New York 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Explore Manhattan

  • Morning: Start your day with breakfast at Buvette, a charming French bistro in Greenwich Village. Then, visit the iconic Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island via Statue Cruises.

  • Afternoon: Head back to Manhattan and explore Lower Manhattan. Visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, Wall Street, and Charging Bull statue. Grab lunch at Shake Shack in Madison Square Park.

  • Evening: Explore Times Square, enjoy a Broadway show, and have dinner at Carnegie Deli, famous for its New York-style delicatessen.

Day 2: Museums and Central Park

  • Morning: Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art (MET) and have brunch at their café. Then, head to the American Museum of Natural History.

  • Afternoon: Spend your afternoon in Central Park. Visit the Central Park Zoo, Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and The Loeb Boathouse for a romantic lunch (reservation recommended).

  • Evening: Explore the Upper West Side and have dinner at Mel’s Burger Bar, known for its delicious burgers.

Day 3: Brooklyn

  • Morning: Have breakfast at Egg in Williamsburg, then visit the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

  • Afternoon: Cross the Brooklyn Bridge and explore DUMBO (Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass). Take a photo with Jane’s Carousel and grab lunch at Juliana’s Pizza.

  • Evening: Stroll along Coney Island Boardwalk, visit the iconic Nathan’s Hot Dogs for dinner, and enjoy a sunset view from West 8th Street Pier.

Day 4: The High Line and Chelsea Market

  • Morning: Start your day with breakfast at Buvette Gastronomique in the West Village. Then, walk along The High Line, an elevated park built on a former rail line.

  • Afternoon: Visit the Flatiron Building and Madison Square Park. Explore Chelsea Market, filled with unique food vendors and shops. Have lunch at Los Tacos No. 1.

  • Evening: Dinner at Le Bernardin, a Michelin 3-star restaurant known for its seafood.

Day 5: Shopping and Rockefeller Center

  • Morning: Start your day with breakfast at Café Bustelo Café & Bodega in the Lower East Side, then explore SoHo and NoLita for shopping.

  • Afternoon: Visit Rockefeller Center and Top of the Rock Observation Deck for stunning city views. Grab lunch at The Plaza Food Hall by Todd English in The Plaza Hotel.

  • Evening: Farewell Dinner at Eataly in Flatiron, offering a variety of Italian food and wine. After dinner, enjoy a leisurely walk around the city or catch one last Broadway show.

Things to Know:

  • Transportation: New York offers an extensive subway system (MTA) and bus network. Taxis and ride-sharing services are also available. A MetroCard is recommended for subway travel.

  • Best Time to Visit: Spring and Fall offer comfortable temperatures, while Summer can be hot and humid, and Winter cold with snow.

  • Tips: Wear comfortable shoes as you’ll be doing a lot of walking. Dress in layers to accommodate temperature changes indoors and outdoors.