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11-Day Itinerary for New York City

  1. Day 1: Statue of Liberty
    10 minutes (3.1 miles) from Battery Park

    Iconic symbol of freedom and democracy

  2. Day 2: Central Park
    20 minutes (3.8 miles) from Battery Park

    Oasis in the heart of Manhattan

  3. Day 3: The Metropolitan Museum of Art
    10 minutes (2.8 miles) from Central Park

    World-renowned art collection spanning centuries

  4. Day 4: Empire State Building
    20 minutes (3.5 miles) from The Metropolitan Museum of Art

    Iconic skyscraper with panoramic views

  5. Day 5: The High Line
    15 minutes (2.6 miles) from Empire State Building

    Elevated urban park on a former rail line

  6. Day 6: 9/11 Memorial and Museum
    20 minutes (3.7 miles) from The High Line

    Tribute to victims of the 9/11 attacks

  7. Day 7: Chinatown and Little Italy
    15 minutes (2.5 miles) from 9/11 Memorial and Museum

    Cultural enclaves with great food and shopping

  8. Day 8: Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO
    20 minutes (3.9 miles) from Chinatown and Little Italy

    Historic bridge and trendy waterfront neighbourhood

  9. Day 9: Times Square
    20 minutes (3.4 miles) from Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO

    Bright lights, billboards and bustling crowds

  10. Day 10: Broadway Show
    10 minutes (1.5 miles) from Times Square

    World-class theatre and entertainment

  11. Day 11: The Cloisters Museum and Gardens
    30 minutes (8.2 miles) from Broadway Show

    Medieval art and architecture in a serene setting

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Statue of Liberty (4 hours, $18.50)
  • Central Park (3 hours, free)
  • The Metropolitan Museum of Art (5 hours, $25, suggested admission)
  • Empire State Building (2 hours, $38)
  • The High Line (2 hours, free)
  • 9/11 Memorial and Museum (3 hours, $28)
  • Chinatown and Little Italy (4 hours, cost of meals and shopping varies)
  • Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO (3 hours, free)
  • Times Square (2 hours, free)
  • Broadway Show (2-3 hours, price varies)
  • The Cloisters Museum and Gardens (3 hours, $25, suggested admission)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $157.50 - $182.50

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider visiting the One World Observatory or taking a tour of the United Nations headquarters. If you have less time, skip some of the museums or shorten your time in Central Park and Chinatown/Little Italy. Make sure to check museum websites for special exhibitions or events that may affect operating hours or admission prices.

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