Mother's Day isn't just a way for retailers to help boost the economy. It has roots dating back to centuries. The Greeks and Romans set aside a day to honor mothers of pagan gods. Early England had a day called Mothering Sunday, a day for poor peasant servants to return home to visit their mothers. Today, some form of Mother's Day is observed all around the world.
This Mother's Day, honor your mother with a weekend visit to New York City. There are so many great ways to celebrate the day in the city, and our New York car service will help make the weekend hassle free so you can enjoy the day with your mom. We offer safe NYC ground transportation with professional drivers and the luxury that Mom (and you) deserve. Sit back, relax with Mom, and leave the driving to us. Here are some suggested events going on in NYC for Mom's Day.
NY Botanical Gardens
Take Mom to the biggest garden party ever at the NYBG. Enjoy live music, games, and craft activities all Mother's Day weekend, all amid New York's spectacular spring landscape. Check out Daffodil Hill for games like giant chess, croquet, and bean bag toss. They also have a mini putting green for golf. Kids can make a card for Mom, make chalk drawings, and get a face painting design at the Base of Crabapple path.
Mother's Day Brunch
Mom will feel like a queen on a relaxing Hudson River yacht brunch. The mimosas flow freely, and the brunch buffet is plentiful and delicious. The Majestic Princess offers Sunday boarding at 11:30 am and returning at 3:00 pm. Or, if you and Mom prefer, do the dinner cruise instead. It departs at 4:30 pm and returns at 8:00 pm. Dine and dance to the music of a DJ on board.
Dine with a view at the revolving View Restaurant atop the New York's majestic Marriott Marquis located at Broadway and 47th and 48th Streets. Spin slowly and admire the spectacular 360-degree view of the city. The buffet features both hot and cold dishes, their specialty waffles, and complimentary mimosas.
NYC Mother's Day Spa Treatment
Pamper Mom with an exquisite New York City spa treatment. You can also get pampered side-by-side at the candlelit Roman Bathhouse, Tribeca on Franklin Street near Broadway and Church Street. Try an invigorating full thermal circuit starting with a cold pool plunge and finishing with a dip in the hot pool, then follow with a professional massage.
What could be more classic than a treatment at the legendary Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa? Treatments include a decadent, skin facial, a full 50-minute massage, a warm cream mani-pedi, and makeup refresher. Also available is the Ultimate Arden facial, hot stone massage, and signature manicure and pedicure. Some of the packages even include lunch. Look for Elizabeth Arden at three locations: 663 Fifth Avenue, 200 Park Avenue, and in the Chatwal Hotel at 130 West 44th Street.
