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3 Days in New York City

Day 1 – Iconic Manhattan

  • Morning:

    Start in Midtown: Times Square, Broadway, Rockefeller Center.

    Optional: Top of the Rock for city views.

  • Afternoon:

    Walk 5th Avenue → window shopping.

    Visit Central Park (Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge).

  • Evening:

    Dinner in Hell’s Kitchen.

    Night views from the Empire State Building or Summit One Vanderbilt.

Day 2 – Culture + Downtown

  • Morning:

    Lower Manhattan → Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island ferry.

  • Afternoon:

    9/11 Memorial & Museum.

    Walk Wall Street & Charging Bull.

  • Evening:

    Explore SoHo for shopping + art.

    Dinner in Chinatown or Little Italy.

Day 3 – Neighborhood Vibes

  • Morning:

    Walk the Brooklyn Bridge.

    Explore DUMBO & Brooklyn Heights.

  • Afternoon:

    Lunch at Chelsea Market.

    Walk the High Line.

  • Evening:

    End with a Broadway show or rooftop drinks in Midtown.

🗽 NYC Packing & Subway Cheat Sheet

🎒 Packing Essentials

Everyday Must-Haves

  • Comfortable walking shoes (NYC = 15,000+ steps/day).

  • Crossbody bag or backpack (keep hands free, safer in crowds).

  • Reusable water bottle (hydration between sightseeing).

  • Portable phone charger (GPS + photos drain battery fast).

  • MetroCard or tap-enabled credit card (for subway).

Seasonal Add-ons

  • Spring/Fall: Light jacket, layers, umbrella.

  • Summer: Sunglasses, sunscreen, breathable clothes.

  • Winter: Heavy coat, hat, gloves, scarf.

Don’t Overpack

  • Skip heels (sidewalks + subway = pain).

  • Hotels often have toiletries → pack light.

🚇 NYC Subway Cheat Sheet

Basics

  • Payment:

    • Swipe a MetroCard or tap your contactless credit/debit card (OMNY).

  • Cost: $2.90 per ride (includes free transfer to bus).

  • 24/7 system — but late-night trains may run less frequently.

Quick Tips

  • Uptown vs Downtown: Look for the signs — Uptown = north, Downtown = south.

  • Local vs Express: Express skips stops — check the train letter/number.

  • Apps to Use: Citymapper, Google Maps, or Transit app show real-time updates.

  • Boarding Tip: Don’t block the doors; let people exit first.

  • Safety: Trains are generally safe — just stay alert, avoid empty cars at night.

Common Tourist Lines

  • 1/2/3 (Red): Times Square → Central Park → Financial District.

  • A/C/E (Blue): Penn Station → World Trade Center → Brooklyn.

  • N/Q/R/W (Yellow): Times Square → Union Square → Brooklyn.

  • 4/5/6 (Green): Grand Central → Union Square → Brooklyn Bridge.

🗝️ Pro Jetsetter Tips

  • Buy a 7-Day Unlimited MetroCard ($34) if you’ll take 12+ rides.

  • Always carry a backup card/cash — some stations still have glitches.

  • Plan your day around neighborhoods (don’t zig-zag across the city).

  • Walk when you can — half the magic of NYC is above ground.