New York City
4 day travel itinerary
A buzzing, trendsetting, multicultural metropolis.
New York City is an unforgettable city. You'll be blown away by its flourishing art scene, culinary delights, soaring skyscrapers, endless shopping opportunities and lively nightlife.
The majority of New York’s best known tourist attractions can be found in Manhattan. Spend your morning admiring the striking collections at The Met, MoMA or Guggenheim before enjoying incredible city views from the Rockefeller Center’s Top of the Rock. For lunch perhaps grab a pizza slice or a bagel on the go? Your afternoon could be spent browsing boutiques in SoHo or learning the history of Ellis Island. After dark, if Broadway doesn’t beckon, there are an abundance of incredible restaurants and rooftop bars to choose from.
The city’s four outer boroughs, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, have plenty of their own charm. Brooklyn entertains multitudes and the fantastic views of the city’s landscape are unparalleled. Queens' food scene will satisfy every taste and is home to stunning flora at Queens Botanical Garden. The Bronx is the birthplace of hip-hop and home to the New York Yankees. Staten Island, the borough of parks, has miles of beaches, architectural landmarks and magnificent views of New York Harbor.
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Itinerary Highlights
- Explore the MoMA, the Met or the Guggenheim, superstars of the world art scene
- Walk the Brooklyn Bridge, an iconic NYC landmark
- Take in spectacular views from above at 'Top of the Rock'
- Visit Chelsea Market and Time Out Market New York, two of NYC's most notable food halls
- Escape the hustle and bustle by exploring Central Park, one of the world's most renowned green spaces
- Take a stroll on the High Line, NYC's elevated urban park set between Manhattan's skyscrapers
- Learn about the history, and legacy, of American immigration at Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
- Take in the jaw-dropping views of the Manhattan skyline from Brooklyn
- Visit Brooklyn Heights and its glorious historic brownstones
Discover the Itinerary
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Day 1
- TRAVELFerry : Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island (see notes)Statue Cruises, Battery Park, New York, NY, USA
ACTIVITYVisit Statue of Liberty National MonumentStatue of Liberty National Monument, New York, NY, USA
ACTIVITYVisit Ellis Island National Museum of ImmigrationEllis Island National Museum of Immigration, Ellis Island Bridge, Jersey City, NJ, USA- ACTIVITYSee Federal Hall (Wall Street)Federal Hall, Wall Street, New York, NY, USA
- ACTIVITYVisit the 9/11 Memorial9/11 Memorial Pools, Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA
- FOODCoffee/ Snack : Kaffe Landskap275 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA
- TRAVELStroll along Chambers StreetChambers Street, New York, NY, USA
ACTIVITYExplore SoHo (see notes)West Broadway, Manhattan, New York, NY, USA- ACTIVITYExplore Greenwich Village (see notes)Bleecker Street, New York, NY, USA
Day 2
ACTIVITYVisit the Museum of the City of New YorkMuseum of the City of New York, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
ACTIVITYStroll around Central Park (exit at Fifth Ave./ East 90th St.)Central Park, New York, NY, USA- FOODCoffee/ Snack : Bluestone LaneBluestone Lane Upper East Side Café, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
- TRAVEL...continue stroll around Central Park (exit at Fifth Ave./ East 72nd St.)Central Park, New York, NY, USA
- TRAVELStroll along Madison Ave. (72nd to 60th St.)East 72nd Street, New York, NY, USA
TRAVELStroll along Fifth Ave. (60th to 50th St.)East 60th Street, New York, NY, USA
ACTIVITYRockefeller Center’s Top of the RockRockefeller Center, Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY, USA
Day 3
- TRAVELEast River Ferry : Pier 11/ Wall Street to North Williamsburg (see notes)Pier 11 / Wall St., South Street, New York, NY, USA
FOODCoffee/ Snack : DevociónDevoción, Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
ACTIVITYDomino ParkDomino Park, River Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA- ACTIVITYExplore North Williamsburg (incl. Bedford Ave.)North Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- TRAVELEast River Ferry : North Williamsburg to DUMBO (see notes)North 5th Street Pier and Park, River Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
- ACTIVITYViews of skyline from Pebble Beach (pass by West Elm)Pebble Beach, Plymouth Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
ACTIVITYView of Manhattan Bridge (where Water St. & Washington St. meet)Dumbo - Manhattan Bridge View, Washington Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
ACTIVITYExplore Brooklyn Heights (see notes)Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA- FOODCoffee/ Snack : Joe Coffee CompanyJoe Coffee Company, Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
ACTIVITYViews from Brooklyn Heights PromenadeBrooklyn Heights Promenade, Pierrepont Place, Brooklyn, NY, USA- ACTIVITYBrooklyn Bridge ParkBrooklyn Bridge Park, Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
FOODTime Out Market New YorkTime Out Market New York, Water Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
ACTIVITYWalk the Brooklyn BridgeBrooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY, USA
Day 4
ACTIVITYWalk the High Line to Chelsea MarketThe High Line, New York, NY, USA- FOODExplore Chelsea MarketChelsea Market, 9th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
ACTIVITYSpot the Flatiron BuildingFlatiron Building, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA- ACTIVITYVisit Grand Central Terminal & Grand Central MarketGrand Central Terminal, East 42nd Street, New York, NY, USA
ACTIVITYTimes SquareTimes Square, Manhattan, NY, USA