8-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for New York

1. Day 1: Central Park
   10 mins (0.5 miles) from The Plaza Hotel

   Explore this iconic park, take a boat ride at The Lake, relax at the Bethesda Fountain and watch some street performances.

2. Day 2: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
   1 hour (8.3 miles) from Central Park

   Take a ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. Enjoy views of the city skyline and learn about immigration history and stories.

3. Day 3: American Museum of Natural History
   15 mins (1.3 miles) from Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour

   Take a guided tour of the museum hall or explore on your own. Witness the biodiversity of our planet, see various phases of Earth and space exploration.

4. Day 4: Top of the Rock Observation Deck
   30 mins (3.5 miles) from American Museum of Natural History

   Ride elevators through 70 floors of Rockefeller Center and enjoy a stunning view of NYC from an indoor and outdoor observation deck.

5. Day 5: Empire State Building
   10 mins (0.8 miles) from Top of the Rock Observation Deck

   Visit the iconic Empire State Building. Take an elevator ride to the observation deck on the 86th floor and get a panoramic view of the city.

6. Day 6: New York Aquarium in Coney Island
   45 mins (15.8 miles) from Empire State Building

   Explore over 14 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibits with interactive experiences, and see sea creatures like octopuses, penguins, and more.

7. Day 7: Child Friendly Museums - Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum & MoMA
   1 hour (6.8 miles) from New York Aquarium

   Discover the history of sea, air, and space technologies at the Intrepid Museum and then head to MoMA for creative art and hands-on interactive exhibits.

8. Day 8: Brooklyn Bridge Park & Dumbo
   25 mins (4.2 miles) from Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum & MoMA

   Relax at the waterfront in Brooklyn Bridge Park, take a walk or rent a bike and head to explore Dumbo's charming streets and shops.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour (4 hours, $45)
• American Museum of Natural History (3 hours, $23)
• Top of the Rock Observation Deck (2 hours, $41)
• Empire State Building (2 hours, $38)
• New York Aquarium in Coney Island (4 hours, $23)
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (3 hours, $33)
• Museum of Modern Art (3 hours, $25)
• Estimated Total Costs: $228 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Bronx Zoo and the Brooklyn Children's Museum. If you have less time, skip the Aquarium and/or the MoMA museum. Always plan ahead to visit popular sites to avoid crowds and book tickets online in advance to save money and time. New York City can be overwhelming, so don't forget to take a break, rest, and enjoy the city at your own pace.