New York in 3 days: what to see day by day
Ready-to-use 3 days itinerary for New York: 11 places grouped geographically into walking routes (18 h 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 · 6 h 30 min visiting · approx. 3.6 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.
- National September 11 Memorial & Museum — 3 h visit (approx. 3.6 km from previous stop). It consists of two twin pools at the site of the WTC towers and an underground museum dedicated to the attacks of September 11 and 1993. Hours: Mon–Thu 09:00–20:00 · Fri–Sat 09:00–21:00 · Sun 09:00–20:00.
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 30 min visiting · approx. 6.2 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.
- Greenwich Village — 2 h visit (approx. 1.4 km from previous stop). Since the early 20th century, it has been a center for artistic and counter-cultural movements, which distinguishes it from the more commercial SoHo.
- Grand Central Terminal — 45 min visit (approx. 3 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.
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.
Day 3 · 5 h visiting · approx. 2.5 km walking between stops
- Brooklyn Bridge — 1 h 30 min visit. It was the world's first steel-built suspension bridge, opened in 1883.
- Manhattan Bridge — 1 h 15 min visit (approx. 520 m from previous stop). Opened in 1909, it features eight traffic lanes, four subway tracks, and separate pedestrian and bicycle paths.
- Woolworth Building — 15 min visit (approx. 1.6 km from previous stop). Completed in 1913, the 241-meter building was the tallest in the world for 17 years.
- One World Trade Center — 2 h visit (approx. 410 m from previous stop). It is the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, measuring 541 meters, symbolizing the year of the US Declaration of Independence.
Where to eat along the route (Day 3)
- Chinatown Ice Cream Factory — It is famous for unique ice cream flavors such as red bean or black sesame, distinguishing it from typical ice cream parlors like Ferrara.
- Umberto’s Clam House — It specializes in New York clam and seafood dishes, which sets it apart from other gastronomic spots in Little Italy.
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