Before you go
Your trip to Nova York.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Nova York – Nova York
How to get there
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John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) Queens · 28 km
Approximate road distances. Check flights and bus schedules before you travel.
Confirm before booking. JFK has the AirTrain to subway and Long Island Rail Road connections; Newark and LaGuardia are alternatives depending on the flight and lodging.
How many days
Allow at least six days to alternate neighborhoods, museums and evening programs.
When to go
For New York, April, May, September and October usually help with walking; between December and February, plan for short, cold days. July and August can be hot.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Use the subway between sectors and walk within each neighborhood. The same line may have express and local service; check the stop you need.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Nova York
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Morning
Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island
Devote the start of the itinerary to the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island. Prioritize the main part of the visit and arrival time, leaving a break before continuing in New York.
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Afternoon
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
After the break, proceed to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration. Check access and tour the site without turning the afternoon in New York into a sequence of transfers.
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Late afternoon
Return via the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island area
Finish walks in the area already visited in New York and return to your lodging before planning another transfer. Light and weather can change the length of this stage.
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Evening
Free evening in New York
Dine near your base in New York and keep the evening free to rest after the tour of the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration.
2 days in Nova York
Day 1
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Morning
Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island
In the 2-day New York plan, start day 1 with the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island. In the 2-day circuit, use the reserved embarkation for the islands and keep the shift in that bay area.
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Afternoon
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
On day 1 of the 2-day itinerary, devote the afternoon to the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration; take the last ferry and don’t count on another big outing after the islands.
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Late afternoon
End of day 1 in Manhattan
After the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, keep the late afternoon of day 1 near the area already visited; the 2-day plan avoids crossing Manhattan to add another large attraction.
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Evening
Night 1 in New York
For night 1 of this 2-day circuit, choose a meal near your base; schedule timed programs only if there is leeway after your return.
Day 2
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Morning
Central Park
In the 2-day New York plan, start day 2 with Central Park. In this 2-day version, finish the walk on the east side of Central Park to head to the museum.
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Afternoon
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
On day 2 of the 2-day itinerary, devote the afternoon to The Metropolitan Museum of Art; select departments of the Met rather than trying to see every floor.
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Late afternoon
End of day 2 in Manhattan
After The Metropolitan Museum of Art, keep the late afternoon of day 2 near the area already visited; the 2-day plan avoids crossing Manhattan to add another large attraction.
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Evening
Night 2 in New York
For night 2 of this 2-day circuit, choose a meal near your base; schedule timed programs only if there is leeway after your return.
3 days in Nova York
Day 1
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Morning
Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island
In the 3-day New York plan, start day 1 with the Statue of Liberty and Liberty Island. In the 3-day circuit, use the reserved embarkation for the islands and keep the day in that bay area.
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Afternoon
Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration
On day 1 of the 3-day itinerary, devote the afternoon to Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration; take the last ferry without planning another major visit after the islands.
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Late afternoon
End of day 1 in Manhattan
After Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration, keep the late afternoon of day 1 near the area already visited; the 3-day plan avoids crossing Manhattan to add another large attraction.
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Evening
Night 1 in New York
For night 1 of this 3-day circuit, choose a meal near your base; schedule timed activities only if there is time after returning.
Day 2
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Morning
Central Park
In the 3-day plan for New York, start day 2 at Central Park. In this 3-day version, finish the walk on the east side of Central Park to head to the museum.
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Afternoon
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
On day 2 of the 3-day itinerary, devote the afternoon to The Metropolitan Museum of Art; choose departments at the Met rather than trying to see every floor.
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Late afternoon
End of day 2 in Manhattan
After The Metropolitan Museum of Art, keep the late afternoon of day 2 near the area already visited; the 3-day plan avoids crossing Manhattan to add another large attraction.
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Evening
Night 2 in New York
For night 2 of this 3-day circuit, choose a meal near your base; schedule timed activities only if there is time after returning.
Day 3
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Morning
Museum of Modern Art
In the 3-day plan for New York, start day 3 at the Museum of Modern Art. Allow time for the selected galleries in Midtown.
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Afternoon
Times Square and Theater District
On day 3 of the 3-day itinerary, devote the afternoon to Times Square and the Theater District; take in the electronic billboards and identify the theater if you have a booked show.
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Late afternoon
End of day 3 in Manhattan
After Times Square and the Theater District, keep the late afternoon of day 3 near the area already visited; the 3-day plan avoids crossing Manhattan to add another large attraction.
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Evening
Night 3 in New York
For night 3 of this 3-day circuit, choose a meal near your base; a show can complete the Midtown visit, depending on reservations and energy.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to get to New York and start the visit?
JFK combines AirTrain with the subway or commuter rail network.
How many days to set aside for New York?
A week allows spreading neighborhoods out without rush.
How to get around during your stay in New York?
Subway connections avoid reliance on a car.
