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3-Day New York City Itinerary
Skyline views, Broadway lights, and a bite from everywhere
New York is the city that has it all — museums, Broadway, parks, and a food scene spanning the globe, block by block. Loud, fast, and unforgettable.
BEST TIME
April–June and September–November
BALLPARK
$650–$1,250 per person
Your 3-day New York City itinerary
Day 1 · Arrive & settle in
Land, drop your bags, and ease into New York City with something low-key nearby. Take the subway — it’s faster than cabs in Manhattan traffic.
Day 2 · Central Park and the Met
Spend the morning on the highlight, then in the afternoon or evening: top of the rock or empire state views.
Day 3 · Last morning & departure
Squeeze in one more before you go — a broadway show if you have time — then head to the airport.
Top things to do in New York City
- Central Park and the Met
- Top of the Rock or Empire State views
- A Broadway show
- Walk the High Line to Chelsea Market
- Brooklyn Bridge at sunset
- Neighborhood food crawl (bagels to dumplings)
More detail: the best things to do in New York City →
LOCAL TIP
Take the subway — it’s faster than cabs in Manhattan traffic.
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