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
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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.
Thursday January 25th
Times Square, Top of the Rock, 5th Ave Sightseeing, City Climb, Sunset Cruise & Dinner
Morning
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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
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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
Friday January 26th
Harry Potter NY, Chinatown Food Tour, The Met, Luxury Bar Tour
Morning
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Walk 10 minutes to:
8:00 a.m. Quick Breakfast: Maman-Bryant Park, 114 W 41st St.
Walk 20 minutes to:
9:00 a.m. Harry Potter NY, 935 Broadway
Afternoon
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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
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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.
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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.