You can start the adventure out in New York City. My family still calls it home, and it’s also where I currently reside. The most expensive and diversified place on your trip will also be the most intriguing one!

First stop: New York City (3-4 nights)
You can start the adventure out in New York City. My family still calls it home, and it’s also where I currently reside. The most expensive and diversified place on your trip will also be the most intriguing one!

Get directions: mapquest directions

You don’t need a car in New York, so save the rental for when you’re leaving.

You should try pizza at Artichoke, Prince Street, and Joe’s, bagels at Ess-a-bagel and Russ+Daughters, burgers at Emmy Squared, Raoul’s, Shake Shack, and pastrami at Katz Deli while you’re in New York City.

Below is a brief itinerary that I’ve put up, but you can also read my complete guide to 4 days in New York.

Day 1: Times Square and Uptown
Bow Bridge, Alice in Wonderland, Bethsheda Fountain, and Loeb Boat House are all in Central Park. On East 72nd Street, enter (Limited Food options)
Natural History Museum at The Met
Broadway Show + Times Square
Day 2 Central Manhattan
strolling tour
Grand Central, the Empire State Building, Radio City, Rockefeller Center, and Madison Square Park
Sports Game
Day 3 Oculus, the 9/11 Memorial, One World Trade Center, Wall Street, and the Statue of Liberty ferry from Battery Park are all located in the Lower Manhattan Financial District.
Seaport District: activities, dining, and retail
Drinks at Happy Hour at Stone Street and Dead Rabbit
Day 4 Manhattan and Brooklyn
Chelsea, Chelsea Market, and the Highline, as well as West Village, Soho, and Chinatown
Brooklyn Bridge: 1 hour to get to BK via walking.
Time Out Market, Washington Street, and Skyline View are in Dumbo.
Williamsburg: A hipster district with vintage shops and trendy eateries
Hotels with a difference in New York City: get  mapquest driving directions