5. The Palm Court at The Plaza Hotel

The Palm Court at the Plaza Hotel
Courtesy of the Plaza, a Fairmont Managed Hotel

The Palm Court at the Plaza Hotel offers an afternoon tea for adults and the famous Eloise Tea for kids. The goal is to bring Central Park indoors, while staying true to the original design. Located at Fifth Avenue at Central Park South, the Plaza serves afternoon tea daily from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and they also offer gluten free options upon request.

The Plaza Hotel was designated a City Landmark in 1969 and listed on the Register of Historic Places, and the only NYC hotel to be designated as a National Historic Landmark.