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New York City: The Big Apple

A high-energy 4-day loop through the world's most famous skyline, covering Midtown icons, Central Park, and the historic waterfront.

4days
13stops
25km
DAY01

JFK Airport → Times Square

25 km · 50m driving · Overnight in Times Square
  1. 13:00
    JFK Airport· start
  2. 25 km · 50m
  3. 14:45
    Grand Central Terminal
  5. 16:00
    Summit One Vanderbilt
  7. 17:30
    Times Square· overnight
Accommodation
Midtown Manhattan
Food
  • Joe's Pizza · The quintessential thin-crust NYC slice near Times Square.
  • Los Tacos No. 1 · Authentic, fast-paced standing taco bar in Chelsea Market or Midtown.
Costs
Lodging
$400
Summit One Vanderbilt Ticket
$45
Food & Drinks
$80
DAY02

The Metropolitan Museum of Art → American Museum of Natural Hi…

Overnight in American Museum of Natural History
  1. 10:00
    The Metropolitan Museum of Art· start
  3. 13:30
    Central Park
  5. 15:30
    American Museum of Natural History· overnight
Accommodation
Midtown Manhattan
Food
  • Levain Bakery · Famous 6-ounce gooey chocolate chip walnut cookies.
  • Pastis · Classic French bistro vibes in the Meatpacking District.
Costs
Met Museum Entry
$30
Lunch & Snacks
$50
Dinner
$90
DAY03

The High Line → Brooklyn Bridge

Overnight in Brooklyn Bridge
  1. 09:30
    The High Line· start
  3. 11:30
    Chelsea Market
  5. 14:00
    9/11 Memorial & Museum
  7. 16:30
    Brooklyn Bridge· overnight
Accommodation
DUMBO, Brooklyn
Food
  • Chelsea Market Lobster Place · Fresh lobster rolls and sushi in a bustling market setting.
  • Juliana's Pizza · Coal-fired pies right under the Brooklyn Bridge.
Costs
9/11 Museum Ticket
$33
Food
$100
Subway/Uber
$40
DAY04

The Battery → JFK Airport

  1. 09:00
    The Battery· start
  3. 10:30
    Statue of Liberty
  5. 15:30
    JFK Airport
Accommodation
Departure
Food
  • Fraunces Tavern · Historic colonial-era tavern where Washington bid farewell to his troops.
  • Russ & Daughters · Classic NYC bagels and lox for a final authentic brunch.
Costs
Statue City Cruises
$25
Final Meal
$60
Taxi to JFK
$75
Heads Up
  • NYC involves a lot of walking (15k+ steps/day)
  • Book observation decks and ferries at least 2 weeks early
  • Traffic is heavy; use the subway whenever possible
  • Day 3: hotel change (Midtown Manhattan → DUMBO, Brooklyn) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer
  • Day 4: hotel change (DUMBO, Brooklyn → Departure) — allow 1-2h check-out + transfer