Joseph & Lesley's Anniversary in NYC!
May 20th, 21st and 23rd
Hilton Club: The Central at 5th New York
ADDRESS: 16 E 58th St. PHONE: (646) 869-8900
Monday May 20th
Central Park, Sightseeing on 5th Ave, Summit One Vanderbilt, Dinner and Rooftop Bar
Morning
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Walk 13 minutes to:
9:00 a.m. Breakfast: Liberty Bagels-5th Ave, 16 E 58th St.
Walk 4 minutes to:
9:30 a.m. Central Park Sightseeing (see map):
- Inscope Arch
- Mall & Literary Walk
- Bethesda Fountain & Terrace
- Boathouse (rowboat rental)
- Central Park Carousel
- Wollman Rink
- Gapstow Bridge
Walk 5 minutes to:
11:30 a.m. Sightseeing down 5th Ave (see map):
- The Plaza Hotel
- Bergdorf Goodman
- Tiffany & Co.
- Cartier Mansion
- Patrick’s Cathedral
- *Rockefeller Plaza
- New York Public Library
*There are restrooms, food, coffee, and shopping options on the concourse level (basement) of 30 Rock, behind the skating rink.
Afternoon
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Walk 8 minutes to:
1:30 p.m. Lunch: Urbanspace Vanderbilt, 230 Park Ave.
Note: This is a food hall with a variety of local food vendors.
Walk 1 minute to:
2:30 p.m. Grand Central Terminal, 89 E 42nd St.
Walk 2 minutes to:
3:00 p.m. Admission: Summit One Vanderbilt, 45 E 42nd St.
Note: Entrance to Summit is through the main concourse of Grand Central via Vanderbilt Passage. If you don’t see it, ask the information desk beneath the clock! Order #20240410-18243030
Evening
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Walk 6 minutes to:
5:30 p.m. Hotel: Hilton Club-The Central at 5th, 12 E 48th St.
Take a car to:
7:30 p.m. Dinner Reservation: Valerie, 45 W 45th
Note: Link to reservation HERE.
Walk 10 minutes to:
9:00 p.m. Drinks: Refinery Rooftop, 63 W 38th St.
Take a car to your hotel.
Tuesday May 21st
Financial District Sightseeing, The Seaport, Brooklyn Bridge, Sunset Cruise, Dinner & Speakeasy
Morning
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Walk 11 minutes to:
9:30 a.m. Breakfast: 2nd Ave Gourmet Deli, 884 2nd Ave
Take a car (approx. 15 minutes) to:
11:00 a.m. Financial District Sightseeing (see map):
- 9/11 Memorial
- One World Trade Center
- The Survivor Tree
- The Sphere
- Trinity Church (Alexander Hamilton buried here)
- Federal Hall
- New York Stock Exchange
- Charging Bull
- Fraunces Tavern
Afternoon
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Walk 12 minutes to:
Walk 2 minutes to:
Pier 17 (waterfront seating with views of the Brooklyn Bridge)
Tin Building (shopping, restaurants, and bars)
(Optional) Walk 15 minutes to:
City Hall Park: Across the street is where you start the walk across the Brooklyn Bridge. The walk across takes about 30-45 minutes.
Take a car to:
5:00 p.m. Hotel: Hilton Club-The Central at 5th, 12 E 48th St.
Evening
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Take a car (approx. 25 minutes) to:
7:05 p.m. Sunset Cruise: Classic Harbor Line, Pier 62 Chelsea Piers
Note: This is a classic cocktails cruise. One cocktail included with ticket. Full bar available. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in at the kiosk. If you need to make a change, call (212) 627-1825 Booking #218302886
Take a car (approx. 10 minutes) to:
9:00 p.m. Dinner Reservation: Tao Downtown, 92 9th Ave
Note: Link to reservation HERE.
Walk 5 minutes to:
11:00 p.m. Speakeasy: Bathtub Gin, 132 9th Ave.
Note: Reservation under Lesley’s name and phone number in Resy platform. This speakeasy is hidden behind a small coffee shop in Chelsea. Please note, cancel prior to 11 a.m. to avoid a charge of $25 per person to card on file. (646) 559-1671
Take a car to your hotel.
Thursday May 23rd
Chinatown Food Tour, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Dinner & Luxury Rooftop Bar
Morning
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Walk 3 minutes to:
9:30 a.m. Light Breakfast/Coffee: Bluestone Lane-Midtown East, 400 Madison Ave.
Take a car (approx. 20 minutes) to:
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Food Tour: Ultimate Chinatown Food Tour, Sara D. Roosevelt Park
Note: For mapping purposes, put in Kung Fu Tea at 73 Chrystie St. Meet across the street from this location, in the park. If you need to make a change, call (917) 426-5642 Booking #218303945
Afternoon
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Take a car (approx. 30 minutes) to:
2:30 p.m. Admission: Brooklyn Botanic Garden, 150 Eastern Parkway
Note: Your tickets are good for admission at any time on this date. Tickets were sent via text message. Order confirmation ID: B528RRH150146573
Take a car (approx. 40 minutes) to:
6:00 p.m. Hotel: Hilton Club-The Central at 5th, 12 E 48th St
Evening
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Walk 15 minutes or take a car (approx. 5 minutes) to:
8:00 p.m. Dinner Reservation: Tony’s Di Napoli
Note: Link to reservation HERE.
Take a car (approx. 8 minutes to):
10:00 p.m. Drinks: Nubeluz, 25 W 28th St. (books open 4/23)
Note: Link to reservation HERE. This bar is on the 52nd floor of the Ritz Carlton-Nomad. Dress code: no athletic wear, baseball hats, t-shirts, flip flops, large logos or overly distressed clothing. Please note there is a $35 charge to the card on file for no shows.
Take a car back to your hotel.
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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.