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new york to 3d

Your NYC kickoff: iconic sights, legendary pizza, and that electric Manhattan buzz.

3days
12stops
DAY01

Penn Station arrival → Grand Central

Overnight in Grand Central
  1. 14:00
    Penn Station arrival· start
  3. 16:00
    Times Square
  5. 19:00
    Top of the Rock
  7. 21:00
    Grand Central· overnight
Food
  • Joe's Pizza · $3.50 slice, fold it, eat it standing. Greenwich Village classic since 1975.
  • Katz's Delicatessen · Pastrami sandwich the size of your face. Share it or regret it.
Costs
Midtown hotel
$250
Subway day pass
$33
DAY02

Brooklyn Bridge → Williamsburg

Overnight in Williamsburg
  1. 06:30
    Brooklyn Bridge· start
  3. 08:30
    DUMBO
  5. 10:00
    Brooklyn Heights Promenade
  7. 18:00
    Williamsburg· overnight
Food
  • Juliana's Pizza · DUMBO spot, coal-fired, thin crust. Grimaldi's rival next door.
  • Smorgasburg (weekends) · Food hall heaven — ramen burger, raindrop cake, decisions.
Costs
Ferry to DUMBO
$4
Brooklyn hotel
$200
DAY03

Central Park South → Strawberry Fields

  1. 08:00
    Central Park South· start
  3. 09:30
    Bethesda Terrace
  5. 11:00
    The Met
  7. 17:00
    Strawberry Fields
Food
  • Tavern on the Green · Overpriced but the setting — outdoor patio under trees.
  • The Halal Guys · 53rd & 6th cart, white sauce is crack. Late night essential.
Costs
Met Museum admission
$30
Bike rental
$15
Heads Up
  • Book Top of the Rock and Met tickets ahead
  • Brooklyn Bridge at 7am is non-negotiable for photos
  • Subway 7-day unlimited = $33, worth it