Stop 1 of 4The Cloisters2 hours
Itinerary noteThe Cloisters has limited accessibility for wheelchair users and others needing step-free access due to its landmark/historic status.
First visit2 days
Upper Manhattan & the Bronx in 2 Days
Follow this planned itinerary in the supplied order, moving through each selected stop day by day.
Day 1
Fort Tryon, the Cloisters and a garden overlooking the Hudson
4 routed stops · about 8.5 hours including travel
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Same site — no transfer needed
Stop 2 of 4The Trie Café1 hour 20 minutes
Itinerary noteThe Trie Café is at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, inside the Met Cloisters' Trie Cloister courtyard.
Drive 10 minutes · 6 km
Stop 3 of 4Wave Hill3 hours
Itinerary noteWave Hill has paved and unpaved pathways of gravel, grass, and woodchips, plus varied natural topography that may challenge some visitors.
01
The Cloisters
The Cloisters has limited accessibility for wheelchair users and others needing step-free access due to its landmark/historic status. A free shuttle serves a step-free entrance, and cars can drop off directly at a step-free courtyard entrance. For accessibility questions, email access@metmuseum.org or CloistersAdmissions@metmuseum.org, or call 212-731-1127 during opening hours. For non-NY-State residents, admission is $30 for adults, $22 for seniors (65+), and $17 for students; children under 12 are free.
Time here2 hours
Price level
Same site — no transfer needed
02
The Trie Café
The Trie Café is at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, inside the Met Cloisters' Trie Cloister courtyard. It operates seasonally rather than on one fixed year-round weekly schedule.
Time here1 hour 20 minutes
Price level
Drive 10 minutes
03
Wave Hill
Wave Hill has paved and unpaved pathways of gravel, grass, and woodchips, plus varied natural topography that may challenge some visitors. Sunset Wednesdays and Summer Fridays offer extended evening hours on Wednesdays and Fridays through early August, with last admission at 8:00 PM.
Time here3 hours
Price level
Drive 8 minutes
04
Cachapas y Mas
Cachapas y Mas is a casual sit-down spot for Venezuelan cuisine, making it a fitting choice when you want Venezuelan food in a relaxed setting.
Time here2 hours
Price level
Day 2
The New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx
4 routed stops · about 8 hours including travel
01
New York Botanical Garden
NYBG was an unplanned addition that “saved the day”—less crowded than other major attractions, with nature and sensory beauty for children. Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and drones are prohibited; only hand-held cameras are allowed inside the Conservatory, and commercial photography requires written permission. On Wednesdays, grounds admission is free all day for NYC residents and free for all visitors during the 10-11 a.m. hour.
Time here3 hours
Price level
Walk 5 minutes
02
Pine Tree Café
Pine Tree Café is located near NYBG's pinetum, a collection of rare and unusual pine trees. The café's location puts it close to this remarkable pine collection.
Time here1 hour
Price level
Walk 5 minutes
03
New York Botanical Garden Edible Academy
Visit Edible Academy for self-guided exploration during the same general window as guided activities. On Sundays and holidays, self-guided access begins earlier at 10 a.m. On Wednesdays, NYC residents receive free grounds admission all day, and all visitors receive free grounds admission from 10–11 a.m. Structured, registered programs, such as the Children's Gardening Program for ages 3-12 and camps for grades K-8, require advance registration through the Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or childed@nybg.org rather than walk-up drop-in.
Time here1 hour 30 minutes
Price level
Drive 7 minutes
04
Çakor
Çakor serves both Albanian and Italian cuisine, bringing these two culinary traditions together through its Albanian and Italian offerings.
Time here2 hours
Price level
A few useful details before you go
- Does this itinerary account for travel between stops?
- Yes. Every adjacent stop has a planned walking or driving leg, so the time between places is part of the day rather than an afterthought.
- What backs the place details?
- The place details come from information we compile for trip planning and turn into practical guidance. Always confirm time-sensitive details such as opening hours and ticket rules before you go.
- Is the whole itinerary free?
- Yes — every day of it, with the stops, the timings and the travel between them. Paid planning is the separate, one-time purchase: it plans around your own dates, your hotel and your constraints rather than a general trip shape.
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- Dates
- 9 Oct – 10 Oct
- Daily rhythm
- Up to 4 sights + lunch and dinner · full days
The Cloisters
The Cloisters has limited accessibility for wheelchair users and others needing step-free access due to its landmark/historic status. A free shuttle serves a step-free entrance, and cars can drop off directly at a step-free courtyard entrance. For accessibility questions, email access@metmuseum.org or CloistersAdmissions@metmuseum.org, or call 212-731-1127 during opening hours. For non-NY-State residents, admission is $30 for adults, $22 for seniors (65+), and $17 for students; children under 12 are free.
Easy on the wallet
You've given it 2 hoursAllow about 2 hours
What we checked
Part of this itineraryFor non-NY-State residents, admission is $30 for adults, $22 for seniors (65+), and $17 for students; children under 12 are free.
Lunch
The Trie Café
The Trie Café is at 99 Margaret Corbin Drive, inside the Met Cloisters' Trie Cloister courtyard. It operates seasonally rather than on one fixed year-round weekly schedule.
Middling
You've given it 80 minutesAllow about 80 minutes
Wave Hill
Wave Hill has paved and unpaved pathways of gravel, grass, and woodchips, plus varied natural topography that may challenge some visitors. Sunset Wednesdays and Summer Fridays offer extended evening hours on Wednesdays and Fridays through early August, with last admission at 8:00 PM.
Easy on the wallet
You've given it 3 hoursAllow about 3 hours
What we checked
Part of this itineraryGrounds include both paved and unpaved pathways (gravel, grass, woodchips) and varied natural topography that may be challenging for some visitors to navigate.
Dinner
Cachapas y Mas
Cachapas y Mas is a casual sit-down spot for Venezuelan cuisine, making it a fitting choice when you want Venezuelan food in a relaxed setting.
Easy on the wallet
You've given it 2 hoursAllow about 2 hours
New York Botanical Garden
NYBG was an unplanned addition that “saved the day”—less crowded than other major attractions, with nature and sensory beauty for children. Tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and drones are prohibited; only hand-held cameras are allowed inside the Conservatory, and commercial photography requires written permission. On Wednesdays, grounds admission is free all day for NYC residents and free for all visitors during the 10-11 a.m. hour.
Middling
You've given it 3 hoursAllow about 3 hours
What we checked
Part of this itineraryAn unplanned addition that 'saved the day' — less crowded than other major attractions, with nature and sensory beauty for children.
Lunch
Pine Tree Café
Pine Tree Café is located near NYBG's pinetum, a collection of rare and unusual pine trees. The café's location puts it close to this remarkable pine collection.
Easy on the wallet
You've given it 1 hourAllow about 1 hour
New York Botanical Garden Edible Academy
Visit Edible Academy for self-guided exploration during the same general window as guided activities. On Sundays and holidays, self-guided access begins earlier at 10 a.m. On Wednesdays, NYC residents receive free grounds admission all day, and all visitors receive free grounds admission from 10–11 a.m. Structured, registered programs, such as the Children's Gardening Program for ages 3-12 and camps for grades K-8, require advance registration through the Registration Office at 718.817.8181 or childed@nybg.org rather than walk-up drop-in.
Middling
You've given it 90 minutesAllow about 90 minutes
What we checked
Part of this itinerarySelf-guided exploration of the Edible Academy is available during the same general window as guided activities, with Sunday/holiday self-guided access starting earlier at 10 a.m.
Dinner
Çakor
Çakor serves both Albanian and Italian cuisine, bringing these two culinary traditions together through its Albanian and Italian offerings.
Middling
You've given it 2 hoursAllow about 2 hours
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