New York in December: Family Friendly Itinerary

1. Day 1: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
   45 minutes (5 miles) via car from Times Square

   Board a ferry to visit the Statute of Libery. Then explore the exhibits at the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.

2. Day 2: American Museum of Natural History & Central Park
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   15 minutes (1.2 miles) via subway from Battery Park

   See the famous T-Rex at the American Museum of Natural History. Stroll through Central Park's picturesque views and landmarks.

3. Day 3: Empire State Building & Times Square
   15 minutes (1.8 miles) via bus from Central Park

   Get a bird's eye view of the city at the Empire State Building. Then explore the bustling lights of Times Square.

4. Day 4: Walk Across Brooklyn Bridge & Brooklyn Museum
   30 minutes (3.5 miles) via subway from Empire State Building

   Experience panoramic views while crossing the Brooklyn Bridge. Visit the Brooklyn Museum to see ancient art and modern exhibits.

5. Day 5: Metropolitan Museum of Art and Rockefeller Center
   20 minutes (1.8 miles) via bus from Brooklyn Museum

   See thousands of years worth of art at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. experience the magic of the annual Christmas tree and ice skating rink at Rockefeller Center.

6. Day 6: National Museum of the American Indian and One World Observatory
   10 minutes (0.7 miles) via foot from Metropolitan Museum of Art

   Discover the stories and culture of native peoples at the National Museum of the American Indian. Travel to the top of the One World Observatory to get amazing views from the tallest building in NYC.

7. Day 7: Bronx Zoo and Botanical Garden
   30 minutes (9.3 miles) via car from One World Observatory

   Explore over 265 acres of wildlife at the Bronx Zoo. Stroll through 50 gardens at the New York Botanical Garden.

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour (5 hours, $25+)
• American Museum of Natural History (4 hours, $28+)
• Empire State Building (2 hours, $38+)
• Brooklyn Museum (3 hours, $16+)
• Metropolitan Museum of Art (3 hours, $25+)
• National Museum of the American Indian (2 hours, Free)
• One World Observatory (2 hours, $38+)
• Bronx Zoo & Botanical Garden (5 hours, $29+)

Total Estimated Costs: $214+

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, visit some of the smaller neighborhoods like Greenwich Village or Chelsea. If you have less time, consider combining Days 1-3 into a single epic day. Don't forget to check attraction schedules and purchase tickets in advance to save time and money.