7 days Trip Itinerary in new york

Breakfast 9.2

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Brunch, Bakery, Jewish Restaurant, Bagels, Comfort Food

Russ & Daughters ($$)

179 E Houston St, new york

Russ and Daughters, now the 4th generation owners, have been serving the customers since 1914. This place made history by being the first business in the United States to have “& Daughters” in its name. This place has received many accolades from a long-standing family business and community anchor from the New York City Mayor’s office, the Manhatten chamber of commerce, The Smithsonian institutions, and much more. This place is a landmark of its own hailed by many travel channels, radio stations, local institutions, and celebrities for its contribution to New York’s culinary and historical landscape. Their lox and bagel sandwiches are legendary, but it is all about the superb fish. They offer all types of fish, bagels, cheeses, sandwich specials.

1.8 MILES
43 minutes
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Attraction 9.9

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1.0-2.0 hr stay

Landmark, Historic Place, Skyscraper

Empire State Building ($$)

20 W 34th St., new york

Empire state building, an American cultural icon and America’s Favorite Architecture, is one of the world's tallest building (ranks 6th in US, 43rd in world) and has been named as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Its name is derived from New York State's nickname, "The Empire State". It's initial design was derived from two building: Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Carew Tower in Cincinnati, Ohio. Known to be one of the most photographed building in the world, don't forget to tag your your shots #EmpireStateBuilding. Becasuse of the height of the building, under the right atmospheric conditions, couples can experience a slight electric shock when they kiss. The building took only lightning fast 11 months to built and is made up of 200,000 cubic feet of Indiana Limestone and has it's own Zipcode: 10118. On a clear day one can see five states from our Observatories: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and Massachusetts. The building has two observatories on the 86th and 102nd floors attracting around four million visitors annually providing spectacular views of Newyork city and surrounding neighborhoods. The building has been featured in several movies such as "An Affair to Remember," "Sleepless in Seattle," "Elf" and "The Amazing Spider-Man". The couple who marry on Valentine's Day, on the 80th floor become members of the Empire State Building Wedding Club. They receive free admission to the observatory each year on February 14 (their anniversary) thereafter.

1.5 MILES
36 minutes
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Lunch 9.0

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Fine Dining, Brunch, French Restaurant

Buvette ($$)

42 Grove Street, West Village, new york

This place is inspired by a European-style eatery offering the closest sourced meat and produce of the season. It is famous for French food. The chef Jody Williams opened this place with a neighborhood vibe where locals hang out and order their favorite food items. The scrambled eggs are cooked with the wand of an espresso machine. You can be sure of the authenticity of the food there as the chef takes extra care to follow the traditional recipes. The chef is a miniaturist so the food is offered in small servings in bite-sized dishes. The guests can also buy cookbooks, bags, posters, t-shirts from the shop.

1.4 MILES
34 minutes
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Attraction 8.5

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0.75-1.25 hr stay

Architecture, Indoor Arena

Madison Square Garden (Price varies)

4 Pennsylvania Plaza, new york

Madison Square Garden often called "MSG" or simply "The Garden" is the world's most famous arena hosting pro sport, concerts, and other big events. It was home to the first indoor ice rinks in the US. It is the oldest arena in the National Hockey League and the second-oldest arena in the National Basketball Association. The first professional game by Michael Jordan was played on MSG. The ceiling of the MSG is concave rather than convex which gives sound absorptive acoustic insulation, allowing for the sound quality that makes it a concert mecca. MSG is the fourth-busiest music arena in the world in terms of ticket sales.

0.5 MILES
12 minutes
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Attraction 8.5

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1.0-1.5 hr stay

Museum, Novelty Attraction

Madame Tussauds ($$$)

234 W 42nd Street, new york

Madame Tussauds is a wax museum that showcases a collection of more than 200 painstakingly created wax figures of celebrities, historical leaders, and cultural icons. The wax figures look lifelike; artists apply each hair by hand and use red silk thread for veins to get the look. Some celebrities donate their clothes and accessories for their wax figure to give an extra-realistic display. The hair of the statues is regularly washed and conditioned to keep the look fresh. The visitors can also enjoy the 4D Marvel movie experience at an extra cost.

0.2 MILES
5 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.5

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0.5-1.5 hr stay

Scenic, Novelty Attraction, Shopping Place

Times Square (Free Entry)

times square, new york

Times Square, popularly known as the Crossroads of the World, is an iconic; busiest tourist attraction. More than 50 million people visit this place annually. It is always crowded but for a special occasion like New Year’s Eve - the “Dropping of the ball” ceremony, it attracts more than a million visitors. Big, bright, and unforgettable flashing neon lights and brilliantly lit billboards and screens (not to mention the world’s largest LED NASDAQ sign!) make this place vibrant and exciting. This place offers an electrifying experience for everyone. There is a lot of entertainment options for families and people in all age groups; such as Broadway and street shows, Theatre, Concerts, Shopping, museums, and home to some of the best restaurants. You'll run into several street artists, people dressed as different superheroes, characters from movies/shows, etc. Feel free to take pictures with them in exchange for tips. The place is full of stores, hotels, cafes, bars, restaurants, and ticket booths. There are also many theatres and cinemas in the area.

2 MILES
48 minutes
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Dinner 8.5

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Brunch, Family Restaurant, Ukranian Restaurant, Comfort Food

Veselka ($$)

144 2nd Ave, new york

Opened in 1954, this Ukrainian restaurant has been serving the customers with comfort food serving countless delicious Pierogies, borscht, potato pancakes, goulash, and many other unpretentious favorites. They source their ingredients from small and local places, e.g. their maple almond granola comes from a small producer in Vermont. They serve many food items such as coffee, eggs, pancakes, burgers, pies, and Ukrainian specialties like borscht—hot and meaty, or cold, with buttermilk, cucumbers, and hard-boiled eggs—and bigos, a hearty “hunter’s stew” of kielbasa, pork shoulder, and cabbage. This place has seen it all from being a newsstand serving soup and sandwiches to one of the best places to eat in new york city.

Breakfast 9.1

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Delis, Bagels

Best Bagel and Coffee ($)

225 W 35th St A, new york

Best Bagel and Coffee specializes in offering hand-rolled bagels baked daily on the premises with all-natural flavors. They focus on creating a simple yet carefully-prepared menu with thoughtful attention to detail featuring only the freshest and high-quality ingredients available. They also serve soups, salads, breakfast and lunch sandwiches, and bakery items.

2.5 MILES
60 minutes
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Sightseeing 9.5

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1.5-2.0 hr stay

Scenic, National Park, Greenery

Central Park (Free Entry)

central park, new york

Central Park is an iconic 843-acre first major landscaped public park in the United States. It is the most visited (more than 42 million) and the most filmed location in the world. The visitors can enjoy scenic hills, meadows while taking a walk. There are ice-skating rinks, strawberry fields, ball fields, Belvedere castle, a zoo, a beautiful bow bridge, fountains, a wildlife sanctuary, Elm tree path (the mall), Cleopatra's needle, a large area of natural woods, and the Delacorte Theater; an amphitheater that hosts the "Shakespeare in the Park" summer festivals. Six miles path inside the park is used by joggers, cyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters, especially when automobile traffic is prohibited, on weekends and in the evenings after 7:00 pm. Central Park is one of the best outdoor venues for huge concerts. Around 980,000 people attended the Garth Brooks concert in 1997 making it "the most attended concert" in its history. The Central Park Carousel, one of the largest merry-go-rounds in the US was installed in the park in 1951. The area where Central Park now stands was once covered and surrounded by glaciers about 12,000 years ago. If you want to experience both nature and arts, Central Park is the place to be.

4.1 MILES
98 minutes
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Lunch 8.0

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Fine Dining, Brunch, Bakery, French Restaurant

Lafayette Grand Café & Bakery ($$$)

380 Lafayette St, new york

Lafayette is a very popular french bistro in New York’s Noho neighborhood featuring a variety of signatures and traditional dishes from various France regions for lunch, brunch, and Dinner. The dining room at the restaurant boasts soaring arched windows overlooking the NoHo streets and the entertaining rotisserie bar. The restaurant’s main dining room, bakery, and two private dining suites are housed inside an iconic landmark NoHo building originally designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh with a brasserie-style cinematic landscape with modern additions like mahogany floors, spontaneous murals, etc.

3.9 MILES
94 minutes
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Attraction 9.2

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2.0-2.5 hr stay

Architecture, Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art ($$$)

1000 fifth avenue, new york

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is the largest art museum in the United States and one of the most visited museums in the world. It was founded in 1870 by the group of businessmen financiers, artists, and cultural enthusiast. The museum showcase more than two million works divided among seventeen curatorial departments. The collection consists of works of art from classical; antiquity, ancient Egypt, paintings and sculpture from nearly all European masters, also the collection of American and modern art. The museum also features encyclopedic collections of musical instrument, costumes, and accessories as well as unique weapons and armor from around the world. The longest work in the museum collection is from 16th-century Egyptian carpet and the smallest is a 1.1-inch cylinder that was used to stamp impression on clay. The MET has been featured in many movies and comic books which make it most visited museum in the world with around 6.3 million visitors in 2015.

0.3 MILES
7 minutes
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Attraction 9.0

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1.0-2.0 hr stay

Museum, Landmark

Guggenheim Museum ($$)

1071 5th Avenue, new york

The Guggenheim is one of the most significant museums and UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is famous for its location, unique architecture, art collection from Impressionist, Post-Impressionist, early Modern, and contemporary art. Visitors can also enjoy the special exhibitions throughout the year. Inside the building is a unique ramp gallery from ground level to the top in a long, continuous spiral along the outer edge of the building. It is the only landmark in new york that has been compared to the inverted cupcake, giant Jell-O mold & washing machine. The Guggenheim collection is an impressive collection of masterpieces - including the world’s largest collection of works by Russian artist Kandinsky, with almost 100 paintings and 60 works on paper. The building was built close to the park to ensure that it would fit into the surrounding natural environment.

4.1 MILES
98 minutes
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Dinner 8.9

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Brunch, Morrocon Restaurant, Mediterranean Food

Cafe Mogador ($$)

101 Saint Marks Pl # 1, new york

Cafe Mogador, founded in 1983 by Rivka in East Village, is famous for serving Moroccan-inspired cuisine pushing culinary boundaries in the last 3 decades. It gained tremendous recognition and solidified its place as a culinary destination. The place is known for its expertly braised tagines, house-made bread, and award-winning brunch.

Breakfast 8.8

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Brunch, Bakery, American (traditional)

Clinton Street Baking Company ($$)

4 Clinton St, new york

Clinton Street Baking Company is an American restaurant and bakery opened in 2001 by Chef Neil Kleinberg and DeDe Lahman. It began as a small bakery and a coffee cafe. The menu is simple but spots on. It offers delicious dishes from secret recipes that only Clinton St. Baking Co. knows. The company has been described by different names such as “brunch magnet” by The New York Times, "cult favorite” by TIME, and the "city’s hottest breakfast nook" by The New York Daily News for its delicious food. They have international branches in Bangkok, Tokyo, Singapore, and Dubai.

3.9 MILES
94 minutes
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Attraction 9.2

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3.0-4.0 hr stay

Architecture, Historic Place, Scenic, Monument

Statue of Liberty ($$)

liberty island, new york

The Statue of Liberty, one of the most recognizable landmarks, was a gift from France to the people of the United States. The copper statue is a robed female figure representing the Roman goddess Libertas. She is holding a torch above her head in one hand and carrying a Tabula Ansata inscribed in Roman numerals with "JULY IV MDCCLXXVI" (July 4, 1776), the date of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, on the other hand. The seven spikes in the statue's crown signify the seven continents, each measuring up to 9 feet in length and weighing as much as 150 pounds. There are 25 windows in the crown, which symbolize gemstones and heaven's rays shining on the world. The green color of the statue is due to the natural weathering of the copper. It is located on Liberty Island and is only accessible by ferry. It also features a Statue of Liberty exhibit located on the second floor of the pedestal inside the statue, featuring a vast collection of photographs, prints, and artifacts that tell its story.

3.6 MILES
86 minutes
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Lunch 9.3

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Mexican Restaurant, Fast Food, Food Trucks, Latin Restaurant

Los Tacos No.1 ($)

340 Lafayette St, new york

Los Tacos No. 1 is an establishment started by three close friends, from Tijuana, Mexico, and Brawley, California. They wanted to bring Authentic Mexican Taco to the east coast in a distinctly New York way. The authentic taste comes from family recipes and fresh, simple, and tasteful ingredients straight from home. In every taco from LOS TACOS No. 1, there is a bit of true Mexican culture and flavor. They welcome their customer with friendly staff, quality eats, and Mexican music from the radio.

1.9 MILES
46 minutes
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Sightseeing 9.2

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0.5-0.75 hr stay

Scenic, Public Park, Greenery

Battery Park (Free Entry)

battery park, new york

Battery Park, located at the Battery, New York, is 25-acre public park. It is within walking distance of many businesses - making it a popular lunchtime hangout. It is also in the proximity of many of the city's finest attractions, including South Street Seaport, The New York Stock Exchange, and the Staten Island Ferry. Within the park is Hope Garden, dedicated to AIDS victims. One of the perks of visiting Battery Park NYC is the surrounding area. Located right on the edge of the New York Harbor, you can walk along the water, see the ferry and tour boats sailing by, and even spot the Statue of Liberty. The Statue of Liberty is visible, as is all of New York harbor. Helicopters take off and land, ships depart, and sometimes you can catch the giant Carnival Cruise Ships.

0.4 MILES
10 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.0

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0.5-1.0 hr stay

Neighbourhood, Historic Place, Landmark

Wall Street (Free Entry)

Wall St, new york

Wall Street is the main street of the Financial District neighborhood. There are famous buildings such as the New York Stock Exchange, the Federal Hall, Trinity Church, and the Charging Bull sculpture, fearless girl sculpture. The Federal Hall is the first capital of the United States of America. George Washington took oath as the Nation's first president there. The name "Wall" of this street is from the actual wall, the Dutch built in the seventeenth century to defend themselves from possible incursions.

0.4 MILES
10 minutes
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Attraction 8.8

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2.0-1.5 hr stay

Architecture, Museum, Monument

9/11 Memorial & Museum ($$)

180 Greenwhich street, new york

9/11 Memorial Museum commemorates the September 11, 2001 attacks. The memorial is located at the World Trade Center site, the former location of the Twin Towers, which were destroyed during the September 11 attacks. The majority of the building is underground. An entrance ramp leads 70 feet down to a large hall in the footprint of the North Tower, meant to evoke emptiness and absence. Foundation Hall is a huge, “slurry wall,” a retaining wall that survived the attacks, is incorporated into the design, and is meant to represent survival and determination. This space houses the “Last Column,” a 36-foot-high piece of steel that was the last to be taken from the site during cleanup in May 2002. The museum holds 10,000 artifacts, including wrecked emergency vehicles, 911 phone calls, and emergency response recordings, pictures of all of the victims, and media of the entire event from crash to cleanup. There are also more than 2,000 recordings of first-hand oral history.

4.5 MILES
108 minutes
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Dinner 9.0

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Fine Dining, Vegan Vegetarian Restaurant, Ethiopian Restaurant

Bunna Cafe ($$)

1084 Flushing Ave, brooklyn

Bunna Cafe is an African cuisine famous for serving tasty vegan Ethiopian food with a wide range of options. Started as a pop-up place, It eventually became so popular and successful that the owners moved the establishment to its current brick and mortar space. True to the Ethiopian tradition, the food is enjoyed with friends and family at a shared table. This place serves a traditional combination of plant-based Ethiopian dishes (cooked vegetables and simmered legumes with spices) served with Injera flatbread (a spongy sourdough flatbread for scooping). It is the first of its kind in the city to serve a completely hearty, wholesome, nutritious, and packed with flavors, full of vitamins, healthy fats, veggie proteins, and fiber vegan fair.

Breakfast 9.0

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Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, Street Food

Non Solo Piada ($)

302 W 37th St, new york

Non-Solo Piada is an Italian restaurant serving popular Italian street food (Piadine, Cassoni, Piadizze, Pasta, etc. ) and breakfast. This place was born from the desire of the chefs Sami Iriti and Alex Pava to bring The real PIADINA in New York City and in the US. Piadina is a thin Italian flatbread typically prepared in the Emilia Romagna region in Italy. Cassoni is like a pocket, closed and sealed, remains very cheesy inside. The main ingredient is the mozzarella cheese which is melting with the rest of the ingredients. Piadizze is like a pizza, but the crust remains ultra-thin and crunchy. Their goal is to enlighten their patrons by offering fresh and delicious high-quality Italian street food in a lovely ambiance.

0.8 MILES
19 minutes
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Attraction 9.0

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0.5-1.0 hr stay

Architecture, Historic Place, Landmark

Rockefeller Center (Free Entry)

45 Rockfeller Plaza, new york

A visit to New York City wouldn't be complete without a trip to this National Historic Landmark. Rockefeller Center consists of 19 high-rise buildings spanning 22 acres between 48th and 51st street. This place is the epicenter of everything, a city within a city. See more than 100 sculptures, statues, murals, friezes, decorative fountains, and mosaics throughout the buildings. People enjoy skating at the world-famous rink during winter. The complex is also famous for its annual lighting of the Christmas tree.

0.1 MILES
2 minutes
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Attraction 8.8

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0.75-1.25 hr stay

Architecture, Skyscraper, Observation Deck

Top of The Rock ($$)

30 Rockefller plaza, new york

Top of The Rock or simply "the deck" is an American Art Deco skyscraper that forms the centerpiece of Rockefeller Center in Midtown Manhattan, New York. It offers a 360-degree unobstructed view of the city, including New York harbor, Central Park, Hudson River, the outer boroughs, and beyond. There are two indoor viewing lounges on the 67th and 69th floors and one open-air deck on the 70th floor. Truly a photographer's delight; snap unobstructed views and feel like you're floating directly above Central Park's intricate pathways and reservoir. The visitor can also go through tons of other things during the holidays; the Christmas tree, the Saks Fifth Avenue windows, and the ice skating on the iconic rink. The best time to go to the top is slightly before sunset so you can see the city in daylight and at night. There is no limit to how long you can stay up there. The visitors can enjoy the spectacular views of the whole city at night, especially the colorful Empire State Building.

2.6 MILES
62 minutes
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Lunch 9.0

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American (new), Delis, Jewish Restaurant

Katz's Delicatessen ($$)

205 E Houston St, new york

Katz’s Delicatessen, a popular destination for gastronomers, visitors, and locals since 1888, was founded by the Iceland brothers. They are famous for serving the meats (Pastrami, corned beef, etc.) cured using a slower method, which best flavors the meat, without injecting chemicals, water, or other additives to speed the process. The finished product can take up to a full 30 days to cure, while commercially prepared corned beef is often pressure-injected (or “pumped”) to cure in 36 hours. There is plenty of seating and great pictures all over the walls of famous customers.

2.6 MILES
62 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.9

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0.5-1.25 hr stay

Theatre, Architecture, Novelty Attraction

Radio City Music Hall (Price varies)

1260 6th Avenue, new york

Radio city hall, the entertainment venue located in Rockefeller Center, is the largest indoor theater in the world. It can hold over 6,000 people. Year-round performances such as leading pop and rock performances, television events like grammy awards, the Tony Awards, the Daytime Emmy Awards, the MTV Video Music Awards, and the NFL Draft have taken place in the hall. Theater focuses mainly on concerts and live stage shows throughout the year. Occasionally some movies premier and feature run take place such as the harry potter movie series. The shooting of many shows like Wheel of Fortune, Saturday Night Live, Barney & Friends, Celebrity Jeopardy, America's Got Talent took place in the Radio city hall. The radio city hall also conducts the Christmas spectacular featuring The Rockettes(women’s precision dance team) annually during holidays (November - Early January).

0.2 MILES
5 minutes
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Attraction 9.0

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2.0-3.0 hr stay

Museum, Artsy

Museum of Modern Art ($$)

11 west 53 street, new york

The Museum of modern art is one of the largest and most influential museums of primarily American and European modern and contemporary art ranging from the late 19th century to the present. Visitors can browse through the following types of exhibits: Architecture and Design, Prints and Illustrated Books, Media and Performance Art, Painting and Sculpture, Drawings, Photography, and Film, and special exhibits throughout the year. The MOMA’s library includes approximately 300,000 books and exhibition catalogs, over 1000 periodical titles, and over 40,000 files of ephemera. Visitors can also take advantage of online educational programs, tours, lectures, and a number of war programs. The views are great in the summer, although winter is the busiest time of year. The gift shop is always fun to visit.

1.8 MILES
43 minutes
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Dinner 8.7

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Fine Dining, American (new), Brunch

Cookshop ($$$)

156 10th Avenue, new york

Cookshop is an American casual restaurant opened by Chef Marc Meyer who brings seasonal dining options with exceptional beverages to New York City. The dishes are made from vegetables grown without fertilizers and animals that were raised humanely and without growth hormones or antibiotics, true to its mission cookshop has independent farmers. The glass-walled corner spot with open kitchen inside is equipped with a wood-burning oven, rotisserie as they tend to be old Italian fashion. The dishes are healthy and their delicious dessert is the perfect ending to the dining experience.

Breakfast 8.5

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Brunch, American (traditional), Comfort Food

Penelope ($$)

159 Lexington Ave, new york

Penelope is a cafe, bakery, and wine bar created and run by Jennifer Potenza, and named after her pet turtle. It offers the best breakfast, a cute atmosphere, and fresh ingredients. Penelope features food and ambiance similar to a New England country kitchen offering painted wainscoting and house-baked confections. From breakfast to dinner, bakery to bar Penelope has something for everyone and anytime. The cute and cozy atmosphere, open space layout of the table, and wooden flooring add something more to the delicious meal.

2.7 MILES
65 minutes
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Attraction 9.0

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1.0-1.5 hr stay

Architecture, Skyscraper, Observation Deck

One World Trade Center ($$$)

285 Fulton St, new york

One World Trade Center or freedom center is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere and the seventh tallest building in The World. It is the main building of the rebuilt World Trade Center complex with a cubic base footprint identical to the original Twin Towers. The “One World Observatory” is an enclosed observation deck in the building rising 1,250 ft. above street level. The highest quality of materials with state-of-the-art design; make this building the safest office building in the world. You can go on a beautiful day and spend at least 2-3 hours here just admiring the incredible views. The perfect time to go is around sunset, see the views in sunlight, dusk, and moonlight, the best of all worlds.

3.8 MILES
91 minutes
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Lunch 8.3

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Delis, Bakery, Family Restaurant, Bagels

Ess-a-bagel ($)

831 3rd Ave, new york

Ess-a-Bagel was established in 1976 by Florence and Gene Wilpon and Florence's brother Aaron Wenzelberg, an Austrian baking family. Within 2 years of opening, they were voted as #1 in the Tri-State area for their perfect hand-rolled crafted bagels. The bagels are fluffy on the inside and extraordinarily flavorful.

3.1 MILES
74 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.9

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1.0-1.5 hr stay

Neighbourhood, Historic Place, Sightseeing

China Town (Free Entry)

177A Canal St, new york

China Town is home to the dense population of Asian immigrants in the Western Hemisphere. There are hole-in-the-wall restaurants, open-air fish markets, entertaining souvenir shops., a fantastic selection of ordinary and exotic produce, bargain gifts, jewelry, and handbags. The locals hang out in leafy Columbus Park for Tai Chi, chess, and mahjong. Every year, the streets of Chinatown light up with lanterns and colorful lights to celebrate the Chinese New Year Parade.

0.2 MILES
5 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.5

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0.5-1.0 hr stay

Neighbourhood, Landmark, Sightseeing

Little Italy (Free Entry)

Mulberry St & Broome St, new york

Little Italy is full of Italian customs, food, language, famous Italian restaurants, and stores. Powerful members of the Italian mafia used little Italy as their base location in the past. Little Italy was home to the Italian immigrants who came through New York City starting in the late 1870s. There are lots of little shops and eateries that you can try and enjoy to experience the Italian culture.

0.7 MILES
17 minutes
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Attraction 8.6

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0.5-1.0 hr stay

Landmark, Public Park, Greenery

Washington Square Park (Free Entry)

washignton square, new york

Washington Square Park is 9.75-acre public park in Greenwich village, new york city. There are many flower beds and trees, fountains, a children’s playing area, paths to stroll on, a chess and scrabble playing area, park benches, picnic tables, commemorative statuary, and two dog runs. The Park's fountain area is a popular spot for residents and tourists. The area around the chess tables has several chess shops.

0.6 MILES
14 minutes
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Dinner 8.2

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Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, Family Restaurant

Lombardi's ($$)

32 Spring Street, new york

Lombardi was the first pizzeria in the United States when it opened in 1905. Gennaro Lombardi, the owner of this place, baked the pizzas using his baker's trade from Napels. Lombardi is credited with developing New York Style pizza and making Lombardi's the first pizzeria in the United States. It is located in the Little Italy section of Manhattan offering its beautiful, smoky-crusted coal oven-baked pizza, topped with purist tomato sauce, fresh whole milk mozzarella, and basil, keeping locals and visitors alike coming back. Many other well-known pizza makers in New York learned their craft from Gennaro Lombardi and started some of the city's most famous pizzerias, including Totonno's, Patsy's, and John's.

Breakfast 8.2

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Fine Dining, American (new), Brunch

The Smith ($$)

956 2nd Ave, new york

The Smith is a casual Brasserie with four locations in New York City, one in Chicago and one in Washington D.C. Their menu features bistro classics, seasonal food, and great cocktails. They work with the local farmers and purveyors to serve delicious and authentic food and drinks. The Smith's CEO and founder, Jeffrey Lefcourt, has worked with top restaurants in New York City and all of his experience has been applied to this place when he opened it in 2007. It has been a favorite place for food lovers since the time it opened, no wonder this place is very popular, packed with patrons all the time. The place also features a bar where people can enjoy a great variety of cocktails and regular drinks.

2.4 MILES
58 minutes
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Sightseeing 9.0

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0.5-1.25 hr stay

Scenic, Public Park, Greenery

The Highline (Free Entry)

812 Washington St, new york

The Highline is a 1.45 miles long new york city park built on an elevated section of a disused freight rail line on Manhattan's West Side. Visitors encounter nature, art, design, flowers, foliage, old train tracks and, a beautiful cityscape on the trail. A lot of activities are available to play, create and learn together in the park. Each year, Friends of the High Line creates fun and innovative opportunities for people of all ages to experience the park in a new way.

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Attraction 8.9

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1.5-2.0 hr stay

Architecture, Museum, Artsy

Whitney Museum ($$)

99 Gansevoort Street, new york

Whitney Museum exhibits a wide range of twentieth-century and contemporary American art, especially the works by living artists. There are more than 21,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, prints, photographs, films, videos, and artifacts of new media by more than 3,000 artists.

1.3 MILES
31 minutes
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Lunch 8.4

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Fine Dining, Brunch, South African Restaurant, Mediterranean Food, Israeli Restaurant

Jack's Wife Freda ($$)

226 Lafayette St, new york

Jack’s Wife Freda, opened in 2011, is an American-Mediterranean bistro famous for serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner, opened 7 days a week. They serve the dishes from Israel and South Africa, as well as New York’s Jewish food and culture, emphasizing bright, fresh ingredients and beautiful presentation. Visitors will enjoy a lively atmosphere, all-day dining hours, effortless ambiance, and a joyful sense of community. The place is renowned for greeting everyone like family, and food is as good to look at as it is delicious to eat.

2.3 MILES
55 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.3

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0.5-1.0 hr stay

Scenic, Public Park, Greenery

Bryant Park (Free Entry)

bryant park, new york

Bryant Park is a French classic style green oasis near time square, a perfect break from the concrete jungle of manhattan. Park is a complete enjoyment spot with family-friendly events all year long, plenty of space for reading books, ping pong tables in the summer, a skating rink during holidays, free movie nights, yoga and other classes, and free wifi spots in the park, and so much more.

0.3 MILES
7 minutes
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Attraction 8.7

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1.0-1.5 hr stay

Architecture, Historic Place, Landmark

Grand Central Terminal (Free Entry)

89 E 42nd street, new york

The Grand Central Terminal is the world’s biggest railroad terminal with 44 platforms and 67 tracks. It’s home to many restaurants, shops, and heart-touching events. Every time is the right time to visit Grand Central Terminal. The basement of the grand central is the deepest basement in New York City. In fact, one can sink a ten-story office building down through the Main Concourse floor, and NOT reach the basement floor of Grand Central. The world’s largest Tiffany clock is at grand central. A great place for traveling, eating and shopping, or just sitting on a bench and watching people.

0.6 MILES
14 minutes
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Sightseeing 9.2

Broadway and The Theater District images

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0.5-1.0 hr stay

Sightseeing, Historic Place, Neighbourhood

Broadway and The Theater District (Price varies)

Theater District, new york

Theater District is a Manhattan Neighborhood with 41 broadway theaters and many other theaters, movie theaters, restaurants, hotels, and other entertaining places. Broadway is one of the most famous streets in New York with big, splashy musicals. The Theater District runs approximately from West 41st to West 54th Streets (south to north), and Sixth to Eighth Avenues (east to west).

3.8 MILES
91 minutes
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Dinner 8.2

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Italian Restaurant, Pizzeria, Family Restaurant

Di Fara Pizza ($$)

108 South St, new york

Domenico De Marco, or "Dom", opened Di Fara Pizza in 1965 after emigrating to Brooklyn from the Province of Caserta in Italy. Each pie of pizza is handcrafted by the master himself, Dom, who spent over 53 years perfecting his pizza. With several of his children supporting him in the kitchen, this legend still cooks at the age of 82. Many of the ingredients are imported from Italy and form a taste that can't be replicated. In his piping hot retro oven, Dom has each mouthwatering pie ready to be devoured in just minutes.

Breakfast 8.3

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Delis, Bakery, Bagels

Tompkins Square Bagels ($)

165 Avenue A, new york

Christopher Pugliese, the owner of the Tompkins Square Bagels, learned the art of making a perfect bagel at Bake City Bagels in Gravesend Brooklyn, New York at the beginning of his career. All the artisanal bagels are made on-premises in small batches with extreme care and attention to details ranging in flavor from plain, sesame, and poppy to French toast, pumpkin. With the “do it the right way” philosophy, this place brings the A-game every time and never disappoints. They do not compromise on quality with their hand-rolled, kettle-boiled, and oven-baked bakery items.

1.7 MILES
41 minutes
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Attraction 9.1

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0.5-1.0 hr stay

Architecture, Historic Place, Landmark

Brooklyn Bridge (Free Entry)

Brooklyn Bridge, new york

The Brooklyn Bridge has become one of the most famous sights in New York. More than 120,000 vehicles, 10,000 pedestrians, and 4,000 bikes cross it every day. The Brooklyn Bridge was the first suspension bridge to use steel rather than iron for its cables. It is a great place to take photos. the second floor of Brooklyn Bridge is the walking bridge for visitors. You can also rent a bike to cross the bridge. A walk on the Brooklyn Bridge is a must-do while in Brooklyn.

4 MILES
96 minutes
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Attraction 8.7

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1.0-2.0 hr stay

Museum

The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum ($$)

Pier 86, W 46th St & 12th Ave, new york

Get a taste of science, excitement, history, and glory at this maritime history museum. The museum is on the legendary aircraft carrier Intrepid (CVS-11), one of the most successful ships in US history, features a range of interactive exhibits and events. With outdoor movies in the summer, Kids Week in February, and special Veteran’s Day activities, the Intrepid has something for everyone all year round. Walk on the deck of the Intrepid Aircraft Carrier, see the Enterprise Space Shuttle, The Aircraft Collection, The Submarine Growler, the torpedo room, and more.

2.1 MILES
50 minutes
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Lunch 8.7

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American (new), Brunch, French Restaurant

Joseph Leonard ($$$)

170 Waverly Pl, new york

Joseph Leonard is a casual American restaurant in the west village serving seasonal American food in a welcoming, relaxed setting. The restaurant also features a bar where you can enjoy your meals with drinks and a great view. The restaurant offers American and French dishes with southern charm.

2.5 MILES
60 minutes
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Attraction 9.0

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0.5-1.0 hr stay

Architecture, Historic Place, Concert Hall

Carnegie Hall (Price varies)

881 7th Ave, new york

Carnegie Hall is an Italian Renaissance-style building—with a brick-and-terra-cotta facade. There are three concert halls: the subterranean Zankel Hall, mainly for jazz; small Weill Recital Hall, usually given over to chamber music shows; and Isaac Stern Auditorium/Ronald O. Perelman Stage, the main (and largest) theater. Visitors get to enjoy a wide range of exceptional musical performances each season by acclaimed artists and composers; citywide festivals that feature collaborations with leading New York City cultural institutions; orchestral performances, chamber music, new-music concerts, and recitals; as well as the best in jazz, and other popular music. This place is home to more than 500 independently produced events each year.

0.5 MILES
12 minutes
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Sightseeing 8.8

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1.0-1.75 hr stay

Performing Art Center, Landmark

Lincoln Center (Price varies)

10 Lincoln Center Plaza, new york

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts is 16.3 acres building complex for music, dance, and theater performances. It is home to twelve institutions: The Chamber Music Society, The Film Society, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Juilliard School, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center Theater, The Metropolitan Opera, New York City Ballet, New York City Opera, New York Philharmonic, The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts, School of American Ballet. Thousands of concerts and performances happen here each year, making it one of New York's most visited venues.

3.8 MILES
91 minutes
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Dinner 8.6

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American (new), Brunch, Australian Restaurant

Dudley's ($$)

85 Orchard St, new york

Dudley’s is a quintessential Australian corner pub-and-bistro is home to a variety of small plates, creative cocktails, and an amazing atmosphere. The restaurant is cozy with simple decor, an oversized marble bar, and large street-facing windows allowing customers a perfect people-watching through it. They offer a wide array of dishes to choose from.