{"id":26442,"date":"2025-01-21T15:37:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T14:37:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/new-york-5-day-itinerary-for-a-top-city-trip\/"},"modified":"2025-11-02T16:20:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-02T15:20:21","slug":"new-york-5-day-itinerary-for-a-top-city-trip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nanoo.travel\/en\/new-york-5-day-itinerary-for-a-top-city-trip\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel in New York | What to do in 5 days ? Our complete itinerary"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At the beginning of 2022, Covid restrictions are still very much in place: PCR test before leaving, purchase of entry tickets with a set time slot or risk not being able to enter museums (mask on nose), health passport check before eating, etc. But no matter, a mother-daughter citytrip for my eldest is well worth going through. But no matter, a mother-daughter citytrip for my eldest’s 13th birthday is well worth getting through… <\/p>\n\n

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As soon as the plane lands, we head for Ground Transportation to catch a bus into Manhattan. It may not be the quickest or cheapest solution, but it’s ideal for immediately immersing yourself in the hustle and bustle of the city. <\/p>\n\n

At the beginning of January, with a 13-year-old daughter, it was out of the question to stay too far from the must-see sites. I want to be able to get around easily, avoid the cold as much as possible, and be able to grab a bite to eat in the neighborhood without worrying about having to walk home for too long. So I chose the Riu Plaza New York Times Square<\/a>, ideally located in the heart of Manhattan. At $85 a night, breakfast included (a real bargain given the prices in 2024!), it’s a great find. The hotel is close to several subway lines (ideal for getting around easily, see the subway map here<\/g>), and the room is spacious and bright, with a breathtaking view of 8th Avenue. Everything you need for a perfect stay \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n

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View of the Riu Plaza New York Times Square hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Day 1 – Chelsea, via Times Square and the Empire State Building<\/h2>\n\n

As soon as we’d settled in, we headed for Chelsea on foot. A pleasant stroll of less than an hour takes us past a few must-sees: the famous M&M’s store<\/g> (which I’ll tell you more about here<\/g>), Times Square<\/g>, the windows of Macy’s<\/g> and the Chelsea Market<\/g> area. It’s a chance to discover the city at our own pace, capture a few magical moments and sample some local specialties at the Gansevoort Liberty Market<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n

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In the evening, we head to theArtecHouse<\/strong> for the exhibition Machine Hallucination: NYC<\/em>, a breathtaking immersive experience, before concluding this first (very) long day with a breathtaking view from theEmpire State Building<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n

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>> Full details of this itinerary can be found in the article dedicated to our first day in New York: New York | From Times Square to the Empire State Building<\/a><\/p>\n\n

Not to be missed in the area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n