Visiting for the first time can be intimidating given how lively New York City is, so here is what to do in 3 days? From the most famous sights to hidden gems. They also do not cost anything!
New York too is perfect for individuals looking to travel. I have been to the place numerous times, all on my own and I have always felt that it really is a city that never sleeps.
Top Things to Do in NYC
1. Updated New York City Tips – Staten Island Ferry And Statue Of Liberty
Pricing: FREE The Staten Island Ferry is a no-cost pathway from Manhattan to the Statue of Liberty at Staten Island and ideal for all photography lovers. Whitehall Terminal, Lower Manhattan (Just south of Battery Park) You should get off the boat at Staten Island before it heads back to Manhattan. Day and night departures every 30 minutes, the crossing takes about 25 minutes each way by ferry. Weekdays — particularly midday hours redirects for: calmer journey.
For a closer tour of the Statue of Liberty, you may have to fork over some extra money for Statute Cruises (which also goes on to stop at Ellis Island Museum).
2. Brooklyn Bridge and Its Neighborhoods
How about walking the Brooklyn Bridge, feeling a gust of freedom with every step you take as you get lost in the depth of its Gothic structure and views that can be stolen from above, include Manhattan’s skyline complete. Discover the adorable DUMBO area of Brooklyn, a trendy historic district and where to grab some delicious pizza. It connects from City Hall Park located in Lower Manhattan close to the location of City Hall Station. The views are extensive of course and it is open all day sunrise to sunset.
If you want something a little different, there are guided walking or biking tours on the bridge, or go one stop further into Brooklyn using the subway to explore its many neighborhoods.
3. 9/11 Memorial and NYC Museums
The 9/11 Memorial The space of the September 11 attacks is free of charge to visit, along with a reflecting pool designed in honor of the victims. A guided tour is also available as an additional cost with the adjoining museum-paying entry. At the site of the former World Trade Center, Memorial hours are dawn to dusk every day and Museum’s 8 a. m. on weekdays and from 9 a. m. on Fridays in addition to Saturdays
There is also plenty for the museum lover with New York City, home to an incredible array of museums from The Metropolitan Museum of Art, to the American Museum of Natural History.
4. Central Park & More Urban Oases in NYC
Central Park occupying a huge swatch of green in the heart of Manhattan, this popular park offers outdoor activities, like walking, biking, carriage rides and visits to the zoo as well as picnicking and ice-skating during winter. It stretches between 59th and 110th Streets, which can make you quickly forget where you are or how east to the water. The park is open every day from 6 AM to 1 AM and can be even qutie peaceful particularly in the morning.
For other parks that you should check out, go to Bryant Park due to its high-temperature vibe and Washington Square Park with the well-known fountain as well as vivid environments.
5. Top of the Rock: Panoramic City Views
Rockefeller Plaza is 70 floors above the street with a view to die for at the Top of the Rock Observation Deck. It’s not free to get in, but the views of Central Park and the city skyline are sweeping. Daily (8:00 am – 12.30am, last entry is at 11.55PM) If you ask me, the best time to go is as it dims outside;)! Hahahaha tell them where they can find the views in daylight and sunset!)
If you want to see the Empire State Building but can do without direct view of it, try Top of the Rock instead.
6. Greenwich Village and Beyond
One of the things I love the most about New York is that feeling you get when exploring Greenwich Village – particularly those hallowed West Vill streets with their beautiful brownstones and charming neighborhoods. Multi-cuisine Best Time Pass Restaurants in electronic city, although free technically could tickle your wallets for shopping and dining here. Nestled between Midtown and Lower Manhattan on the west side, this neighborhood is perfect for sauntering through an hour that segues easily into HOURS next door at one of the area restaurants.
Continue your journey a little further south with Soho and Tribeca for a wider selection or brush up on the more fancy Upper East Side.
7. Best Urban Retreat: Walking the High Line
Known for offering a unique pedestrian experience, the High Line is an elevated linear park that was previously a railway line. The park itself, on Manhattan’s West Side, runs from 34th Street to Gansevoort Street. It is a great starting point for anyone visiting New York as they enter the Meatpacking District area and walk all the way down to the West Village.
This insulated bolt hole for urban refugees offers all-day access in a range of seasonal closing times, from the morning through to evening. Although New York has lots of public spaces, the High Line has an historic twist.
8. Broadway Musicals: The Heart of New York Theatre
Theatre in Midtown Manhattan with approximately 40 theatres showcasing the best musicals Broadway has to offer. For savings, check the TKTS booth in Times Square on the day of the show for potential half-price tickets.
Broadway shows usually operate from Tuesday to Saturday in the evening, with weekend matinee performances as well. Alternatively, if you want to take in a show on a smaller scale, Off-Broadway and Off-Off-Broadway provide opportunities at lower costs.
9. Exploring Times Square – The Never-Ending Action Hub
Times Square, the bustling Midtown intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue, is famed for its ever-present lights and massive crowds. Ideal for meeting the quintessential energy of New York City at any time of day, this bustling hub is packed to maximum capacity during the daylight hours brim with energy, by night offer neon and LED billboards that light up all known colors widely but also a unique sense of calm in early mornings.
Although not one-of-a-kind, Times Square stands as a symbol of city life that is just as much a part of New York as nearby Central Park and Broadway.
10. Grand Central Terminal: A Historical Hub to Discover
Grand Central Terminal is not just a station, but also serves as an impressive midtown monument located at the intersection of Park Avenue and 42nd Street.
Ceiling-to-floor windows surround the expansive upper level and feature lavish high-end finishes everywhere, with opening hours at 5:30 AM to 2:00 AM daily. If you prossibly stop by or stay then it sure is beautiful.
Then there are additional architectural treats on offer for those interested in the same like, Chrysler Building, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and The Empire State Building leaving their mark as icons of New York history by soaring over Manhattan’s classical profile.
