Klassisches New York: Ein Wochenend-Leitfaden
Autorin: Danielle Contray
Mit seiner einmaligen Skyline, den unzähligen Museen und Galerien und der lebendigen Food-Szene ist New York die wohl aufregendste Stadt der Welt. Da es schier unmöglich ist, alles an einem Wochenende zu erleben, wurde dieser 48-stündige Reiseplan für Erstbesucher zusammengestellt, der die besten sehenswerten Orte enthält. Bonus: Sie brauchen dafür nicht einmal einen Tag Urlaub zu nehmen.
Freitag
Abend – Dem Alltag entfliehen
With frequent flights to New York from London departing every day, the British Airways schedule means you can be flexible. Catch the 19:25 flight from London Heathrow to JFK. You'll land around 22:25, meaning you can be downtown about an hour later – in time for a nightcap, or a good night’s sleep – it’s up to you.
Bei Ihrem ersten Aufenthalt werden Sie mit einer Unterkunft in Midtown Manhattan schnell und unkompliziert zu den beliebtesten Sehenswürdigkeiten gelangen. Das InterContinental New York Barclay steht stellvertretend für Luxus der alten Schule – die klassiche Ausstattung im Stil der 1920er-Jahre umfasst Art-Deco-Möbel, geometrische Einrichtung und einen glamourösen Parlour, in dem traditionelle Getränkeklassiker serviert werden.
Samstag
7:30 Uhr - Dem Jetlag ein Schnippchen schlagen
You’ll probably be up early, so start the day with a hearty breakfast. The Clock Tower restaurant, located in The New York EDITION hotel, opens at 7.00. Expect plenty of dark wood as well as vintage photographs in glinting frames crowding the walls. See how New York does an English breakfast (don’t worry, there will be baked beans) and maybe grab a bagel with cream cheese on the side for a classic taste of NYC.
9:00 Uhr - Kulturprogramm
Wander north through Central Park to reach the Metropolitan Museum of Art – the city’s most extensive institution. Doors open at 10:00 and there’s usually a line stretching down the block, so it’s best to arrive a little early. Once inside, most of the crowds will go directly to the first-floor Egyptian galleries. Instead, head straight upstairs, where you can peruse the maze of paintings and artefacts in relative peace.
14:00 - NYC 360
Now that you’ve seen the park from the ground, it’s time to see it from above. If you don’t fancy queueing for the Empire State Building you can get a better view from Top of the Rock, which has observation decks (both indoor and outdoor) on the 67th, 69th and 70th floors of one of Rockefeller Center’s art deco buildings, alongside new experiences The Beam and Skylift. The panoramic views include both Central Park and the Empire State Building.
15:30 Uhr - Showtime
Der Broadway ist ein Dauerbrenner – wenn Sie also eine bestimmte Show sehen möchten, sollten Sie sich Ihre Tickets vor Reisebeginn sichern. Wenn Sie flexibel sind, können Sie sich jetzt direkt am TKTS-Stand am Times Square erkundigen, wofür es am selben Tag noch Tickets gibt. Werfen Sie noch einmal einen Blick in die Runde und begeben Sie sich dann zurück ins Hotel, um sich für den Abend frischzumachen.
18:00 Uhr - Dinner vor dem Theater
You’ll need to make your dinner reservations in advance as well – the hours before curtain-up are the most popular. Joe Allen is the most iconic of the Theater District restaurants, and for good reason. The cosy space on the ground floor of a townhouse attracts Broadway stars of today and yesteryear. The solidly American menu includes dishes such as jumbo lump crab cakes, Caesar salad and steak frites.
22:00 Uhr - Abendausklang
End the evening with a drink and splash out at Palm Court, found in The Plaza on the edge of Central Park. A New York institution, The Plaza is the place to go for a lavish drink in the city so make like Jay Gatsby and sip on a mint julep. Everything is opulent here, from the immense stained-glass dome to the cocktails mixed and muddled beneath it, setting the tone for a special end to your first full day in the city.
Kunst gefällig?
The Met houses over two million works of art spanning five millennia from around the world. For something more contemporary, head over to the Gagosian Gallery, a 30-minute cab ride away in Chelsea.
Weitere aufregende Ausblicke
Many locals will tell you that the view from the top of the Rockefeller Center is better than the Empire State Building – and they might be right. Make sure you book tickets in advance to beat the queues.
Luxus-Lounge
The Plaza – a Fairmont Managed Hotel verspricht einen luxuriösen Aufenthalt in New York.
Sonntag
12:00 - Any way you slice it
After a jam-packed Saturday, treat yourself to a Sunday lie-in – but be sure to be up in time to take the A Train to Brooklyn, just over the Brooklyn Bridge, to sample Juliana’s coal-fired pizzas – locals will tell you they are superior to the adjacent (and much hyped) Grimaldi’s. It opens at 11:30 on Sunday, and you can expect a crowd gathering for the Margherita pies and white pizza topped with sausage, garlic, mozzarella and broccoli rabe. The pedestrian entrance to the Brooklyn Bridge is just a few blocks away, so you can cross the iconic span, taking in the Manhattan skyline (while also burning off that pizza).
14:00 Uhr - Vergangenheit und Gegenwart
As you leave the bridge on the Manhattan side, you’ll be at the southern end of the island. The sights of Wall Street, including the Stock Exchange and the Charging Bull, are just a few blocks away. It’s quiet on Sunday, since the exchange is closed, but you’ll be able to see the historic buildings mixed with newer landmarks. Head north and you’ll happen upon a striking building: The Oculus is an amazing, $4 billion train station, designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava. Next door is America’s tallest building, the One World Trade Center, where you can walk around the reflective 9/11 Memorial Plaza.
16.00 Uhr – Ab nach Hause
You probably won’t be ready to say goodbye to New York, but for now, it’s time to head back to the airport for your flight home. Catch the 19:35 from JFK, which touches down in Heathrow at 7.45 – and after a relaxing flight, you’ll be ready to breeze into that Monday morning meeting.