3 Days in New York

We got the New York Pass and tried to cover as much of this concrete jungle as possible in 3 days.  Here are a few photos of what we saw, conquered, and ate that full and fun weekend.

Brooklyn Bridge and Dumbo Neighborhood Tour
A historical tour of the bridge and the posh Dumbo neighborhood in Brooklyn where Anne Hathaway resides.
Book with: Inside Out Tours 

Love locks at the Brooklyn Bridge

View of Manhattan Bridge from the Dumbo neighborhood

A quick stop for free samples at the famed Jacques Torre Chocolate in Dumbo

Wall Street Walk
A tour around Wall Street which ends at the 9/11 Memorial Site
Book with: Wall Street Walks

Metropolitan Museum of Art
Free on Fridays from 5 til 8pm. Be prepared for the crowds if you choose to go on this day.

A glimpse of Starry Night by Van Gogh

A glimpse of Waterlilies by Monet

Rockefeller Center

Their very beautiful chandelier

The view that foggy night from the Rockefeller Observatory.

Central Harlem Tour
It was a Saturday morning and the streets were very peaceful and mostly deserted. We visited Alexander Hamilton’s house and entered CUNY’s beautiful campus.
Book with: Harlem One Stop

The City University of New York campus

Slavery Tour
This tour tells the heartbreaking history of slavery in New York. Starts in front of the National Museum of the American Indian and ends at the beautiful African Burial Ground.
Book with: Inside Out Tours 

Chelsea Market and Meatpacking District Tour
Takes you inside the Chelsea market, around Meatpacking District with its chi chi boutiques, and up on the High Line park.
Book with: New York Tour 1

Inside the Market

SOHO, Little Italy, and Chinatown Tour
If you had time for only one tour, choose this one. SOHO is very charming and the neighborhood of choice for a lot of celebrities. Plus there are so many good places to eat in the area.
Book with: New York Tour 1

Leonardo DiCaprio used to live in one of the million-dollar apartments in this building.

Empire State Building
Breathtaking view from the top of the iconic Empire State Building.

Hop On Hop Off Night Tour of New York
Some photos I managed to take from the double-decker bus while it toured us around Manhattan and Brooklyn.  This was an awesome ride and we learned so much from the guide in 2 hours.

Times Square

All of the tours and attractions above, as well as numerous others, are free with the New York Pass. I highly recommend getting this pass!

WHERE TO EAT
New York has so many great choices, even the street meat we tried was pretty good. If you are ever in the city, be sure to sample these places –

1. Boka
The best Korean fried chicken I’ve ever had. Get the spicy version. And if you’ve never tried soju (Korean liquor), their mango-flavored one would be a good first time.

2. Butter Lane
Try their strawberry on vanilla cupcake.

3. Big Gay ice cream
There was a long line outside until closing time. This is near Butter Lane so you can eat your cupcake while waiting in line for your ice cream.

4. Magnolia Bake Shop
I really loved their vanilla with vanilla buttercream. I heard their banana pudding is to die for. Would definitely go back!

5. Porchetta
The roast pork plate was just finger-lickin’ amazing.

6. Cafe Habana
Try their Mexican corn, it’s really good.

7. Prince Street Pizza
Order it extra crispy.

8. Kat’s Deli
It’s practically an institution in the city, and highly recommended by everyone. Upon trying their pastrami and corned beef, I could definitely taste why.

The bustling Kat’s Deli, their walls filled with celebrity photos

What are your recommendations in the Big Apple? Please share them below so we can stuff ourselves more the next time we go.

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