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How to travel like a princess to midtown for $10 bucks

Prettiest and fastest way to travel midtown

Take the ferry from Edgewater/Brooklyn for a picturesque, traffic-free journey to midtown New York, with free shuttle buses enhancing the commuting experience.

Ferry Travel

✅ Before you go
• Check the ferry schedule

💪 Pro tips
• Take the free bus to your next destination 

Take the ferry from Edgewater/Brooklyn 

At Medi Wine Bar in Hell's Kitchen, enjoy a happy hour event or explore the wine cellar after a free bus ride from the ferry.

Free Bus Shuttle

✅ Before you go
• check shuttle schedules

💪 Pro tips
• check which bus leaves you closer to your destination 

Take free bus shuttle

First, they took the ferry from Edgewater, but you can also take it from Brooklyn

but it goes the other way around as well.

So if you want to go to Brooklyn or to New Jersey,

and it leaves you always in this beautiful, beautiful view on the way.

there are these free buses that take you closer to the place where you wanna go

and they're included on the ticket, you're already paid.

it's a really nice drive because it goes by the river f

and it avoids traffic. So it's so much faster than taking a cab

So I took the one that goes towards 50th street

and I got down at nine Ave and just had to walk a

couple blocks to go to the restaurant that I was going to called me

But I went in their opening hour because I wanted to

be there for their happy hour from 4 to 7.

Here's your plan for glamping, dining, alpaca visits, hikes, and local market exploring. Watch the video 👇

You'll have an epic upstate getaway at Callicoon Hills in the Catskills! Enjoy a weekend of nature, exploring quaint towns, eating good food and petting alpacas!



Catskills Glamping Getaway w/Alpacas 🦙🌲✨

Stay in charming A-frame cabins or cozy rooms at Callicoon Hills, and enjoy amenities like a pool, yoga, saunas, nightly s'mores, and a scenic scavenger hunt.

Glamping & Resort Stay

✅ Before you go
• Book your stay ($150+) https://be.synxis.com/landing?adult=1&chain=8517&child=0&currency=USD&hotel=44104&level=hotel&locale=en-US&rooms=1&_gl=1*xe4sfq*_gcl_au*Mjk0ODk4NzA0LjE3NTczNDA4OTU.*_ga*ODkxMjE5MjY2LjE3NTczNDA4OTU.*_ga_55SS6YK5L7*czE3NTczNDA4OTUkbzEkZzEkdDE3NTczNDE2OTYkajU4JGwwJGgw & look at what their current offers are for a potential discount https://www.callicoonhills.com/offers/
• Plan out your activities! There are always things happening & so many activity options https://www.callicoonhills.com/in-the-area/
• The most affordable accommodation option is the A-frame cabins (where we stayed!) and these are super charming but more rustic/minimal... glamping core! ✨

💪 Pro tips
• Check out the amenities! They have a king-size pool, a yoga deck, saunas, nightly s'mores and more https://www.callicoonhills.com/amenities/ 🔥
• During the fall/winter months we would opt to stay in an A-Frame (cozy!!) https://www.callicoonhills.com/stay/a-frames/ but they get pretty hot in the summer so then I'd recommend staying in the Ridge Rooms or Pool House
• Do the scavenger hunt (they'll tell you about it at check in) to inspire you to explore the grounds, learn more about this special resort AND get a free bev ☕️

Stay at Callicoon Hills

Stop by Sullivan Sundries in Jeffersonville for a cozy lunch—don't miss their delicious Deli Cat sandwiches and great coffee options.

Lunch & Sandwiches

💪 Pro tip
• They have delicious sandwiches at Deli Cat https://www.instagram.com/delicat.ny/?hl=en 🥪

Lunch at Sullivan Sundries

Relax by the pool, enjoy s'mores by the fire, play games, then savor dinner at the Conover Club at Callicoon Hills.

Pool, s'mores & dinner

✅ Before you go
• Book a res for Dinner at Conover Club https://www.callicoonhills.com/dine/conover-club/ 

💪 Pro tips
• Lounge by the pool (they provide towels & have a drinks truck!) at least once if it's open
• Don't skip out on nightly s'mores! They also have tons of games

Enjoy the amenities & dinner at Callicoon Hills

Kick off your day with a scenic run or walk along Anawanda Lake Road, featuring hilly terrain, farm stands, and beautiful views. Alternate: use trails at Callicoon Hills.

Lakeside run

✅ Before you go
• We mapped a route using Strava, be warned that this has some steep hills (but beautiful views...) 🏔️

💪 Pro tips
• Keep an eye out for the farm stands along the way!
• If you're just looking to get some exercise, alternatively there are good trails around Callicoon Hills' property & an epic fitness center!

Start the day with movement

Explore unique vendors and delicious pastries at The Callicoon Marketplace, especially County Road Bakery. Catch a lively street fair if you're lucky!

Street Fair Shopping

✅ Before you go
• This is a really cool community space with different vendors https://www.callicoonmarketplace.com/

💪 Pro tip
• Stop by County Road Bakery (esp for my gf & df gals and guys!) for the BEST pastries and sweetest owners https://www.instagram.com/countyroadbakery/?hl=en

Goodies & Street Fair at The Callicoon Marketplace

Meet, pet, and feed alpacas and other animals at Buck Brook Alpacas for only $10—buy food for an interactive farm experience!

Petting Alpacas

✅ Before you go
• Peep their website to plan your visit & see what activities they offer https://buckbrookalpacas.com/collections/farm-tours-demos/products/winter-public-tours-jan-7-apr-15
• It's only $10 for a general admission visit, which gives you access to the grounds and SO many animals 🦙🐷🐰

💪 Pro tip
• Buy a bag of food to feed the goats, llamas and alpacas! 

Farm Animals at Buck Brook Alpacas

Shop for local provisions, gifts, and home goods at the historic North Branch Cider Mill, open since 1942—a charming Catskills pit stop!

Shop for local goods

💪 Pro tip
• This is a historic spot (been around since 1942!) with local provisions, gifts and home goods. It's worth the pit stop!

Shop at North Branch Cider Mill

Have dinner at Toast (check for reopening!) and grab cash-only ice cream at Carousel, enjoying sweet treats with scenic rooftop views in Jeffersonville.

Dinner & Ice Cream

✅ Before you go
• We went to Toast in Jeffersonville for dinner, but they're currently revamping the restaurant! Keep an eye on their website to know when it will be re-opened https://www.instagram.com/toastjeffersonville/?hl=en
• We got ice cream just down the road at Carousel but it's cash only so bring 💵

💪 Pro tip
• The ice cream shop has a rooftop, sit up there for the best views!

If you've been toying with the idea of a weekend upstate,

We recently booked an A-frame at Callicoon Hills and had a weekend full of nature,

I knew it was a good sign when we were greeted

by a deer watching us from under one of the cabins,

Our first stop was Sullivan Sundries in Jeffersonville for lunch.

It doubles as a coffee shop and they have the best matcha.

be sure to get some happy hour cocktails and also a side of fries,

We ended the night with s'mores by the fire,

and a fiercely competitive game of Bananagrams.

We started the next morning with a lakeside run,

and checked out a bakery in town and stumbled into a full-on street fair

with lots of different art stalls and lemonade the size of my head,

and the highlight of the day was going to

alpacas are just as soft and adorable and funny looking up close as you'd imagine.

and then grabbed dinner at a highly rated local spot

and wrapped it up with ice cream in town,

If you're looking for a city escape that's equal parts charming,

Share this with a special someone and book your stay soon.

Here's your plan for savoring authentic 1920s Sichuan cuisine with show-stopping cocktails and desserts. Watch the video 👇

Get transported to the 1920s with amazing Sichuan cuisine and show stopping cocktails ✨

In the mood for love food edition 😋

Step into a glamorous 1920s vibe at CHILI in Murray Hill and feast on Michelin-quality Sichuan food and theatrical cocktails. Perfect spot for spice and cocktail lovers!

Sichuan dining & cocktails

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation: https://chilinyc.com/#reservations
• go hungry! 

💪 Pro tips
• Drinks recs: Blossom Snow, Bubble Dream (bubble show)
• Food recs: truffle beef tenderloin, spicy lamb cumin, dry pot crispy veggies, beef pancake wrap, fried rice with tea smoked duck 
• Dessert rec: Rice wine soup 
• Definitely ask the servers for recommendations, other recs we didn’t try were the whole fish and the chicken dish

Head to CHILI

We just had the most amazing night here with

authentic Sichuan food cooked by Michelin star chefs.

it feels like traveling back to the 1920s.

The cocktails are next level and even come with a show.

My personal favorite was the blossom of snow.

Every bite made me feel like I was in Asia,

I highly recommend the dry pot veggies and spicy cumin lamb.

We love the impeccable service and nostalgic vibes.

It's sometimes difficult to get a reservation here,

gather your friends and share a little bit of everything.

Here's your plan for getting an organic spray tan to glow and save 10% in New York. Watch the video 👇

Organic Spray Tan w/Discount 💰

Get a natural-looking, organic spray tan at Glow by Gaya in Hunters Point, NYC. Quick, comfortable sessions leave you glowing. Try it and enjoy a summer tan year-round!

Spray Tan Session

✅ Before you go
• A full-body spray tan starts at $65. Use code NYCWELLNESSGUIDE for 10% off (valid for a limited time only)
• Book an appointment here: https://glowbygaya.com

💪 Pro tips
• Shower and exfoliate 24 hours before and don’t use any lotion
• Wear loose-fitting clothes so you don’t rub off the tan before it develops!

Go to Glow by Gaya

I'm getting married this year and I want to be glowing on my wedding day.

Glow by Gaya is the best organic spray tan in the city.

All you do is apply lotion to your hands and feet,

basically be naked while someone spray tans you,

you'll hang out in front of a fan to dry off and then be on your way.

Check this out and extend your summer tan.

Here's your plan for a cozy pasta and cocktail date night with tasting and pasta making. Watch the video 👇

You'll enjoy a cozy date night at this swanky pasta bar in the heart of the East Village!

Cozy Pasta & Cocktails Date Night ❤️🍷🍝

Book a cozy date night at Soda Club in Alphabet City for fresh pasta, cocktails, and a five-course tasting menu in a stylish setting.

Pasta Dining

✅ Before you go
• Make a res https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/soda-club
• They also do pasta making classes https://resy.com/cities/new-york-ny/venues/soda-club/events/pasta-making-w-chef-pedro-allende-2025-08-31?date=2025-09-01&seats=2

💪 Pro tip
• They offer a 5-course pasta tasting w/their 5 classic pasta dishes & a bottle of wine for $75/person