New York City, NY

New York StateUnited States
Written By Haley G.

New York City has tons to offer on a long weekend getaway! We’ve detailed some of our favorite spots for you to enjoy when you visit below.

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First off, you’re going to need a place to stay. We recommend:

Upscale Stays

  • The Standard (East Village) - popular hotel in a prime downtown location

  • The Williamsburg Hotel (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) - this hotel boasts a rooftop bar inside a fairy light-covered water tower. Need we say more?

  • Library Hotel (Midtown) - located right by lively Bryant Park in the heart of the city and loyal to its library theme, this cozy yet elegant hotel is an excellent choice.

Stays on a Budget

  • The Jane (West Village) - While the rooms are on the small side (be sure to opt for a ‘Captain’s Cabin’ room for an ensuite bathroom!), these affordable yet charming digs are in a great location. Fun fact - the Titanic survivors were housed here in 1912 after the ship’s sinking!

  • Airbnb! Location recommendations:

    • Manhattan - SoHo, West Village, Chelsea

    • Brooklyn - Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Park Slope, Cobble Hill

    • Queens - Long Island City, Astoria

    • Jersey City, NJ (Manhattan is quick and accessible from this trending, family-friendly neighborhood!)

You’ll be able to get around NYC via walking, biking, the subway, and rideshare so a car is not necessary.

Google Maps is your best friend when it comes to taking the subway in NYC. Just plug in your destination, and it will show you the most efficient train route and where to enter/exit the platform! Also, this downloadable map is a great reference when identifying local and express stops. When in doubt, stick to the local trains, and you will be sure to not bypass your stop!

The MYmta app also shows train arrival times if you can’t find the platform clocks. 

Train etiquette tip: If you are blocking the subway doors in a crowded car and people are trying to get out, remove yourself from the train, stand right by the doors, and enter again when all have exited.

Morning:

Breakfast

  1. Bandits - West Village

  2. Maman - multiple locations

  3. Pardon My French - East Village

  4. Banter - Greenwich Village

  5. Pil Pil - Upper East Side

  6. Sunday in Brooklyn - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

  7. Reunion - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

  8. Russ & Daughters - Lower East Side

  9. C&B - East Village

Afternoon

To Do:

  • Central Park! It’s great in every season

  • Get lost in the Strand bookstore

  • Wander South Street Seaport, an upscale stretch of shops and restaurants alongside the East River

  • Dare to stand on the Edge - the highest outdoor sky deck in the western hemisphere 

  • Museums: The Met, The MoMA, The Guggenheim, The American Museum of Natural History, The Frick Collection (my personal favorite!), The Whitney, The Morgan Library

  • Simply walk around! Research NYC landmarks that interest you in art, film, music, or general history and do a self-guided walking tour - there are tons! See above for recommended Manhattan neighborhoods to explore

To Eat

  1. Joe’s Pizza - multiple locations, but the famous one is in Greenwich Village

  2. Katz Deli - Lower East Side - obviously get the pastrami! “I’ll have what she’s having!”

  3. Oh K-Dog - there are spots all around town popping up for Korean street corn dogs, but this one is great

  4. 7th Street Burger - East Village

  5. Faicco’s - Greenwich Village - for Italian sandwiches

  6. Los Tacos No. 1 - multiple locations

  7. Cheeky’s Sandwiches - Lower East Side

Evening:

To Eat:

Upscale Dining:

For the Views:

Asian:

American:

To Do:

Cocktail Suggestions:

  1. Angel’s Share - East Village (cool speakeasy!)

  2. Amor y Amargo - East Village

  3. Death & Co. - East Village

  4. Dead Rabbit - Financial District

  5. Westlight Rooftop Bar - Williamsburg, Brooklyn

Additional Ideas:

  1. Check out some off-the-beaten-path museums nearby in Queens - MoMA PS1 or the Museum of the Moving Image

  2. Explore the Met Cloisters, at the tippy top of Manhattan

  3. Take the tram to Roosevelt Island, or the ferry to Governors Island

  4. See the street murals of the Bushwick Collective

Haley G.

Haley has always loved reviewing locations and being in the know about the best neighborhoods, restaurants, and events in Cleveland. This passion fuels each guide and article she creates for The Cleveland Bucket List. She hopes you enjoy her stories and guides and get inspired to create an adventure of your own!

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