Adventure-packed 7-day Itinerary in New York City in May 2023

1. Day 1: Central Park
   20 minutes (4.5 miles) from JFK International Airport

   Explore the 843-acre park by renting a bike or taking a guided hike. Visit the Central Park Zoo and enjoy a picnic by the lake.

2. Day 2: High Line Park
   25 minutes (1.8 miles) from Central Park

   Walk the elevated park built on an abandoned railway. Enjoy outdoor art installations and street performers while taking in views of the Hudson River.

3. Day 3: Brooklyn Bridge Park
   20 minutes (4 miles) from High Line Park

   Take a ferry ride to the park and go kayaking or paddleboarding in the East River. Walk the pier and enjoy views of the Manhattan skyline.

4. Day 4: Empire State Building
   15 minutes (3.5 miles) from Brooklyn Bridge Park

   Ride to the 86th floor observatory and enjoy breathtaking views of the city. Take the elevator to the 102nd floor for an even higher view.

5. Day 5: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island
   30 minutes (5 miles) from Empire State Building

   Take a ferry to Liberty Island and visit the Statue of Liberty. Take another ferry to Ellis Island to learn about the history of immigrants in America.

6. Day 6: Coney Island
   45 minutes (11 miles) from Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island

   Ride the historic wooden roller coaster and other thrilling rides at Luna Park. Walk the boardwalk and grab a Nathan's Famous hot dog.

7. Day 7: Bronx Zoo
   45 minutes (15 miles) from Coney Island

   Visit the largest metropolitan zoo in the US. See over 6,000 animals including tigers, gorillas, and African elephants. Take a ride on the Wild Asia Monorail.

Time and Costs Estimates:

• Central Park (3-5 hours, free)
• High Line Park (2-3 hours, free)
• Brooklyn Bridge Park (4-6 hours, free)
• Empire State Building (2-3 hours, $45+)
• Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island (4-6 hours, $25+)
• Coney Island (4-6 hours, $10+ per ride)
• Bronx Zoo (4-6 hours, $20+)

Total Estimated Costs: $100+