New York 2008

After admiring the historic architecture of the financial district, walk east down Pearl Street to the cobblestone lanes of the South Street Seaport (Fulton and South Sts., Pier 17)

Grab a bite to eat at one of the many restaurants within the Seaport, or for something a little more inventive, try one of the places in the blocks around the Seaport, such as Nelson Blue (235 Front St., at Peck Slip, 212-346-9090), which features hard-to-find New Zealand cuisine, or the historic (built in 1794) Bridge Café (279 Water St., 212-27-3344).

Mall Hours: Monday-Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm

By Subway: 2, 3, 4, 5, J, Z, or M to Fulton Street
A or C trains to Broadway-Nassau;
or E train towards Fulton Street.
Walk East on Fulton Street to Water Street.

Subway Stations:
* Wall Street (IRT Broadway-Seventh Avenue Line) at Wall Street

It takes about half an hour to cross the bridge into Brooklyn – and longer if you stop to ogle the fabulous views of Manhattan's and Brooklyn's shorelines. Once you reach Brooklyn, head toward the water until you hit the Brooklyn Promenade, another amazing vantage point from which to see the tip of Manhattan. Spend some time enjoying the scenery before strolling past the old mansions of tony Brooklyn Heights.

Cross Street: Between Montague Street and Middagh Street
Directions: 2, 3 at Clark St

Hours: Sun-Wed, 6:30am-midnight; Thu, 6:30am-1am; Fri-Sat, 6:30am-2am

Nearby Subway Stops: B, M, Q, R at DeKalb Ave.; 2, 3, 4, 5 at Nevins St.

Prices: $6.95-$29.95

Hours: Oct-Apr: Tue-Wed, noon-10pm; Thu-Sun, noon-11pm; Mon, closed; May-Sep: Mon-Wed, noon-10pm; Thu-Sun, noon-11pm

Nearby Subway Stops: A, C at High St.

Prices: $3.50-$8 (Cash Only)

Hours: Mon-Thu, 11:30am-10:45pm; Fri, 11:30-10:45pm; Sat, noon-11:45pm; Sun, noon-10:45pm

Nearby Subway Stops: A, C at High St.; 2, 3 at Clark St.; F at York St.

Prices: $12-$14 (Grimaldi's only sells pizza by the pie; no individual slices available)

Hours: Sun-Thu, 6pm-1am; Fri-Sat, 6pm-4am

Nearby Subway Stops: F, V at Lower East Side-Second Ave.; J, M, Z at Essex St.

Payment Methods: Cash Only (No cover, one drink minimum)