrick’s Cathedral takes up an entire city block of Manhattan—it stretches from 50th to 51st street and Fifth to Madison Avenue. If you’re into architecture, you’ll admire the Gothic arches, 9,000-pound bronze doors, high altar, and soaring stained glass windows. Many weddings have been held on-site over the years, one of which was writer F. Scott Fitzgerald’s wedding to wife Zelda Sayre in 1920. Hot tip: entry and Mass services are free and open to the public.
Author
Sydney Abrams
10/13/2022
Day Out in Uptown Manhattan
If you find yourself cruising uptown, we’ve collected a list of our favorite places only a short scooter ride away. Get out and about and enjoy the day—we promise you won’t regret it.
9/22/2022
Day Out in New York City
Ah, New York City, there’s nowhere else like it. Both locals and visitors agree that you can find some of the best art, restaurants, music, and theater in NYC. Take your scooter to the streets to avoid crowded subways and parking as you make your way around the city. Here is a list of places you won’t want to miss.
6/23/2022
Scooter So Fresh, So Clean
We asked, and the Unagi community answered. Read our Unagi riders’ insightful tips on keeping your scooter so fresh and so clean.
6/16/2022
Unagi Made a Scooter Fly
We ordered over ONE THOUSAND helium balloons and tied them to an Unagi scooter to make it fly. With magnesium alloy handlebars, carbon fiber body, and weighing in at 26.5 lbs, this scooter was built to soar.
6/6/2022
See The Coolest of LA's Eastside on a Single Unagi Charge
A perfect day on your own perfect scooter. We’ve curated a list of our favorite spots in Echo Park that are easily accessible by scooter. Stop scrolling, and get out there.
4/22/2022
Happy Earth Day
Cities freed from cars, costs, and pollution. A world where there’s more time to enjoy the people and places you love. We’re part of a micro-mobility revolution. We’re heading in the direction of cities becoming more human-centered and livable. Happy Earth Day from Unagi.
1/10/2022
Unagi Scooters: The Musical
Here at Unagi, we believe that freedom of movement means living more life. The opportunity to ditch a ride service, or avoid public transportation and navigate on your own terms is truly liberating. So how do we communicate that open air, free feeling you get riding an Unagi? By creating a music video, of course!