A spring weekend in NYC spring break trip

We had a couple of extra days to fill this spring break, so decided to head up to NYC to see a Broadway show (Book of Mormon….it was hilarious!) and do a few other random things. We travel to NYC fairly frequently, mostly for Broadway but also because there is so much to do in the city.

Note: We have used all manner of transportation to get to/from NYC over the years. Amtrak is decent, but can be unreliable and requires some travel to get to a departing station. Driving is doable but sucks. This time we decided to use Tripper Bus from downtown Bethesda and it was a fantastic experience. Downtown Bethesda is 15 minutes from our house and has ample overnight garage parking. Unlike the last time we took Amtrak, Tripper Bus was on time, had WORKING power outlets, and was incredibly clean. 10/10 for Tripper Bus!

Trinity Church

We came here because a little #hamilfan in our family really wanted to see Alexander Hamilton’s grave. The church and graveyard are beautiful and the juxtaposition of the church surrounded by Wall Street is incredible.

Stonewall Monument and Greenwich Village

It had been years since I'd been to the site of the old Stonewall Inn. It is now a beautiful national monument with a National Parks visitor center filled with historical information about the LGBTQ+ community.

Franklin Market Garden

We stumbled upon this beautiful garden in Greenwich Village and ended up spending a bit of time here walking around and enjoying the beautiful flowers and trees. They even had a little pond filled with fish and frogs. (Not pictured was a quick walk through Washington Square Park after.)

The High Line

This is one of the coolest newer things to do in NYC. It can get crowded but is very fun. The High Line is an elevated park in the middle of Manhattan, made from an old elevated railroad spur. The city has done a beautiful job with it, and it provides for a much more peaceful walking experience, spanning from W. 34th St all the way down to W. 16th St.

Little Island

Little Island, an elevated park built from the remnants of Pier 54, opened in 2021. It is larger than I expected and the walk up to the top was easy with really cool views.