United States · City break
4 days in New York
Four days in New York City packed with iconic sights, museums and neighborhoods. Stay in comfortable central hotels and use the subway and occasional taxis to move quickly. The itinerary balances must‑see landmarks with time to explore local food scenes.
Your days, in detail
The itinerary
Day 1
Arrival and Times Square
Morning
Arrive at JFK, taxi to hotel, check‑in and freshen up.
Afternoon
Walk to Times Square, take photos and explore the bustling area.
Evening
Dinner in Hell’s Kitchen (area with many restaurants).
Terabass · CC BY-SA 3.0 Times Square
See the bright billboards, visit the TKTS booth for possible Broadway tickets.
Very crowded; keep personal belongings secure.
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Day 2
Central Park and Museum Mile
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Morning
Walk into Central Park, explore the Mall and Bethesda Terrace.
Afternoon
Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, then walk to the American Museum of Natural History.
Evening
Broadway show (optional) and late snack near Times Square.
Anthony Quintano from Hillsborough, NJ, United States · CC BY 2.0 Central Park
Stroll the Mall, see Bethesda Fountain, enjoy park scenery.
Free entry; bring water in summer.
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Hugo Schneider · CC BY-SA 2.0 Metropolitan Museum of Art
Explore key galleries such as Egyptian, European paintings, and the rooftop view.
Suggested donation £12 per adult; check current exhibitions online.
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Ingfbruno · CC BY-SA 3.0 American Museum of Natural History
See the dinosaur fossils and the Hall of Ocean Life.
Admission suggested £10; buy tickets in advance to skip lines.
Directions ↗Broadway Theatre
Watch a popular musical or play.
Tickets vary; check TKTS for same‑day discounts.
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Day 3
Statue of Liberty and Lower Manhattan
Morning
Subway to Battery Park, take ferry to Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
Afternoon
Walk Wall Street, visit 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
Evening
Dinner in Chinatown, explore Little Italy nearby.
Gryffindor · CC BY-SA 3.0 Battery Park
Board the ferry to Liberty Island.
Arrive early; tickets include both islands.
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AskALotl · CC0 Statue of Liberty
Explore the pedestal and enjoy harbour views.
Security check required; bring ID.
Directions ↗Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Learn about immigrant histories.
Audio guide optional, fee included in ferry ticket.
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Day 4
Brooklyn Bridge and Departure
Morning
Walk across Brooklyn Bridge, explore DUMBO and grab coffee.
Afternoon
Return to hotel, collect luggage, taxi to JFK for departure.
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Benhodgson · CC BY-SA 4.0 Dumbo, Brooklyn
Enjoy coffee and the iconic view of the Manhattan Bridge.
Plenty of cafés; many have free Wi‑Fi.
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Make room for your own discoveries
Make it your New York.
Keep the ideas you like. Build the rest around you.