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Itinerary - Ultimate Mix

Non Tourist Styled - Week 3

(Fast & Diverse + The Local Explorer)

Monday

Parkchester ➔ Throggs Neck ➔ Bay Terrace ➔ Flushing ➔ Ridgewood ➔ Williamsburg - R1

You are running a massive, multi-borough circuit today. You will start deep in the Bronx, hit abandoned coastal fortresses in Queens, walk the Unisphere, and end with heavy-hitting dining in Ridgewood and Williamsburg. It is a long transit day. Keep the pace strict and don’t lag.

Bronx local fuel. Get your coffee, grab a quick bite, and prepare for a heavy transit day.

Order: Espresso; Breakfast Sandwich — $; Walk-in friendly

Stop 1:

10:00 AM

Momento Coffee Shop

1803 Archer St (Bronx)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min to E Tremont Ave | Bus: Bx40 east to East Tremont Ave/Lafayette Ave | Walk: 15 min south.

Sweeping waterfront. Unobstructed, massive views of the Whitestone Bridge. Walk the perimeter, take the photos, and keep moving.

Must-Do: Walk straight to the waterfront path facing the bridge

Stop 2:

11:30 AM

Ferry Point Park

10 Hutchinson Riv Pkwy (Bronx)

Transit to next stop: Transit heavy. Take the Q50 bus from the Bronx over the bridge into Queens, transfer to the Q16 bus east into Bayside.

Abandoned Civil War fortress on the water. High visual yield. Walk through the stone tunnels and the old battery.

Must-Do: Head straight to the Water Battery ruins

Stop 3:

1:30 PM

Fort Totten Park

Totten Ave & 15th Rd (Queens)

Transit to next stop: Bus: Q16 west to Main St | Train: 7 train west to Mets-Willets Point | Walk: 10 min south into the park.

Massive scale and World’s Fair history. Hit the Unisphere, check the Pavilion ruins, and get out.

Must-Do: Stand directly under the Unisphere for scale

Stop 4:

3:30 PM

Corona Park

P5R5+2P (Queens)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 15 min to 111 St Station | Train: 7 train west to 74 St-Broadway, transfer to the M train south to Forest Ave | Walk: 5 min.

ou are arriving exactly at 5:30 PM. Legendary wood-fired plates.

Order: Wood-Fired Polenta Bread; Grilled Salt & Pepper Head-On Shrimp; Ice Cream — $$$; Reservations highly recommended

Stop 5:

5:30 PM

Rolo’s

8-53 Onderdonk Ave (Queens)

By: @jamiejars (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 15 min to Myrtle-Wyckoff Aves | Train: L train west to Montrose Ave | Walk: 2 min.

Evening transition. Clean, Greek-inspired cafe for a quick post-dinner espresso or imported goods before pushing to the waterfront.

Must-Do: Grab a quick espresso and browse the specialty shelves

Stop 6:

7:30 PM

Kalimera

99 Montrose Ave (Brooklyn)

By: @jennyjenny_kim (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min to Lorimer St Station | Train: L train west to Bedford Ave | Walk: 10 min south to Kent Ave.

Elite late-night finish. Curated garden sushi.

Order: Sushi Set; Green Tea — $$$$; Reservations strictly required

Stop 7:

8:30 PM

Ume

237 Kent Ave (Brooklyn)

By: @yangnhungry (used with permission)

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Tuesday

West Village ➔ Greenwich Village ➔ NoHo ➔ Chinatown ➔ Brooklyn Heights ➔ Bay Ridge - R2

Quick hit through the Village before shifting down to deep Brooklyn. Coffee and waffles, scenic cobblestones, contemporary art, and an antique hardware stop before running down to Bay Ridge for heavy Italian plates and waterfront views. Straight to the point.

Fast, high-quality start. Heavy Jewish deli counter.

Order: BEC (Bacon, Egg, and Cheese); Frozen coffee Slushie — $$; Walk-in friendly

Stop 1:

9:30 AM

Edith’s

64 Charles St (Manhattan)

By: @thelocalfoodjunkie (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min east on West 8th st.

Historic, private cobblestone street right off the grid. The framing of the historic carriage houses against the street creates an incredibly stark visual mask for photos. Take the shot and walk the block.

Must-Do: Step between the grey and red building and take a picture here

Stop 2:

10:30 AM

48 Washington Mews

48 Washington Mews (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min east towards Lafayette St and south to Great Jones St.

Solid contemporary curation. Walk the floor and check how the artists use depth in their canvases—it almost creates a 3D “popping” effect, separating the subjects from the background. Good visual input.

Must-Do: See and wall slowly to analyze the beautiful artists work

Stop 3:

11:30 AM

Eric Firestone Gallery

40 Great Jones St (Manhattan)

By: @fava.studios (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 15 min south on Bowery to Chinatown.

Hidden downtown gem for vintage hardware. Skip the modern cases and look straight at the vintage rings.

Must-Do: Shop til you drop

Stop 4:

12:45 PM

Yan's Antique Jewelry Inc.

35 Pell St (Manhattan)

By: @raeuvsunshine (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 5 min to Canal St Station | Train: N/R/W or 4/5 train over the bridge into Brooklyn | Walk: 5 min to the café.

You’ve crossed into Brooklyn and need a reset. Elite French pastry is the best choice.

Order: Almond Croissant; Coffee — $$; Walk-in friendly

Stop 5:

2:00 PM

L'Appartement 4F

115 Montague St (Brooklyn)

By: @diva.dines (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min to Court St Station | Train: R train south to 86 St (Bay Ridge) | Walk: 15 min to the water.

South Brooklyn waterfront. Massive, unobstructed views of the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. Walk the coastal path to build an appetite before dinner.

Must-Do: Yes that bridge you see is the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge

Stop 6:

4:00 PM

Shore Road Park

Shore Rd (Brooklyn)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 15 min east into the Bay Ridge grid.

Elite South Brooklyn finish. A moody, heavily-stocked wine bar with oysters and sushi.

Order: Sushi; Oysters — $$; Reservations recommended

Stop 7:

6:30 PM

Cebu

8801 3rd Ave (Brooklyn)

By: @michaelbmunchiess (used with permission)

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Wednesday

Flatiron District ➔ Midtown ➔ Chelsea ➔ NoMad - R3

A heavy split-day schedule. You are running a early Flatiron District circuit—high-intensity cardio, quick retail, and food. Then you completely cut the route, head home to reset, and dive straight into high-altitude NoMad club energy into the early hours of Thursday. Keep the pace.

Fast, clean caffeine before cardio. Get your order and walk up to the studio.

Order: Matcha; Light Pastry — $$; Walk-in friendly

Stop 1:

7:00 AM

Noa, a café

34 E 32nd St (Manhattan)

By: @thelocalfoodjunkie (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 8 min southwest to W 27th St.

Early cardio block. You are arriving exactly at 7:50 AM to clip in and prep for the 8:00 AM class. Push the pace and sweat it out.

Must-Do: Hit the 8:00 AM class

Stop 2:

8:00 AM

SoulCycle

12 W 27th St (Manhattan)

By: @diva.dines (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min north.

Post-ride cooldown. Hydrate on the lawn and drop your heart rate.

Must-Do: Find a chair by the lawn and reset

Stop 3:

9:45 AM

Bryant Park

40th to 42nd St (Between 5th and 6th Ave) (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min north up 5th Avenue.

High-traffic retail. Check the latest seasonal drops, browse the racks, and keep moving.

Must-Do: Shop til you drop

Stop 4:

10:10 AM

Aritzia

608 5th Ave (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 2 min southeast toward E 48th St.

Post-workout recovery. You are getting a perfect caesar wrap.

Order: Chicken Caesar Wrap; The Lenwich  — $$; Walk-in friendly

Stop 5:

11:30 AM

Lenwich

6 E 48th St (Manhattan)

By: @hollyleisee (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Head home for the reset and shower. You stink btw!

High-altitude club energy. You are arriving exactly at 8:30 PM. The DJ hits at 11:00 PM. Secure your drinks, take in the skyline, and stay until midnight.

Must-Do: Hit the dance floor right when the DJ starts at 11:00 PM

Stop 6:

8:30 PM

Somewhere Nowhere

112 W 25th St (Floor 38 & 39) (Manhattan)

By: @caleighhorrigan (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min east on West 26th to NoMad and north on 5th ave and turn right on W 29th (I’m giving full directions here because i know your drunk!).

DJ/Music

The live DJ (Rotating DJs) on Wednesday nights starts around 10:00 PM and runs until close (usually 2:00 AM)

The Music: The soundtrack typically features 90s hip-hop, classic rock from the 60s, and a blend of modern open-format lounge and dance tracks

Stop 7:

12:20 AM

The Seville

22 E 29th St (Manhattan)

By: @raeuvsunshine (used with permission)

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Thursday

West Village ➔ Chelsea ➔ Flatiron ➔ SoHo ➔ NoHo - R4

Today is highly physical. You are starting with heavy bag work in Chelsea, cooling down in Flatiron, and taking a scenic, fast-paced Citi Bike ride through the SoHo grid before resetting for an elegant NoHo night. Keep the pace sharp.

Pre-workout fuel. Grab a clean coffee and light carbs before you hit the bags.

Order: Matcha; Fresh Pastry — $$; Walk-in friendly

Stop 1:

10:30 AM

Noa, a bakery

92 Greenwich Ave (Manhattan)

By: @yasmainaaa_ (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 to 15 min depending on your starting point to 23rd Street.

Midday high-intensity interval training. You are arriving exactly at 11:45 AM to wrap your hands and secure your spot for the 12:00 PM – 12:45 PM class. Hit the bags and sweat it out.

Must-Do: Keep up with the 45-minute heavy bag and floor circuit

Stop 2:

11:45 AM

Rumble Boxing

146 W 23rd St (Manhattan)

By: @jennyjenny_kim (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 5 min east.

Post-workout cooldown zone. Drop your heart rate, hydrate, and prepare to transition downtown.

Must-Do: Find a bench in the shade and reset and eat the salad if you got it

Stop 3:

1:10 PM

Madison Square Park

11 Madison Ave (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 2 min to 23 St Station | Train: R or W train south to Prince St | Walk: 2 min west.

Transit transition. Unlock a bike at the Mercer St & Spring St dock. This is the starting line for your downtown ride.

Must-Do: Check the tire pressure and unlock your bike

Stop 4:

1:45 PM

Citi Bike (Pick-Up)

Mercer St & Spring St (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Ride your bike east toward Elizabeth Street which is a beautiful street.

Urban cycling. You are riding your bike down the highly aesthetic Elizabeth Street, passing by local staples like Rintintin, and weaving directly through the SoHo grid.

Must-Do: Drop your bike off at the W Broadway & Watts St! docking station to end the ride

Stop 5:

2:00 PM

Elizabeth St Scenes & SoHo Ride

Route through Elizabeth St & SoHo Grid (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 2 min from the bike dock after dropping off the bike going south on West broadway.

You just finished a heavy workout and a bike ride. You need high-quality calories immediately. Heavy Italian carbs is needed.

Order: Truffle Tagliatelle; Glass of Wine — $$$; Walk-in friendly / Reservations recommended

Stop 6:

4:30 PM

A Pasta Bar

330 W Broadway (Manhattan)

By: @graceguides (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Head home for the reset. You Stink!

DJ/Music

Has jazz Sunday through Wednesday starting at 8:30 PM and Thursday through Saturday they have solo pianist playing until 11:30 PM

The sound: Mellower live jazz, neo-soul, timeless standards, and upbeat covers

Stop 7:

9:00 PM

The Nines

9 Great Jones St (Manhattan)

By: @exploringthebigapple (used with permission)

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Friday

Upper East Side ➔ West Village ➔ East Village - R5

Today is a heavy split. You are starting on the Upper East Side to tackle high-end contemporary art and iconic architecture before taking the train straight down into the West Village. Secure your tacos and drinks, grab a curated coffee, and finish the night in the East Village grid. Sharp, efficient, and heavy on visual input.

Solid, heavy Italian start to your Friday. Secure the carbs and espresso before hitting the park.

Order: Bruschetta; French Toast — $$; Walk-in friendly

Stop 1:

11:30 AM

Uva

1486 2nd Ave (Manhattan)

By: @jessicahaylee (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 15 min north up 2nd Avenue and west on E 90th st toward Central Park.

This is your Central Park entry point. Walk the reservoir path, clear your head, and transition directly into the museum block. Keep the pace moving.

Must-Do: Hit the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir running path for the skyline views and best pictures

Stop 2:

12:45 PM

Engineers' Gate

2 E 90th St (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 5 min south down 5th Avenue.

Essential modern architecture and contemporary art. Walk the spiral, check the current installations, and get your visual input.

Must-Do: Take the elevator straight to the top and walk the ramp down

Stop 3:

1:15 PM

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

1071 5th Ave (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 20 min south down 5th Avenue or take the M1/M2/M3 bus down.

High-end contemporary art. Take a quick visual scan of the floor, look at the framing and depth of the current collection, and head out.

Must-Do: Check the current rotating gallery space on the third floor

Stop 4:

3:30 PM

Franklin Parrasch Gallery

19 E 66th St (Floor 3) (Manhattan)

By: @fava.studios (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min to 68 St-Hunter College | Train: 6 train down to Bleecker St | Walk: 10 min west into the West Village.

You are transitioning downtown and arriving right as the late afternoon hits. Its time to sit down with drinks and tacos.

Order: Tacos; Giant Margaritas; Serrano Margie — $$; Walk-in friendly

Stop 5:

5:00 PM

Caliente Cab Co.

61 7th Ave S (Manhattan)

By: @jessicahaylee (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 5 min north on Bleecker st.

Highly curated coffee and aesthetic retail. Grab a post-meal espresso, check out the books and design objects, and reset before heading east.

Must-Do: Grab a coffee and check the backyard space if it is open

Stop 6:

7:20 PM

Do Not Feed Alligators

337 Bleecker St (Manhattan)

By: @jennyjenny_kim (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 15 min east on East 8th st across the village into the East Village.

The late-night finish. You are choosing a classic East Village slice shop.

Order: Cheese Slice; Garlic Knots — $; Walk-in friendly

Stop 7:

8:00 PM

Cello's Pizzeria

36 St Marks Pl (Manhattan)

By: @shallwebop (used with permission)

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Saturday

Greenpoint ➔ East Village ➔ Chinatown ➔ Lower East Side ➔ West Village ➔ Meatpacking- R6

You are running a marathon today. Start deep in Greenpoint for heavy carbs, cross into Manhattan to walk the East River, and hit a three-hour pasta-making party with an open bar. After that, you are eating again in the Lower East Side, resting on the West Side, and hitting Meatpacking clubs.

You need high-quality carbs and caffeine. Lock in your order and get moving.

Order: Monkey Bread; Espresso — $$; Walk-in friendly

Stop 1:

10:00 AM

Greenburg Café

55 Franklin St (Brooklyn)

By: @penggustudios (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 5 min.

Highly curated Brooklyn retail. Walk the floor, check the racks, and get your visual input before leaving the neighborhood.

Must-Do: Shop til you drop!

Stop 2:

10:45 AM

SHOP 86

86 Dobbin St (Brooklyn)

By: @notlilymadeline (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 5 min to Nassau Ave | Train: G train to Lorimer St, transfer to the L train to 1st Ave | Walk: 15 min south to the river.

You’ve crossed into Manhattan. Walk the waterfront promenade along the FDR Drive, clear your head, and build an appetite. You are going to be drinking soon.

Must-Do: Walk the path south toward the Williamsburg Bridge

Stop 3:

11:30 AM

John V. Lindsay East River Park

FDR Dr (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 15 min south towards East broadway and west on Canal st into Chinatown.

This is a heavy afternoon party disguised as a pasta-making class. You are arriving exactly at 12:45 PM to check in. The event runs from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.

Info: They have bottomless wine, an Aperol Spritz bar, and a live DJ

Stop 4:

12:45 PM

EVENTO

171 Canal St (3rd Floor) (Manhattan)

By: @thelocalfoodjunkie (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 5 min east.

You just drank for three hours. Sit down, secure some actual heavy food, and transition into the evening.

Order: Tzatziki; Lamb Chops — $$; Walk-in friendly (expect a wait)

Stop 5:

4:30 PM

Kiki's

130 Division St (Manhattan)

By: @diva.dines (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min to East Broadway | Train: F train west to 14 St | Walk: 10 min west to the water.

The recovery zone. You are here to calm down, sit on the grass, and look at the water. You need to reset your energy completely before hitting the clubs later tonight.

Must-Do: Relax on the sand and hear the sounds of the water

Stop 6:

6:00 PM

Gansevoort Peninsula

Gansevoort Peninsula (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Head home or stay in the area and transition. Plan to be back at the door by 10:00 PM.

DJ/Music

DJs play here everyday from 10:00 PM to 4:00 AM

The Music: House music, tech-house, disco, and melodic electronic

– If arriving early : Hosts “Le Bain Sunset” in the early evening (Starting at 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM) on Saturdays

Stop 7:

10:00 PM

Le Bain

The Standard, High Line, 848 Washington St (Manhattan)

By: @jessicahaylee (used with permission)

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Sunday

Gramercy ➔ Chelsea ➔ Meatpacking ➔ Williamsburg - R7

You are starting in Gramercy, running a tight schedule through Chelsea’s vintage markets and elevated parks, and securing a heavy 2-hour pre-game before crossing into Brooklyn. You will catch the golden hour rooftop sets in Williamsburg and close out the three weeks with late-night pizza or rooftop drinks.

Start your Sunday at exactly 11:00 AM. Secure clean, fast fuel before you hit the flea market.

Order: Avocado Toast; Cold Brew — $$; Walk-in friendly

Stop 1:

9:00 AM

Sunflower Gramercy

335 3rd Ave (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min west to 25th Street.

High-quality vintage curation. You are arriving at 12:00 PM and spending about 1 hour digging through the independent racks and antique hardware. 

Must-Do: Check the designer archival pieces and vintage sunglasses

Stop 2:

12:00 PM

Chelsea Flea

29 W 25th St (Manhattan)

By: @vanessa_deniz (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 15 min west to 10th Avenue and 30th Street.

Enter at the northernmost Chelsea entrance (30th Street) and walk straight south. Bypass the tourists, keep a steady pace, and exit at 14th Street to drop directly next to your next stop.

Must-Do: Take in the views and get a breeze…if its there

Stop 3:

1:45 PM

The High Line

Enter at 30th St & 10th Ave / Exit at 14th St (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 5 min west across the West Side Highway.

Architectural park over the Hudson. Walk the winding paths, take in the structural concrete pillars, and kill time before your pre-game.

Must-Do: Climb to the highest elevation point in the southwest corner and take in the views

Stop 4:

2:45 PM

Little Island

Pier 55 at W 13th St and 14th St (Manhattan)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 20 min east on Gansevoort st and north on 8th ave into Chelsea.

HH

All-day Sunday happy hour deals

Drinks: $12 Martinis, $12 Select Wines, and $7 Beers

Food: $5 French Fries and $10 Dips (seasonal “munchies” and fresh coastal spreads)

Stop 5:

5:30 PM

Shy Shy

169 8th Ave (Manhattan)

By: @queenlizzzzzzzz (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 2 min to 14 St/8 Ave Station | Train: L train straight across the river to Bedford Ave | Walk: 10 min north.

DJ/Music

The music: Focuses heavily on house music, including Afro house, tech house, and EDM and mashups at times

Event Info: April through September, The Azure day party runs from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Sundays in the summer

Stop 6:

7:30 PM

Arlo Williamsburg Day Party

96 Wythe Ave (Brooklyn)

By: @caleighhorrigan (used with permission)

Transit to next stop: Walk: 10 min to the pizza or the bar.

Close it out with a legendary late-night slice.

Order: Cheese Slice; Pepperoni Slice — $; Walk-in friendly (expect a line)

Stop 7:

10:30 PM

Joe's Pizza

216 Bedford Ave (Brooklyn)

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