A 4-day New York City itinerary for a group of four friends, using public transit. Each day is clustered around a district or subway line, with real restaurants and timed visits. The trip runs from December 7 to December 10, 2026. Lodging is planned in Midtown for easy access to all sights. We'll use the subway and bus, and we'll grab a MetroCard or OMNY for the week.
4 days · 28 stopsUnbooked — pick a hotel in Midtown for easy subway access.
303 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USATake the ferry from Battery Park. Reserve tickets in advance.
New York, NY 10004, USASee the Charging Bull and the New York Stock Exchange.
11 Wall St, New York, NY 10005, USAItalian market with group-friendly seating.
101 Liberty St, New York, NY 10007, USATop of One World Trade Center. Book timed entry.
117 West St, New York, NY 10007, USAHistoric pub with hearty food and drinks. Reserve for 4.
30 Water St, New York, NY 10004, USAUnbooked — pick a hotel in Midtown for easy subway access.
303 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USAUnbooked — pick a hotel in Midtown for easy subway access.
303 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USAWalk across from Manhattan to Brooklyn.
New York, NY 10038, USAIconic views of the Manhattan Bridge and cobblestone streets.
39-21 Washington St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USAFamous coal-fired pizza. Group-friendly, but expect a wait.
19 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USAScenic walkway with skyline views.
Montague St &, Pierrepont Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USAUpscale dining under the Brooklyn Bridge. Reserve for 4.
1 Water St, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USAUnbooked — pick a hotel in Midtown for easy subway access.
303 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USAUnbooked — pick a hotel in Midtown for easy subway access.
303 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USAIconic Beaux-Arts station. See the main concourse and celestial ceiling.
89 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017, USAFamous complex with the Rink and Christmas tree in December.
45 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10111, USAAmerican brasserie, great for groups. Reserve for 4.
1150 Broadway, New York, NY 10010, USAObservation deck with panoramic views. Book timed entry.
30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112, USAHistoric theater-district restaurant. Reserve for 4.
4510 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131, USAUnbooked — pick a hotel in Midtown for easy subway access.
303 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USAUnbooked — pick a hotel in Midtown for easy subway access.
303 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USAExplore the southern part: Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, and more.
New York, NY, USAScenic lakeside restaurant in Central Park. Reserve for 4.
EAST 72ND ST +, Center Dr, New York, NY 10021, USAOne of the world's largest art museums. Reserve timed entry.
1000 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028, USABright lights and Broadway. Great for photos at night.
Manhattan, NY 10036, USAFamily-style Italian, perfect for groups. Reserve for 4.
200 W 44th St, New York, NY 10036, USAUnbooked — pick a hotel in Midtown for easy subway access.
303 W 30th St, New York, NY 10001, USA