New York City, USA 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Explore Manhattan’s Iconic Landmarks

  • Morning: Start your day with breakfast at Cafe Mogador (210 E 10th St) in the East Village.
  • Mid-Morning: Visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art (1000 5th Ave). Don’t forget to check out the American Wing and Modern Art collections.
  • Afternoon: Head to Central Park for a leisurely stroll, perhaps visit the Central Park Zoo or rent a boat at The Loeb Boathouse.
  • Evening: Visit the iconic Top of the Rock (30 Rockefeller Plaza) for breathtaking views of Manhattan. Have dinner at The Sea Fire Grille inside the Rockefeller Center.
  • Overnight: Stay at The Knickerbocker Hotel (6 Times Sq W), conveniently located in Times Square.

Day 2: Discover Lower Manhattan and Ellis Island

  • Morning: Have breakfast at Two Hands (152 Elizabeth St) in Nolita.
  • Mid-Morning: Visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Take a ferry from Battery Park.
  • Afternoon: Explore Wall Street, the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and Trinity Church.
  • Evening: Dine at Pearl Oyster Bar (57 Carmine St) in Greenwich Village.

Day 3: Art and Culture in Brooklyn

  • Morning: Have breakfast at Tom’s Restaurant (2880 Bedford Ave), made famous by “Seinfeld”.
  • Mid-Morning: Visit the Brooklyn Museum and the nearby Brooklyn Botanic Garden.
  • Afternoon: Cross the Brooklyn Bridge and explore DUMBO. Don’t forget to take a picture at Washington Street and Water Street!
  • Evening: Have dinner at Lucali (570 Henry St), one of Brooklyn’s most popular pizzerias.

Day 4: Shopping and Foodie Delights

  • Morning: Start with breakfast at Russ & Daughters Cafe (128 Orchard St) in the Lower East Side.
  • Mid-Morning: Spend some time shopping on Fifth Avenue, including at Bergdorf Goodman and Tiffany’s.
  • Afternoon: Visit the Flatiron District and Madison Square Park. Have lunch at Eataly (200 5th Ave).
  • Evening: Explore the vibrant nightlife in the East Village or head to a Broadway show.

Day 5: A Day in Queens

  • Morning: Have breakfast at Morning Star Bakery (37-08 24th St) in Astoria, Queens.
  • Mid-Morning: Visit the United Nations Headquarters. Take a guided tour to learn more about its history and mission.
  • Afternoon: Explore Flushing Meadows Corona Park, home to the US Open National Tennis Center (1 Arthur Ashe Dr).
  • Evening: Have dinner at Mu Ramen (47-36 27th St) in Long Island City. End your trip with stunning views of the Manhattan skyline from Gantry Plaza State Park.