New York, United States
Day 1 – Wednesday, July 17: The Met + Central Park
Morning
☕ Breakfast at Bluestone Lane (Upper East Side)
🖼️ Metropolitan Museum of Art — plan for 2–3 hours (don't miss the rooftop garden if it's open)
Afternoon
🌳 Stroll through Central Park — Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields
🥪 Lunch: The Loeb Boathouse (if open) or Le Pain Quotidien
Evening
🍕 Casual dinner at Patsy's Pizza or JG Melon (for iconic burgers)
Optional: Drinks at The Penrose or rooftop bar nearby
Day 2 – Thursday, July 18: MoMA + Midtown
Morning
🍳 Brunch near MoMA: Try Maison Kayser or Friedman’s
🎨 Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) — 2–3 hours (go early!)
Afternoon
🛍️ Explore Midtown: Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, 5th Ave shops
☕ Coffee break at Birch Coffee or Culture Espresso
Evening
🎭 Broadway Show — Book tickets in advance! Popular picks: Hamilton, Wicked, Moulin Rouge, Sweeney Todd
🍽️ Pre-show dinner in Theater District: Becco, Joe Allen, or Osteria al Doge
Day 3 – Friday, July 19: Downtown + Financial District
Morning
🚇 Head to Lower Manhattan
🗽 Optional: Visit Statue of Liberty / Ellis Island (early ferry)
🏛️ 9/11 Memorial & Museum (emotional, powerful experience)
Afternoon
🌉 Walk the Brooklyn Bridge into DUMBO
🍕 Lunch at Juliana’s Pizza or Time Out Market
Evening
🌇 Sunset views from Brooklyn Heights Promenade
🍸 Dinner or drinks at Harriet’s Rooftop or The River Café (fancier)
Day 4 – Saturday, July 20: Choose Your Own Adventure
Options (based on interest):
🍎 Explore SoHo, Nolita, Little Italy, and Chinatown (great shopping & food)
🖼️ Whitney Museum or The High Line + Chelsea Market
🎨 Street art tour in Bushwick (Brooklyn)
🛍️ Shopping in Williamsburg + Smorgasburg (Saturday only)
Evening
🍜 Try Ippudo or Momofuku Noodle Bar for dinner
🎶 Check out a jazz bar like Smalls or rooftop bar like 230 Fifth
Day 5 – Sunday, July 21: Wrap-Up + Departure
🥞 Brunch at Jack’s Wife Freda or Bubby’s Tribeca
🧳 Last-minute shopping or stroll through Washington Square Park
✈️ Head to the airport
✨ Tips
Use the Subway or walk — it’s the best way to get around.
Grab a MetroCard or use OMNY (tap-to-pay).
Book MoMA, Met, and Empire State Building tickets online in advance to skip lines.
For Broadway shows, check TodayTix or TKTS for last-minute discounts if you’re flexible.