It’s Saturday, so you’re either waking up hungover or filled with vim and vigor because you stayed in last night. Either way, by the time you pull yourself out of bed and throw some clothes on, it’s probably noon and you need sustenance before you can take on the day. Head to Grey Dog for perennial fave sandwich #7—sliced Granny Smith apples, turkey, brie, and raspberry mustard ($9)‚which is sure to satisfy.

After you’ve polished that off, make your way to the Union Square Greenmarket for a cup of fresh-pressed apple cider ($1) from Migliorelli Farm. Head west for Frank Stella Polychrone Relief at Paul Kasmin Gallery; you can make the trek to Tenth Avenue on foot or hop on the M23 ($2.25).  Stella’s pieces are perfect art for big, brash fluorescent color-lovers, swirly, windy object aficionados and those who like their sculptures undulating.

Now that you’re sufficiently cultured, walk south to the High Line, where you may be able to snag yourself one of the wooden, rolling chaise lounge chairs. Entertain yourself by joining tourists and locals alike in gawking at those staying at the Standard Hotel. The floor-to-ceiling windows have enticed many a guest to take up an X-rated pose, and now you can get in on the peep show.

By now you may be cold and pining for a beverage and a snack.  Chelsea Market’s just minutes away; you can grab yourself some caffeine with Ninth Street Espresso’s namesake drink ($2) and pair it with a blondie from Fat Witch ($2.75). Once you’re sufficiently reenergized, it’s time to booze it up. Walk a few blocks south to 5 Ninth, where you’ll be so charmed by the rustic space that you won’t even notice you’re paying $13 for a cocktail—albeit a potent, yummy one.

That’s it, you’ve reached $30! We’re sorry to leave you hanging in Meatpacking, but hey, you’ll find a way home.—Sophie Friedman

Things to do: Six; seven if you count riding the crosstown bus

Cost: $30