3 Days in New York City – The Best of the Big Apple 🗽✨

Day 1 – Classic Manhattan Highlights

Morning
• 🗽 Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island – Take the ferry from Battery Park (reserve early for pedestal or crown access).
• 🌳 Battery Park – Quick stroll with skyline and harbor views.

Afternoon
• 🚶♂️ Wall Street & Charging Bull – Explore the Financial District.
• 🏛️ 9/11 Memorial & Museum – A powerful and moving stop.
• 🍕 Lunch in Tribeca or grab a famous New York slice.

Evening
• 🚶♀️ Times Square – Neon lights and buzzing energy.
• 🎭 Catch a Broadway Show (book in advance).

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Day 2 – Central Park & Museums

Morning
• 🌳 Central Park – Rent a bike or walk past Bow Bridge, Bethesda Terrace, and Strawberry Fields.
• ☕ Coffee + bagel from a local deli.

Afternoon
Choose based on interest:
• 🖼️ Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met) – World-class collection.
• 🧪 American Museum of Natural History – Dinosaurs, space, and more.
• 🍴 Lunch on the Upper West or Upper East Side.

Evening
• 🌆 Top of the Rock (Rockefeller Center) – Best sunset views of Manhattan, including the Empire State Building.
• 🍽️ Dinner in Midtown (try Korean BBQ at K-Town or Italian near Bryant Park).

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Day 3 – Local Flavors & Brooklyn

Morning
• 🏙️ Empire State Building – Beat the crowds with an early visit.
• ☕ Explore Chelsea Market for brunch.
• 🚶 High Line – Elevated park with art, gardens, and city views.

Afternoon
• 🌉 Brooklyn Bridge Walk – Scenic walk into Brooklyn.
• 🍦 DUMBO – Photo ops at Washington Street with Manhattan Bridge in the background.
• 🏞️ Brooklyn Bridge Park – Relax with skyline views.

Evening
• 🍕 Dinner at Grimaldi’s or Juliana’s Pizza (Brooklyn favorites).
• 🌇 Brooklyn Heights Promenade – Iconic sunset view of Manhattan.
• 🍸 Optional: Rooftop bar in Williamsburg for nightlife vibes.

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✅ Tips for the trip:
• Buy a CityPASS or GoCity pass if you plan multiple attractions.
• Use the subway (fastest & cheapest way).
• Walk as much as possible – NYC is best explored on foot.

How to Reach:
• ✈️ Fly into JFK, LaGuardia, or Newark airports, all connected to Manhattan by trains, buses, or shuttles.
• 🚇 Once in the city, the subway is the fastest and cheapest way to explore.
• 🚶 Walking is essential – NYC is best discovered on foot!

Best time to visit: Spring and fall, with mild weather and endless events.

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