Timeline
09:00
Arrive at the Ansonia. Walk through the lobby to admire the 1904 Beaux Arts architecture and read the plaques honoring residents like Babe Ruth and Igor Stravinsky.
09:10
Walk ten minutes to Zabar's. Browse the first floor for cheeses and olives, or pick up a prepared breakfast sandwich to eat while you walk.
09:35
Head sixteen minutes south to Tavern on the Green. Even if you are not dining, step into the historic building that once served as a sheep paddock. It is a striking example of New York dining history.
09:55
Walk forty-seven minutes south to Bryant Park. Relax on a bench behind the Main Library. Enjoy the free wireless internet and the views of the surrounding skyscrapers.
Local tip
Zabar's is busiest in the late morning. If you want a quieter experience, go early. Bryant Park is a great place to rest your feet after the walk from the Upper East Side.
Check before you go
- Zabar's is open 08:00-19:30 on weekdays and 08:00-20:00 on Saturdays.
- Tavern on the Green is open 11:00-23:00 on weekdays and 09:00-23:00 on weekends.
- Bryant Park is open during daylight hours.
Worth knowing
- Tavern on the Green is open at 09:35 only on Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Manhattan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).