Essential New York City Day Trip

Here is one tour itinerary I use to show my visiting friends and relatives around New York City (Manhattan).

1. Meet at the GM Building at 59th and Fifth. 

• Central Park
• The Plaza Hotel
• Horse and Buggies on 59th Street
• The Apple Store
• FAO Schwarz Toy Store.

2. Walk South to the Corner of 57th and Fifth.

• Tiffany's
• Bergdorf Goodman
• Henri Bendel

4. Continue South.

• Takashimaya Japanese Department Store between 55th and 54th.
  Stop in lower level for Tea Service.

3. Continue South.

• Trump Tower (Check out snack places)
• Optional detour
  Museum of Modern Art (MOMA).
  Make a right on 54th Street towards Sixth Avenue
  MOMA Store on the Street Level. Return to Fifth Avenue

5. Continue South down Fifth Avenue to 50th Street.

• St. Patrick's Cathedral
• Rockefellor Center and the Ice Rink (Christmas Tree during Holidays)
• Saks Fifth Avenue.

6. Continue South to 42nd Street.

• The New York City Public Library
  Free Tours, Restrooms on the second floor
  The Two Lions: Patience and Fortitude
• Free WiFi in the Neighborhood
• Free Internet and Email. 15 Minute Limited use (shorter waits) in the 40th Street Annex across the street from the Main Library. 4th Floor
• Bryant Open Air Park and Restaurant in the back of the library towards Sixth Avenue with Public Restrooms

7.  Continue South to 34th Street.

• The Empire State Building.
  Spectacular panoramic views from the 86th Floor.
  A MUST for all visitors.