New York City: Travel Itinerary from a Local Guide

  • Day 1: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
    9 am - 4 pm | 59 minutes (by ferry) from Midtown Manhattan

    Visit two of the most historic landmarks in New York City; The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Marvel at Lady Liberty, learn about the immigrants’ first impressions of the United States, and walk in the footsteps of their ancestors.

  • Day 2: The Metropolitan Museum of Art & Central Park
    10 am - 5 pm | 19 minutes (by subway) from Lower Manhattan

    Spend your morning at The Met, one of the world's largest art museums. Spend the afternoon in sprawling Central Park, a 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan. Perfect for a stroll, a picnic, or to just enjoy the beautiful scenery.

  • Day 3: Times Square & Broadway
    9 am - 10 pm | Walking distance from Rockefeller Center

    Discover the bright-lights and energy of Times Square, the hub of the Broadway Theater District. Take in a matinee or evening performance of a Broadway musical, enjoy some local cuisine, and experience the vibrant city nightlife.

  • Day 4: The High Line & Chelsea Market
    10 am - 7 pm | 24 minutes from Times Square (by subway)

    Walk on the unique elevated park known as The High Line, a public park built on a historic elevated freight line above the streets on Manhattan’s West Side. Explore on local food vendors, shops, and a unique mix of art and culture in the nearby Chelsea Market.

  • Day 5: Brooklyn Bridge & Brooklyn Heights Promenade
    10 am - 4 pm | 23 minutes from Times Square (by subway)

    Walk across the iconic Brooklyn Bridge and enjoy the stunning skyline view of Manhattan from Brooklyn Heights Promenade. Explore the local culture in hip Brooklyn neighborhoods of DUMBO and Williamsburg.

  • Day 6: One World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial & Museum
    10 am - 5 pm | Walking distance from Wall Street

    Visit the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, One World Trade Center, and observe the panoramic view of NYC from the 100th floor observation deck. Pay your respects to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, which honors those who lost their lives in the 2001 terrorist attack at the World Trade Center.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (4-5 hours, $25.5pp)
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art & Central Park (5-6 hours, $25pp)
  • Times Square & Broadway (12 hours, Free)
  • The High Line & Chelsea Market (5-7 hours, Free)
  • Brooklyn Bridge & Brooklyn Heights Promenade (5-7 hours, Free)
  • One World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial & Museum (5-6 hours, $26pp)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $101.50 - $153.50 USD per person

Transportation

Transportation is easy to navigate in NYC with options like the subway, bus, and taxis. The subway is the most affordable and efficient way to travel. One-way tickets for the subway's 1, 2, and 3 lines cost $2.75, and are available for purchase from machines in the subway stations. Travel time varies depending on the time of day and distance traveled.

Useful Tips

If you have more days to spend, consider adding a visit to the Empire State Building or the American Museum of Natural History. If you have fewer days to spend, consider visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in combination with other downtown locations like Wall Street, the Charging Bull, and the New York Stock Exchange.

Aereoporti

La città di New York è servita da tre aeroporti principali: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) e LaGuardia Airport (LGA). Il John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) è situato a circa 19 miglia (30 km) a sudest del centro di Manhattan ed è il più grande dei tre aeroporti. Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) si trova a circa 14 miglia (22 km) a ovest del centro di Manhattan. LaGuardia Airport (LGA) è situato nel quartiere Queens, a circa 8,5 miglia (13,7 km) a est del centro di Manhattan. I visitatori possono prendere taxi, limousine, autobus privati, treni e servizi navetta per raggiungere la città di New York dal proprio aeroporto di arrivo.

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