✨ Other
TWA Hotel
The TWA Hotel at JFK has a rooftop pool with runway views — worth it even for a few hours if you can get a day pass.
New York City
🍜 Food
Katz's Delicatessen if you're staying in Manhattan — go for the pastrami, cash tips for the counter guy who slices it.
⚠️ Avoid
TWA Hotel
AirTrain to Manhattan takes longer than people expect during rush hour — budget 90 min door to door minimum.
🚶 Activity
The High Line is free, a nice walk if you have a downtown layover and need to stretch your legs.