5-Day "Foodie" Itinerary for NYC, Little Island, Herald Square, Staying at Hampton Inn 34th Street, Harry Potter Exhibition

  1. Day 1: Little Island and Chelsea Market
    Walking distance from Hampton Inn 34th Street (15 minutes)

    Visit the new Little Island and enjoy the beautiful views of the Hudson River. Continue your foodie adventure at the famous Chelsea Market nearby. You can taste a variety of foods such as artisanal bread, fresh seafood, tacos, and many more.

  2. Day 2: Lower East Side Food Tour and High Line Park
    Subway from Penn Station (20 minutes)

    Join a local food tour to explore the Eastern European and Jewish neighborhoods in Lower East Side. Enjoy eating knishes, babka, pickles, and other Jewish deli staples. After the tour, walk to High Line Park that offers a great view of the Big Apple.

  3. Day 3: Times Square and Greenwich Village
    Subway from Penn Station (10 minutes)

    Visit one of the most famous locations in NYC, Times Square. After taking some pictures, head towards Greenwich Village, where you can find plenty of flavorful food available in the area. There are several famous Italian restaurants, including Joe's Pizza, which has been serving delicious slices of pizza for over 40 years.

  4. Day 4: Union Square Market and Patsy's Pizzeria
    Subway from Penn Station (10 minutes)

    Start your day by exploring the Union Square Market with various offerings of fresh produce, bread, cheese, and other delicious treats. After, make sure to visit Patsy's Pizzeria for this landmark's famous thin-crust pizza, which has been serving New Yorkers since 1933.

  5. Day 5: Harry Potter Exhibition and Korean cuisine at K-town
    Subway from Penn Station (10 minutes)

    Visit the Harry Potter Exhibition at the New York Historical Society in the morning. Make your way to K-town (Korean Town) for dinner where you can find authentic Korean cuisine such as bibimbap, Korean BBQ, and tasty fried chicken.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Little Island (2 hours, free)
  • Chelsea Market (2 hours, $20-30)
  • Lower East Side Food Tour (3 hours, $50-70)
  • High Line Park (1 hour, free)
  • Greenwich Village (2 hours, $30-40)
  • Union Square Market (1.5 hours, free)
  • Patsy’s Pizzeria (1.5 hours, $15-20)
  • Harry Potter Exhibition (2 hours, $20-30)
  • K-town Restaurants (2 hours, $30-40)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $205-$290

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit the famous museums such as The Metropolitan Museum of Art or The Museum of Modern Art. You can also add a night tour to see the city light up. If you have less time, you can consider taking a hop-on-hop-off bus tour, where you can enjoy touring NYC's popular attractions in a short period. Don't forget to wear comfortable shoes to make your journey more pleasant.

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