BAPS Akshardham reservation- Sunday timed slot required Book reservation ↗
Free
Empire State Building ✅ BOOKED- May 3, 6:45 PM · Order #132148273 · 9A + 2C · Paid by Kevin Paid: $613.48 total
Booked
Intrepid Museum- Group B, Pier 86. Book on Klook for best price Klook ~$33 ↗
$36/$26
Parking - Kevin's group- check with hotel first, else SpotHero SpotHero (backup) ↗
~$30-60/day
▶May 4 - Statue of Liberty + Rest Evening0/2 pending
Statue Cruises Pedestal Reserve ✅ BOOKED- May 4, 9:00 AM · Confirmations #74723236 (5A) + #74723320 (2A+2C) + #74723406 (2A) · Paid by Kevin Includes pedestal + museum + Ellis Island
Booked
OMNY / MetroCard- tap contactless for subway ($2.90/ride) OMNY info ↗
$2.90/ride
ESB moved to May 3 sunset. 9/11 Memorial is free (outdoor only). Rest evening - no late plans
Edge NYC (Option A only)- skip if choosing Option B or C Klook ↗
~$40/pp
Decide Option A/B/C before this day. Central Park, Little Island, High Line are all free
▶May 6 - NYC to Niagara (driving day)0/3 pending
E-ZPass- for NY Thruway tolls (or plan cash at booths)
Varies
Download offline maps- NYC to Niagara route on Google Maps
Free
Kids tablet content- download shows/movies for 4.5 hr stretch
Free
No tickets to buy - driving day. Lunch near Albany is walk-in. Pack snacks + chai thermos
▶May 7 - Niagara Falls & Hershey0/3 pending
Maid of the Mist ✅ BOOKED- Voucher UR-799971 · 9A + 2C · Paid by Kevin · exchange voucher at Prospect Point ticket booth Valid any day through Nov 8, 2026
Booked
Vraj Temple darshan timings- check Sandhya Aarti time for Thursday vraj.org ↗
Free
Pack waterproof gear- poncho, extra socks, phone pouch for Maid of the Mist
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Maid of the Mist: family of 4 total ~$100. Boats every 15 min, no advance booking needed
May 3 (Sunday) - Group A: Kevin's Family
Marriott checkout → BAPS Akshardham → NYC hotel → Empire State Building sunset → Times Square
Friend's home, Secaucus NJ → The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel · ~20–30 min
11:30 AM
Drop bags at hotel front desk
Room not ready until 3 PM — hotel stores bags free · freshen up in lobby restroom
2. Lunch — pick your cuisineNo booking needed
12:00 PM
Choose one for lunch (~1 hr)
Option A
🍕 Don Antonio - Neapolitan wood-fired pizza
309 W 50th St · 8 min walk · Opens 12 PM · ~$21-27/pp
Top 30 pizza in the world. Try Montanara Classica (v) - fried then wood-fired, unique to NYC. 4+ veg pizzas marked (v) on menu. Fall...In Love pizza is great for kids
Option B
🍕 John's Pizzeria - NYC coal-fired classic
260 W 44th St · 5 min walk · Opens 11:30 AM · ~$15-20/pp
Inside an 1888 converted church with stained glass. Coal-fired brick oven since 1929. Whole pies only - order margherita or veggie
Option C
🥗 Westville Hell's Kitchen - Farm-to-table American
246 W 49th St · 7 min walk · Opens 11 AM · ~$15-18/pp
Market vegetables plate - pick any 3 seasonal sides. Huge veg-friendly menu. Fresh, healthy, kids love it. Mac & cheese, sweet potato fries, seasonal greens
Hudson Yards mall · 15 min · then 7 train → Times Sq (5 min)
5:50 PM
Hotel — rest, pack for May 6 Niagara · departs 8:30 AM
Together
Until 5:15
Subway
2 + 1
Walking
~3 mi
Opt A
~6:30 PM
Opt B
~7:00 PM
Opt C
~5:50 PM
CityPASS covers: AMNH (included) · Edge, Vessel, stores are separate Option A (Edge): Book on Klook (~$40) to save vs official ($44) Tomorrow (May 6): Depart NYC 8:30 AM for Niagara Falls — pack tonight
🧥 Coldest day of the trip - feels like Gujarat January night at Niagara. Warm jacket essential. Pack waterproof jacket/poncho for falls mist tomorrow. 🧃 Carry snacks, water, chai thermos for the drive. 👦 Kids: extra layer + entertainment for 4.5 hr stretch
1. Depart NYCCheckout by 8:30 AM
8:00 AM
Checkout from The Manhattan at Times Square Hotel
Load car · settle hotel bill · fill water bottles, pack snacks
8:30 AM
Drive north: I-87 N (NY State Thruway)
NYC → Albany · ~150 miles · ~2.5 hrs · toll road (E-ZPass or pay at booth)
2. Lunch near Albany (~11:00–11:30 AM arrival)Choose one option
Option A
Dosa Grill — South Indian · Buffet $13.99 · ⭐ 4.6 (1,167 reviews)
Morning is better: sunlight creates rainbows in mist, warmer, full energy
Driving
~7 hrs
Distance
~440 mi
Lunch
~45 min
Rest stops
1–2
Check-in
~5 PM
Evening
Optional
E-ZPass: NY Thruway is toll road — E-ZPass saves time, or pay cash/card at booths Kids: Download shows/movies on tablet before departure for 4.5 hr Albany→Niagara stretch Fuel: Fill up in NYC or at Albany lunch stop · service areas on I-90 have gas Tomorrow: Niagara Falls morning (9 AM–12 PM) then drive to Hershey via Vraj Temple
May 7 (Thursday) - Niagara Falls morning → Vraj Temple → Hershey
Falls experience 9 AM–12 PM · drive ~375 miles · Vraj Temple stop · Hershey check-in by evening
🧥 Morning at falls: 11°C + mist = feels like 7-8°C. 🌧 Waterproof jacket/poncho required for Maid of the Mist (free poncho provided but bring your own waterproof layer). 🧦 Extra socks in backpack. 📱 Phone waterproof pouch recommended. Hershey evening warmer (~17°C)
1. Niagara Falls State Park — morning experienceMaid of Mist: $30.25/$19.75 · Park: Free
8:30 AM
Breakfast at hotel · check out · load car
Pack waterproof poncho, extra socks, phone pouch
9:00 AM
Drive to Niagara Falls State Park · Parking Lot #1
Maid of the Mist: Tickets at Observation Tower — no reservation needed. Boats every 15 min. Season opens early May — confirm at maidofthemist.com Vraj darshan: Check vraj.org for exact Sandhya Aarti timing on Thu Tomorrow (May 8): Hershey's Chocolate World → drive to Washington D.C.
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