Day 2: Get up early to catch the sunrise on the Brooklyn Bridge.

In Dumbo, Almondine is a french bakery where you can grab a pastry for your walk back. I enjoyed the french macaroons and chocolate croissant.

There are entrances at 30th street, 34rd street or Ganesvoort Street. Check the website http://www.thehighline.org in advance for hours information, and you may need a (free) timed reservation on the weekends.

Check out is usually at noon, but you can leave your bag with the front desk and come back to get it before you have to leave New York City.

Other ideas if you have time...

If it is rainy, head to a museum like The Met, the Moma, or the Whitney.

No trip to the Big Apple is complete without pizza.  Grab a slice at Zazzys or Grimaldis.  The OG is in Brooklyn, but it’s just as tasty in Manhattan.

Go to Grand Central Station and marvel at the iconic teal ceiling.  Get a drink at Campbells, which used to be a bank.

Tour the Empire State Building and get a view from the 82nd floor.  For $20 extra you can see Manhattan from the 102nd floor, the newest observation deck.

Take the Staten Island Ferry (its free!) to see lower Manhattan from the water.  People use this to commute, I’ve done it with friends as a free activity that involves a boat and a unique vantage point.