Your flight is due into Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) at 5:19 p.m. After collecting your bags, follow signs for the AirTrain to the Newark Airport Rail Station, then take NJ Transit to New York Penn Station. Allow roughly 60–90 minutes from the terminal to Manhattan, not including any flight delays, immigration, or an unusually long wait for the next train. Buy your NJ Transit ticket in the app or at the station and check the departure boards before boarding.
From New York Penn Station, a taxi or rideshare is simplest with luggage; allow extra time for Midtown traffic. If you’re traveling light, walk north on Seventh Avenue toward Times Square, then east to Hyatt Centric Times Square—about 15–20 minutes on foot. Check in and keep dinner timing flexible in case the airport transfer takes longer than expected.
Walk west from the hotel along West 45th Street toward Broadway, then north to Gallaghers Steakhouse at West 52nd Street, roughly 5–10 minutes away on foot. It’s a convenient first-night choice; budget approximately $70–120 per person before drinks and tip. Reserve ahead, and contact the restaurant if your arrival runs late rather than rushing from the airport.
After dinner, stroll south on Broadway to Times Square. One Times Square, the New Year’s Eve ball-drop building, is worth seeing from the plaza; the exterior is easy to view without a ticket. Any indoor visitor experience requires checking current access and booking details. To print or save this itinerary, use your browser’s Print option and choose “Save as PDF.”
From Hyatt Centric Times Square, walk east on West 45th Street to Broadway, then south to West 35th Street and Best Bagel & Coffee. It’s about a 10–15-minute walk. Allow around 30 minutes to order and eat; a bagel and coffee typically costs roughly $10–20 per person, depending on what you choose. The shop is popular, so there may be a line.
From there, walk north to West 42nd Street and east to the New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building—about 15–20 minutes on foot. Check visitor access before you set out, and allow 45–60 minutes inside. Bryant Park is directly behind the library; walk around its east or south side to reach the garden for a short break.
Walk east along 42nd Street from Bryant Park to Grand Central Terminal; it takes about 10 minutes. See the Main Concourse, then use the Vanderbilt Avenue exit to reach The Campbell at 15 Vanderbilt Avenue. Check current hours and any reservation or visitor requirements before planning a drink stop. Keep it flexible so you leave enough time for the tour.
For Centre 360 Tour, 1 Centre Street, walk to Grand Central–42 St and take the downtown 6 train to Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall. From the station, walk north toward City Hall Park and continue to 1 Centre Street; allow roughly 30–40 minutes door to door. Arrive early for check-in before your 3:00 p.m. booking. Confirm the tour’s expected finish time with the ticket provider, since this will determine how much time you have for dinner.
After the tour, take the uptown 6 train from Brooklyn Bridge–City Hall to Grand Central–42 St, then walk west along 42nd Street and north to Becco on West 46th Street. Allow around 40–50 minutes door to door. Dinner is typically about $25–60 per person; make a reservation only at a time that fits your confirmed tour finish. If the tour runs late, opt for a quick bite near the theater rather than risking a rushed sit-down meal.
From Becco, walk west along 46th Street to the Eugene O’Neill Theatre at 230 West 49th Street, about 10 minutes. Leave time for theater entry and seating before your 7:00 p.m. performance of The Book of Mormon. For a printable copy, use your browser’s Print command and select “Save as PDF”; you can then download the PDF or print it.
Leave Hyatt Centric Times Square around 9:10 a.m. Walk to Times Sq–42 St and take the downtown 1 train to South Ferry. The train ride is about 20 minutes; allow roughly 35–45 minutes door to door, including the walk to the station and from the subway to the ferry area. Follow signs for Battery Park and the ferry. Aim to reach the Statue City Cruises departure area by 10:00 a.m. for your 11:30 a.m. booking, leaving time for ticket checks, security, and boarding. Check your ticket for the exact departure instructions.
Take your booked ferry to Liberty Island and allow about 2–3 hours for the statue and grounds. Your ticket must specifically include crown access for you to enter the crown. Check the ferry schedule before setting out and allow time to board for Ellis Island. If you visit the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, budget another 1–1.5 hours; skip it if the schedule or your energy is tight.
After returning to Battery Park, walk north through the park toward Bowling Green and Charging Bull. Continue to Wall Street and Federal Hall, a short walk away. Allow about 60–75 minutes for these stops, including time for photos and a look around.
From Federal Hall, walk north along Broadway to Trinity Church. Then head west on Fulton Street to the 9/11 Memorial. Continue to the Oculus, then walk through to the One World Trade Center plaza. The stops are walkable in this order, so there’s no need to take another subway. Allow roughly 1.5–2 hours. The 9/11 Museum and One World Observatory are separate visits that need extra time and, for timed entry, advance planning.
For dinner, Eataly Downtown at 4 World Trade Center is beside the Oculus and makes a convenient finish. It offers several Italian dining options; expect roughly $30–70 per person, depending on your order. To return to Hyatt Centric Times Square, walk to WTC Cortlandt and take the uptown 1 train to Times Sq–42 St, then walk to the hotel. Before leaving, check the ferry schedule and ticket details. For a paper copy, use your browser’s Print option; choose Save as PDF to keep a downloadable copy.
From Hyatt Centric Times Square, walk to 42 St–Bryant Park and take the uptown 7 train one stop to Grand Central–42 St. Follow the signs to the uptown 6 train and ride to 103 St. Walk west along 103rd Street, then north on Fifth Avenue to the Central Park Conservatory Garden entrance at 105th Street. Allow about 45–60 minutes door to door. A taxi or rideshare is a simpler alternative if you prefer to avoid the subway transfer; travel time varies with traffic. The garden is free; check its current seasonal hours before setting out.
After your garden visit, arrange a pickup with Central Park Sightseeing or another clearly identified pedicab operator. Confirm the pickup location, route, total fare, and that the pedicab fits all three of you before booking. Pedicab rates can be high, so agree on the full price in advance. Ask to include Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge as stops, and allow roughly 1½–2 hours with photo breaks.
Take time to see the fountain and arcade at Bethesda Terrace, then walk west through the park to Bow Bridge—about 10–15 minutes on foot, depending on your route. Allow around 30 minutes at each stop; Saturday paths can be busy. If you prefer to ride between the two, confirm that with your pedicab operator beforehand.
Leave the park near West 74th Street and walk west to Levain Bakery on Amsterdam Avenue, about 10–15 minutes depending on your exit. It’s a popular stop for cookies or a light bite; budget roughly $5–15 per person. Check the chosen shop’s current hours before you go. To return to the hotel, walk east to 72 St and take the downtown 1 train to Times Sq–42 St, then walk to the hotel; allow around 25–35 minutes door to door.
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For a print-ready copy, use your browser’s Print command and choose Save as PDF to download it, or print directly. To start from the hotel, walk to Times Sq–42 St and take the downtown R train to City Hall; allow about 25–35 minutes including the walk and subway. Tap to pay with OMNY or use a MetroCard; a single subway ride is about $3. Walk east from the station to the Manhattan entrance of the Brooklyn Bridge. Aim for a morning start, and allow 45–60 minutes to cross at an easy pace with photo stops. The bridge is exposed, so bring a light rain layer if the forecast looks unsettled.
At the Brooklyn end, follow the signs toward DUMBO and wander for about an hour. From there, Washington Street is a short walk; it’s a popular photo spot, so expect company and keep the street clear. If it’s dry, continue to Brooklyn Bridge Park and Pier 1 for harbor views and a sit on the limestone steps.
For lunch, head to Time Out Market New York, an indoor food hall with a wide choice of vendors. Plan roughly $20–40 per person, depending on what you order. If rain starts, skip or shorten the waterfront stop and go straight inside; if conditions are pleasant, enjoy the park before lunch. Check MTA service and the forecast before leaving, and keep the afternoon open rather than packing in more stops.
From Brooklyn, take the subway to Chelsea Market; the best route depends on your starting station, so check live MTA directions before leaving and allow roughly 35–60 minutes. Have an early lunch and browse the food stalls. Plan on about $15–30 per person for lunch, depending on what you choose. This is a compact, indoor-friendly stop for your departure day.
If the rain is light and the paths are comfortable, walk to the High Line entrance at Gansevoort Street for a short northbound stroll. Treat it as optional in wet or windy weather, and leave enough time to return for your luggage.
Take a taxi or rideshare from Chelsea to Hyatt Centric Times Square to collect your bags; allow about 15–25 minutes, traffic permitting. By subway, walk to 14 St, take an uptown A, C, or E train to 42 St–Port Authority, then walk east to the hotel; allow about 25–35 minutes door to door.
For your 4:35 p.m. departure, aim to leave the hotel around 12:15 p.m. A taxi or rideshare to Newark Liberty International Airport may take about 45–75 minutes, with rain and traffic adding time. By public transit, walk to New York Penn Station, take NJ Transit to Newark Liberty International Airport Station, then follow airport signs to the AirTrain and your terminal; allow at least 60–90 minutes door to door and check current service before setting out. Keep the rest of the afternoon for check-in and security.
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