Bottom to Tippy Top: Length of Manhattan Walk
19.3 miles · ~6 hours 13 minutes · 837 feet elevation gain
This is the definitive, most scenic way to walk the length of Manhattan. You can go either direction, but I recommend starting at Battery Park and walking North for two reasons: 1) it's easier to get to early in the morning, and 2) Lower Manhattan is at its best before the afternoon crowds. This route is 5 miles longer than the most direct path (straight down Broadway) - it is also 10x more enjoyable, for those who notice their surroundings. If you have never walked close to this distance in one day, consider splitting it into 2 parts. That said, the subway is there to bail or skip you forward at any point, so have fun with the Broad City Challenge!
Route map
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- ✓ Google Maps link
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Stops along the way
30 recommended stops on this walk
Stop 1
Bagel Market
Solid bagels to start your day strong - try the "Vermont" breakfast sandwich on an everything! Opens at 6am every day and has ample indoor seating + a customer bathroom.
Stop 2
Conwell Coffee & Cocktail Hall
The food and drinks are nothing special, but pop in to see the striking historic art deco space that used to be a bank. Has a bathroom (and a secret map room!) in the back. Opens at 10am on weekends.
Stop 3
Brookfield Place (Mall Restrooms)
Solid private-but-publicly-accessible bathrooms in the Brookfield Place mall near the food hall on the second floor.
