Melissa & Carlos NYC Itinerary

January 24th-26th

Fairfield Inn & Suites-Manhattan/Times Square

ADDRESS: 330 W 40th St.

Nearby Grocery:

Terra Market-533 9th Ave

Nearby Pharmacy:

Walgreens-625 8th Ave

Wednesday January 24th

Arrival from D.C. and Hotel Check-in

Evening
  • 6:30 p.m. Arrival: Penn Station-Moynihan Train Hall NYC

    Walk 10 minutes to:

    6:45 p.m. Check-in: Fairfield Inn & Suites-Manhattan/Times Square, 330 W 40th St.

nyc skyline

Thursday January 25th

Times Square, Top of the Rock, 5th Ave Sightseeing, City Climb, Sunset Cruise & Dinner

Morning
  • Walk 3 minutes to:

    8:30 a.m. Quick Breakfast: Bagel Market, 264 W 40th St.

    Walk 7 minutes to:

    9:00 a.m. Times Square

    Walk 8 minutes to:

    9:45 a.m. Rockefeller Plaza

    Walk 2 minutes to:

    10:00 a.m. Admission: Top of the Rock, 30 Rockefeller Plaza

    Note: A confirmation email has been sent that you can use for entry. Confirmation #1372401160343

    Walk 5 minutes to:

    11:00 a.m. 5th Ave. Sightseeing:

    • Nike NYC
    • Cartier Mansion
    • Patrick’s Cathedral
    • Saks 5th Ave
    • New York Public Library
    • Bryant Park Winter Village
Afternoon
  • Take a car (approx. 15 minutes) to:

    12:30 p.m. Lunch: Hudson Yards, 20 Hudson Yards

    Note: Hudson Yards is a large shopping center containing many lunch options from sit down, to fast-casual.

    Walk to the 4th floor of Hudson Yards to:

    1:45 p.m. Admission: City Climb, 30 Hudson Yards

    Note: Purchase made by phone. Order # 2410971

    Walk 15 minutes or take a car (approx. 6 minutes) to:

    4:15 p.m. Classic Harbor Line Sunset Cruise, Pier 62-Chelsea Piers

    Note: Check-in 10-15 minutes ahead of scheduled departure at the booth on the Pier. If you need to make a change, call (212) 627-1825. Booking #206828466

Evening
  • Take a car (approx. 25 minutes) to:

    7:15 p.m. Dinner Reservation: Carmines, 200 W 44th St.

    Note: Link to reservation HERE.

    Walk 5 minutes to:

    9:00 p.m. Times Square

    Walk 10 minutes to your hotel.

Friday January 26th

Harry Potter NY, Chinatown Food Tour, The Met, Luxury Bar Tour

Morning
Afternoon
  • Take a car (approx. 15 minutes) to:

    11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Ultimate Chinatown Food Tour

    Note: Meet in the Sara D Roosevelt Park between the public restrooms and playground. To navigate using Google Maps, use Kung Fu Tea at 73 Chrystie St. The meeting spot is across the street, in the park. Booking # 206410213

    Walk 5 minutes to:

    2:00 p.m. Little Italy (see map).

    Note: Little Italy has gotten smaller over the years. The neighborhood is Mulberry St. between Broome St. to the north and Canal St. to the south. Walking down that street you will see many authentic Italian restaurants, shops, and bakeries. I recommend Ferrara Bakery and Café or La Bella Ferrara for the best Cannoli.

    Take a car (approx. 30 minutes) to:

    3:30 p.m. Admission: The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 5th Ave.

    Note: The tickets have flexible entry time. Ticket #45704986

     

Evening
  • Take a car (approx. 30 minutes) to:

    6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Telltale Tours: Luxury Rooftop and Bar Tour on the Lower East Side

    Note: Meeting point is in front of Hotel 50 Bowery at Bowery and Canal Street. Late arrivals should go inside Bar OS adjacent to the hotel. (415) 846-2220. This tour includes four stops including a rooftop bar, speakeasy, and an underground club with dance. You can stay at the final stop for as long as you like. Food and drinks for purchase at every stop.

    Optional:

    10:00 p.m. Public Rooftop at PUBLIC HOTEL, 215 Chrystie St.

     

  • If you would like a printable version of the itinerary CLICK HERE.

    Please note:

    Any changes after delivery of the final itinerary are subject to an additional fee.  While I can assist with cancellation of dining reservations on the OpenTable and Resy platforms, schedule changes and refunds from vendors are the sole responsibility of the traveler.

Sarah Funky
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