Gift Ideas for Women That Let Her Explore NYC

Searching for the perfect gift ideas for an adventurous woman in your life? Try one of these gift experiences ideas for her in NYC! She can explore aromatic kitchens, cozy craft studios, elegant galleries, and the best bars in town, through these creative workshops and classes in NYC. 

After reading through this list of ideas, you’ll never be short on gift ideas again. Read more to find out how to wow a friend or loved one with a thoughtful gift they’ll actually want to use. The best part is they’ll take home a handmade good, a new skill, and a brain recharged! You can’t buy that in a store!

Cooking classes make fun dinner celebrations

If you’re looking for gifts for foodies in NYC, treat them to a cooking workshop. You can learn from some of the city’s best chefs in every cuisine there is to offer. What’s great about New York is that it has a melting pot of cultures with delicious recipes to match! Whether you’re looking for a good Indian vegetarian dinner or you want to try and make traditional New York pizza yourself, there is something for every appetite. 

Cooking classes also make for great date ideas, so if you’re looking for anniversary gifts, birthday surprises, or even a wedding gift for a friend, book a couple’s cooking lesson that won’t disappoint. Embark on a new adventure in the kitchen with your loved one by your side and learn new recipes to take home with you! Finish off with a romantic or fun dining experience with a five-star meal made by you!

Explore the New York art scene

If you have a friend or loved one who has a membership to seemingly every museum in NYC, treat them to an art tour in NYC where they can explore a new side of town. From gallery tours in SoHo to a graffiti art walk in Brooklyn, there is no shortage of art in the city. 

The benefit of a tour over a walk on your own is that you’ll have an expert guide to clue you into the history, messages, and any inside scoop of the magnificent works you visit. This will add a fun twist to your typical art-going experience and allow you to move your body. 

Mixology lessons for cocktail lovers

Even if you think you’ve visited all the best bars in NYC, these cocktail making classes will still teach you something new about the local watering holes in your city. Whether you find a new speakeasy, learn about a historic neighborhood, or discover a new favorite recipe through a local bartender, there is always more to learn! 

Mixology workshops will also take your typical drink outing to the next level with an interactive lesson. Learn how to make classic cocktail recipes or concoct a signature drink. These classes make for great activities for parties, so if you’re looking for birthday gifts for her, try one of these workshops. You’ll enter a fun and casual environment where you can test your bartending skills and learn a few new fancy tricks that will help you perfect your cocktail recipes at home. 

Discover a new view of the city in photography classes

Maybe you walk by the Empire state building every day on your commute to work or maybe you avoid central park due to the touristy crowds. Living in NYC can make it hard to remember all the magic this big city has to offer. Photography classes in NYC will open your perspective and show you your home in a new and inspiring light! 

Learn iPhone photography to turn your daily walks or subway rides into fun street photography sessions. Or learn night photography so you can capture glittering images of the city at any hour of the day. This workshop makes for great gifts for New Yorkers and tourists alike. There is always more to see, and with an expert photographer by your side, you can experience a whole new world simply through the lens of your camera. 

Craft workshops for the curious minded

If you know an art lover who prefers to create rather than tour museums, they’ll love one of these craft workshops in NYC. They can discover a new hobby, finally book into something they’ve always wanted to try or master a skill they haven’t been able to grasp on YouTube. 

Craft classes will invite your friend or loved one to an instructor's inspiring studio in NYC. They’ll learn about a new community of makers and artisans right in their backyard. Next, they can explore a new passion by learning the basics of their chosen adventure. Whether that be tufting, pottery, or jewelry making, there is a wide range of different craft classes to please any personality. Have fun with metal, clay, yarn, or even flowers! And watch as you turn a few simple materials into a handmade good you’ll be proud to have made. 

These classes also make for a great opportunity to explore your neighborhood and local creative communities with workshops from Brooklyn and Manhattan all the way to Staten Island. Make friends with like minded creatives and maybe even find a new community you didn’t know existed.

Ready to find more NYC experience gifts to inspire her creativity? Take a look at our top picks here.