NYC getaway
zia 2-day route for the exploration of the city and its art, taking sunsets into consideration
DAY 1
BROOKLYN BRIDGE - "the city seen from the Bridge is always the city seen for the first time, in its first wild promise of all the mystery and the beauty in the world"
DUMBO - Northwestern Brooklyn waterfront framed by the Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges with iconic views of Manhattan Downtown
WESTVILLE DUMBO - brunches right around the corner from the most instagrammable Brooklyn view at Washington St and Water St crossing
WALL ST
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
FEARLESS GIRL & CHARGING BULL - the famous Wall St statues
STATEN ISLAND FERRY - a free sail by the Statue of Liberty and back
ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER & WESTFIELD WORLD TRADE CENTER - new architectural masterpieces near the 9/11 MEMORIAL
CHELSEA MARKET - a huge food market in the Meatpacking district
THE HIGH LINE - an urbanistic park 9m/30ft above the ground level, surrounded by buildings by architects such as Zaha Hadid and murals by artists like Kobra
TAGLIALATELLA GALLERIES - a gallery to see original Banksy, Keith Harring, Warhol, Shepard Fairey, Mr. Brainwash artwork
THE VESSEL - new instagrammable architectural piece made of 154 stairs at the end of High Line
THE EDGE - the highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere
CHELSEA
SOHO
NOLITA
neighborhoods to enjoy the bohemian spirit, architecture, shopping, and non-chain dining
CHINATOWN
WONTON NOODLE GARDEN - a place to enjoy huge portions of delicious Chinese food for very reasonable money
COCOBLUES - postcards and souvenirs that won't make you feel like a cliche tourist
230 FIFTH ROOFTOP BAR - a bar to observe Empire State Building from the rooftop right next to it
TIMES SQUARE
DAY 2
BLUESTONE LANE UPPER EAST SIDE CAFÉ - a breakfast cafe in an old church right by the Central Park
THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART - the leading art museum in New York + a rooftop with a view of Central Park, Downtown, and Upper East Side
BETHESDA TERRACE - one of the most picturesque places in CENTRAL PARK
THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART - to see Van Gogh, Andy Warhol, Chagall, Matisse
some more beloved food and bar options:
JOE & THE JUICE - smoothies and other healthy drinks - the Coffee Shake is especially recommended
TAÏM - falafel and more Middle Eastern treats
THE BUTCHER'S DAUGHTER - a delicious vegan restaurant and shop
CITY CAKES - legit best cupcakes in NYC
EMPLOYEES ONLY - a venue which restaurateurs from all over the world look up to, with its cocktails, brunches, and dinners
LE BAIN - the penthouse discothèque and rooftop bar
BASQUIAT'S BOTTLE - an artistic bar in Brooklyn with unique 80s vibes