NYC Day Tour: St. Patrick's Cathedral to Summit with Subway Travel

Day 1: Subway Exploration & Scenic Drive

New York, NY to Summit, NJ on June 10, 2025

7:45am

Park at Midtown Manhattan Garage

Park your car at the Icon Parking garage at 7 East 50th Street, near St. Patrick's Cathedral, allowing easy access to subway lines for later trips.
USD35, 0h30m

8:15am

Visit St. Patrick's Cathedral

Walk directly to St. Patrick's Cathedral to admire the architecture and historic interior before the crowd builds. Open 6:30am-8:45pm.
Free, 1h

9:30am

Subway to Chelsea Market

Take the E subway line from 5th Avenue/53rd Street station to 14th Street station for easy access to Chelsea Market. Average subway ride is 15 minutes.
USD2.90, 0h30m

10:00am

Breakfast at Friedman's Chelsea Market

Enjoy a wholesome breakfast with organic options at Friedman's inside Chelsea Market, open from 8am to satisfy morning hunger.
USD20, 1h

11:15am

Subway to Vassal Park vicinity

Take the A or C subway from 14th Street to 168th Street station, followed by a short taxi or bus ride to Vassal Park for a nature break.
USD5 (subway + short ride), 1h

12:30pm

Explore Vassal Park

Relax in Vassal Park, a quiet urban green space perfect for a midday walk or rest.
Free, 45m

1:15pm

Subway to Central Park (Belvedere Castle)

Take subway back south to 81st Street station (via A or C trains) to reach Central Park and Belvedere Castle entrance. The castle is open 10am-6pm.
USD2.90, 0h45m

2:00pm

Belvedere Castle Visit

Explore Belvedere Castle and enjoy panoramic views of Central Park and NYC skyline from this charming landmark. Free entry.
Free, 1h

3:15pm

Subway and Tram to Roosevelt Island

Take the Q subway line from 72nd Street to 59th Street/2nd Avenue, then access the Roosevelt Island Tramway for a scenic aerial ride open until midnight.
USD2.90, 1h

4:30pm

Return Subway to Midtown

Take subway back to Midtown (via Q train to Times Square and transfer to the 7/E line to 5th Ave/53rd Street) to retrieve parked car.
USD2.90, 0h45m

5:30pm

Drive from NYC to Summit, NJ

Begin the drive to Summit, NJ, covering approximately 25 miles to reach destination by early evening.
Estimated fuel cost USD20, 0h45m

6:15pm

Dinner at Root 87 in Summit, NJ

End your day with a fresh farm-to-table dinner experience at Root 87, known for locally sourced ingredients. Open till 9:30pm.
USD40, 1.5h
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