![]() The one exception we’ll make is when it comes to seeing a show on the Great White Way, a quintessential New York City outing. Unless your plan for the weekend is a BINGO style people-watching game where you get points for spotting selfie sticks, I Heart NY apparel, and a naked cowboy or two, we'd staying far away from Times Square and midtown (the area of Manhattan between 34th and 60th Streets). Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, and almost any high-end designer you can imagine have a home somewhere on the stretch of the famous avenue between 46th and 59th Streets. If churches aren’t your thing, this is also the stretch of Fifth Avenue for the fashionistas. Patrick’s Cathedral, the iconic Neo-Gothic church, a quick but worthwhile stop during your 36 hours in New York. ![]() Just a quick hop over to Fifth Avenue is St. (Our Architecture of New York tour gets you to Times Square, Grand Central, and the Daily News building, in addition to some of midtown's lesser-known landmarks like Tudor City). The architecture of the area is also part of what makes New York so iconic-the best way to encounter it is with someone who can help you understand it and the socio-political context that gave rise to it. Typically, Rockefeller Center and its surrounding midtown area is something we'd tell you to avoid (especially during winter when the skating rink and Christmas tree bring in crowds and overpriced vendors), but the view is truly one-of-a-kind. An added bonus is that Top of the Rock also allows aerial views of Central Park. Why? Because then you can actually see the skyline with the Empire State Building in it. 3 p.m.-See the skylineįor a fantastic view of New York, we recommend Top of the Rock over the Empire State Building. and is a beautiful and iconic setting for a quick rest during your quick 36 hours in New York. If you’re in the mood for a nibble or an afternoon drink, Tavern on the Green sits on the west side of the park at 67th St. The Reservoir (which starts around 86th St.) offers a nice flat path from which you can view the beautiful residential buildings west and south of the park. You’ll be surprised how quiet it can be when you’re away from the avenues. There will be many people around the park's more popular attractions-the pond, Bethesda Fountain, Strawberry Fields, and the carousel to name a few-so we suggest meandering through the park’s many less-traveled paths. The Met sits on Central Park’s east side, so naturally, we’d recommend taking in at least some of the 778-acre greenspace. And during the summer months, don’t miss out on the rooftop, which features art exhibitions, plus a bar and a great view of Central Park. Be strategic by picking up a museum map at the info desk and zero in on your areas of interest (or see the highlights on our crash course tour). Featuring everything from an actual Egyptian temple (Temple of Dendur), to Greek sculpture, to works by Renaissance masters, to Pollock and Picasso, the museum truly has something for every visitor. This massive museum, the largest in the United States, could fill a day in and of itself. Kick off the sightseeing part of the tour with a true New York icon, the Metropolitan Museum of Art. If you have a longer time for breakfast, you can get your bagel fix at one of the iconic Jewish delis throughout the city, but with only 36 hours in New York, taking out is the way to go. The line moves fast and patience runs thin. ![]() Both have multiple locations throughout Manhattan and serve perfect, thick, chewy-yet-airy bagels. However, depending on the deli, the bagel itself may be a little hit-or-miss.įor a sure thing, our favorite grab-and-go is a tie between Ess-a-bagel and Pick-a-bagel (not related). There is no more iconic a New York breakfast than a “bacon egg and cheese.” Almost any deli in New York will serve one up piping hot, wrapped in foil, and under $4. Day 1 9 a.m.-Bagels for Breakfastīagels rival pizza in the pride they evoke from New Yorkers. But what to do? We've got you covered: here's our best attempt at an itinerary to introduce you to New York in 36 hours. ![]() However, there's a lot to recommend about visiting New York for a brief stint: you get to absorb what the city has to offer without getting overwhelmed, the expanse of it all feels novel and not terrifying, and you won't walk through your shoes. ![]() As longtime residents of the Big Apple, we'll be the first to admit that seeing New York in a weekend is virtually impossible-the multi-faceted city has so many layers that getting through a true cross-section would take far longer than a single trip allows. Our going theory is that New York was dubbed The City That Never Sleeps because there truly isn’t time to see it all in waking hours. ![]()
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