Must try
Local speciality
North America / USA
New York
A 10-day city escape through New York, USA — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
- Ideal stay
- 10 days
- Best season
- Year-round
- From
- $5,080–$14,130 pp
The place
About this destination
A 10-day city escape through New York, USA — hand-planned by Rachana, with where to stay, what to do and where to eat all mapped out.
My experience
This is Rachana's own 10-day itinerary for New York, USA — the version she'd plan for a close friend. Expect a considered day-by-day plan, the stays worth booking, and the small details that make a trip feel effortless. Everything here is personally travelled and curated — no filler.
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Through the lens · 6 frames
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Day by day
The itinerary
Day 01
Arrival + Central Park
- 01Check-in @ AKA Central Park, The New York Edition Hotel, or Thompson Central Park by Hyatt
- 02Stroll through Central Park
- 03Visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art
- 04Walk down Madison Avenue
- 05Evening: at leisure
Day 02
Statue of Liberty + Downtown NYC
- 01Ferry to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
- 02Explore Battery Park, Wall Street, and Trinity Church
- 03Visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum
- 04Optional: One World Observatory sunset views
Day 03
Midtown Icons + Broadway
- 01Visit Rockefeller Center, Top of the Rock, and St. Patrick’s Cathedral
- 02Walk along 5th Avenue for iconic flagship stores
- 03Explore Bryant Park and New York Public Library
- 04Watch a Broadway show in the evening
Day 04
Museums + Upper East Side
- 01Visit the American Museum of Natural History
- 02Explore the Frick Collection
- 03Walk along Museum Mile
- 04Relax in Central Park (near The Reservoir or Conservatory Garden)
Day 05
Brooklyn Day Trip
- 01Walk across the Brooklyn Bridge
- 02Explore DUMBO and take photos at Washington Street (with Manhattan Bridge backdrop)
- 03Visit the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden
- 04Walk through Prospect Park or enjoy the skyline views at Brooklyn Heights Promenade
Day 06
Six Flags Adventure (New Jersey)
- 01Full-day trip to Six Flags Great Adventure
- 02Enjoy thrilling rides and themed areas
- 03Return to NYC in the evening
Day 07
SoHo + Greenwich Village + Little Italy
- 01Spend the day shopping in SoHo
- 02Lunch: in Nolita or Bleecker Street
- 03Explore Washington Square Park
- 04Walk through Greenwich Village
- 05Visit Little Italy and Chinatown
Day 08
Day Trip to The Hamptons
- 01Private car or train to The Hamptons
- 02Visit Southampton, East Hampton, and Montauk Lighthouse
- 03Stroll on the beach, shop local boutiques
- 04Return to NYC by evening
Day 09
Woodbury Commons Outlet
- 01Early start for shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
- 02Designer brands at outlet prices: Prada, Gucci, Burberry, and more
- 03Return to NYC late afternoon
- 04Relaxed dinner or drinks
Day 10
Leisure + Departure
- 01Breakfast: at Max Brenner
- 02Last-minute stroll or gift shopping
- 03Visit The Edge, Hudson Yards, or Chelsea Market (time permitting)
- 04Departure
- 05Recommended Dining, Cafes & Rooftops Bars
- 06Michelin-Starred Restaurants (2 to 3 stars)
- 07Eleven Madison Park – Innovative plant-based tasting, 3 stars
- 08Per Se – Classic New American by Thomas Keller, 3 stars
- 09Semma – South Indian flavors, 1 star but top-ranked in 2025
- 10Zuma - Japanese flavours and great vibe.
- 11Epic Now - New VR Michelin Star experience
- 12Cafes & Breakfast Spots
- 13Max Brenner – Iconic chocolate-themed breakfast spot
What to order
Local cuisine
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Must try
Local speciality
Farm-to-table tasting menus
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Must try
Local speciality
Seasonal vegetarian menus
Must try
Local speciality
Craft cocktails
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Logistics
Getting there & around
01 · Self-drive
A rental car gives you the freedom to set your own pace between stops.
02 · Domestic flights
For longer legs, short internal flights save a full day on the road.
03 · Airport arrival
A private meet-and-greet transfer is arranged from the moment you land.
The numbers
Budget breakdown
Total · per person
$5,080–$14,130 pp
USD
Breakdown
- Accommodation
- $350–$900 / night
- Food & dining
- $63–$198 / day
- Transportation
- $42–$135 / day
- Activities
- $53–$180 / day
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