How to plan perfect weekend in New York City

New York City - The hub for Fashion, Art, Commerce, Finance, Theatre, Technology and Entertainment. New York City is an amalgamation of 5 boroughs, Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx and Staten Island. New York has a perfect blend of sophistication and craziness! The city caters to everybody’s whims and fancies, from businessmen, travel hobos, nomads, fashionistas, art enthusiasts, foodies to history fanatics.

Got a weekend to spend and working on a New York City Itinerary Planner?? Allow us to be your New York Travel Guide!

The first and the obvious thing to do while in New York is to visit the Statue of Liberty! Situated on Liberty Island, the first ferry leaves from the mainland at 8.30 a.m. and the last ferry to leave the mainland is at 5 p.m. The last ferry to leave the island is at 7.45 p.m. Note that these timings are for weekends only. The trip and exploring the island might take you around 3 hours.

Status Of liberty

Next thing on your New York trip planner should be the Central Park. You may even join in on the various walking or cycling tours of the park. These tours are a fun way to explore the fascinating park. Once you are done with exploring the Central Park, walk down or drive down a mile to the Madame Tussauds Museum. We are sure you’ll have a gala time hanging out with Johnny Depp, Marilyn Monroe, Oprah Winfrey, Beyonce and the incredible Spider-Man himself! Take a virtual joyride of the entire universe at Hayden Planetarium.

Central Park NYC

One of the things to do in New York City is catch a midnight movie. The IFC Centre plays old Hollywood classics every weekend. It is situated Sixth Avenue. 2 miles away from the IFC Centre lies the International Centre of Photography. Do pay this centre a visit before catching up on the movie. If you are out on a romantic weekend, be sure not to miss the Twilight Cruise. It is a 90 minute cruise ride into the sunset. Champagne, the love of your life by your side and the sun setting beyond the horizon. Now, doesn’t that sound romantic to you?

For bowling lovers, we are sure you’ll have a bowltastic time at the Broklyn Bowl! With as many as 16 bowling lanes, the place also has a tie up with the Blue Ribbon restaurant. And art lovers will definitely have a surreal time at Brooklyn Museum, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Artists and art admirers, plan your visits to the Museum of Modern Art, Whitney Museum of American Art and Museum of Arts and Design. Include these places in your New York trip.

Brooklyn Museum NYC

Listen up all the foodies out there! Here’s a passage dedicated to and written just for you! Narcissa, The Dutch, Fatty Cue, Pies and Thighs, Eleven Madison Park and Aldea are few of the places where you can tickle your taste buds. Mariella Pizza, Mario’s Restaurant, Brother’s Pizza, Totonno’s Pizzeria, Di Fara Pizza and Da Vinci Pizza boast of the best pizzas in the city (if not the state!). Cafe Lalo, Once upon a tart, OddFellows Ice Cream Co., La Bergamote, ChikaLicious Dessert Bar and Junior’s at Grand Central supposedly have the best desserts in town. Last but not miss out famous shopping streets Chinatown in  NYC. Why not end your weekend in a sweet way! A perfect way to end a holiday we say!

Things to Do in New York City in Fall 2018

The season of festivities and celebrations in New York is a never ending one. Fun and frolic never runs out of this place and its inhabitants. Every year, New York’s calendar is filled with a huge series of fun filled events, which shows the Yorkers are as much fun loving as they are workaholics. New york in september weather marks the peak of Autumn over the place; and receives major tourists from all over the world. The month witnesses some of the most entertaining events of the year.

Want to know what things to do in New York City in the fall? Here is a list of events and best things to in New York during fall -

1. Richmond County Fair

This annually organized fair is one of the much awaited events of New York calendar. The event comprises of folk singing, puppet shows, dances, rides, dog shows and a lot more. With lots of activities and rides to enjoy, the fair is a perfect day outing for a complete family; and even for pets too!

2. Feast of San Gennaro

Blocking the lanes of Little Italy in Manhattan, this annual feasting is more of a one day fair with a lot of stalls hosting small games, street shops selling local items and plenty of food being serviced on the stalls. This September, visit New York and witness this feast held in remembrance of Saint Gennaro; the patron saint of Naples, Italy.

3. Atlantic Antic

New York has some of the coolest street festivals hosting every year. Atlantic Antic is the largest street festival of the city. The event is totally filled up with mind blowing music concerts, street dancing, art, food, shopping and what not!

4. West Indian- American Day Carnival

America is a land of various races and communities living together with great harmony. This carnival is a celebration of Caribbean culture and tradition. Dress up funky and walk down the streets of Brooklyn in New York, dancing on the frenzy beats or witness the long moving parade.

5. FAB! Festival and Block Party

Visit this free open event loaded with music performances, Jazz Operas, street exhibits and shops working all day. FAB is an open event for film screenings and concerts along with great local cuisine to munch on.

6. Boat Tours Around New York City

Reach out to Hudson River and take a boat trip around the city and witness the beautiful fall foliage near the river. New York has some of the most beautiful trees such as Honey locust, Littleleaf Linden and many more.

7. Biking Tours

One of the best things to do in New York City is to take a bike and explore the places by riding down the streets. Enjoy the natural vicinage of New York towns like Manhattan, Brooklyn and others by simply peddling down to random places.

8. Visit 9/11 Memorial and Museum

What could be the best possible time to visit this place, than the September month! Visit the memorial and witness the feeling of patriotism Yorkers possess for their homeland. The National 9/11 Memorial Museum is located near the memorial and is built in commemoration of the martyrdom of the 9/11 attacks’ victims.

9. Brooklyn Bridge Park

Stop by Brooklyn Bridge Park and spend a day full of fun, gaiety and non-stop dancing and eating. The place is also equally popular for water activities such as kayaking, swimming, pool games and a lot more.

10. The Little red Lighthouse

Little Red Lighthouse is the only servicing lighthouse left in New York. Every year the place hosts a free event, especially for children and tours around the lighthouse are organized. Also story telling event is held after the tour along with snacks and food. So this September, take your child to the place and make their trip more memorable.

Also enjoy Oktoberfest 2018, visit Brooklyn Museum of art, Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Central park, the Adirondack Balloon Festival, Halloween in NYC. So when are you planning your autumn trip for New York City? Do try these New York City things to do.