Get up early & watch the sunrise over lower Manhattan. I recommend nabbing a room on an upper floor of Hotel Motto by Hilton in Lower Manhattan for a dazzling sunrise experience.
1. Watch the sunrise
2. Grab a Coffee
in Chelsea
New York City's Chelsea neighborhood is teeming with great coffee. Grab a cold brew or cappuccino at Try East One BKLN or Variety Coffee Roasters to fuel your NYC day out.
3. Eat an NYC Bagel
at Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish
When in New York, eating bagels is a must. I love a salt bagel with butter. Alternatively, ask for whatever is hot & fresh out of the oven.
Zucker's Bagels & Smoked Fish
4. Madison Sq Park
Let's begin our architecture walk...
I love the skyscrapers peeking out among the trees in Madison Square Park including the iconic Flatiron Building.
Madison Square Park
5. Walk uptown
via Fifth Avenue
If you love Art Deco architecture like I do, Fifth Avenue near Central Park is the place to be. Make sure to stop and look up at Rockefeller Center.
6. walk downtown
via Park Avenue
Prepare for Art Deco overload with a walk on Park Ave. The accents at the top of the towers are breathtaking. Look for Grand Central Terminal, an architectural marvel.
7. grab a NY slice
at Uncle Paul's Pizza on Vanderbilt
New York City is famous for pizza so stop & grab a proper slice. Paul's Pizza has it all: a foldable crust & just the right mix of cheese & sauce.
8. Happy Hour time!
Another NYC must do is to go out for a cocktail. The Giallo cocktail at Hotel Motto is made with gin, limoncello, creme de cacao, green chartreuse & lime juice. Very refreshing!
Motto by Hilton New York City Chelsea
9. dine in the west village
at Hudson Clearwater
Reserve a table in Hudson Clearwater's back garden. Grab a cocktail & then graze on a selection of starters & desserts. You've already eaten a lot today.
Hudson Clearwater
10. watch the sunset
over lower Manhattan
The sun sets late enough in NYC in summer so head to the hotel after dinner. At other times of year, watch the sunset before dinner.