New York

A week in New York City

One borough per day, pizza rated daily, one Broadway lottery try.

American Museum all day

Blue whale, dinosaurs, the Hayden planetarium — pick a wing and surrender.

Apollo Amateur Night

Cheer or boo with the toughest crowd alive. Wednesday nights, book early.

Bagel appointment in NYC

Ess-a-Bagel tomato-cream situation. Toasted everything, obviously.

Broadway lottery win

Enter every lottery at 9am, sit front row for $40. Scream appropriately.

Broadway rush ticket win

Cancellation line at dawn, front row by dusk. Worth it once.

Brooklyn Botanic cherry week

Track the blossom map; weekday mornings are empty. Cherry Esplanade at peak.

Brooklyn Bridge at dawn

Walk it before the crowds: sunrise over Manhattan from the wooden promenade.

Central Park loop on foot

Full 10k loop, Bethesda fountain pause, hot dog with intent.

Cloisters escape

Medieval halls above the Hudson. Included with Met admission, half the crowds.

Comedy Cellar surprise set

Famous faces test material Mondays. Phones sealed, jaws sore.

Ferry to Staten Island (free)

Statue of Liberty views for zero dollars. Right side going out.

Flushing soup dumplings

Ride the 7 to real Chinatown for xiao long bao and hand-pulled noodles.

Governors Island bike loop

Ferry, rental bike, skyline the whole way. Free before noon on weekdays.

Grand Central whispering gallery

Stand diagonal, whisper, hear everything. Then look up at the ceiling.

American Museum all day

Blue whale, dinosaurs, the Hayden planetarium — pick a wing and surrender.

Apollo Amateur Night

Cheer or boo with the toughest crowd alive. Wednesday nights, book early.

Bagel appointment in NYC

Ess-a-Bagel tomato-cream situation. Toasted everything, obviously.

Broadway rush ticket win

Cancellation line at dawn, front row by dusk. Worth it once.