The Manhattan skyline and Brooklyn Bridge over the East River in New York
New York, United States · 4 days itinerary

New York City Long Weekend

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This four-day itinerary visits museums, parks, and historic sites across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Sites are grouped by neighborhood each day to limit travel between areas. The sequence begins in Lower Manhattan before moving north, then to Brooklyn, and back to Chelsea.

4 daysManhattanBrooklynMuseumsParksBy travli· Checked by the travli team, September 2026

Day by day

Day 1

Financial District and Memorial

  1. 9:00World Trade CenterSight
  2. 11:30Financial DistrictSight
  3. 14:00Stone Street Historic District WalkFinancial DistrictWalk
Day 2

Upper East Side Museums

  1. 9:30Upper East SideSight
  2. 12:30Upper East SideSight
  3. 15:30Upper East SideSight
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Day 3

Prospect Park and Brooklyn Heights

  1. 9:30BrooklynSight
  2. 11:45BrooklynSight
  3. 14:30BrooklynWalk
Day 4

High Line and Whitney Museum

  1. 10:00Meatpacking DistrictSight
  2. 12:15ChelseaWalk
  3. 16:00Greenwich VillageSight
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New York questions

Do I need to book the 9/11 Memorial Museum in advance?

Timed tickets are required. Reserve online at least one week ahead and arrive 15 minutes before your slot.

How do I get from the Upper East Side to Brooklyn by subway?

Take the 4 or 5 express from 86th Street straight to Borough Hall in Brooklyn. The ride takes about 25 to 30 minutes.

Are reservations required for the Whitney Museum?

Timed tickets must be purchased online. Same-day walk-up entry is rarely available on weekends.

Is the High Line free and what are the hours?

Yes, it's free. It's open daily, typically 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the warmer months and 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. in winter; check the High Line website for current hours.

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