New York City
New York is walkable block by block and connected by a subway that runs all night, with each borough holding a different version of the city. Manhattan carries the museums and skyline; Brooklyn and Queens carry much of the food and music. Four days covers two or three neighbourhoods and two major museums without rushing.
How long to stay
April to June and September to November.
Typical daily budget
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Best time to go
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Is New York City right for your trip?
Based on what this guide covers, not a score. This is what New York City is known for.
Great for
- History & culture
- Food
- Nightlife
- Solo
Less of a focus
- Nature
- Family
- Couples
- Budget friendly
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Top things to do
Brooklyn Bridge
Free entry · VerifiedNew York City
An 1883 suspension bridge with a raised wooden walkway between Manhattan and Brooklyn, best crossed early for light and space.
Central Park
Free entry · VerifiedNew York City
A 341-hectare designed landscape through the middle of Manhattan, with lakes, a reservoir loop, meadows and rock outcrops.
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Entrance $30 · VerifiedNew York City
One of the world's largest art museums, spanning five thousand years from Egyptian temples to modern painting in a single building.
Statue of Liberty
Entrance $25.30 · VerifiedNew York City
The 1886 copper statue on Liberty Island, reached by ferry, with separate timed tickets for the pedestal and the crown.
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Popular activities
Lower East Side food walk
Tasting route through immigrant food traditions on the Lower East Side.