48 hours in New York City.
Gavin and I have been wanting to take a trip to NYC for some time now, so when he suggested we go, I was ready! Here’s everything we did…
Where We Stayed
DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown: We found a great deal via booking.com – We paid a little over 200 for the night. The hotel itself was clean and the staff were all friendly. We arrived at 8am and they let is check in immediatley. The hotel itself is clean, somewhat modern and safe. The location is in a great area – near multiple metro stations, clean & safe, light car & foot traffic and near restaurants & bars. I could definetly make this my go-to hotel everytime I visit NYC.
What To Pack
NYC in December can range from cold to freezing. It is extremly important to pack the proper clothes, which means buying the right layers and bringing a good pair of shoes. Here are some items i reccomend having in your suitcase.
- Base Layers: Uniqlo’s base layers range from thin to thick, I love and swear by them. The Heat Teach feature keeps your body warm and layer nicely.
- Weatherproof Shoes: You can never go wrong with a good pair of Dr. Martens. If you plan on going with the boots, give yourself enough time to break them in – this is crucial! I went with a platform loafer and they were comft straight out of the box!
- Once you have the key basics, have fun with your fashion options with colors & prints or keep it chic with an all-black look.
What To Do
In two days we were able to see and experience a lot and yet there is still plenty for us to still explore. To get around we only took a cab from JFK to NYC, from there we took the Subway everywhere. Gavin used iMaps and I used Google Maps, of the two Google Maps was much more precise in getting us to whatever location the fastest and easiest. Heading back to the airport, it’s always a good idea to give yourself plenty of time to account for NY traffic or the 3 train process. There was so much traffic in the evening that the three trains were a faster option.
- SoHo
- Flatiron Building
- Empire State Building
- Bryant Park
- Times Square
- Rockefeller Center
- The Basilica of St. Patrick’s Old Cathedral
- Central Park
Little Italy
Brooklyn Bridge
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Oculus Center
Where To Eat/Drink
NYC is filled with thousands of great options for a meal, snack, or a drink. I did some research of some place that we HAD to try and used Open Table to make reservations. Make those reservations!! It saves so much time and you have a place to look forward to through out the day. Here is a list of places we ate in and each one made us say ‘wow!’.
- Pisillo Italian Panini
- Brunetti
- Dominique Ansel Bakery
- Clinton St. Baking Company
- Papillon Bistro & Bar
- The Dead Rabbit NYC
All The Christmas Feels
Our “Next Time” List
We have so much left to see and experience in NYC. From places to food, here’s what we are looking forward to the next time.
- Eataly NYC Flatiron
- Statue of Liberty
- Go up the Empire State Building
- Bow Bridge in Central Park
- Washington Square Park
- Double Chicken Please
- Hou Yi Hot Pot
- 1803 NYC
Hope you enjoyed this quick guide. New York is definitely place that caters to all pallets, interests and style. What are you favorite place to see and dine in when in New York City?
