Taking a trip to New York City during Christmas time is just as magical as they say it is. Carter and I traveled to New York with a few friends and had such a great time. We were only there for two days and we packed in a lot of fun. If you are planning a trip to NYC soon… follow this fun and easy New York Weekend Trip Itinerary.
First Time in New York
I have been to New York City a few times before this trip. However, this was Carter’s first time in the big city! Carter absolutely loved experiencing the city since this was his first time visiting we tried to hit some of the main attractions as well as try all the best restaurants.
New York Trip Itinerary Ideas
We stayed at Walker Hotel Tribeca and had the best experience. The hotel was close to tons of shopping and restaurants. The room was clean and comfortable. I thought the hotel was super cute and Instagram-worthy. The rooms were on the smaller side but we really wanted to spend most of our time walking or eating and we did just that!
2 Days Tour From New York
Here is our New York Weekend Trip Itinerary
FRIDAY:
– Landed in New York at 8:30 AM and took the train into the city
– Dropped our bags at the hotel and grabbed breakfast at a coffee shop
– Shopped around Soho for a few hours. Went to all the home decor stores! (so fun!!)
– Ate a quick lunch at Dig Inn (still in Soho)
– Walked to the 9/11 Memorial Museum for our reservations at 4:30
– Shopped for an hour before heading to the 9/11 Memorial Museum
– After the 9/11 Memorial Museum we went back to the hotel for a few hours to chill
– Walked/Subway to Ophilea’s for an 8:30 PM “happy hour” reservation
– Walked/Subway back to Soho for a 10:30 PM dinner reservation at Au Cheval
– Went back to the hotel and SNOOZED
SATURDAY:
– Started slow and began our walking tour around 10:00 AM
– We stopped by the “Friends Apartment”
– Did a little shopping in the West Village and stopped at TASCHEN Book Store
– Walked the High Line to Midtown
– Tried to eat at 3 different places but we didn’t have a reservation and the wait was CRAZY
– Headed towards Times Square and grabbed something quick to eat
– Walked to by the Plaza and then shopped at Bergdorf Goodman for a few hours
– Walked to Rockefeller Center and saw the Christmas Tree
– Walked through Bryant Park
– Walked back to the hotel to shower and relax
– Headed to dinner Katz Delicatessen (no reservation)
– Walked The Ludlow NYC Hotel Cafe and Bar for some downtime
– Walked back to Soho and shopped along the way
– Went back to Au Cheval for a snack dinner (yes that’s a thing)
SUNDAY:
– Checked out of the hotel but left bags
– Walked to Jack’s Wife Freda for brunch
– Walked to the Ice Cream Museum
– Shopped around Soho
– Stopped into The Lafayette for a green drink
– Went back to the hotel to pick up our bags and walked to the train station
– Grabbed a snack at the train station and went to the airport
– Flew home!
NYC Food Itinerary
Everything we ate in New York City was absolutely delicious! Make sure to plan your restaurants ahead of time and make reservations. Most restaurants in New York City require reservations ahead of time, especially during the holiday season.
2 Days in NYC Where to Eat
Coffee Cannal (Coffee shop: Grabbed a breakfast sandwich. Close to our hotel and it was simple but good!)
Dig Inn (Build your own Bowl: Healthy and Flavorful. Loved this place. Food was fresh and delicious!)
Ophelia’s (Lounge: Appetizers were phenomenal. 26th skyline view. Music was great!)
Au Cheval (Sit down Dinner Restaurant: 10/10 Best meal I have ever had. We ordered a burger and fries.)
McDonald’s Time Square (Wanted to eat at Liberty Bagels but the line was over an hour so we bailed. tried two other restaurants and then opted for Micky D’s.)
Katz Delicatessen (No frills Deli. Loved the food. Ordering was weird… You have to join a separate line for the main, sides, drinks, and desserts so it’s best to break up the group to each stand in a line. Food was amazing!)
The Ludlow NYC Hotel Cafe and Bar (Cozy place to the lounge to order apps and drinks. We sat by the fire and talked while we decompressed from the busy day.)
Jack’s Wife Freda (Sit-down brunch: I ordered Shakshuka and Carter ordered Breakfast steak 10/10 recommend)
The Lafayette (Sit-down brunch: We sat at the bar and I ordered a green drink! It was delicious.)
Overall, we had so much fun on our trip! Times Square was crazy busy so I would recommend not going on a Saturday. But, I would do this New York Weekend Trip Itinerary all over again! We had a fabulous time!