I am currently sitting in one of my favorite Portland coffee shops, writing a blog about mini print machines. Honestly, what could make a better Sunday morning? If you’re wondering, I’m at Salt Yard Café + Bar in Portland, Maine—one of my absolute favorites in the city.

What’s better than a Salt Yard latte and a lemon berry yogurt bowl?

While @Flicks_withNick is deep into writing about all the movies coming out in 2026, I’m here thinking about our last trip to New York City. For the past few years, we’ve spent my birthday in NYC every December. It’s one of my favorite places in the world, and I truly can’t imagine a better way to celebrate.

This year, we went in with one clear priority: all the mini print machines.

I started collecting them last year, and I am officially hooked. They’re genuinely one of my favorite things—tiny, thoughtful souvenirs that actually mean something. I’ve started putting together collages above our coffee bar at home, and I love how they turned out.

So let’s talk about a two-day NYC itinerary filled with good food, great drinks, and as many mini prints as possible.

---

How We Got There

We took the train from Boston to New York for the first time, and it was so easy and affordable. The ride took about four hours and dropped us right at Penn Station. For a weekend trip, we would absolutely recommend this method of travel.

---

Where We Stayed

We usually stay in New Jersey because it’s more affordable, but this time we had hotel points to use. We stayed at the Hilton Fashion District, which was centrally located, clean, and comfortable. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay.

---

Day One: Manhattan → Brooklyn

🌅 Morning Treats

We started the day with coffee and pastries—non-negotiable.

Caffé Paradiso
☕ Salted brown butter & oat latte

Dominique Ansel Bakery
🥐 Cronuts

From here, walk the Brooklyn Bridge, soaking in skyline views as you head into Manhattan. This sets the tone for a day that’s all about walking, wandering, and discovering.

---

🖨️ Mini Print Stops (1–3)

1️⃣ Books Are Magic (Brooklyn)
🖨️ Our very first Incardi mini print machine of the trip—and the official start of the hunt. A must-stop for book lovers.

Subway to the Chelsea Market area

2️⃣ Chelsea Market – Artists & Fleas
🖨️ Second mini print machine, surrounded by handmade goods and small vendors.

Walk to the Whitney Museum

3️⃣ Whitney Museum
🖨️ Third mini print machine
🎨 Optional quick museum browse (highly recommended if you have time)

---

🍽️ Afternoon → Evening Prints

Subway to Hericot Vert

4️⃣ Hericot Vert
🖨️ Fourth mini print machine. A charming stop with charm bracelets. Our next trip, I am making charm bracelets a priority! 

Walk to Brooklyn Brewery

5️⃣ Brooklyn Brewery
🖨️ Fifth mini print machine- I hope it’s not sold out for you!! This was such a disappointment!
🍺 Optional drink stop if you’re up for it

Upstate Stock

Such a cute store and this coffee cup looks like a mini print!

---

🌙 Evening Wind-Down

After a full day, we headed back to the hotel to freshen up before heading out again.

Starbucks Reserve
🍸 Holiday martinis

Bryant Park Shops
🎁 Browsing the holiday market. Our favorite shop this year was definitely Pinky Pilots!

Lotte Tree
📸 Quick festive photo stop

Carmines
🍝 Dinner and a perfect end to Day One

---

Day Two: Midtown → Downtown

🥯 Morning Start

Liberty Bagels
🥯 Free bagel stop (a must)- Did you know that you can get a Liberty bagel for free on your birthday?

Walk to Grand Central
Taking time to admire the architecture never gets old.

---

🖨️ Mini Print Stops (6–7)

6️⃣ Grand Central Museum
🖨️ Sixth mini print machine

Macy’s
🛍️ Indoor and outdoor market browsing

7️⃣ A Little Shop in NYC
🖨️ Seventh mini print machine and such a fun stop

---

🖨️ Union Square Area Prints (8–9)

Walk to Union Square

8️⃣ The Locavore Variety Shop
🖨️ Eighth mini print machine

9️⃣ Bookpage Art
🖨️ Ninth mini print machine

---

🍽️ Final Stop

Walk to Rosemary’s

🔟 Rosemary’s
🖨️ Tenth and final Incardi mini print machine

---

Trip Summary

• Total mini print machines collected: 10
  
• Priority stops grouped by location to minimize backtracking
  
• Built-in food, coffee, and rest breaks
  
• Scenic walks balanced with subway travel
  

This trip was the perfect mix of walking, eating, printing, and celebrating—proof that sometimes the best souvenirs come in miniature. Remember to support these local small business and sometimes leaving a duplicate is a fun thing to do!

If you collect mini prints (or want to start), this itinerary is for you. 💫 Also, for all my mini print collectors, some wonderful collectors started Facebook pages to help trade duplicates for your most wanted prints! Check it out.

For more movie blogs, nursing, and travel suggestions and tips, follow us on Instagram or subscribe to this blog. Follow all my fun mini print adventures on instagram!