Travel in New York

A week in New York City

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

Broadway lottery win

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

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.

Ferry to Staten Island (free)

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

Grand Central whispering gallery

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

High Line end to end

The elevated park from Gansevoort to Hudson Yards, best at golden hour.

Top of the Rock sunset

The midtown view that keeps the Empire State in frame. Sunset slots go first.

Yankee Stadium bleachers

Cheap seats, roll call and a pretzel. Baseball as it should be.