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New York to Florida East Coast Road Trip Tips

Don’t plan in too many 1 night stints, unless you’re tight for time. In my opinion, it’s better to visit less places so you can actually fully see that place then try to fit in too many stops. Have a plan, but leave room for spontaneity. Booking into too much will leave you tired and overwhelmed. Never leave yourself with too little gas. On some stretches of road the rest stops are few and far between. Have your vehicle checked beforehand. Have all car documents with you. Get directions: https://mapquest-directions.io

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Stop 1. New York City (3-4 nights) New York City is a great place to start your adventure. It is where my family is from and where I now reside. This will be the most expensive stop on your tour, but it will also be one of the most intriguing and diverse!   You don't need a car in New York, so wait until you're on your way out before renting one.   You should try Pizza (Artichoke, Prince St., Joe's), Bagels (Ess-a-bagel, Russ+Daughters), Burgers (Emmy Squared, Raoul's, Shake Shack), and Pastrami (Katz Deli) while in NYC.   I've put together a simple itinerary for you below, but you can also read my complete guide to 4 days in New York.   Day 1 Uptown + Times Square Central Park – Loeb Boat House, Bethsheda Fountain, Bow Bridge, Alice + Wonderland. Enter on East 72nd St. (Limited Food options) The Met, Natural History Museum Times Square + Broadway Show Day 2 Midtown Manhattan Walking Tour Radio City/ Rockefeller Center/Grand Central/ Empire State Building/ Madison Square Park Sports Game Day 3 Lower Manhattan Financial District – Oculus, 9/11 Memorial, One World Trade Center, Wall Street Statue of Liberty ferry from Battery park Seaport District – shopping, food, experiences Happy Hour Drinks – Stone Street, Dead Rabbit Day 4 Downtown + Brooklyn Chelsea – Chelsea Market + Highline West Village/ Soho / Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge – Walk to BK take 1 hr. Dumbo – Time Out Market, Washington St., Skyline View Williamsburg – Hipster neighborhood, vintage shopping, trendy restaurants