How to spend a FULL DAY in New York City (without going broke)
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- If you only have one day to spend in New York City, this one is for you! However, i have filmed this in vlog style so if you are watching this with zero interest of coming to NYC then we can still hang out together exploring the city :) There are so many other places i wanted to show you but couldnt fit it into one video so let me know if you want a part 2! This video is mostly sightseeing ❤️
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Hi friends! Had a lot of fun making this one. Thanks for hanging out and exploring with me ❤️
What an Awesome Tour that was!!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾Thanks for showing us around different parts of the city😊..Way Cooll👍🏾👍🏾
I PREFER to do things alone! I don't like people... 😂
Thank you Chelsea for this wonderful video! I have wanted to visit New York since I was a teenager and I am 52yr now. I took a leap of faith starting my own channel last year for healing now I think it’s time for me to start exploring even more. Thank you for the inspiration ❤
This was probably one of my favorite videos of yours. I hope you make more like these over the summer. Maybe a theme compilation… top museums, top coffee spots… or maybe just different - low budget days seeing other things. I’ve been to NYC a few times (alone, in a group, and with my mom… for her first visit) and have seen some of those things. I have missed the High Line and Central Park… I’d love to see those on my next visit.
Thanks for showing us around Chelsea😊
Okay who else would pay Chelsea to be a tour guide for the week?!! The casual pace, the iconic places and hidden gems. This video had it all, thanks for another great one Chelsea!
Yes!!! I definitely would❤ 😍👍
Hahaha honestly that would be so fun
@@ChelseaCallahan Seriously!! Now I just need to save my pennies. Cuz you know in my head all of us in your community are besties lol. It would be so much fun!
I’m coming to New York next summer from the UK for my 30th 👀 girl DO IT
Thank you for NY tour. You are an excellent tour guide.
Almost at 100k! Let’s get her that plaque 😎
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You know what the most inspiring thing about your videos is - seeing you flourish! The lighter energy that comes with it is very visible and contagious. Me (and I guess everyone here) can feel that you are not in a draining job and schedule anymore. Good for you for pursuing your dreams, Chelsea!
I live in a German village, dreaming myself away to NYC from time to time. Thank you, Chelsea.
I dream of German villages 😍😍sounds beautiful
Villages around the world have cheap stuff than a lot of cities
Do a separate nightlife video. This was an amazing day in NYC!!
I love traveling alone! I pick a different city every year for a solo trip, and it's such a joy to wander around doing whatever I want.
Wow, this sounds like crazy fun! ❤
Hey chelsea :)) I've been a silent viewer but I wanted to comment for once to tell you that you are a source of inspiration to me when it comes to living alone with myself and I really enjoy your videos. I'm so happy to see you grow and to see your platform become more popular to others (as it should be!) Wishing you the best :))
Hey! Nice to meet you :) thank you for the kind words and support ❤️❤️
Yay Silent viewer. Such a sweet comment ❤
I went to New York City a couple months ago with my husband and my parents for my brother's 30th birthday (we're German but he moved to NYC a couple years back). It was exhausting. There were some tensions among the family and it was raining the entire time we were there (which made it worse).
Even though those weren't good memories I was glad to take some time to think about it watching your video just now. Closure? I don't know.
I admire you for being able to withstand this giant of a megacity. Have been watching your content for a couple years and I really like your vibe. Very real. Thank you.
The bookstore made me think of the movie "You've got mail" 🥰
I have almost no desire to live in NYC but watching Chelsea live her best tour guide life is why I watch. Thanks for showing us around it was fun!
You inspire me so much, thank you and I can speak for a lot of people to. Thank you for being you, showing the good and the bad and being relatable. Keep being you.
Yes, please to a part 2! Haven't been to NYC in many years, but I love seeing it! Thanks for the fun day.
I love how you weren’t rushing this day! Just taking in the moment and appreciating it. Thank you for sharing!
Chelsea this is such perfect timing, I'm going to be in the city visiting my friend next week and need to entertain myself alone for a day while she's at work and was just going to google some ideas of what to do but these are great ideas!!
Exciting!! Have the best time :)
I loved Chelsea Market when my friend took me there! We went at night when many of the shops were closed, but it’s so cool and full of artsy things in there, and I want to go back during the day sometime. It’s also near the western end of the Skyline, which has its own art installation. Even if you don’t like the statues or the plants, you can gaze upon the very interesting architecture/buildings, as well as the street life below. In addition to that, the western end is very close to Little Island. My friend, who had lived in NYC for a couple of decades, hadn’t heard of it and we both experienced it for the first time together. It’s so beautiful at night (don’t miss the the foot-powered blocks that make chime sounds). Also, he and I took the free Staten Island ferry round trip, which got a lot closer to the Statue of Liberty than the park. In addition to being a good place to do some reading, the parks are a great place to people watch. Very close to the Strand, there’s also a comic book store called Forbidden Planet (it has some fun things that aren’t comic books, as well). The East Village is pretty cool to walk around -whether by yourself or with a friend. I have a very small budget and only spent money on food or coffee (except for getting a copy of Maus from Forbidden Planet), and spent less than $170 collectively over two trips in two different years (airfare and accommodations not included).
Oh! And I would recommend Fiction Bar & Cafe in Williamsburg near the Hewes St stop They make really good espresso beverages and it’s really nifty inside
Love the jazz music, favorite. Love this video, by far my favorite one. Thank you so much for showing beautiful parts of New York 😍👍💞
my wife and I went to NYC i. 2017 and went to a lot of the same places you did in the video. We stayed an airbnb and did all the free stuff. We barely spent any money. Lastly, I proposed to her in Central Park❤
📌if you liked this video I released a second episode exploring more of midtown! check it out! th-cam.com/video/ZT4FESoiv9Q/w-d-xo.htmlsi=sWxBnnzf9k0d8e5j
Loved the bakery suggestion ❤ Lived here for almost 9 years but never been 😮 would love a nightlife video for new ideas!!
Oooh let me know if you try a cronut!
Just moved to New York from Minneapolis, your videos solo are making me feel better in this solo life lol
welcome to the city!
Welcome!!! ❤
@@nonFluencerNoWathank you! And now to make friends… hah
@@GunnerstahlY if you know at least 1 person, you’re on the right path :) and where in NY did you move to? It’ll help if there are things to do around you. :)
@@nonFluencerNoWa upper west side, I play pickleball, so I’m on my way
As someone who is constantly wanting to go to New York (soon, hopefully), this video really captured the beauty and essence of the city. You're a wonderful tour guide, Chelsea! :)
Thanks Alex!! Hope you make it here soon ❤️
Knowing you had a panic attack on those steps… oddly comforting LOL might follow in your footsteps
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Gosh, how did you know I needed something to watch after getting back from my run? It was fun seeing what you suggest for a day. I had a day in NYC last summer when I was passing through for work and took a bunch of classes at Peloton, walked around a bunch and had a meal with some friends in Hell's Kitchen. When the weather is nice, NYC is a glorious city for endless walks!
The videography in this video is so good!
Ahhh thank you I really tried!!
P.S. Also, just wanted to say - it's so impressive you film all of this solo 🤩
Im whimpering seeing the Cherry Blossom trees. I havent gone to see them in so long. Man I miss NYC so much! 🗽🌸😿
they're sooo pretty!
Central Park in Spring is Heaven 🗽🌸😻
Okay Chelsea.. this has to be your best TH-cam video yet. Can we talk about that camera quality, that shot of you in the library!? CRYSTAL CLEAR. 👏🏾👏🏾 this video really made my heart happy, you truly showed us what it’s like to have a fun solo day in NYC and it’s ignited my passion to move to Manhattan. I literally paused every time I got up because I didn’t want to miss a single part of this video. Incredible job. You were made for this. 👍🏾
Anthony this means a lot!! Thank you 🥺😭 I appreciate you watching and noticing the little things. Hell yeah on moving to Manhattan!! You got this ✨
Videos like this inspires me to look at my little city I live in and just go explore for a day. Walk and see what is out there and be pleasantly surprised.
For gluten free friends, Tompkins Square Bagels has great gluten free bagels!! Fun fact: it’s also Timothee Chalamets fave bagel spot lol
Their gluten free bagels are THE BEST!!!
Thank you so much for the tip!! I have a wheat allergy and I really miss a bagel for sure!
Also the Shake Shack veggie burger is my FAVE. Ugh I know it's touristy but Shake Shack is so good.
Hi Chelsea, this is my first ever comment on your channel, even though I’ve been watching you for a little over a year now. I just wanted to say I absolutely loved this video and I found it so helpful and informative. I come to the city every year in July for an event called Sweet Suite (I’m a toy/craft content creator) and am always looking for new things to try and do while I’m there. I’ll definitely be circling back to this video for inspo when I start to plan my next trip. And, if you’re willing, I’d love to meet up! If not, that’s cool, and thanks for the always entertaining videos! 💖
Thanks, friend for taking me sightseeing today!
Nice, thanks. It’s weird comparing your views of NY with those of creator Cash Jordan. It’s like you’re in two different cities.
I feel that way too lol. He probably gets out more than I do and has seen much more than me so I appreciate his take!
Yay. A new video. I always suggest the free things to ppl visitng NYC for the 1st time. Central Park. The Highline. Also I havent seen Little Island yet. But I wanna see that. Not the other touristy places tho. And no museums. Unless its Museum Mile (free!) Also I always recommend Coney Island. The Mermaid Parade especially. No to July 4th, or any parade…
And always NO to Times Square.
Oh, Chelsea. I was weepy with nostalgia through this entire wonderful NYC adventure. I’ve never walked across the Brooklyn Bridge and I haven’t been to the food places you visited but the rest of it brought back so many fond memories! By the way, I don’t remember a cafe in The Strand either but it’s been many years since I was last there. Is there still a Fat Witch Bakery in Chelsea Market? I have a mug from one of my visits there back in the day. And listening to the soothing water fountains at the 9/11 Memorial as part of this cozy day of course tugged my heartstrings too. I lived on the Upper West Side on 9/11/01. ❤️🗽Thank you again and again for sharing your city life with us! I’m inspired by all of it! Clink, clink! ❤️☕️❤️
Yes, Fat Witch is still there!
Normally don’t comment but wanted to say are doing such a good job! The editing, the music, the information - all 10/10! Keep up the great work! Much love from The Netherlands 🇳🇱
I just LOVE this and vouching for the second and third part!
Visiting New York after 13 years on this September- so I am just glad I found your video, very non-touristy yet still showing around!
It's so good to spend time with you, even if only via video. BTW, the piano pieces are an inspired choice!
I have had a long day today… this video made me feel so much better to be honest. Much love from Kenya 🇰🇪
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I once had an anxiety attack that I couldn't calm, I went to The Strand and it just soothed me so much!
I want this day for me so bad lol. Love the vibes.
Thank you for this walk down memory lane! Even though many landmarks in NYC have changed over the years, some things have remained, like Strand Books!! Thanks too, for showing your piece of contentment while eating what I know was an awesome ice cream cone..... I don't believe one can find as flavourful an ice cream anywhere else in the world......
Watching you get on that bike girllll I was so proud! Like “YOU GO GIRL!!!” 🎉🎉🎉🎉 So happy for you 🤣🤣🤣
That is so true.. we don't need to always have friends with you when hanging out in NYC. Plus everyone has busy schedules, so yeah its totally cool hangout in NYC by yourself.. I do that from time to time; because most of my friends have busy schedules 😄
Perfect timing, Chelsea. I am going in 5 days!
Ahhh!! Have the best time!
Thank you so much for this lovely day in NY! And btw you remind me of a modern Audrey Hepburn 2.0 with your elegant face and sportive style. I wish you 500k subscribers and more. Best wishes from Germany.
This was probably my favorite vlog that you’ve done.
Loved your video! You are very lucky to be able to have a great day like this.
The Strand was my favorite!!!
You are fun!!!
I was in NYC (Financial District) for a solo trip in March. I loved every moment of it, seeing what I wanted to see on my terms and timeframes. Thank you for the tour !
What a great video for us non New Yorkers! Thank you for sharing!
Love what you said about traveling alone. I've been to Manhattan 3 times by myself and loved it!!!
Wow Chelsea, what a wonderful day you had, I loved everything you saw and did ❤. I’ve never had a Cronut, but that one looked delish. I’m a big reader and love a good bookshop, thanks for showing us those. Walking the Brooklyn Bridge is great and I love looking at the Manhattan skyline from the Fulton Ferry Park. You’re shining in the sun now and the content grows richer with each ep. Would you consider visiting some of the places Jon Barr has reviewed, especially in Queens? I can’t wait to visit again ❤❤❤
I LOVE seeing New York. Thank you so much!!
Wanted to tell you that watching all your moving vids helped me get my new apt in Tualatin... finally got out of NE Portland after 10 years. I had all my docs ready to send and got the apt approved in like 30 mins! Thanks girl!❤❤
THATS AMAZING! Congrats!!! 🎉
This was a really good video! Been in NY only once. Planning on going next year!
Thanks!!
Hi Chelsea! I am so looking forward to every video of yours. When you did the christmas vlogs everyday last december I had the best time watching them, your channel is my safe space 🥰 Last year I interned in NYC for three months, my heart belongs to that city. As an immigrant kid born to turkish parents in Germany international travels were unachievable. I made it possible with scholars, saving every penny and living the broke but fabulous New York life!! I enjoyed this video so much, it brought up all my memories in those streets of Manhattan. I wish you the best & 100k here we gooo!!!
Your safe space, omg, yes. I feel you ❤
Oh wow, this video really makes me homesick! Especially your walk along the Brooklyn Bridge! 🙌🏾 That baconeggncheese looked good, but you gotta get one from your local corner store! 😆 Never had Juliana’s but Grimaldi’s pizza is top tier IMO. And that I Love NY mural is close to where one of my old, old, old offices used to be, near Sixth Avenue and 17th Street! OK, you’ve inspired me - I gotta make a trip to NYC soon!❤️🗽
I don’t have a question. I also never comment on you tube but I just love this video. ❤️❤️ I’ve been to New York and you just made it so I want to go back. 👌🏻
I’ve done a similar walk like this one day and my feet were KILLING ME, big ups to you for making it look easy!
I absolutely love this vlog! As a New Yorker my entire life, I even got some spots I wanna check out. Thanks Chelsea. Keep keeping it grassroots!
Loved this vlog sooo much! Coincidentally, last week I took the train from RI to Moynihan and stayed in one of my daughters apt..right by The Flat Iron…she was in CA for business. I had such a blast….walked 110 blocks on Tuesday, 125 on Wednesday! Took ferry to Brooklyn and walked back on bridge…walked to Ground Zero, paid my respects…had a beer at O’Hara’s(ask to see the photo album from 9/11)… had a taco from Los Tacos #1 walking back uptown…Eataly in the Oculus is great, too…oysters @Grand Central… I highly recommend a trip by yourself!
Me and My Family went to New York City in 2014 and I wish we had a guide like You. Love this video. Time to go back. 😊
Oohh, that book store is such a dream! I wish we had one like that here where I live. This was a great video ❤️
P.S.S. Wow - that Brooklyn Bridge 🌉 history was incredible! Also, remembering (on a less historic note) when Miranda & Steve from Sex & The City 🗽 met on the Brooklyn Bridge (when they decided to get back together) - in the 1st movie 🎥🍿💕
Hello I’ve been a silent watcher for a while. I’m from 🇬🇧 and been to NYC four times. I love the vibe. Thank you for reigniting my memories of the city. Good choice of music too. Very de-stressing watching. Have a good week Chelsea 😊
Born in Brooklyn, I grew up in Queens. I moved out of state in my late 20s and have lived half my life out of the boroughs now. I'm currently in Northeast PA, and my family is still in the NYC area and I visit them but not my old stomping grounds. I'm so happy to have found your channel quite recently. I totally adore you and I love living vicariously through all your city adventures. It's very different from when I was hanging out in these places, yet still the same if that makes sense. Keep doing what you're doing! I think you are brave and courageous and I wish you every success that comes your way!
The dead rabbit is my favorite bar in New York! Great espresso martini, completely agree.
Oooof ! I am SO over due for a visit !! Thx, Chelsea ! Wow ! Was in Union Sq decades ago
( wintertime). Gotta return. My son works near there so he passes thru all the time. Wow you covered a lot of ground ! I don’t think I’ve been to any of these places except Strand. ! HOW ? Been goin to nyc since I was four ! Okay … have been to battery park & staten island ferry, & statue of liberty so kinda close. Neeed to go back to Strand! And visit that pastry shop, Chelsea Mrkt, B’lyn Bridge ( have ridden across but not walked !), DUMBO , & the boat ride !! My son works at a place similar to dead rabbit. You should GO ! Tons of love from da B’lo ! ( bflo). Great to see ya , Chelzzz ! 100K sooon ! Liz
Hey Chelsea. I really enjoyed watching your tour video, the scenery and points of interest you showed I had not seen in other videos before. Yes please to a part 2 😊
Couldn’t agree more on traveling alone! I came to New York last year for Cap Carter concert in a super small venue, ate pizza and went to the after party. So glad went alone. Fun fact that’s when I started watching your videos after I visited New York! 😊
Girl, the jazz is easing me into my evening. Love you!!❤❤❤
Chelsea...this is my favorite videos!!! I love the music you chose and your commentary on all the places you visited. Visiting New York is a little scary for me to consider but you made it look doable. ❤
i loveeee this video!!! also, i just finally moved to nyc after years of wishing and dreaming!!! 💖 gonna be starting a new teaching job here and i'm so so excited. your videos really kept me going while i was waiting for my dreams to come true. thank you for your content! ❤
Hi Chelsea - great video! Hubby and I visited NYC in 2012 for our 25th anniversary and we did some of the things in your video - walked the Brooklyn Bridge, visited Chelsea Market and the 9/11 memorial. Brings back good memories!
That was sooooo fun! Thank you for being our *free* Tour Guide🚶♀. For this introvert, I've been living where I am for nearly 9 years now, and I have not ventured out as much as you have - so thank you for the encouragement. I need to get out more! If I visited NYC for one day, some must-do's would be Central Park, and as many Broadway Shows as I can squeeze in, and of course walking the Brooklyn Bridge and seeing the Statue of Liberty. Great Job! I feel like I was on vacation watching your video, and I need that badly!💓 And you are so right... waiting around for others to get out and explore is just an excuse, solo exploring is building confidence!!!💃
Chelsea, this was.....*chef's kiss* I absolutely felt so entertained. And it was the most Chelsea movie experience I've seen yet. Just gorgeous. And maybe I'm a romantic sap, but something about a person enjoying New York like that just feels so emotional. But fun too! It was a ride for sure. (And the movie got so poignant around 9/11 memorial, a little welling up in the eyes. And then super emotional, almost welling tears around 25:00 at Juliana's -- maybe it was the music.) If you ever decided to go after filmmaking, even if you just did it as a hobby, I think you have a lot of depth there. Great job.
This made my day, for real. Thank you so much ❤️
You're so cuuuute! Great job conquering your fear on the bike 💪🏼 It's honestly my favorite thing to do in the city, but can be pretty dangerous in certain areas, so I love that you took the protected bike path 👏🏼🥳
Also loooove the ferry so much. I lived here for like 7 years before finally trying it and felt dumb because it's SO FUN. Great suggestions!
Totally enjoying this “without getting broke” full day in NYC lifestyle vlog, Chelsea! ❤❤
That would be my kind of day, exploring NYC. You sold me on Chealsea market and the bookstore for sure! Thank you, Chelsea 😊
What an incredible video! Amazing idea!
I'm sure that it will be very helpful to so
many. I can tell how much effort/energy
that you put into this. Way to go girl🤗
Hi Chelsea, thank you for the awesome video! I’m late to watching it but how insightful, delightful and wonderful for you to take us along! I loved your approach and tips and just everything! I found your channel a few weeks ago and have fallen in love with Gordo and Delilah! Oh my, they’re getting so big! Bless you for loving them and giving them a beautiful and safe home!
Long time subscriber, first time commenter. 🙈 Loved the vibe of this vlog Chelsea, felt like I was there with you! It was very inspiring to see you step outside your comfort zone on the Citi bike, I felt nervous with you and was proud of you for doing it. ❤ You looked so content relaxing in the park towards the end of your exploring day! Kudos to you and your growth, get 👏🏽 it 👏🏽 girl 👏🏽!
❤️❤️❤️thanks for the love and support!!
Love the video and music. ❤
It was fun hanging out and exploring the city with you😊! It's true that we should not fear doing solo plans. It's important to have people like you to remind us that it's so important to have a good relationship with ourselves, and do things on our own. We're here for a limited time we should enjoy it ! Thanks Chelsea ❤❤
I’m in Nova Scotia and I can’t believe how “spring” it is there. So green and you’re sitting on the grass!! Thank you for the tour. I’ve never been drawn to NYC but Chelsea Market may make it happen someday ❤
I really love this video! There’s something about New York that just draws me to it and although I’ve visited a couple of times, i always do very “touristy” things but I like the ideas you gave here ❤ btw sitting in a park in New York while reading a book is literally on my bucket list 🥰
Hello Beautiful Chelsea ~ Loved spending the day with you experiencing New York City 🗽 through your eyes + the explanation of "SoHo" - I might have heard it before but thanks for the refresher ... 🥰 / Also, you are so close to 100k Subscribers 🎉👏 🍾🥂😊
One of my very favorites of yours. Please do more of other parts of the city. I also loved your thrifting videos too.
This was such a lovely video, Chelsea. It felt like a safe warm hug.
Also, I initially found your channel when I was looking for down-to-earth content to help plan my solo NYC trip almost a year ago. My day was VERY similar to everything you did.
I live in NYC but still watched this because I never get tired of seeing my city!
Not planning to visit New York City anytime soon, but I'm here to support Chelsea! Always a good day when you upload!
Chelsea, im so happy to hear your next book is Iron Flame! My bestie gave me Fourth Wing for Christmas so I could read with her and I fell in LOVVEE❤❤
This was SOOOO awesome!!! Oh my goodness, I was like 🤩 after seeing all the places. 🤤🤤🤤 after seeing all the food. 😩 after all the imaginary steps, I walked LMBO all in all, this was a fantastic vlog. Thank you so much for taking us along with you. I'd definitely pay to have you as my tour guide. I have been to the State many times, never the city. I wouldn't even know where to begin, so this Chelsea has been amazing ❤ I would have lost you at the bookstore because I would have moved in....I love bookstores 😍
Loved this. Planning on going to NYC with my mom and her two friends this time next year for her 60th. Lots of great recommendations here. Thanks Chelsea! Would love to see a night time or evening dinners restaurants video. ❤️
LOVE Strand Book store and also Sweet Pickle Books (Lower East Side). As myself and many of millennial bookie girlies I know also looove pickles, I genuinely couldn't have thought of a better business combo!
Maybe not ideal to buy a jar of pickles if you're only in NYC for one day but tbh don't let anyone tell you you don't deserve to eat a whole jar of pickles - you don't need that negativity in your life💁♀
ahahaha a jar of pickles is genius. Endless snacking and prevents cramps from all the walking
This was so fun!! I love that you picked the surprise book.
Hi Chelsea! What a great video! I LUV days like this and as a NYer myself, I've done quite a few of them. Nothing like having the city 'kind of all to yourself' during the week. And on such a lovely day. (the weather has been SO inconistent this year)
This vlog was super nostalgic for me. My fave was the West Side Hwy bike path. Used to cycle that every Sunday during Spring/Summer many years ago. Would love to get back to it. And since I'm now in Jersey...the ferry ride also rang familiar. I really need to do more of that. Lastly, Posman books in Chelsea Mrkt, Strand Books, Union Square, walking the BK Bridge.....all really wonderful touchstones for my life. BTW...I've never done the surprise book thing at Strand. I'm DEFINITELY gonna try that.
And HELL YEAH to doing it by yourself!!! Friends are cool. But a day on your own can be a wonderful treat to yourself. I'd love to see a 2nd video...whenever the weather allows. Have fun!
Love how effortlessly you vlog in public, despite sharing earlier that you felt uncomfortable doing it 😊
I want to see Dumbo, Brooklyn the next time I visit. I try to go to NYC once a year since it’s a train ride away from me. Thanks so much for sharing your solo adventures with us! It is peaceful indeed 🥰