New York Tour Guide (7)

Village, Meatpacking & Brooklyn

You haven't seen the lower west side of NYC yet. So, today, we start in the Meatpacking District with its expensive designer boutiques. Walk inside Chelsea Market for early lunch (I recommend take out at Lobster Place) and/or ice cream at L'Arte Del Gelato. If you leave Chelsea Market at the other end, you will be right under the High Line Park, a park built on an elevated rail track that until 1980 was used for transport of meat (hence, Meatpacking District) to the warehouses.

Exit the High Line at Gansevoort Street and walk down on Bleecker Street. I love this street... low raised buildings, bars and boutiques, it all feels very cosy! Stop at Magnolia Bakery for some cupcakes and feel less guilty by walking all the way down to 6th Avenue.

In the afternoon, walk over the Brooklyn Bridge. I know, I know – you are really tired and probably the idea of doing another hike across the river sounds terrifying, but please – trust me – YOU HAVE TO THIS! It is breathtaking!

I would recommend to start in Brooklyn. That way you get an excellent view of the Manhattan skyline. Take the subway to DUMBO (or Down Under the Manhattan Bridge). Walk on the boardwalk in Empire Fulton Ferry State Park which has an amazing view on Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge. Chances are that at least one “just married” couple is taking their wedding pictures here (usually accompanied with a limousine / hummer filled with wedding guests). If patient enough, wait in line at Grimaldi’s for pizza. Next, head up to the Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy the view!

To end your stay in New York, take one of the boat cruises circling the island. Circle Line tours has an affordable sunset cruise, the perfect way to end your trip to the most amazing city in the world!

And so, I conclude our little basic tour guide to New York City... Of course, there is so much more to see in the Big Apple but I think our guide is a good start. They say about New York, that you either love it or hate it - if you love it, I ensure you, you will be back! Or maybe, you will even move to the City and have the time of your life! :-)

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