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New York City
4 day travel itinerary

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A buzzing, trendsetting, multicultural metropolis.

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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.

Use TripMapper to plan your trip and for staying in control of your travel budget. If you are in need of a little inspiration to get you started click 'Customise' to use our interactive New York City itinerary (below) which you can customise to make your own. It is a packed 4 day NYC itinerary which focuses on the best things to do in Manhattan (with a quick stop in Brooklyn), but if you have more time definitely check out the other boroughs!

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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 Monument
      Statue of Liberty National Monument, New York, NY, USA
    • ACTIVITYVisit Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
      Ellis 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 Memorial
      9/11 Memorial Pools, Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA
    • FOODCoffee/ Snack : Kaffe Landskap
      275 Greenwich Street, New York, NY, USA
    • TRAVELStroll along Chambers Street
      Chambers 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 York
      Museum 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 Lane
      Bluestone 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 Rock
      Rockefeller 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 : Devoción
      Devoción, Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
    • ACTIVITYDomino Park
      Domino 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 Company
      Joe Coffee Company, Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
    • ACTIVITYViews from Brooklyn Heights Promenade
      Brooklyn Heights Promenade, Pierrepont Place, Brooklyn, NY, USA
    • ACTIVITYBrooklyn Bridge Park
      Brooklyn Bridge Park, Furman Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
    • FOODTime Out Market New York
      Time Out Market New York, Water Street, Brooklyn, NY, USA
    • ACTIVITYWalk the Brooklyn Bridge
      Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Bridge, New York, NY, USA
  • Day 4

    • ACTIVITYWalk the High Line to Chelsea Market
      The High Line, New York, NY, USA
    • FOODExplore Chelsea Market
      Chelsea Market, 9th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
    • ACTIVITYSpot the Flatiron Building
      Flatiron Building, 5th Avenue, New York, NY, USA
    • ACTIVITYVisit Grand Central Terminal & Grand Central Market
      Grand Central Terminal, East 42nd Street, New York, NY, USA
    • ACTIVITYTimes Square
      Times Square, Manhattan, NY, USA