New York City 7-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island
    30 minutes (5 miles) from Times Square

    Board an early ferry from Battery Park to visit two iconic landmarks, followed by lunch at the Battery Gardens Restaurant.

  2. Day 2: Central Park & The Met
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    20 minutes (2.5 miles) from Battery Park

    Stroll through Central Park, see the Bethesda fountain and visit The Met Museum, dinner at The Loeb Boathouse.

  3. Day 3: 9/11 Memorial & Museum
    10 minutes (1.5 miles) from The Met

    Visit the somber and moving 9/11 Memorial and learn about the events of Sep 11 at the 9/11 Museum. Lunch at Shake Shack.

  4. Day 4: Grand Central Terminal & Empire State Building
    20 minutes (2.5 miles) from 9/11 Memorial & Museum

    Take a glimpse of the most iconic station in America and inside, then head over to the Empire State Building observation deck at sunset.

  5. Day 5: The High Line & Chelsea Market
    15 minutes (2 miles) from the Empire State Building

    Walk the urban elevated park and enjoy the scenery before heading to the food hall of Chelsea Market for lunch.

  6. Day 6: Brooklyn & Coney Island
    30 minutes (8 miles) from The High Line

    Head over to DUMBO for a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline, continue to the world-famous Coney Island Boardwalk for lunch at Nathan's and amusement park.

  7. Day 7: Museums and Galleries
    20 minutes (4 miles) from Conley Island

    Choose from a variety of museums and galleries for the final day before heading to JFK for the departing flight.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (4 hours, $25)
  • Central Park & The Met (5 hours, $30 suggested donation)
  • 9/11 Memorial & Museum (3 hours, $28)
  • Grand Central Terminal (1 hour, free) and Empire State Building (2 hours, $40)
  • The High Line (2 hours, free) and Chelsea Market (1 hour, $20)
  • Brooklyn & Coney Island (5 hours, $50)
  • Museums and Galleries (6 hours, varies based on museum/gallery)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $193

Useful Tips

If you have more time in New York City, consider visiting additional museums, like MoMA or the American Museum of Natural History, or see a Broadway show. If you have less time, skip Coney Island, or choose only one museum/gallery to visit.

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