How To See NYC in 3 Days (Without The Stress!) — Transcript

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1. 0:00I've helped millions of tourists enjoy
2. 0:01their visits to NYC and in this video
3. 0:04I'm sharing the best 3-day itinerary on
4. 0:06YouTube so you can enjoy this amazing
5. 0:08City with zero stress but before we
6. 0:10drive or fly to NYC there are three
7. 0:12things you absolutely need to know
8. 0:14before arriving starting with checking
9. 0:17the weather we have had such wild
10. 0:19weather swings the last few years unless
11. 0:21it's Peak summer you never know what
12. 0:23you're going to get here I definitely
13. 0:24pack an umbrella and possible extra
14. 0:26layers even when it's hot because the
15. 0:28air conditioning blasts here and for
16. 0:30winter check the weekly forecast before
17. 0:32you arrive to see just how cold you need
18. 0:34to pack for bring some cash New York is
19. 0:37not like London where I didn't touch
20. 0:39cash the entire trip at little pizza
21. 0:41shops in Chinatown there are still cash
22. 0:43only places and even in small delies and
23. 0:46supermarkets I have seen minimums of $10
24. 0:48to use a credit card so carrying at
25. 0:50least $50 to $100 in cash is never a bad
26. 0:54idea here stay alert while New York is
27. 0:56one of the safest large cities in
28. 0:57America the city still has issues with
29. 0:59mental illness and drug use so always be
30. 1:02aware of your surroundings especially
31. 1:04when riding the subway we'll keep this
32. 1:07simple and concentrate your first day in
33. 1:09Midtown Manhattan the heartbeat of the
34. 1:11city for breakfast a classic American
35. 1:13experience at the Tik Tock Diner right
36. 1:15across from Penn Station you've probably
37. 1:17seen this spot in movies it's the
38. 1:19classic American Diner open 24 hours a
39. 1:22day this place serves up some seriously
40. 1:24massive plates of pancakes and French
41. 1:26toast you could easily split one of
42. 1:28these between two people breakfast
43. 1:30starts at just $9.95 for two eggs any
44. 1:32style and prices go up to around 20
45. 1:34bucks for some of the bigger dishes it's
46. 1:36a Midtown staple and a total viewer
47. 1:38favorite after you finish there's a
48. 1:40little Hidden Gem in the basement of the
49. 1:42New Yorker Hotel next door a tiny Museum
50. 1:45dedicated to Nicola Tesla it's only
51. 1:47worth about 5 minutes but definitely
52. 1:49check it out it's where the famous
53. 1:50inventor spent the last years of his
54. 1:52life you're less than a 10-minute walk
55. 1:54to Bryant Park from late October to
56. 1:56early March this place transforms into
57. 1:58the winter village hands down the best
58. 2:00holiday market in the city but even when
59. 2:02it's not the holiday season it's still
60. 2:04one of my favorite parks to just chill
61. 2:06perfect spot to relax at a table people
62. 2:08watch and soak in that classic New York
63. 2:10Vibe oh and here's a little bonus it's
64. 2:12got the cleanest public restroom in the
65. 2:14Big Apple you could practically eat off
66. 2:16the floor in there right next to Brian
67. 2:18Park is the New York Public Library and
68. 2:20honestly this might be one of the best
69. 2:22free things to do in the city my wife
70. 2:24and I love exploring this place between
71. 2:26the reading rooms and the stunning
72. 2:27hallways it feels like you're walking
73. 2:29through free museum and speaking of
74. 2:31museums the palansky exhibition on the
75. 2:33ground floor is like its own mini Museum
76. 2:35you can see the original winie of the
77. 2:37Poo the Declaration of Independence and
78. 2:38so much more on display and that's just
79. 2:40the beginning you could easily spend 30
80. 2:43minutes here just soaking it all in at
81. 2:45this point it's time you experience one
82. 2:47of the city's best tourist attractions
83. 2:49and observation deck for first timers my
84. 2:51favorite observation deck is definitely
85. 2:53Top of the Rock if you're looking for
86. 2:54stunning views on a beautiful day this
87. 2:57is the spot at 70 floors up it's the
88. 2:59most intimate observation deck putting
89. 3:00you right in the heart of Midtown
90. 3:02Manhattan plus with tickets starting at
91. 3:04just 40 bucks it's one of the best value
92. 3:06options out there and don't miss their
93. 3:08newest attractions beam and Sky lift
94. 3:10beam lets you feel what it was like to
95. 3:12be a construction worker on lunch break
96. 3:14and it's a little scary if you're afraid
97. 3:16of heights fair warning after taking in
98. 3:18the views head over to Grand Central
99. 3:20Terminal New York's most beautiful
100. 3:22Transit Hub snap some iconic shots in
101. 3:24the main hall featuring The breathtaking
102. 3:26Celestial ceiling mural then take a
103. 3:29quick detour next door to the Ford
104. 3:30Atrium Garden Hidden Gem alert this
105. 3:33massive Greenhouse maintains tropical
106. 3:35conditions for plants to flourish year
107. 3:37round with real rainwater collected
108. 3:39straight from the roof it's the perfect
109. 3:40peaceful Escape in the middle of the
110. 3:42city for lunch you're eating the most
111. 3:44iconic sandwich in New York pastrami on
112. 3:47Ry with mustard Sarge's Deli has won
113. 3:49every contest we've ever had comparing
114. 3:51it to Cates and all the other heavy
115. 3:53weight and it's not swarm with tourists
116. 3:55either nope this is a local spot this
117. 3:58would be a moment to consider splitting
118. 3:59one for two people especially if you had
119. 4:02a big breakfast at the diner the
120. 4:04pastrami is Juicy and you'll leave
121. 4:06satisfied that I can promise you after
122. 4:09lunch Uber or Subway up to Central Park
123. 4:11start at 59th Street and Columbus Circle
124. 4:14you could easily spend an entire
125. 4:15afternoon exploring Central Park trust
126. 4:17me I've done it it stretches over 50
127. 4:20blocks but as a first timer you really
128. 4:21only need to soak in a few key spots
129. 4:24start with sheep Meadow for stunning
130. 4:25Skyline views over the lawn then head
131. 4:28over to Bethesda Terrace walk through
132. 4:29the arcade to admire the beautiful
133. 4:31archways and the world's only ceiling
134. 4:33made entirely of mint and tiles don't
135. 4:35miss the fountain and nearby Pond always
136. 4:37a peaceful site if you're short on time
137. 4:39I filmed the Central Park guide recently
138. 4:41that shows how to see the best of the
139. 4:43park in Just 2 hours check that one out
140. 4:45for more ideas the American Museum of
141. 4:47Natural History is a must for any
142. 4:49visitor and their new Gilder Center is a
143. 4:51game changer especially for families
144. 4:53open less than 2 years ago this stunning
145. 4:54addition features immersive exhibits
146. 4:56that bring science and nature to life
147. 4:58kids will love the visible world's
148. 5:00exhibit a mind-blowing interactive
149. 5:02experience and the impressive butterfly
150. 5:04vivarium where you can walk among
151. 5:06hundreds of live butterflies plus the
152. 5:07museums like conic dinosaur fossils and
153. 5:09massive blue whale model make it one of
154. 5:11the coolest spots to explore in NYC all
155. 5:14right it's time to go rest up and head
156. 5:16back to Midtown for dinner and we'll be
157. 5:19at John's of Time Square this isn't just
158. 5:21any pizza spot it's the only one set
159. 5:24inside a stunning old church located
160. 5:26just a few blocks from Time Square it's
161. 5:28the perfect stop if you've got PL to
162. 5:30catch a Broadway show afterward and the
163. 5:32pizza absolutely delicious after dinner
164. 5:35make your way to Time Square and take it
165. 5:37all in start at father Duffy Square near
166. 5:40the big red steps this is probably the
167. 5:42most iconic spot in the United States
168. 5:44for snapping a photo but don't linger
169. 5:45too long this area is also Prime
170. 5:47territory for tourist scams we've
171. 5:49covered this in depth in another video
172. 5:51but here's the quick version if someone
173. 5:53hands you a CD a bracelet or if
174. 5:55Spider-Man insists on a photo keep
175. 5:57walking and don't make eye contact Trust
176. 5:59trust me you'll thank me later for some
177. 6:01affordable souvenirs head to Grand Slam
178. 6:03New York they've got all the I Love New
179. 6:05York shirts keychains and trinkets you
180. 6:07could want and the prices are
181. 6:09surprisingly budget friendly if you're
182. 6:11ready to relax so it'll head over to
183. 6:13beast and butterflies inside the M
184. 6:14social Hotel out of all the rooftop bars
185. 6:16I've covered in the past 5 years this
186. 6:19one has gotten the most buzz from my
187. 6:20viewers and for good reason the views of
188. 6:23Time Square are incredible the food and
189. 6:25drinks are delicious and here's the
190. 6:27kicker kids are actually welcome you is
191. 6:30an understatement it's the perfect way
192. 6:32to end your night in Time Square today
193. 6:35we're diving into Lower Manhattan or as
194. 6:36the locals call it downtown let's kick
195. 6:38things off with breakfast Pearl Diner
196. 6:41this place takes me right back to the
197. 6:42diners I grew up with across the Hudson
198. 6:44in New Jersey it's a classic hole in the
199. 6:46wall that's been serving locals for over
200. 6:4850 years with $10 to $20 you'll get
201. 6:50plenty of food and the nostalgic Vibes
202. 6:53are unbeatable we'll begin at one of the
203. 6:55most somber and meaningful memorials in
204. 6:57the city the 9/11 Memorial dedicated to
205. 6:59the day New York and the world Chang
206. 7:01Forever on September 11th 2001 The
207. 7:04Fountains Mark the footprints of where
208. 7:06the Twin Towers once stood it's a place
209. 7:08for quiet reflection so please save The
210. 7:10Smiling selfies for elsewhere the Oculus
211. 7:13is one of the cleanest and most
212. 7:14futuristic Transit hubs in New York it
213. 7:16feels like you've stepped inside a
214. 7:18spaceship it's also home to a high-end
215. 7:19mall but even if shopping isn't on your
216. 7:21list it's worth stopping by for a photo
217. 7:23because the architecture is just that
218. 7:25stunning fun fact the Oculus has a
219. 7:27skylight that opens every year on on
220. 7:29September 11th allowing sunlight to
221. 7:31stream through in a powerful tribute to
222. 7:33the Twin Towers a trip to Liberty Island
223. 7:35in the Statue of Liberty is a must but
224. 7:37here's an important tip do not buy
225. 7:39tickets from vendors hanging around the
226. 7:41area they're often overpriced or scammed
227. 7:44instead book your tickets in advance
228. 7:45especially if you want to experience the
229. 7:47best view climbing inside the crown of
230. 7:50the Statue of Liberty Crown access is
231. 7:52limited and requires reservations months
232. 7:54ahead so plan early this visit will take
233. 7:56up the rest of your morning and likely
234. 7:58stretch into the afternoon while you're
235. 8:00there consider stopping for lunch at the
236. 8:01cafe on Ellis Island which offers a
237. 8:03convenient break before exploring more
238. 8:05fun fact Ellis Island was the entry
239. 8:07point for over 12 million immigrants
240. 8:09between 1892 and 1954 making it a place
241. 8:13of deep history and connection for many
242. 8:15families once you're back in Manhattan
243. 8:16take a stroll down Stone Street its
244. 8:18Charming cobblestones were recreated to
245. 8:20reflect how New York looked back in the
246. 8:221600s this historic Street was home to
247. 8:25the city's first breweries and today you
248. 8:27can still grab a beer or a bite at one
249. 8:29of the many cozy restaurants lining the
250. 8:30block it almost feels like You' stepped
251. 8:32into a scene straight out of Harry
252. 8:34Potter all right it's time to regroup
253. 8:35we'll walk Uber or Subway to Chinatown
254. 8:37starting at Deer Street welcome to the
255. 8:40most instagrammable Street in Manhattan
256. 8:42this spot is also home to the infamous
257. 8:44bloody angle a sharp Bend in the road
258. 8:46with a dark past it was once a notorious
259. 8:48site for gang rivalries and
260. 8:50assassinations by Chinese gangs today
261. 8:52though it's a much friendlier Place
262. 8:53known for some of the best Chinese food
263. 8:55in New York who's ready for a late lunch
264. 8:57we didn't eat at Ellis Island Deluxe
265. 8:59Greenbow this spot is a local favorite
266. 9:01for the best soup dumplings in Manhattan
267. 9:03with communal seating it's everything
268. 9:05you'd hope for in an authentic Chinatown
269. 9:07experience fast service and Incredibly
270. 9:09delicious food don't miss a steam pork
271. 9:11and crab mixed tiny bun starting at
272. 9:13$9.95 heads up it's cash or venmo only
273. 9:17so come prepared if you've got any room
274. 9:19left for dessert head across the street
275. 9:20to the original Chinatown Ice Cream
276. 9:22Factory a neighborhood staple they're
277. 9:24known for unique and exotic flavors like
278. 9:26leachi and black sesame so come with an
279. 9:29open mind and a sweet tooth ready to try
280. 9:31something new and if you're looking to
281. 9:33explore more of Chinatown we've got you
282. 9:34covered check out our Full Compilation
283. 9:36video packed with hours of food and
284. 9:39activity recommendations time to walk
285. 9:41off that food coma or Subway taxi if
286. 9:43you're too tired to grenwich Village
287. 9:45head north and make your way to
288. 9:47Washington Square Park a longtime
289. 9:49cultural Hot Spot it's the perfect place
290. 9:51for people watching and you're almost
291. 9:53guaranteed to catch some live music or
292. 9:55street
293. 9:56[Music]
294. 9:57performances here's a fun little Easter
295. 9:59egg if you look straight through the
296. 10:01Washington Square Arch you'll get a
297. 10:02picture perfect view of the Empire State
298. 10:05Building from there head to 7th Avenue
299. 10:07walk south and turn right onto Grove
300. 10:09Street that's where you'll find the
301. 10:10exterior of the friends apartment
302. 10:12building the surrounding area is
303. 10:13absolutely stunning filled with classic
304. 10:15Brownstones and some of the most
305. 10:17expensive Real Estate in Manhattan walk
306. 10:19up to the Highline if you're feeling
307. 10:20extra ambitious one of New York's most
308. 10:22famous free parks this elevated walkway
309. 10:24was once an old freight train track but
310. 10:26has been transformed into a stunning
311. 10:28Urban green space as you stroll you'll
312. 10:30pass impressive art murals beautiful
313. 10:32landscaping and get unique views of the
314. 10:34city with streets and cars below you
315. 10:36don't have to walk the entire 1 and 1/2
316. 10:38miles but it's definitely worth snapping
317. 10:39some photos along the way fun fact the
318. 10:41Highland was inspired by a similar
319. 10:43elevated Park in Paris called prominade
320. 10:45Plante if you follow it North you can
321. 10:47end your walk at Hudson yards where
322. 10:49you'll find the iconic vessel a
323. 10:51futuristic honeycomb like structure
324. 10:53perfect for a quick photo take a break
325. 10:55you've earned it because for dinner
326. 10:56we're heading to Korea Town or K Town as
327. 10:59the locals call it if you're looking to
328. 11:01check out Korea Town I would head to
329. 11:02food Gallery 32 it's my wife Adriana's
330. 11:05and my favorite spot for quick delicious
331. 11:08Korean food kobu is our pick our go-to
332. 11:11is the barbecue rice bowl with pork but
333. 11:13there's plenty of variety to choose from
334. 11:15plus if you're in the mood for something
335. 11:16else the food court has a ton of other
336. 11:18vendors to explore making it a perfect
337. 11:20stop for a casual meal after dinner make
338. 11:22a stop at Rudy's bar and grill in Hell's
339. 11:24Kitchen this is hands down my favorite
340. 11:26Dive Bar in the city and it's been
341. 11:28around since 1933 the beer is cheap
342. 11:31their blonde a is Just 4 bucks and every
343. 11:33drink comes with a free hot dog Yes you
344. 11:35heard that right a free hot dog it's a
345. 11:38throwback to prices from the early 2000s
346. 11:40and the vibe is unbeatable a perfect mix
347. 11:43of local characters and curious
348. 11:46tourists time for day three of your New
349. 11:49York trip and if you're looking for
350. 11:50something quick but iconic for breakfast
351. 11:52Russ and Daughters is one of those
352. 11:54classic New York institutions that truly
353. 11:56lives up to the hype for a more relaxed
354. 11:58experience headed just just a few blocks
355. 11:59over to their Cafe for a sitdown version
356. 12:02of the same legendary food can't go
357. 12:04wrong with their classic bagel and lock
358. 12:06sandwich no it's not cheap but yes it's
359. 12:09absolutely worth every penny then we're
360. 12:11going to take a Subway taxi or Uber to
361. 12:13pier 11 Wall Street here's a tip most
362. 12:16guides won't mention take the NYC Ferry
363. 12:18for just $4 download the NYC Ferry app
364. 12:21to pay easily by phone as you cross the
365. 12:23East River you'll get unbeatable views
366. 12:25of the Brooklyn Bridge and in about 5
367. 12:27minutes you'll land right in the heart
368. 12:28of dumb much closer than taking the
369. 12:30subway which involves a longer walk if
370. 12:33you've got extra time and want to
371. 12:34discover more ways to use the ferry
372. 12:36check out my video where I break it all
373. 12:38down I encourage you to stroll around
374. 12:40Brooklyn Bridge Park for all the photo
375. 12:42opportunities it's truly one of the most
376. 12:44beautiful areas of the city while you're
377. 12:46in the area especially if you've got
378. 12:47little ones make sure to stop by Jane's
379. 12:49Carousel I'd argue there isn't a
380. 12:51carousel in the world with a better
381. 12:53backdrop this beautifully restored
382. 12:55wooden Carousel built in 1922 features
383. 12:5848 hand carved horses and is truly a
384. 13:01masterpiece if you've seen that iconic
385. 13:03photo of the Manhattan Bridge framed
386. 13:05perfectly between buildings it's taken
387. 13:07right here at the corner of Washington
388. 13:09and Water Street I won't blame you for
389. 13:10snapping the shop but be prepared to
390. 13:12jockey for position with other
391. 13:14photographers or you know just Photoshop
392. 13:16everyone out later for lunch we'll keep
393. 13:18things simple and send you to the
394. 13:19touristy timeout Market while I'm
395. 13:22usually not the biggest fan of this
396. 13:23place bark Barbecue on the top floor is
397. 13:25a standout exception their Dominican
398. 13:27Texas barbecue Fusion is absolutely
399. 13:29delicious though it's a bit on the
400. 13:31pricey side if you're up for some
401. 13:32American barbecue with a twist their
402. 13:34famous brisket is worth braving the long
403. 13:37lines bonus tip step outside onto the
404. 13:39timeout market rooftop for one of the
405. 13:41best free views of Manhattan after lunch
406. 13:43I highly recommend walking the Brooklyn
407. 13:45Bridge back to Manhattan the views are
408. 13:47far better when you're facing the
409. 13:48Manhattan skyline making it perfect for
410. 13:50photos the walk takes about 30 minutes
411. 13:52and it's absolutely worth it but if
412. 13:54you're feeling tired or just not up for
413. 13:56the walk no worries you can hop on the
414. 13:57NYC fery back to Pier 11 for just $4
415. 14:01it's a great alternative and still
416. 14:02offers some beautiful views along the
417. 14:04way once you cross the East River it's
418. 14:06just a 10minute walk to South Street
419. 14:08Seaport a historic area filled with some
420. 14:10of the oldest buildings in New York City
421. 14:12it's home to the largest concentration
422. 14:14of restored early 19th century
423. 14:16commercial buildings making it a mustsee
424. 14:18for history Buffs for a Hidden Gem check
425. 14:20out Canon's walk a tucked away alley
426. 14:22that feels like you've been transported
427. 14:23straight back to the 19th century it's a
428. 14:26little slice of old New York you won't
429. 14:27want to miss if you got a little extra
430. 14:29time head over to Pier 35 and check out
431. 14:31the pier 35 swings it's the perfect spot
432. 14:34to snap a photo or video with the
433. 14:35Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges as your
434. 14:37backdrop trust me there's no view quite
435. 14:39like it anywhere else in the world next
436. 14:42hop on a Subway or grab an Uber to the
437. 14:43Roosevelt Island tram station want to
438. 14:45try something different check out Revel
439. 14:47the all electric car service use this
440. 14:49code for 70% off your first ride it's a
441. 14:52fun eco-friendly way to get around for
442. 14:54just the cost of a Subway swipe hop on
443. 14:56the Roosevelt Island Tram and glide
444. 14:58above the East River it feels like a
445. 15:00tourist attraction but it's a regular
446. 15:02part of City Life when you land you'll
447. 15:04find yourself on a quiet little island
448. 15:05that's technically part of Manhattan but
449. 15:07feels like a world away start your
450. 15:09exploration of Roosevelt Island with the
451. 15:11small pox Memorial Hospital a striking
452. 15:13example of Gothic Revival architecture
453. 15:15that reveals a darker chapter of the
454. 15:17Island's history you can walk the
455. 15:19perimeter of the island or rent a city
456. 15:21bike for a more leisurely ride other
457. 15:23must SE stops along the way include the
458. 15:25Franklin D Roosevelt for Freedom State
459. 15:27Park and at the northern tip of the
460. 15:29Island the Roosevelt Island Lighthouse
461. 15:30if you want to spend even more time
462. 15:32exploring the island we have a whole
463. 15:33video dedicated to it where we spent an
464. 15:35entire day there with a local check it
465. 15:37out take a break and get ready for
466. 15:39dinner if you haven't noticed by now I'm
467. 15:41a big fan of hidden gems and sakagura is
468. 15:44one of the best tucked away in an
469. 15:45unassuming Midtown building and down a
470. 15:47flight of stairs you'll discover an
471. 15:49incredible Japanese restaurant they
472. 15:50specialize in authentic tapa style
473. 15:53dishes perfect for sharing and they
474. 15:54boast an impressive selection of 260
475. 15:57types of sake it's a truly memorable New
476. 15:59York experience as long as you take it
477. 16:01easy on the sake here's an after dinner
478. 16:03drink and entertainment option the
479. 16:05freaky Tiki is a must for my Broadway
480. 16:07and karaoke lovers this quirky Hawaiian
481. 16:10themed bar not only serves up great food
482. 16:12but also delivers a one-of-a-kind
483. 16:14experience the host sings plays piano
484. 16:16and takes requests plus you can hop in
485. 16:19and sing yourself if you're in the mood
486. 16:20for show tunes or classic oldies just
487. 16:22slip the host a tip and you'll have the
488. 16:24playlist at your command I want to be a
489. 16:29big where New
490. 16:32York in 3 days you can see a lot of NYC
491. 16:35but if you want more amazing food
492. 16:36options to add to your trip then click
493. 16:38the video on the screen right now