Central Park and museums
- 9:00Central ParkWalk
- 11:00Central ParkSight
- 14:00Upper East SideSight
This three-day itinerary covers Central Park, major museums, midtown skyscrapers, Greenwich Village, the 9/11 Memorial, the Statue of Liberty and Chelsea Market. Day one focuses on the park and Upper East Side while the following days move south through midtown to downtown. The north-south order minimizes travel between sites.
Three days covers the main sights with a tight schedule. Use the subway to move between Central Park, Midtown, and Downtown each day.
Yes, purchase timed entry tickets online before arrival to skip lines. Expect about 40 dollars per adult for the main deck.
Take the subway to Battery Park then board the ferry. Allow three hours total including security and the round trip.
Pay what you wish for New York residents or 30 dollars for out of state adults. Enter after 4 pm on weekdays for shorter lines.