Discovering the Best of New York - 7 Days Itinerary
Day 1: Exploring Downtown
10 minutes (1.3 miles) from Times Square
Get a bird's eye view of the city from the One World Observatory before experiencing the hustle and bustle of the Financial District and taking a peaceful break in the Battery Park.
Day 2: Iconic Landmarks
45 minutes (5.7 miles) from Battery Park
Start your day with a stroll through the Central Park and a visit to the Metropolitan Museum, then head south to take a look at the Empire State Building and Times Square.
Day 3: Museums and Shopping
15 minutes (3.9 miles) from Times Square
Immerse yourself in world-renowned art at the Museum of Modern Art before taking a break for lunch and shopping at the luxurious 5th Avenue.
Day 4: Brooklyn Adventure
20 minutes (4.8 miles) from 5th Avenue
Take a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge and visit the charming Brooklyn Heights. Take photos in the bohemian area of Williamsburg and enjoy a nightcap at the Brooklyn Brewery.
Day 5: Brunch and Music
25 minutes (3.5 miles) from Brooklyn Brewery
Start with a yummy brunch at the bustling Farmers' Market in Union Square, then catch your favourite artist's live performance at the legendary Madison Square Garden.
Day 6: Historical Architecture
25 minutes (3.1 miles) from Madison Square Garden
Visit the historic Grand Central Station and marvel at the amazing architecture of the St. Patrick's Cathedral and the New York Public Library. End the day with a visit to the Rockefeller Center.
Day 7: Final Day
15 minutes (2.7 miles) from Rockefeller Center
Relax and enjoy the day in the Central Park before taking a visit to the American Museum of Natural History and ending the day watching the sunset at the Top of the Rock Observation Deck.
Time and Costs Estimates
One World Observatory (2 hours, £35)
Financial District (1 hour, Free)
Battery Park (1 hour, Free)
Central Park (2-3 hours, Free)
Metropolitan Museum (3-4 hours, £20)
Empire State Building (2 hours, £30)
Times Square (1 hour, Free)
Museum of Modern Art (2-3 hours, £25)
5th Avenue (3 hours, ££)
Brooklyn Bridge (2 hours, Free)
Brooklyn Heights (2 hours, Free)
Williamsburg (3 hours, ££)
Brooklyn Brewery (2 hours, ££)
Union Square Farmers' Market (1-2 hours, Free)
Madison Square Garden (2-3 hours, ££)
Grand Central Station (1 hour, Free)
St. Patrick's Cathedral (1 hour, Free)
New York Public Library (1-2 hours, Free)
Rockefeller Center (1 hour, Free)
American Museum of Natural History (2-3 hours, £25)
Top of the Rock Observation Deck (1 hour, £35)
Total Estimated Costs: £365
Useful tips
You can add a tour of the Statue of Liberty on Day 1 if you buy the tickets in advance. On Day 3, you can replace shopping with a visit to the 9/11 Memorial Museum. On Day 5, visit the famous SoHo district after brunch. On Day 7, you can visit the famous Coney Island Amusement Park.