Bucket List on a Budget
New York: 3 Day Trip
Time of Year: February/March/April
Transportation: Amtrak has a national student discount.
*Disclaimer I have not taken this travel route yet. This may not be the most effective plan*
I will be celebrating my 21st birthday this January. Unfortunately, it’s during the first week back from winter break. I would love to spend a few days in New York after my friends and I have re-adjusted to being back on campus. I have been to the city before, but I want to explore other parts with two of my friends.
Where to visit:
– Brooklyn, New York
– Chelsea, New York
– Upper East Side + Central Park
Brooklyn, New York
Reserve a room at Arlo Williamsburg
- Formally known as The Williamsburg Hotel
Williamsburg
- Devoción
- 69 Grand St
- Everyday 8 AM to 7PM
- Coffee and Pastries
- Domino Sugar Park
- Enjoy the waterfront and Manhattan skyline
- Sand volleyball and bocce courts
- Murals are throughout Williamsburg so keep an eye out for the beautiful art on your way to Partners Coffee
- 125 N 6th St.
- Everyday until 6PM
- Sandwiches, Baked Goods and Coffee
Take the East River Ferry to Dumbo’s Pier 1 from North Williamsburg
- Use the NYC Ferry app for cheaper tickets
- Food and wine are available
Dumbo
- 39-21 Washington St.
- View of Manhattan Bridge
- Empire Stores
- Restaurants, Bars, and Home Furniture Stores
- Top floor has great views of the East River
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Soak up the crowds and remain patient
- Find the entrance to the bridge at Prospect St.
- Fraunces Tavern
- 54 Pearl St.
- Restaurant and Bar with Live Music
Reserve a room at DoubleTree by Hilton New York Downtown
- 8 Stone St.
Chelsea, New York
Reserve a room at Hampton Inn Manhattan-Chelsea
- 108 W 24th St, New York, NY 10011
- Depending on the room you can have a view of the Empire State building skyline.
Madison Square Park
- Harry Potter New York
- 69 Grand St
- Harry Potter fans should stop at the only flagship store for a personalized souvenirs.
- Flatiron Building
- 175 Fifth Ave.
- Photo opportunity
- Ralph’s Coffee
- 160 5th Ave
- Everyday until 6PM
- Sandwiches, Baked Goods and Coffee
There are many museums in the Chelsea area. Here are two free ones.
- Poster House
- 119 W. 23rd Street
- Small Museum dedicated to graphic arts
- Free on Fridays
- The Museum of FIT
- 227 West 27th Street
- Free museum focusing on fashion
- CAVA
- 307 7th Ave
- Mediterranean Restaurant
- Greens and grain bowls, pitas, & salads
Return to Hampton Inn Manhattan-Chelsea to rest and prepare for celebration.
- Slate NY
- 54 W 21st St.
- Bar 21+
Return to Hampton Inn Manhattan-Chelsea
Upper West Side & Central Park
Leave Hampton Inn Manhattan-Chelsea and head to Little Island
- Pier 55 in Hudson River Park at, W 13th St, New York, NY 10014
- Relaxation spot with food, music and views for after a night out
Go to the Upper West Side by Subway
- Magnolia Bakery
- 200 Columbus Ave.
- Cupcakes, Brownies, and Banana Pudding
- Shakespeare & Co
- 2020 Broadway
- Bookstore
- Color Me Mine
- Have reservation
- 177 Amsterdam Avenue
Walk to Central Park to find Wollman Rock.
- Enter around the corner of 59th at Fifth Ave
- Great photo opportunity
Get onto Amtrak and head home.
- 351 West 31st Street, New York, NY 10001
- 50 Union Avenue
New Haven, CT 06519-1754
Maeve Catherine 
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