New York City
Walking/Hiking
Central Park
The High Line
Walking path built on a historic rail line in the Village
Bryant Park
Near Bear Mountain State Park (30 minutes by car)
Museums, Sights, Shopping
NY Public Library
Rockefeller Center
The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Free Fridays After 4 PM
Metropolitan Museum of Art
American Museum of Natural History
Only place in the world with a real Deinonychus fossil skeleton on display
Restaurants
The Smith (American - Midtown - Near Central Park)
Andrew’s NYC Diner
Parker & Quinn
Rue 57
“All day French Brasserie and Sushi Bar” (???)
Other Options
Chelsea Market
Food Trucks throughout midtown
Tuscany Steakhouse (Expensive)
PJ Clarke’s
Pub Food, Casual (Chain)
Many places recommend “Allowing room to simply walk around and pick a spot as you go” but I feel like this is not autism friendly
Where To Sleep
Marriott on 54th st ($474/night)
The Jane Hotel ($219/night)
11 Howard ($370/night)
Walker Hotel Greenwich Village ($369/night)
Paramount Times Square ($311/night)
Freehand New York ($358/night)
Note: Bunk Bed.
I know.
Ace Hotel New York ($399/night)
Note: Also Bunk Bed. And bathroom sink is across from the beds
I KNOW.
Arlo NoMad Hotel ($236/night)
Note: Also Bunk Bed.
At least it’s affordable?
All Estimates based on May 1st-4th, 2025, 2 Beds, 2 Guests, Taxes/Fees not included
Travel
Amtrak Direct Routes, ~8.5 hour trip
Prices Range from $54-$122 Coach, $167-231 Business
Departure Times Range from 5:04 AM to 1:34 PM
Driving
5 Hours 31 minutes with or without tolls
Flights
Range from 60-90 minutes, average $197/ticket round trip