Only Have 24 Hours in NYC? Here's What to Do

Only Have 24 Hours in NYC? Here's What to Do

From Better Together Here: Exploring NYC by Ashley and Devin Stagg from Better Together Here

May 5, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

This episode provides a detailed itinerary for spending 24 hours in New York City, highlighting key activities and dining options.

While 24 hours in New York City isn't very long, you can still pack in numerous activities and meals. When you're in a time crunch, it's even more important to plan efficiently to make the most of your time. In this episode, we'll break down the best way to spend one day in NYC. Breakfast + Central Park The best way to start your day in New York City is with a bagel and a stroll through Central Park . There are loads of great bagel spots, but we recommend Liberty Bagels near 5th Avenue . They have a sandwich called The Works , which is basically a bacon, egg, and cheese meets a McMuffin. Delicious and super filling! Pro Tip: Order ahead on their website and skip the long lines. 🙌 Morning Activity - Choose a Museum Once you've had your breakfast, choose one of the three following museums to explore: American Museum of Natural History The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) Lunch After exploring one of these world-famous museums, you will be ready for lunch! Our recommendation? Pick a cuisine, then find it in our collection of Google Maps lists, where we highlight our favorite options by category. You can get 100% free access (seriously) by signing…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ashley Stagg, Devin Stagg

Topics covered

  • travel
  • New York City
  • food
  • museums
  • itinerary

Keywords

  • New York City
  • itinerary
  • museums
  • food
  • Central Park
  • Liberty Bagels
  • activities

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Liberty Bagels, American Museum of Natural History, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art

Places: New York City, Central Park, 5th Avenue

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