2 nights in New York City

Coffee at Gregorys Coffee

Quick, quality coffee before heading downtown. W 29th & Park Ave S, 2 min from the hotel.

Whitney Museum of American Art

Subway south to 14th St/8th Ave, then walk 5 min. World-class modern + contemporary American art at the southern entrance of the High Line. Go first, then walk out the back door onto the elevated park (~$25).

Walk the High Line

Gansevoort St to Hudson Yards. Starts right outside the Whitney's back entrance. ~45 min end-to-end.

Lunch at Dimes

Bright California-meets-NYC bowls and sandwiches in the Lower East Side. ~$18–22pp.

Walk the Brooklyn Bridge

From Manhattan side. Iconic, free, ~30 min across.

Explore DUMBO

Cobblestone streets, waterfront views of Manhattan, great photos.

Coffee + cookie at One Girl Cookies

DUMBO break before heading back.

Dinner at Juliana's Pizza

Legendary thin-crust coal-fired pizza in DUMBO. Expect a line. ~$25pp.

Nightcap at The Ginger Man

Massive craft beer selection, chill vibe back near the hotel.

Coffee at Birch Coffee

Cozy specialty coffee near the hotel.

Central Park morning walk

Take the A/C/E or 1 train to Columbus Circle (59th St). Enter at the SW corner, walk to Bethesda Fountain (72nd St) and Bow Bridge, exit at 79th St on the east side — the Met is a 3-min walk north.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

82nd St & 5th Ave. 2–3 hours. $30 suggested admission. Don't miss the Egyptian Wing and Impressionist galleries.

Lunch at Zabar's Café

Upper West Side deli institution. Get a lox bagel sandwich. ~$12–15pp.

Vessel at Hudson Yards

From Zabar's, 1 train south to 34th St/Penn Station, then walk west along 34th St (~15 min total). Photos around the base — free.

Browse SoHo

Subway south. Window shop, browse independent boutiques.

McNally Jackson Books

Great independent bookstore on Prince St — natural stop heading toward the Village for dinner.

Dinner at Lupa Osteria Romana

Mario Batali's Roman trattoria in Greenwich Village. Housemade pasta, excellent cured meats. ~$40–50pp.

Village Vanguard jazz set

Legendary jazz club, 5-min walk from Lupa. Sets at 8pm + 10pm, ~$35 cover.

Coffee at Toby's Estate

Top-tier specialty coffee right on the Bedford Ave strip in Williamsburg.

Wander Williamsburg

Bedford Ave corridor, murals, vintage shops. Give it an hour.

Lunch at Russ & Daughters Café

Take the L train from Bedford Ave, exit at 1st Ave, walk 10 min south to 127 E Houston St. Ultimate NYC bagel + lox experience. Sit down and take your time. ~$20–25pp.

One World Observatory

Subway south to Fulton St. Stunning views from the top of One WTC (~$42). Book in advance.

Stroll The Oculus

Right at the base of One WTC. Stunning Calatrava architecture, free.

9/11 Memorial & Reflecting Pools

Steps from the Oculus. Free to walk. One of the most quietly powerful places in the city — worth 20 minutes before heading north.

Dinner at Superiority Burger

9 E 9th St, East Village. Take the 4/5/6 from Fulton St to Bleecker St, then walk east 5 min. Cult-favorite veggie burger spot. ~$15pp.

Cocktails at Attaboy

5-min walk from Superiority Burger. No-menu cocktail bar. Tell them what you're feeling and they build something perfect.