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New York in 3 days

A first-timer's Manhattan and Brooklyn, one neighborhood at a time

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See Grand Central's ceiling, MoMA's modern classics, Broadway tickets at TKTS, the Brooklyn Bridge walk, the High Line and a comedy night at the Comedy Cellar. Pace the days and book dinners ahead.

🏛 Architecture🎨 Art🎭 Theater🌆 Views🍕 Food

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3 days · 25 stops

What it's like in AprilApril averages 16°C (61°F) by day and 6.1°C (43°F) at night, with about 12 rainy days. Bring a light jacket and an umbrella.

Day 1 · Fri, Apr 23 · Free

Midtown classics, Central Park and Broadway

10 h 27 min

Grand Central, Central Park, MoMA, then a Broadway night

Grand Central TerminalWikimedia Commons via Wikipedia: Grand Central Terminal

8:30 AM · 45 min

Grand Central Terminal

Attraction

Beaux-Arts icon; quiet before the commuter rush ends

7 min
2 min
Bryant ParkWikimedia Commons via Wikipedia: Bryant Park

10:42 AM · 30 min

Bryant Park

Attraction

A calm green pocket framed by skyscrapers

19 min
Bethesda TerraceWikimedia Commons via Wikipedia: Bethesda Terrace and Fountain

11:31 AM · 1 h 30 min

Bethesda Terrace

Pedestrian

The park's grand centerpiece; Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields follow

29 min

1:30 PM · 1 h

The Smith

Restaurant

Reliable mid-price NYC brasserie near Midtown

23 min
The Museum of Modern ArtWikimedia Commons via Wikipedia: Museum of Modern Art

2:53 PM · 1 h 30 min

The Museum of Modern Art

Art museum

Starry Night, Warhol and modern masterpieces, a short walk from the park

4.6(61,536)Google$$
12 min
TKTS Times SquarePhoto: Patrick McGivern / Google

4:35 PM · 40 min

TKTS Times Square

Store

Sat, Apr 24 note: Apr 23 booth opens 3 PM; line up early

4.5(3,616)Google$$
6 min
Joe AllenWikimedia Commons via Wikipedia: Joe Allen (restaurant)

5:21 PM · 1 h

Joe Allen

Restaurant

Classic Theater District spot; actors dine here

14 min

6:35 PM · 1 h

Top of the Rock

Viewpoint

Empire State and Central Park views before dusk

Day 1 in Google Maps
Map of New York in 3 Days: Midtown, Brooklyn Bridge and the High Line: Day 1, Grand Central Terminal, New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Bryant Park, Bethesda Terrace, The Smith, The Museum of Modern Art, TKTS Times Square, Joe Allen, Top of the Rock

The rest of the plan

16 stops

Day 2 · Sat, Apr 24

Lower Manhattan and the Brooklyn Bridge

8 stops · Financial District, Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO

Day 3 · Sun, Apr 25

High Line, the Village and comedy

8 stops · Chelsea, Hudson Yards, Greenwich Village, SoHo

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Grand Central Terminal
Wikimedia Commons via Wikipedia: Grand Central Terminal

Grand Central Terminal

Attraction
New York 45 min
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TerminalMarketCeiling

Beaux-Arts icon; quiet before the commuter rush ends

Grand Central Terminal runs a holiday fair in Vanderbilt Hall each December, alongside its celestial ceiling, whispering gallery and the Oyster Bar downstairs. Browse, then look up.

Sally's tips

  • Hidden Gem: Whisper into the corner of the arches outside the Oyster Bar.

Hours

  • Every day: 5:30 AM – 2:00 AM

Contact and location

Grand Central Terminal, 89, East 42nd Street

Directions
New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
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New York Public Library - Stephen A. Schwarzman Building

Library
4.7(8,786)Google New York 40 min
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Rose Reading Room, a free architectural treat

Sally's tips

  • Pro Tip: The Rose Reading Room can close for events; check hours.

Hours

  • Mon: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tue–Wed: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Thu–Sat: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sun: 1:00 – 5:00 PM

Contact and location

476 5th Ave, New York, NY 10018, USA

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Bryant Park
Wikimedia Commons via Wikipedia: Bryant Park

Bryant Park

Attraction
New York 30 min
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ParkWinter market

A calm green pocket framed by skyscrapers

Bryant Park turns into a winter village in December, with a free ice rink, small shops and the New York Public Library behind it.

Sally's tips

  • Walk 5 minutes from the library.

Hours

  • Every day: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Contact and location

Bryant Park, Manhattan Community Board 5, Manhattan

Directions
Bethesda Terrace
Wikimedia Commons via Wikipedia: Bethesda Terrace and Fountain

Bethesda Terrace

Pedestrian
New York 1 h 30 min
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ParkLandmark

The park's grand centerpiece; Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields follow

Bethesda Terrace is Central Park's heart, with its angel fountain and tiled arcade. A gentle walk through the park lands you right here.

Sally's tips

  • Pro Tip: Take the N/Q/R from 42nd St to 5th Ave/59th St, about 10 minutes.

Contact and location

Bethesda Terrace, Manhattan, New York County

Directions

The Smith

Restaurant
New York 1 h
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Reliable mid-price NYC brasserie near Midtown

Hours

  • Mon–Thu: 11:30 AM – 11:00 PM, Fr 11:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Sa 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM, Su 9:30 AM – 11:00 PM

Contact and location

The Smith, 55, 3rd Avenue

Directions
The Museum of Modern Art
Wikimedia Commons via Wikipedia: Museum of Modern Art
The Museum of Modern Art
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The Museum of Modern Art
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The Museum of Modern Art
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The Museum of Modern Art
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The Museum of Modern Art

Art museum
4.6(61,536)Google New York 1 h 30 min
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Starry Night, Warhol and modern masterpieces, a short walk from the park

Sally's tips

  • Pro Tip: Buy timed tickets online and head to the fifth floor first.

Hours

  • Mon–Thu: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Fri: 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
  • Sat–Sun: 10:30 AM – 5:30 PM

Contact and location

11 W 53rd St, New York, NY 10019, USA

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TKTS Times Square
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TKTS Times Square
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TKTS Times Square
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TKTS Times Square
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TKTS Times Square
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TKTS Times Square

Store
4.5(3,616)Google New York 40 min
Website Google Google Maps
TicketsDiscountsBroadway

Sat, Apr 24 note: Apr 23 booth opens 3 PM; line up early

TKTS Times Square sells same-day discounted Broadway tickets. Check the board in the afternoon for seats to Friday's show.

Sally's tips

  • Pro Tip: Confirm matinee hours on the TKTS live site; the Sunday listing differs.

Hours

  • Mon–Tue: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Wed–Thu: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Fri: 3:00 – 8:00 PM
  • Sat: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
  • Sun: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Contact and location

Broadway at, W 47th St, New York, NY 10036, USA

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Joe Allen
Wikimedia Commons via Wikipedia: Joe Allen (restaurant)

Joe Allen

Restaurant
New York 1 h
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Theatre DistrictBistroPre-Theater

Classic Theater District spot; actors dine here

Joe Allen is a beloved Theater District bistro with a menu of American classics. Its walls are lined with posters of Broadway flops, adding a fun, insider vibe.

Sally's tips

  • Pro Tip: Ask for the pre-theater menu.

Contact and location

Joe Allen, West 46th Street, Hell's Kitchen

Directions

Top of the Rock

Viewpoint
New York 1 h
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Empire State and Central Park views before dusk

Sally's tips

  • Pro Tip: Book a timed slot; sunset is around 7:45 PM, so you may catch only golden hour.

Contact and location

Top of the Rock, 30, Rockefeller Plaza

Directions
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