📍New York // A city you never get tired of

New York 5 days and 4 nights classic itinerary recommendation 🗽✨ . New York is a vibrant city with world-class attractions, dining and cultural experiences. Below is a classic 5-day, 4-night itinerary covering must-see attractions and hidden gems! . Tour Overview ✅ Day 1: Manhattan classic landmark tour ✅ Day 2: Museum Art Day + High-altitude Sightseeing ✅ Day 3: Statue of Liberty + Wall Street + Brooklyn ✅ Day 4: Central Park + Upper East Side + Broadway ✅ Day 5: Shopping + Return . Day 1: Manhattan Classic Landmark Tour 🚩 Morning - Times Square: Experience the bustle of New York and check out the neon signs. - Broadway: You can visit theaters during the day and come back to see shows at night. - Rockefeller Center: Climb to the Top of the Rock and enjoy a panoramic view of Manhattan (wider than the Empire State Building). . 🚩 Afternoon - St. Patrick’s Cathedral: Gothic architecture, free to visit. - 5th Avenue: Shopping (Tiffany, Apple Store, luxury stores). - Grand Central Terminal: Check out classic movie scenes and try the oysters there! . 🚩 Evening - Empire State Building: The night view is super beautiful, it is recommended to climb to the top at sunset. - Dinner recommendations: Keens Steakhouse (old-school steakhouse) or Carmine’s (family-style Italian cuisine). . Day 2: Museum Art Day + High-altitude Sightseeing 🚩 Morning - The Metropolitan Museum of Art (The Met): One of the world's top museums, it is recommended to spend at least 3 hours visiting. - Central Park: From The Met, you can take a walk to Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge. . 🚩 Afternoon - Museum of Modern Art (MoMA): Van Gogh's "Starry Night", Picasso, Dali and other masterpieces. - The Vessel (Hudson Yards): Unique building, perfect for taking photos (currently reservations are required to climb to the top). - High Line Park: An abandoned railway transformed into an aerial garden with a full sense of art. . 🚩 Evening - Edge Observatory: The highest outdoor observation deck in the Western Hemisphere, with a 360° view of New York! - Dinner recommendations: Chelsea Market (food market) or Manhatta (high-end restaurant with a view). . Day 3: Statue of Liberty + Wall Street + Brooklyn 🚩 Morning - Statue of Liberty: We recommend taking Statue Cruises to Ellis Island to visit the Immigration Museum. - Wall Street: Touch the bronze bull (go early or there will be a long queue), New York Stock Exchange. . 🚩 Afternoon - World Trade Center & 9/11 Memorial: Visit Ground Zero and the Oculus building. - Brooklyn Bridge: Walk across the bridge, a great photo spot! - DUMBO District: A popular photo spot (Washington St. and Manhattan Bridge in the same frame). . 🚩 Evening - Brooklyn Bridge Park: See the night view of Manhattan. - Dinner recommendations: Grimaldi’s (New York’s most famous pizza) or Peter Luger (legendary steakhouse). . Day 4: Central Park + Upper East Side + Broadway 🚩 Morning - Central Park in-depth tour: rent a bicycle or boat (The Loeb Boathouse), visit Strawberry Fields (John Lennon Memorial). - Upper East Side: Browse boutiques and luxury homes. . 🚩 Afternoon - Guggenheim or American Museum of Natural History (filmed in Night at the Museum). - SoHo: trendy brand stores, art galleries, cafes. . 🚩 Evening - Broadway musicals: Recommended: The Lion King, The Phantom of the Opera, Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. - Dinner recommendations: Sardi’s (a favorite of Broadway actors) or Junior’s (a famous New York cheesecake shop). . Day 5: Shopping + Return 🛍️ Morning - Woodbury Common Outlet (if you have enough time, you can arrange a day trip) or Macy’s. - K-town (Korea Town): Eat Korean food and buy beauty products. . ✈️ Afternoon - Before heading to the airport, you can visit Little Island (floating park) or Hudson Yards. . Must-eat food in New York ✔ Pizza: Joe’s Pizza, Prince St. Pizza ✔ Bagels: Ess-a-Bagel, Russ & Daughters ✔ Burgers: Shake Shack, J.G. Melon ✔ Steak: Peter Luger, Keens Steakhouse ✔ Desserts: Magnolia Bakery (banana pudding), Levain Bakery (cookies) . Useful tips 🚇 Transportation: Buy a 7-day unlimited subway card ($34), which is more cost-effective than a single ticket. 🎟️ Attraction passes: Consider New York Pass or CityPASS to save money on admission. 📱 Essential apps: Google Maps (navigation), Resy (restaurant reservations), TodayTix (discounted Broadway tickets). . PS I especially recommend visiting New York during the Christmas holidays, as the Christmas atmosphere is strong, the decorations are rich, and it’s a great place to check in.