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