4-Day New York Travel Itinerary

• Day 1: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
  30 mins by ferry from Battery Park, 20 minutes (5 miles) from Times Square

  A trip to New York is incomplete without a visit to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Take a ferry from Battery Park to visit the iconic statue and its museum. Ellis Island was the gateway to America for millions of immigrants, where you can learn about their journey.

• Day 2: Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art
  20 minutes (4 miles) from Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island, 15 mins (2.6 miles) from Times Square

  Central Park is a big attraction that covers over 800 acres. Visit the Central Park Zoo, have a picnic or rent a bicycle to see more of it. In the afternoon, head to the nearby Metropolitan Museum of Art to view their world-class art exhibits.

• Day 3: Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center
  20 minutes (5 miles) from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 20 minutes (4.5 miles) from Times Square

  Walk the Brooklyn Bridge and take in the beautiful views of Manhattan from afar. After crossing over, head to One World Trade Center and the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.

• Day 4: Broadway and Empire State Building
  15 minutes (1.5 miles) from One World Trade Center, 10 minutes (2 miles) from Times Square

  For the final day, take it easy and enjoy the bright Broadway lights with its many theaters showcasing shows like Hamilton and Wicked. At night, head over to the iconic Empire State Building for amazing views of the city skyline.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (3-5 hours, $25-30)
• Central Park and The Metropolitan Museum of Art (4-6 hours, $25-40)
• Brooklyn Bridge and One World Trade Center (3-5 hours, $20-30)
• Broadway and Empire State Building (4-6 hours, $35-50)
• Total Estimated Costs: $105 - $150

Transportation

For public transport, purchase an MTA MetroCard for convenience and value. It allows access to the subway and buses. Taxis and ride-shares are available for faster travel, but can be pricey in peak times.

Estimated Travel Costs: MTA MetroCard ($32 for a 7-day pass), Taxis & ride-shares (varies)

Useful Tips

If you have more time, explore other popular areas like SoHo and Greenwich Village. For those with less time, combine the Brooklyn Bridge and Central Park with a picnic and a bicycle ride through the park.

Airports

New York City has three airports: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA). JFK is the largest airport and has the most options for flights. Newark is located in New Jersey and the closest to Times Square (16 miles). LaGuardia is closest to Manhattan, but has limited flights and small terminals.