How to Plan the Perfect Weekend in New York: Where to Go, Where to Eat, and How to Save Money

Everyone dreams of visiting New York. To ensure that your trip to the Big Apple goes without unnecessary stress, it is worth planning your route in advance, choosing areas for walks, and booking restaurants that are almost impossible to get into without an appointment. Pravda tells how to plan the perfect weekend in the city.

Even a short trip to New York will be remembered for its atmospheric evenings, gastronomic discoveries and moments that are possible only here. The emotions from the visit will remain for a lifetime.

What to see

New York from above

The city with one of the most recognizable panorama in the world are best viewed from above. A great option is Top of the Rock in Rockefeller Center. It has a relatively calm atmosphere and an unusual elevator with audio-visual effects.

Those who romanticize New York from movies will love the Empire State Building. Art Deco, the famous open-air observation deck with a fence, and the opportunity to see the metropolis in gusts of wind are a spectacular sight. The observatory is open until 22 p.m., which makes it possible to enjoy the view after dinner. Tickets: adults - $00, children under 44 - $12, children under 38 - free.

Metropolitan Museum

One of the largest museums The world’s largest museum houses incredible collections, from medieval church gates to Egyptian temples and couture works. The atmospheric journey through the centuries begins in Gallery 162 with Greek and Roman sculptures, continues with Washington Crossing the Delaware and portraits of the Founding Fathers in the American Wing, and ends in the Frank Lloyd Wright Room – living rooms designed by the great modernist.

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Tickets: Adults $30, Children under 12 free.

A walk through iconic areas

Walking around New York is an adventure in itself. The West Village with its weekend coffee shops and bohemian atmosphere, the famous High Line descending to the Whitney Museum, the shopping paradise of SoHo and the ultra-modern Lower East Side – each area is unique.

Brooklyn is a whole separate world, and if you have time, it’s worth a visit.

Central Park and Broadway

Central Park is a must-see destination. The twisting paths, ponds, and boulders are not randomly scattered here. The design was conceived to give New Yorkers a break from the rigid geometry of the streets.

After the walk, you can stop by Broadway. If you haven't booked your tickets in advance, TodayTix will help you out. Here you can find great deals for $40 and pick up your tickets from a representative outside the theater half an hour before the show.

Where to stay

• The Moore (Chelsea) A stylish boutique hotel with small but cozy rooms, a wine list in the lounge and a miniature rooftop bar.
• ModernHaus SoHo: Summertime New York is hot, but this one has a rooftop pool and trendy Bauhaus-inspired design.
• The Greenwich Hotel (Tribeca). Robert De Niro is the owner of this iconic hotel, and its guests are world stars. A swimming pool, a Japanese-style spa, and impeccable service.
• Arlo Midtown: An affordable yet stylish hotel with minimalist rooms, a trendy rooftop bar, and a convenient location.

Where to eat

• Essex Market. The city's best food court: from Peruvian Don Cerviche to Indian Dhamaka.
• Carbone. A legendary restaurant that everyone dreams of visiting. Spicy rigatoni is the star of the menu.
• Russ & Daughters. Probably the best lox and cream cheese bagels in town.
• L'Abeille (Tribeca) Signature cuisine: French sophistication meets Japanese subtlety. Eight courses for $245, but worth it.

Where to drink

• Ray's Bar: An American dive bar part-owned by Justin Theroux and "Cousin Greg" from Succession.
• Trailer Park Lounge. Classic American countryside atmosphere, Christmas tree lights and cocktails with umbrellas.
• Bemelmans Bar: The Carlyle Hotel's historic bar with live music and classic cocktails.

How to move

The metro is cheaper and faster than a taxi. Buy a MetroCard, study the route map in advance. Yellow taxis are expensive, and Uber can be inconvenient due to the complex street system.