New York in 2 days: what to see day by day
Ready-to-use 2 days itinerary for New York: 8 places grouped geographically into walking routes (11 h 45 min of pure visiting time) with opening hours and places to eat along the way.
1 day · 2 days · 3 days · Things to do in New York
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Day 1 · 5 h 45 min visiting · approx. 4.2 km walking between stops
- Statue of Liberty — 3 h 30 min visit. This symbol of America stands on its own island, accessible by ferry, offering a unique perspective on the city, unlike observation buildings.
- One World Trade Center — 2 h visit (approx. 3.7 km from previous stop). It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, measuring 541 meters, symbolizing the year of the US Declaration of Independence.
- Woolworth Building — 15 min visit (approx. 410 m from previous stop). Completed in 1913, the 241-meter building was the tallest in the world for 17 years.
Where to eat along the route (Day 1)
- Delmonico's — Opened in 1837, it was the first restaurant in America to offer an à la carte menu.
- The River Café — Located under the Brooklyn Bridge, the restaurant offers spectacular views of Manhattan, distinguishing itself by its location from Delmonico's.
Day 2 · 6 h visiting · approx. 8.9 km walking between stops
- Empire State Building — 2 h visit. Completed in 1931, it was the tallest building in the world for nearly 40 years, distinguished by its Art Deco style. Hours: Mon–Sun 08:00–02:00.
- Madison Square Garden — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 700 m from previous stop). It is an iconic entertainment arena where major sporting events and concerts take place, also offering backstage tours, unlike art centers.
- Flatiron Building — 15 min visit (approx. 1.1 km from previous stop). Its triangular shape, perfectly adapted to the unusual plot, distinguishes it from the rectangular forms of other New York skyscrapers.
- Grand Central Terminal — 45 min visit (approx. 1.7 km from previous stop). Unlike other structures, its massive, richly decorated interior is still a functioning train station, accessible to everyone. Hours: Mon–Sun 05:30–02:00.
- Brooklyn Bridge — 1 h 30 min visit (approx. 5.5 km from previous stop). It was the world's first steel-built suspension bridge, opened in 1883.
Where to eat along the route (Day 2)
- Fanelli Cafe — Opened in 1847, it is one of the oldest continuously operating bars in New York, older than Ferrara.
- Balthazar — Opened in 1997, it is an iconic French brasserie with its own bakery, unlike the Italian Umberto's Clam House.
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