A Houston Family's First Trip to New York City: Tips and Experiences

April 17, 2025 2 phút đọc

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New York City Adventure! 🗽🍎

Hey everyone! My family just got back from an awesome trip to NYC last week, and I'm so excited to share our experience with you!

We snagged a package deal on Expedia.com – flight and hotel for 3 days, 2 nights from Houston to NY for around $370 per person!
We flew United Airlines and stayed at the Intercontinental Times Square. Prices can definitely vary depending on when you book, so keep that in mind!
Staying near Times Square was super convenient and lively. Everything felt close by!

Uber from the airport to the hotel (and back) was about $70 total. With 4 of us, it worked out to around $17.50 per person – quick and easy!
Of course, you can also take the subway or bus from the airport to your hotel if you're looking for a budget-friendly option.
We booked a Big Bus hop-on hop-off tour on Expedia.com for a great deal – $65 per person per day (regular price is $85).
The bus tour has two routes: Downtown Loop and Uptown Loop. Tours run from 9am to the last bus at 5pm.
They announce each stop and point out the attractions. You can hop off, explore, take photos, and then catch the next bus (they come every 10-15 minutes!).
Our day looked like this: Times Square -> Korea Town -> Empire State Building -> Soho/ Chinatown/ Little Italy -> Brooklyn Bridge -> Wall Street -> World Trade Center (9/11 Memorial and Oculus, etc) -> Pier 56 -> Hudson Yards
Okay, real talk – as a first-timer, the NYC subway was a bit of a nightmare for me! 😬 I'm not sure I can recommend it.
Each ride cost over $3, I got lost multiple times, and swiping again just added up. Plus, my phone had no service underground, so checking maps was impossible.
I tried a few different subway lines, but none of them displayed the next stop like the trains in Houston do.
If you want to visit the Statue of Liberty, ferry tickets are around $25 per person.

My family loves Asian food, so these are just a few of our favorites. It really depends on your personal taste!

I HIGHLY recommend Kin Ramen near Times Square. Seriously, the ramen is incredible. We also ordered a bunch of appetizers and side dishes. The service, food, and atmosphere were all fantastic!
We booked a buffet dinner cruise that cruised around NYC at night. Tickets were around $200 per person, from 6pm to 9pm. The food wasn't really my taste, and the boat was a bit old, so I'd say it's more of a "do it for the experience" thing.
Ding Tai Fung required reservations when we went. This place is amazing! The atmosphere and service were super impressive.
Other recommendations: Wooga (Korean food), Yum Yum Too (Thai food), Los Tacos No. 1
Most of these places cost around $30-50 per person.
Since we stayed near Times Square, all these places were close by, but you can always search Google for other tasty spots!

We didn't get a chance to check these out, but I heard they're beautiful:

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