5 Days of Adventure in NYC - Ramen, Sushi, Capitol Grill, and Harry Potter Excitement!

  • Day 1: Satisfy Your Ramen Cravings
    Hampton Inn 34th Street to Ichiran (35 minutes via subway)

    Kick off your adventure craving with a hearty bowl of Ichiran's tonkatsu pork-broth ramen. Unlike your usual restaurant, Ichiran offers solo dining booths where you can devour your delicious meal without any distractions.

  • Day 2: Sushi and Harry Potter
    Ichiran to Sushi Nakazawa (20 minutes via subway), Sushi Nakazawa to Harry Potter Store (25 minutes via subway)

    Start off your day with a sushi omakase experience at Sushi Nakazawa, where their world-renowned sushi chef Daisuke Nakazawa will leave your taste buds happy and satisfied. Afterward, head to the Harry Potter store in Flatiron and immerse yourself in the wizarding world with exclusive merchandise and fun photo opportunities.

  • Day 3: Capitol Grill
    Harry Potter Store to Capitol Grill (10 minutes via subway)

    Treat yourself to a delicious steak at Capitol Grill, where you can indulge in juicy, perfectly cooked cuts of meat while taking in the elegant atmosphere.

  • Day 4: Brooklyn Bridge Adventure
    Capitol Grill to Brooklyn Bridge (45 minutes via subway)

    Take a scenic walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and take in the stunning views of the city skyline and the East River.

  • Day 5: Empire State Building
    Brooklyn Bridge to Empire State Building (45 minutes via subway)

    End your adventure at the top of the Empire State Building, where you can enjoy unparalleled views of the city from the iconic observation deck. Don't forget your camera!

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Ichiran (1 hour, $20)
  • Sushi Nakazawa (1.5 hours, $150)
  • Harry Potter Store (1 hour, $50)
  • Capitol Grill (2 hours, $100)
  • Brooklyn Bridge (2 hours, free)
  • Empire State Building (2 hours, $40)
  • Total Estimated Costs ($360)

Transportation

Public transportation, including the subway system, is the best and most cost-effective way to travel throughout NYC. A 7-day unlimited metro card costs $33 and will allow you to travel on subways, buses and trains.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting Central Park, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, or seeing a Broadway show. For those with less time, eliminate the Capitol Grill dinner, and add a visit to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

Airports

NYC has three major airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), LaGuardia Airport (LGA), and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR). JFK is located 15 miles from Manhattan and serves international flights. LGA serves mostly domestic flights and is located 8 miles from Manhattan. Conversely, EWR is located in Newark, New Jersey, and it's 16 miles from Manhattan.

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