NYC One Day Itineraries
If I Had ONE Day Left in NYC
Real New Yorkers share what they would do
I hope you have as much fun with this page as I did! I interviewed many of my friends and family (all born-and-bred New Yorkers) on what they would do if they had ONE day left in New York City. Where would you go? What would you eat? What would you absolutely have to see?
The rules are simple, money is not a concern (notice how almost no one does anything extravagant anyway) and it is not your last day with friends and family, so spending time with them doesn’t count.
Of course, everyone's first reaction was, "No way, you'd have to kill me first. I'm never leaving," but once I told them it was just for fun, everyone couldn't wait to share their favorites with you!
What would YOU do with One More Day in New York City?
Share Your NYC Favorites and One Day Itinerary!
Shane, NYC Fireman
Central Park Bridle Path
First choice is working, since I love my job protecting the fine citizens of the LES and Chinatown. However, if I couldn't do that:
- Breakfast at Ess-a-Bagel (21st and 1st or 50th and 3rd)
- Circle Line – it’s a little cheesy, but it’s a great way to capture the whole city and learn some facts I probably didn’t know
- Grab a slice at Rays (Famous Ray's Pizza) on W 4th St. and 6 ave
- Take a run in Central Park on the Bridle Path
- Walk over to Lincoln Center, hopefully catch an outdoor concert. Stroll through Juilliard.
- Yankees game – definitely!
- Not sure for dinner or night time yet but I know I’m ending up at...
- Wo Hop (Mott St) at 4am
Scott, Finance
Central Park Bandshell
Roberta, Mother of 3 (ages 7, 5 and 3)
Frozen Hot Chocolate at Serendipity
Marni, Founder, Sunday at Noon, Matchmaking and Events
Arthur, Personal Financial Advisor
Marvin and Jackie, Accountants
Cyclone Roller Coaster, Coney Island
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What would YOU do with ONE day left in NYC?
Tell us what YOU would do if you had ONE day left in New York City. Where would you go? What would you eat? What would you absolutely have to see? The rules are simple, money is not a concern (notice how almost no one does anything extravagant anyway) and it is not your last day with friends and family, so spending time with them doesn’t count.
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