The best bits of the Big Apple in 96 hours
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We warn you: visiting New York is fantastic, but in 4 days it will surely leave you feeling unfinished. Yes, because, with more than 100 museums, 1,700 parks, around 24,000 restaurants and 472 metro stations, a whole year would not be enough to discover everything. So here are the essentials, the places to discover, the must-visit museums, those that will give you a good overview of New York City, those that will leave you with lasting memories, until next time.
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The society Hellotickets is happy to present you this article about best activities available in New York : events, shows, sports matches, musicals, tours or even visits to historical monuments.
Day 1 – You are on top
Top of the Rock – Rockefeller Center
The New York skyline buildings follow each other and are not alike. The General Electric Building, for example, houses The Top of the Rock, 3 covered and outdoor floors that offer you a magnificent view of Manhattan, the proof, nestled in the heart of the splendid Rockfeller Center, known for its legendary ice rink.
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Empire state building
Still at the top and still very beautiful, the Empire State Building which dominates the island of Manhattan and remains the 2nd tallest building in the city, behind the new One World Trade Center tower. We let you imagine the panoramic view From up there.
La High Line
This old railway line built in 1847 has been converted into a promenade to the delight of New Yorkers (and tourists). We go for a walk, we relax, we have lunch and we get married (yes yes, look).
Day 2 – In the heart of the center
Times Square – Broadway
One thing is certain, it is that you will not be the only ones (26 million tourists flock there every year). And yet, a stroll in Times Square is a must during your stay in NYC. Once in the heart of the center, surrounded by giant screens, rest for a few moments on the famous red stairs before going to see a Broadway show.
Chinatown
Even though this neighborhood is smaller than its West Coast cousin, New York’s Chinatown still has 250,000 residents, restaurants, museums, parks, markets that smell like Asia and souvenir shops. Change of scenery guaranteed!
Soho
Along with Greenwich Village (The Village), Soho is one of Manhattan’s most fun and trendy neighborhoods. The area is full of designer boutiques, clothing stores, jewelry stores, decoration, which undoubtedly makes it a shopping destination in New York. Walk the pretty cobbled streets but look up too, to admire the beautiful buildings that house unsuspected lofts.
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Day 3 – Offshore, Freedom!
Staten Island, Liberty Island and The Statue of Liberty
South direction:
- Or to take a ferry and join Liberty Island to arrive in the skirts of the Statue of Liberty.
- You can also board the ferry (free) to spend the day on Staten Island. There is no shortage of activities and attractions there: the Staten Island Children’s Museum, the zoo, magnificent parks, including the Clay Pit Ponds State Park. Little tip: For a breathtaking view of the Statue of Liberty, sit on the right side to go.
Day 4 – Culture broth
MET
We are attacking hard with one of the largest museums in the world. The Metropolitan Museum of Art – MET- covers more than 600 km2 near Central Park and presents 5,000 years of art with hundreds of thousands of works. African and Oceanic art, European decorative arts, medieval art, paintings by the greatest masters, everything is on display here, in the 270 rooms. The collections are absolutely superb and a complete visit of the MET would surely take you more than a day so to know the unmissable of this unmissable, read our article.
Guggenheim
Already artistic on the outside, the musée Solomon R. Guggenheim is even more so when you enter this architectural marvel, which houses various collections of non-figurative, contemporary and modern art. Here, you have the choice: either, you visit the museum from your sofa by clicking here, or you want to know more before planning your visit and you click there.
The green break in Central park
Another unmissable event that you absolutely must see, smell and walk, whatever the season. Manhattan’s true green lung, you can play sports all year round or simply take a stroll, go to the zoo, or do your morning jog, if you like strides in rhythm with the herd. In summer, you can also have a picnic: go get your supplies at one of the local food trucks to taste the excellent New York street food.
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Shall we have a 5th?
Even if you are only staying 4 days, shopping on 5th Avenue is a must-see of your visit to NYC and 5th Avenue is a must. the famous avenue runs for nearly 4 km the most prestigious shops and big brands like Tiffany’s & Co, Saks, Bergdorf Goodman, Armani, Bottega Veneta, Bulgari, Cartier, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Rolex, Versace, or Vuitton.… No really, 4 days won’t be enough.
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