NYC Itinerary: A Week of Exploring Manhattan
Visiting NYC for a week in May was a fantastic experience. I focused on specific areas of Manhattan each day to minimize travel times, allowing me to explore 12 neighborhoods in just 7 days. My goal was to take my time and fully immerse myself in each neighborhood and its attractions, rather than rushing through everything.
Lessons Learned
- The Met is #1: If you only have time for one museum, make it this one.
- Times Square is fun for 5 minutes: Consider staying elsewhere.
- Subway is cheap and efficient: Use common sense; it’s the best way to travel.
- Slow down and enjoy: Spending time in a local coffee shop can be more enlightening than an hour at a Starbucks Reserve.
❤️ denote places or things that were awesome and worth a visit.
Original Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival/Times Square/Midtown South
- 10:40 am: Arrive at LGA ✈️
- 11:00 am: Take Q70 Bus 🚎 to Subway E/F train
- 12:00 pm: Explore Times Square
- 1:00 pm: Lunch at Luke Lobster Roll/Udon Lab
- 1:00 pm: Visit K-Town
- 4:00 pm: Check-in at the hotel 🏨
- 6:00 pm: Dinner at Pizza + Sushi Co
- 8:00 pm: Relax at the hotel bar
Day 2 - Midtown/Chelsea - MoMa/Highline
- 8:00 am: Breakfast at Levain Bakery ❤️
- 10:00 am: Grab coffee at Tiny Dancer Coffee ❤️
- 10:30 am: Visit MoMa
- 12:00 pm: Lunch at MoMa Café
- 4:00 pm: Walk the Highline
- 5:00 pm: Explore Chelsea Market
- 6:00 pm: Dinner at Lobster Place
- 9:00 pm: Treat yourself to Anita Gelato
- 10:00 pm: Wind down at the hotel bar
Day 3 - Lower Manhattan/Brooklyn - Staten Island Ferry/Dumbo
- 7:00 am: Breakfast at BTS - Bagels
- 8:00 am: Head to Battery Park
- 9:00 am: Staten Island Ferry ⛴️ ❤️
- 11:00 am: Explore FiDi
- 12:00 pm: Lunch in Chinatown
- 1:00 pm: Dim Sum at Dim Sum Palace
- 1:00 pm: Discover Dumbo ❤️
- 6:00 pm: Dinner at the hotel bar
Day 5 - Upper West Side & Central Park
- 8:00 am: Breakfast at the hotel
- 8:00 am: Stroll through Central Park ❤️
- 11:30 am: Lunch at Tenzan
- 12:30 pm: Continue exploring Upper West Side
- 3:00 pm: Visit Little Island
- 4:00 pm: Coffee at Starbucks Reserve Bar ❤️
- 7:00 pm: Dinner at Celeste ❤️
- 9:00 pm: Relax at the hotel bar
Day 6 - Upper West Side - AMNH
- 8:00 am: Breakfast at the hotel
- 9:00 am: Explore Central Park/5th Ave ❤️
- 10:00 am: Visit the American Museum of Natural History ❤️
- 1:00 pm: Lunch at Raku II ❤️
- 3:00 pm: Explore Midtown South
- 6:00 pm: Dinner at BCD Tofu ❤️
Day 7 - Upper East Side/Departure
- 10:00 am: Breakfast at Paris Baguette 86th St
- 10:30 am: Visit The Met ❤️
- 12:30 pm: Lunch at the Met Café ❤️
- 2:00 pm: Stop by Ralph Coffee
- 5:00 pm: Head to LGA
- 6:00 pm: Dinner at Del Toro
- 7:40 pm: Depart from LGA ✈️
This itinerary helped me experience the vibrant neighborhoods of NYC while enjoying a mix of culture, food, and leisure. Each day was filled with memorable moments and delicious bites!
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