4-Day "City Experiences" Itinerary for Manhattan and Brooklyn in May 2023

  1. Day 1: The Iconic Manhattan
    0 minutes (0 miles) from The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

    Start your day with a classic New York breakfast at the Ellen's Stardust Diner, where the waitstaff are also talented Broadway singers. After breakfast, take a stroll down 5th Avenue, one of the most famous shopping destinations in the world. Be sure to stop by the Empire State Building for a panoramic view of the city from the observation deck. For lunch, head to the trendy Eataly NYC Flatiron for Italian specialties in a vibrant atmosphere. Spend the afternoon at the Museum of Modern Art, home to a vast collection of contemporary and modern art. End your day with a Broadway show at the New Amsterdam Theatre, located just a few blocks away from your hotel.

  2. Day 2: The SoHo and Greenwich Village
    20 minutes (3.5 miles) from The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

    Start your day in the trendy SoHo neighborhood, known for its chic boutiques and galleries. Stop by the Angelika Film Center for an indie movie screening. For lunch, head to one of the best pizza places in the city, Prince Street Pizza, for a slice of their famous pepperoni pizza. After lunch, take a walk in Washington Square Park and enjoy some street performances. In the evening, head to the Blue Note Jazz Club in Greenwich Village for a live jazz performance.

  3. Day 3: Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO
    30 minutes (5.4 miles) from The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

    Start your day by walking across the Brooklyn Bridge, an iconic landmark with stunning views of the city skyline. On the Brooklyn side, explore the DUMBO neighborhood, with its galleries, boutiques, and waterfront parks. Have lunch at Juliana's Pizza, known for its delicious coal-fired brick oven pizza. After lunch, head to the Brooklyn Museum, home to a vast collection of art and artifacts from around the world. End your day with a stroll in the beautiful Brooklyn Botanic Garden, located just a few blocks away from the museum.

  4. Day 4: Williamsburg and Bushwick
    40 minutes (7.6 miles) from The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel

    Start your day in Williamsburg, a hipster neighborhood with cafes, boutiques, and street art. Have breakfast at Egg, a popular brunch spot known for its farm-to-table dishes. After breakfast, explore the street art scene in the nearby Bushwick neighborhood. For lunch, head to Roberta's Pizza, a local favorite with a wood-fired oven and creative toppings. In the afternoon, visit the Brooklyn Brewery for a beer tasting and tour. End your day with a performance at the Brooklyn Steel, a concert venue with a spacious dance floor.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Ellen's Stardust Diner (1 hour, $30)
  • Empire State Building (2 hours, $45)
  • Eataly NYC Flatiron (1.5 hours, $40)
  • Museum of Modern Art (3 hours, $25)
  • New Amsterdam Theatre (3 hours, $100)
  • Angelika Film Center (2 hours, $20)
  • Prince Street Pizza (1 hour, $10)
  • Washington Square Park (1.5 hours, free)
  • Blue Note Jazz Club (3 hours, $75)
  • Brooklyn Bridge (1.5 hours, free)
  • Juliana's Pizza (1 hour, $20)
  • Brooklyn Museum (3 hours, $20)
  • Brooklyn Botanic Garden (2 hours, $15)
  • Egg (1 hour, $30)
  • Bushwick Street Art Tour (2 hours, $25)
  • Roberta's Pizza (1 hour, $20)
  • Brooklyn Brewery (2 hours, $35)
  • Brooklyn Steel (3 hours, $50)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $655
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