06/07/2026
I spent 4 days in NYC last week and wanted to share a few things that might be useful if you’re planning a trip there - first up, pack comfortable shoes!! You will clock up 20k steps easily each day… oh and maybe don’t go during a heat wave 🥵
🇺🇸 I was based in the midtown area but the city is so accessible with public transport links you can really locate yourself anywhere on Manhattan island
🇺🇸 Walk the Highline, followed by a bagel at Chelsea Market, then hire bikes to cycle downtown to see financial district and of course 9/11 memorial site & World Trade Center
🇺🇸 West Village and Soho great for smaller independent stores & cafes. If you’re a Friends or SATC fan, you will recognise a few sights here! Stop for a slice in Bleeker St Pizzeria and don’t forget to visit the famous Bigelow pharmacy for its beautiful old world interior (apparently a favourite of Carolyn Bessette…)
🇺🇸 Central Park is a must see of course…
🇺🇸 Some guides advise against going up the Empire State as your view won’t then include the iconic tower… but there’s just something so special about it! Go late in the day when it’s less crowded and see the city with its twinkling lights ✨
🇺🇸 Stop at Times Square to experience it for 5 mins… then move on!
🇺🇸 Take the subway from Grand Central to Chinatown & Little Italy - stop for espresso and a cannoli at Ferrara bakery or queue for a slice at the famous l’Industrie… then hop across the street to Chinatown to sample delicious dumplings - your tastebuds will thank you ☺️
🇺🇸 Don’t forget a trip over to Brooklyn - get the subway there, stroll around the shops and grab a drink, then walk back over Brooklyn bridge at sunset for the best view of Manhattan skyline 🏙️
🇺🇸 The museum of modern art (MOMA) is fantastic and well worth a visit, then you can wander down to Bryant Park, visit the NY public library and enjoy some shopping nearby. I mostly bought clothes for the teens as certain brands are cheaper there, but you’ll see on the last slide I picked up some goodies for myself too!
It’s definitely a city for the bucket list!! Feel free to dm me if you’ve any questions x
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