New York in 8 Days Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Empire State Building
    15 minutes (0.5 miles) from Times Square

    Get a breathtaking view of New York from the 86th-floor observatory of the iconic Empire State Building.

  2. Day 2: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
    1 hour 30 minutes from Empire State Building by ferry

    Take a ferry ride to visit the world-famous Statue of Liberty on Liberty Island, and the historical Ellis Island National Immigration Museum.

  3. Day 3: Central Park
    25 minutes (2 miles) from Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

    Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in the peaceful oasis of Central Park; take a walk, have a picnic, and enjoy the natural beauty of the park.

  4. Day 4: Metropolitan Museum of Art
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    15 minutes (1.5 miles) from Central Park

    Explore the largest art museum in the United States, which has more than 2 million works of art from around the world.

  5. Day 5: Times Square
    20 minutes (0.8 miles) from Metropolitan Museum of Art

    The busiest and most iconic commercial intersection in the world, Times Square is a true spectacle of neon lights, digital billboards, and street performers.

  6. Day 6: One World Trade Center
    25 minutes (3 miles) from Times Square

    Visit the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, with a height of 1,776 feet, and a panoramic view of the city from the top of the tower.

  7. Day 7: Brooklyn Bridge
    25 minutes (5 miles) from One World Trade Center

    Walk across the iconic bridge that connects Manhattan Island to Brooklyn and enjoy stunning views of the East River and the Manhattan skyline.

  8. Day 8: Broadway
    20 minutes (2.5 miles) from Brooklyn Bridge

    Watch a world-famous show on the most famous theatre district in the world, Broadway.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Empire State Building (1-2 hours, $45-65)
  • Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (4-5 hours, $25-30)
  • Central Park (2-3 hours, free)
  • Metropolitan Museum of Art (2-3 hours, $25)
  • Times Square (1-2 hours, free)
  • One World Trade Center (2-3 hours, $37-57)
  • Brooklyn Bridge (1-2 hours, free)
  • Broadway (2-3 hours, $50-150)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $182-360

Useful Tips

For those who have more time, consider taking a helicopter tour, visiting the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, the Natural History Museum, or the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. For those with less time, consider skipping the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Brooklyn Bridge, and instead spend more time exploring Times Square and Central Park.

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