New York for Two: Skyline Views, Art, Broadway & Bites
See it in NavoyA five-day romantic first visit to New York, based in Midtown. It covers the big sights: Central Park, the Met, the Statue of Liberty ferry, the High Line, a Broadway show and the Brooklyn Bridge at sunset. Between them are classic food stops, including a steakhouse, pastrami at Katz's and Brooklyn pizza. The pace is balanced, with free time between stops. The trip ends with a Williamsburg evening and rooftop drinks.
1Midtown Classics & Skyline Sunset
$275Settle in and explore Midtown's landmarks on foot, starting with Grand Central and the library. Then watch the sun go down over the city from Top of the Rock. Finish with dinner at a historic steakhouse.
Midtown Classics & Skyline Sunset
Grand Central Terminal
Wander the Main Concourse, look up at the celestial ceiling, and try the Whispering Gallery outside the Oyster Bar. It's a free, atmospheric introduction to the city.
New York Public Library & Bryant Park Lunch
See the Rose Main Reading Room and the marble halls of the Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Then pick up lunch from a Bryant Park kiosk and eat on the lawn.
Top of the Rock at Sunset
Book a timed ticket for about 19:15 to get golden hour. The views take in the Empire State Building, Central Park and the Hudson. Book ahead online.
Dinner at Keens Steakhouse
A historic 1885 steakhouse with a ceiling of clay pipes and wood-paneled rooms. Share the famous mutton chop or a classic steak. Reserve ahead.
2Central Park Strolls & Masterpieces
$185Spend the morning in Central Park's most romantic spots. Cross to Fifth Avenue for an afternoon at the Met, then rest before a Hell's Kitchen dinner.
Central Park Strolls & Masterpieces
Central Park: Bethesda Terrace, The Mall & Bow Bridge
Enter at Columbus Circle and walk to Strawberry Fields, Bethesda Fountain and Bow Bridge. Consider renting a rowboat at the Loeb Boathouse. The route is mostly flat and photogenic.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Spend about three hours on the highlights: the Egyptian Temple of Dendur, European paintings, the Impressionists and the American Wing. Lunch at the museum cafe if you like, and ask at the desk about the rooftop garden's seasonal opening. Admission is about $30 per adult for non-residents.
Dinner in Hell's Kitchen at Marseille
After a rest at your hotel, have a French-Mediterranean brasserie dinner in lively Hell's Kitchen. Then take an easy walk back to Midtown.
3Lady Liberty, Lower East Side Bites & Bridge Sunset
$215Take the morning ferry to Liberty and Ellis Islands. Follow with a classic pastrami lunch and some free time before walking the Brooklyn Bridge at golden hour. End with Brooklyn pizza in DUMBO.
Lady Liberty, Lower East Side Bites & Bridge Sunset
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Ferry
Take the early Statue City Cruises ferry from Battery Park. Stop at Liberty Island for the statue and skyline views, then at Ellis Island for the immigration museum. Book the earliest slot and arrive 45 minutes before departure for security.
Pastrami Lunch at Katz's Delicatessen
Share a hand-carved pastrami on rye at this 1888 Lower East Side landmark. Add pickles and a black-and-white cookie. Afterwards, wander the Lower East Side or rest before the evening.
Brooklyn Bridge Walk at Sunset
Start at the City Hall entrance around 18:45 and walk toward Brooklyn. Sunset is around 20:10, and the bridge gives you the Manhattan skyline and the East River. Allow about 45 minutes for the walk and extra time for photos.
Pizza Dinner in DUMBO
Have a coal-oven pizza dinner at Juliana's under the bridge. Afterwards, stroll to Brooklyn Bridge Park and the cobblestoned Washington Street for the classic skyline photo.
4High Line Views & Broadway Lights
$430A leisurely Chelsea morning of market bites and an elevated walk on the High Line. After a rest, enjoy pre-theater dinner and a Broadway show.
High Line Views & Broadway Lights
Chelsea Market Food Crawl
Browse the indoor market and sample tacos, lobster rolls, pastries and coffee. Share a few small plates as a late brunch.
The High Line
Walk the elevated park from Gansevoort Street north to Hudson Yards. You'll pass gardens, public art and Hudson River views. Finish at the Vessel and Hudson Yards, then head back to Midtown for a rest.
Pre-Theater Dinner in the Theater District
Have an early dinner on Restaurant Row (46th St) at a classic like Joe Allen. Reserve for around 17:00 so you're not rushed.
Broadway Show
See a Broadway show in the Theater District. Pick a show and book mid-priced orchestra or mezzanine seats ahead of time. Most evening performances start at 19:00 or 20:00. Adjust the times if your show differs.
5Modern Art & a Williamsburg Farewell
$335Spend the morning at MoMA, then cross the East River to Williamsburg for a food-focused afternoon. Finish with a famous Brooklyn steakhouse dinner and rooftop drinks.
Modern Art & a Williamsburg Farewell
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
See Van Gogh's Starry Night, Warhol, Picasso and the contemporary galleries. Allow about two hours. Admission is about $30 per adult.
Williamsburg Bedford Avenue Lunch & Stroll
Take the subway to Bedford Avenue (about 30–40 minutes). Browse vintage shops, murals and indie boutiques, and stop for lunch at a local cafe or pizza slice shop. Then walk to Domino Park for skyline views.
Farewell Dinner at Peter Luger Steak House
End the trip at Brooklyn's famous steakhouse. Order the porterhouse for two, creamed spinach and thick-cut bacon. Reserve ahead and check the payment policy, as it has historically favored cash and its own credit card.
Rooftop Drinks at The William Vale
Cap off the trip with cocktails on a rooftop bar with views across the skyline. It's a romantic last night in the city.