New York City
Epic 3 Night Guide - Less touristy than the rest! Experience the best of NYC like a local Whether you’re planning a couples getaway or a girls weekend, take in the City like most tourists don’t. You won’t find the most famous tourist attractions in this itinerary and we’re skipping Times Square all together! You’ve seen it enough on TV.. and I swear, you won’t miss it. Instead, we’re slowing down, taking it all in and immersing ourselves into one of the greatest cities in the world as if you were a local! This is a near replica itinerary of a trip I took with my husband to celebrate my 30th birthday, and it was truly epic! Only thing missing was a show on Broadway - which you should definitely fit in where you can and was my only regret on this truly incredible trip. Pack your bags, because you’re heading to… Greenwich Village - The Upper East Side - Brooklyn - Chelsea
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Day 1

Settle into a truly iconic village in Manhattan.

We’re taking it easy on day one - no taxi or subway necessary once you arrive. Strap on your cutest shoes because all of today’s stops are just a short stroll from your hotel.

Greenwich Village
@juliabaum
- This is home base - True old school NY charm - Just a few steps away from some of the best restaurants & night life
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Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
@juliabaum
- Great location - Charming property - Bookable with Hyatt rewards points - Small rooms… but they all are, it’s NYC and Realestate is limited
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Dante NYC
@juliabaum
- Most famous bar in NYC - Short walk from your hotel - Pre dinner drinks with a cute aesthetic
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American Bar - New York
@juliabaum
- A local favorite - Frequented by celebrities - Short walk from hotel
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Comedy Cellar
@juliabaum
- Famous for a reason - Laugh your ass off - Also, just a short walk from hotel
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Day 2

Today is a day for comfy shoes, because we’re walking!

You’ll also be hopping on the subway first thing in the morning because we’re on our way to live out our Gossip Girl dreams in the Upper East Side!

Murray's Bagels
@juliabaum
- Bagels are a NYC must - Around the corner from hotel
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Just a couple of blocks from your hotel, you’ll find the 14 St Union Square Metro. You’ll be getting off on the 77th St stop.

Upper East Side
@juliabaum
- See how the ultra wealthy live - Set of Gossip Girl tv show
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Ralph's Coffee
@juliabaum
Coffee
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
@juliabaum
- The MET! - Wander, get lost, spend hours, take it all in
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Central Park
@juliabaum
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Tavern On the Green
@juliabaum
- Right off of Central Park - Stunning sun room & outdoor terrace - Brown butter trout is a MUST
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The Plaza
@juliabaum
- The Palm Court - High tea for the bougie - Drinks at the bar for the ballin on a budget
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Explore 5th Ave for some shopping on your way to your next stop.

Top of The Rock
@juliabaum
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Find your way back down to Greenwich Village. Subway, Taxi, Uber.,,

Freshen up for dinner at the hotel.

Oak Tuscan Truffle Lounge
@juliabaum
- For the truffle lovers! - Intimate, romantic setting - Don’t miss the truffle honey burata to start and gelato to finish - If truffles aren’t your thing, see bottom of itinerary for alternative restaurants
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Smalls Jazz Club
@juliabaum
- NYC is famous for Jazz - And this is a famous club - Trsnsport yourself into a different era - Such a fun vibe for a night cap - Reserve your seat ahead of time.
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Day 3

Manhattan is amazing, but you didn’t really experience NYC if you didn’t explore any of the other boroughs… And Brooklyn is a brilliant way to get a new perspective of the city. Your comfiest shoes are needed today because we are walking… a lot!

Stroll back over to the 14 St Union Square metro, you’re taking the L train to…

Williamsburg
@juliabaum
- Get off on Bedford Ave - Quirky, up and coming town in Brooklyn - Great place for thrift shopping!
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Sunday In Brooklyn / Williamsburg
@juliabaum
- Brunch: opens @ 10am - Pancakes are a must!
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Catbird
@juliabaum
- Get zapped✨ - Permant bracelet - Iconic souvenir
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Shop around: thrift stores & boutiques

North 5th Street Pier and Park
@juliabaum
- Vista at the NYC skyline - Hop on the ferry to Dumbo - Great affordable way to get on the water - Also the easiest way to get to Dumbo
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Dumbo
@juliabaum
- Walk along the water - See the Statue of Liberty (from afar) - Admire the Brooklyn Bridge
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Time Out Market New York
@juliabaum
- Lunch with a view - Sit on rooftop terrace - Many food options to choose from - Recommend the pizza & a spritz
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Details
Brooklyn Bridge
@juliabaum
- Walk over the bridge back to Manhattan - Such a fun experience - Great views
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Details

Make your way back to hotel via subway, taxi or uber.

Freshen up for dinner but keep your comfy shoes on, we’re not done walking yet.

Hudson River Greenway
@juliabaum
- Walk or bike along the Hudson to our next stop
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Details
Grand Banks
@juliabaum
- Pre dinner drinks & oysters - Enjoy the sunset on the water - Subject to weather and seasonality - See bottom of itinerary for alternative options
Add to
Details
Cipriani Downtown NYC
@juliabaum
- Walkable from Grand Banks - Recommend the slow roasted duck - Risotto is also top notch - Infamous vanilla cake - IYKYK
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Details

Head back to hotel - it was a long day and we’re taking it easy tonight.

If you’re looking for a night cap… might I suggest the swanky hotel bar.

Day 4

It’s our last day, but flights not until later this afternoon… so let’s make the most of it!

Throw on your comfies again because we’re doing some more walking!

West Village
@juliabaum
- Stroll the quiet neighborhoods - Admire the quaint brownstones
Add to
Details
Cafe Panino Mucho Giusto
@juliabaum
- A local favorite for a quick breakfast - Recommend the Nutella latte
Add to
Details
Chelsea
@juliabaum
- Wander the streets until you come across some stairs for our next activity
Add to
Details
The High Line
@juliabaum
- Walk above the streets on this historic railway turned park
Add to
Details
Hudson Yards
@juliabaum
- Highline will drop you off here - Admire the Vessel
Add to
Details
Edge
@juliabaum
- The most epic view of NYC, 100 stories up - Platform jets out over the city - They don’t call it the Edge for nothing - Buy tickets/reserve your spot ahead of time
Add to
Details
Chelsea Market
@juliabaum
- Walk the Highline back to the market for lunch - Many many good options - Recommend the Lobster Roll or more pizza! - Wine tasting is also an option!
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Details
Washington Square Park
@juliabaum
- Wrap up your day in the park - Admire the famous arch - Seek out piano players in the park
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Details

And that’s a wrap! Head back to the hotel to grab your things so you can make your way back home.

Spend your travels daydreaming about all of the amazing memories you just made in one of the greatest cities in the world!

Alternative Options

Broadway Theatre
@juliabaum
- A must do if you can fit it in! - Regrettably, the shows we wanted to see were not performing on the days we were in town (Sunday-Wednesday) - I cannot make a personal show recommendations as I did not see any
Add to
Details
FlyNYON Helicopter Tours
@juliabaum
- I wanted to do this SO bad! - Go at dusk or sunset - Husband was too afraid to go - Warning: this is pricey $$$
Add to
Details
BATHHOUSE
@juliabaum
- For the Spa day girlies - In Williamsburg
Add to
Details
SoHo
@juliabaum
Shopping
Add to
Details
Carbone
@juliabaum
Lunch 11:30-2PM
Add to
Details
Don Angie
@juliabaum
- Michelin Star - Italian food - Frequented by celebrities - Hard to get a reservation
Add to
Details
Via Carota
@juliabaum
- Great Italian food - Celebrity sightings
Add to
Details
Rosemary's
@juliabaum
- Good vibes and always crowded - Italian food - Affordable
Add to
Details
Waverly Inn
@juliabaum
- Romantic Setting
Add to
Details
Lola Taverna
@juliabaum
- Very cute aesthetic - Very popular
Add to
Details
A Pasta Bar
@juliabaum
Dinner Soho
Add to
Details
12 Chairs Café
@juliabaum
- Another brunch option in Williamsburg
Add to
Details
Misi
@juliabaum
- Brunch in Williamsburg - Whipped ricotta on crostini
Add to
Details
Sadelle's
@juliabaum
Breakfast Soho
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Details
The Garret
@juliabaum
- Speakeasy on top of Five Guys - Close to hotel
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THE ROOF
@juliabaum
Pre show drinks
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New York City
Epic 3 Night Guide - Less touristy than the rest! Experience the best of NYC like a local Whether you’re planning a couples getaway or a girls weekend, take in the City like most tourists don’t. You won’t find the most famous tourist attractions in this itinerary and we’re skipping Times Square all together! You’ve seen it enough on TV.. and I swear, you won’t miss it. Instead, we’re slowing down, taking it all in and immersing ourselves into one of the greatest cities in the world as if you were a local! This is a near replica itinerary of a trip I took with my husband to celebrate my 30th birthday, and it was truly epic! Only thing missing was a show on Broadway - which you should definitely fit in where you can and was my only regret on this truly incredible trip. Pack your bags, because you’re heading to… Greenwich Village - The Upper East Side - Brooklyn - Chelsea
49 Places • 6 Saves • ago
Free

Day 1

Settle into a truly iconic village in Manhattan.

We’re taking it easy on day one - no taxi or subway necessary once you arrive. Strap on your cutest shoes because all of today’s stops are just a short stroll from your hotel.

Greenwich Village
@juliabaum
- This is home base - True old school NY charm - Just a few steps away from some of the best restaurants & night life
Add to
Details
Walker Hotel Greenwich Village
@juliabaum
- Great location - Charming property - Bookable with Hyatt rewards points - Small rooms… but they all are, it’s NYC and Realestate is limited
Add to
Details
Dante NYC
@juliabaum
- Most famous bar in NYC - Short walk from your hotel - Pre dinner drinks with a cute aesthetic
Add to
Details
American Bar - New York
@juliabaum
- A local favorite - Frequented by celebrities - Short walk from hotel
Add to
Details
Comedy Cellar
@juliabaum
- Famous for a reason - Laugh your ass off - Also, just a short walk from hotel
Add to
Details

Day 2

Today is a day for comfy shoes, because we’re walking!

You’ll also be hopping on the subway first thing in the morning because we’re on our way to live out our Gossip Girl dreams in the Upper East Side!

Murray's Bagels
@juliabaum
- Bagels are a NYC must - Around the corner from hotel
Add to
Details

Just a couple of blocks from your hotel, you’ll find the 14 St Union Square Metro. You’ll be getting off on the 77th St stop.

Upper East Side
@juliabaum
- See how the ultra wealthy live - Set of Gossip Girl tv show
Add to
Details
Ralph's Coffee
@juliabaum
Coffee
Add to
Details
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
@juliabaum
- The MET! - Wander, get lost, spend hours, take it all in
Add to
Details
Central Park
@juliabaum
Add to
Details
Tavern On the Green
@juliabaum
- Right off of Central Park - Stunning sun room & outdoor terrace - Brown butter trout is a MUST
Add to
Details
The Plaza
@juliabaum
- The Palm Court - High tea for the bougie - Drinks at the bar for the ballin on a budget
Add to
Details

Explore 5th Ave for some shopping on your way to your next stop.

Top of The Rock
@juliabaum
Add to
Details

Find your way back down to Greenwich Village. Subway, Taxi, Uber.,,

Freshen up for dinner at the hotel.

Oak Tuscan Truffle Lounge
@juliabaum
- For the truffle lovers! - Intimate, romantic setting - Don’t miss the truffle honey burata to start and gelato to finish - If truffles aren’t your thing, see bottom of itinerary for alternative restaurants
Add to
Details
Smalls Jazz Club
@juliabaum
- NYC is famous for Jazz - And this is a famous club - Trsnsport yourself into a different era - Such a fun vibe for a night cap - Reserve your seat ahead of time.
Add to
Details

Day 3

Manhattan is amazing, but you didn’t really experience NYC if you didn’t explore any of the other boroughs… And Brooklyn is a brilliant way to get a new perspective of the city. Your comfiest shoes are needed today because we are walking… a lot!

Stroll back over to the 14 St Union Square metro, you’re taking the L train to…

Williamsburg
@juliabaum
- Get off on Bedford Ave - Quirky, up and coming town in Brooklyn - Great place for thrift shopping!
Add to
Details
Sunday In Brooklyn / Williamsburg
@juliabaum
- Brunch: opens @ 10am - Pancakes are a must!
Add to
Details
Catbird
@juliabaum
- Get zapped✨ - Permant bracelet - Iconic souvenir
Add to
Details

Shop around: thrift stores & boutiques

North 5th Street Pier and Park
@juliabaum
- Vista at the NYC skyline - Hop on the ferry to Dumbo - Great affordable way to get on the water - Also the easiest way to get to Dumbo
Add to
Details
Dumbo
@juliabaum
- Walk along the water - See the Statue of Liberty (from afar) - Admire the Brooklyn Bridge
Add to
Details
Time Out Market New York
@juliabaum
- Lunch with a view - Sit on rooftop terrace - Many food options to choose from - Recommend the pizza & a spritz
Add to
Details
Brooklyn Bridge
@juliabaum
- Walk over the bridge back to Manhattan - Such a fun experience - Great views
Add to
Details

Make your way back to hotel via subway, taxi or uber.

Freshen up for dinner but keep your comfy shoes on, we’re not done walking yet.

Hudson River Greenway
@juliabaum
- Walk or bike along the Hudson to our next stop
Add to
Details
Grand Banks
@juliabaum
- Pre dinner drinks & oysters - Enjoy the sunset on the water - Subject to weather and seasonality - See bottom of itinerary for alternative options
Add to
Details
Cipriani Downtown NYC
@juliabaum
- Walkable from Grand Banks - Recommend the slow roasted duck - Risotto is also top notch - Infamous vanilla cake - IYKYK
Add to
Details

Head back to hotel - it was a long day and we’re taking it easy tonight.

If you’re looking for a night cap… might I suggest the swanky hotel bar.

Day 4

It’s our last day, but flights not until later this afternoon… so let’s make the most of it!

Throw on your comfies again because we’re doing some more walking!

West Village
@juliabaum
- Stroll the quiet neighborhoods - Admire the quaint brownstones
Add to
Details
Cafe Panino Mucho Giusto
@juliabaum
- A local favorite for a quick breakfast - Recommend the Nutella latte
Add to
Details
Chelsea
@juliabaum
- Wander the streets until you come across some stairs for our next activity
Add to
Details
The High Line
@juliabaum
- Walk above the streets on this historic railway turned park
Add to
Details
Hudson Yards
@juliabaum
- Highline will drop you off here - Admire the Vessel
Add to
Details
Edge
@juliabaum
- The most epic view of NYC, 100 stories up - Platform jets out over the city - They don’t call it the Edge for nothing - Buy tickets/reserve your spot ahead of time
Add to
Details
Chelsea Market
@juliabaum
- Walk the Highline back to the market for lunch - Many many good options - Recommend the Lobster Roll or more pizza! - Wine tasting is also an option!
Add to
Details
Washington Square Park
@juliabaum
- Wrap up your day in the park - Admire the famous arch - Seek out piano players in the park
Add to
Details

And that’s a wrap! Head back to the hotel to grab your things so you can make your way back home.

Spend your travels daydreaming about all of the amazing memories you just made in one of the greatest cities in the world!

Alternative Options

Broadway Theatre
@juliabaum
- A must do if you can fit it in! - Regrettably, the shows we wanted to see were not performing on the days we were in town (Sunday-Wednesday) - I cannot make a personal show recommendations as I did not see any
Add to
Details
FlyNYON Helicopter Tours
@juliabaum
- I wanted to do this SO bad! - Go at dusk or sunset - Husband was too afraid to go - Warning: this is pricey $$$
Add to
Details
BATHHOUSE
@juliabaum
- For the Spa day girlies - In Williamsburg
Add to
Details
SoHo
@juliabaum
Shopping
Add to
Details
Carbone
@juliabaum
Lunch 11:30-2PM
Add to
Details
Don Angie
@juliabaum
- Michelin Star - Italian food - Frequented by celebrities - Hard to get a reservation
Add to
Details
Via Carota
@juliabaum
- Great Italian food - Celebrity sightings
Add to
Details
Rosemary's
@juliabaum
- Good vibes and always crowded - Italian food - Affordable
Add to
Details
Waverly Inn
@juliabaum
- Romantic Setting
Add to
Details
Lola Taverna
@juliabaum
- Very cute aesthetic - Very popular
Add to
Details
A Pasta Bar
@juliabaum
Dinner Soho
Add to
Details
12 Chairs Café
@juliabaum
- Another brunch option in Williamsburg
Add to
Details
Misi
@juliabaum
- Brunch in Williamsburg - Whipped ricotta on crostini
Add to
Details
Sadelle's
@juliabaum
Breakfast Soho
Add to
Details
The Garret
@juliabaum
- Speakeasy on top of Five Guys - Close to hotel
Add to
Details
THE ROOF
@juliabaum
Pre show drinks
Add to
Details

* * *
CURATED BY
Send A Tip
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