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). ⸻ 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). ⸻ 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. ⸻ ✅ 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. #newyorkcity #travelusa #3dayitinerary #tripmoments #bigapple