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What to see in New York in 4 days

4 days 16 experiences 8 where to eat from 25€

4-day itinerary for New York (United States) tailored to your budget: what to see, where to eat and skip-the-line tickets with booking links. Build your personalized plan for free.

Practical info · New York

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Best time to visitSpring & autumn
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Ideal length4-5 days
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BudgetHigh · €€€
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Getting aroundMetro & walking
Known forModern life, museums and shopping

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Day 1Midtown

SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Observation Deck
SUMMIT One Vanderbilt Observation Deck
Observation deck with mirror rooms and a glass floor over Midtown.
from 42€
The Edge Observation Deck
Cantilevered open-air terrace at Hudson Yards with a glass floor.
from 36€
Grand Central Terminal
Grand Central Terminal
Historic railway terminal with an astronomical ceiling in the main concourse.
Free
Free Tour of Manhattan
Times Square, Fifth Avenue and skyscrapers. Tip-based.
Free
Empire State Building
Empire State Building
The world's most famous art déco observation deck.
from 42€
Top of the Rock
Top of the Rock
Views of the Empire State and Central Park.
from 38€
Times Square
Times Square
The most iconic intersection of lights and screens.
Free
🍽️ Wafels and Dinges
Café for a quick stop.
~16€
🍽️ Gregory Coffee
Café for a quick stop.
~9€

Day 2Lower Manhattan and the Statue

Statue of Liberty Ferry
Statue of Liberty Ferry
The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
from 25€
9/11 Memorial and Museum
9/11 Memorial and Museum
A tribute at Ground Zero.
from 28€
Brooklyn Bridge
Brooklyn Bridge
Walk across the city's most iconic bridge.
Free
🍽️ Twin Cafe
Café for a quick stop.
~15€
🍽️ Le Pain Quotidien
Café for a quick stop.
~12€

Day 3Central Park and Museums

American Museum of Natural History
American Museum of Natural History
Large natural sciences museum with dinosaurs and the Hayden Planetarium.
from 28€
Central Park
Central Park
The great urban park: Bow Bridge and Bethesda.
Free
MoMA
MoMA
Modern art: Van Gogh, Warhol, Picasso.
from 28€
High Line
High Line
An elevated park built on a former railway line.
Free
🍽️ Giovanni
Italian cuisine.
~24€
🍽️ City Market Cafe
Café for a quick stop.
~11€

Day 4Brooklyn (DUMBO and Williamsburg)

Brooklyn Bridge Park Viewpoint
Brooklyn Bridge Park Viewpoint
Riverside park in DUMBO with views of the Manhattan skyline and the Brooklyn Bridge.
Free
Williamsburg Neighbourhood
Williamsburg Neighbourhood
Hipster Brooklyn neighbourhood with shops, murals and views from the East River.
Free
🍽️ The Lambs Club
Local cuisine.
~21€
🍽️ Tony's
Italian cuisine.
~20€

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Frequently asked questions about New York

How many days do I need to see New York?

With 4 days you can see the must-sees of New York. Our tool organizes each day by area so you don't waste time getting around.

When is the best time to visit New York?

The best time to visit New York is spring and autumn. That said, Trip Planner builds your itinerary for any season and adapts it to your pace.

How do you get around New York?

The easiest way is to combine the metro with walking; the network links the main sights in just a few minutes. Plus, our plan groups each day by area so you barely waste time getting around.

How much does it cost to visit New York?

It depends on your budget. With Trip Planner you set how much you want to spend per day and the plan adapts, combining free and paid activities.

Where can I buy skip-the-line tickets?

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