4 Days in New York
The city that never sleeps — Broadway, bagels, and skyscrapers
Quick Facts
Language
English
Currency
US Dollar (USD)
Plug Type
Type A / B
Time Zone
GMT-5
Best time to visit: April-June or September-November
Budget Breakdown (per day)
Backpacker
$120 / day
Hostels, street food, public transport
Mid-Range
$280 / day
3-star hotels, restaurants, some tours
Luxury
$700 / day
5-star hotels, fine dining, private tours
Can't-Miss Highlights
Sample 4-Day Itinerary
A day-by-day starting plan — customize it to your pace and interests with the app.
Midtown icons
Times Square morning (less crowded)
See the iconic lights before the afternoon crowds.
sightseeingTop of the Rock observation deck
Better views than Empire State — you see the Empire State from here.
sightseeingLunch at Katz's Deli (Lower East Side)
The pastrami sandwich is a rite of passage.
foodThe High Line walk
Elevated park on former rail tracks through Chelsea.
natureBroadway show (pre-booked)
Book weeks ahead or use TodayTix for day-of discounts.
cultureDowntown & Brooklyn Bridge
9/11 Memorial & Museum
Emotional, moving, essential. Book tickets in advance.
cultureLunch at Eataly NYC
Massive Italian market with multiple restaurants.
foodStatue of Liberty & Ellis Island
Half-day round trip from Battery Park.
sightseeingWalk across Brooklyn Bridge at sunset
Iconic skyline views in golden hour.
sightseeingDinner in DUMBO
Juliana's Pizza or Grimaldi's — both legendary.
foodCentral Park & Upper East Side
Central Park morning walk
Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge, Strawberry Fields.
natureMetropolitan Museum of Art
Arguably the best museum in America.
cultureLunch on Madison Avenue
Sarabeth's for classic NYC brunch vibes.
foodGuggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's spiral ramp is art itself.
cultureJazz at Village Vanguard
Legendary Greenwich Village jazz club.
musicBrooklyn day & departure
Williamsburg brunch at Sunday in Brooklyn
Famous pancakes, hipster atmosphere.
foodSmorgasburg food market (weekends)
60+ vendors, outdoor, Saturday/Sunday only.
foodBrooklyn Museum & Botanic Gardens
Underrated museum, beautiful gardens next door.
cultureHead to JFK/LGA/EWR
Allow 90 min from Brooklyn for any airport.
transportLocal Tips
The subway is the fastest way around — get an OMNY card or use Apple Pay directly on turnstiles.
Tipping is 18-20% standard — not optional.
Broadway day-of tickets: TodayTix app or TKTS booth in Times Square.
Most museums are 'pay what you wish' for NY residents; tourists pay suggested price.
Central Park is safe during the day — avoid isolated areas after dark.
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