New York 7-Day "Family Friendly" Itinerary

1. Day 1: Central Park
   20 minutes (4.2 miles) from Times Square

   Covering 843 acres of land, Central Park is a must-visit destination in New York City with plenty of activities for visitors of all ages.

2. Day 2: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
   30 minutes (9.5 miles) from Central Park

   Take a ferry ride to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island for a history lesson and breathtaking views of the city skyline.

3. Day 3: American Museum of Natural History
   15 minutes (3.8 miles) from Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

   Visit this museum to explore the wonders of the natural world and see enormous dinosaur skeletons up close.

4. Day 4: Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
   20 minutes (4.7 miles) from the American Museum of Natural History

   Board the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum to see an aircraft carrier, a submarine, and more than two dozen authentically restored aircraft.

5. Day 5: Children's Museum of Manhattan
   30 minutes (8 miles) from the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum

   The Children's Museum of Manhattan offers interactive exhibits, workshops, and performances for children up to age 10.

6. Day 6: Bronx Zoo
   45 minutes (12.8 miles) from the Children's Museum of Manhattan

   The Bronx Zoo is the largest metropolitan zoo in the U.S. and features more than 600 species of animals in natural habitats.

7. Day 7: Coney Island
   1 hour (22.6 miles) from the Bronx Zoo

   End the trip with a visit to this amusement park and beach, which has classic rides, boardwalk games, and the famous Nathan's Hot Dogs.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Central Park (2-3 hours, free)
• Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (4-6 hours, $18-$25 per person)
• American Museum of Natural History (2-4 hours, $23 per adult, $13 per child)
• Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum (2-4 hours, $33 per adult, $24 per child)
• Children's Museum of Manhattan (2-3 hours, $15 per person)
• Bronx Zoo (3-4 hours, $22 per adult, $16 per child)
• Coney Island (4-6 hours, free entry, pay per ride and game)

Total Estimated Costs: $104 - $124 per adult, $72 - $94 per child

Useful Tips

If you have more time:

1. Spend an extra day at Central Park and visit its attractions, such as the Central Park Zoo and the Conservatory Garden.
2. Explore art and history at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which requires at least half a day to see the collections.
3. Take a walk on the High Line, a public park and greenway built on a historic freight rail line above the streets.

1. Combine the visits to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with a shorter tour to the Battery Park and the waterfront area.
2. Visit the Children's Museum of Manhattan and the Bronx Zoo on the same day by focusing on the highlights and aiming for a shorter stay.
3. Skip the Coney Island trip if you have exhausted your budget and schedule, and instead take a stroll in one of the city's many parks or neighborhoods.