New York itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · USAJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 33
- Per day
- ≈ $149
- First stop
- 08:30
Short answer
The TripWalkers New York itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 33 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Midtown: Empire State, Bryant Park, Times Square
- Day 2 Lower Manhattan: Liberty and 9/11
- Day 3 Central Park and the Met
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Day 6 is a day trip out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about $149 a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 09:00–20:30
Midtown: Empire State, Bryant Park, Times Square
Landmark
Top of the Rock
Rockefeller Center's observation deck: the best view of the Empire State Building. Timed tickets (~47 USD); clearest in the morning.
≈ $47 per personCulture
St. Patrick's Cathedral
Neo-Gothic cathedral on Fifth Avenue; free entry.
FreeFood
Ess-a-Bagel
A proper New York bagel: everything bagel with scallion cream cheese. The queue moves fast.
≈ $8 per personLandmark
New York Public Library & Bryant Park
The Rose Main Reading Room is free; take a lunch break in the park.
Free- 6 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Times Square
Best after dark, when the lights are on. Buy discounted same-day Broadway tickets at TKTS.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Empire State BuildingThe 86th-floor deck; the classic alternative to Top of the Rock.
- Los Tacos No. 1 Times SquareAdobada tacos (marinated pork); the best quick bite in Times Square.
Day 2 · 08:30–17:30
Lower Manhattan: Liberty and 9/11
Landmark
Statue of Liberty Ferry Battery Park
The first Statue City Cruises ferry leaves at 08:30 (~26 USD, pedestal access included). Ellis Island has an immigration museum. Book crown tickets months ahead.
≈ $26 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
9/11 Memorial
The twin tower pools; free to visit, museum ~33 USD.
FreeLandmark
Oculus & Westfield World Trade Center
Calatrava's white station; great for photos.
FreeFood
Joe's Pizza Broadway
New York slice pizza: fold it and eat it standing up.
≈ $4 per person- 2 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Brooklyn Bridge Walk
Walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn across the bridge in 30 minutes, then head to DUMBO for sunset.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Staten Island FerryA free ferry: see the Statue of Liberty from the water without going up to the pedestal.
- Eataly DowntownAn Italian food market at the World Trade Center.
Day 3 · 09:00–17:00
Central Park and the Met
Nature
Central Park South Tour
Bethesda Terrace, Bow Bridge and Strawberry Fields; rowing boats in summer.
FreeCulture
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Egyptian temple, Vermeer and the American Wing. 30 USD for visitors from outside New York; allow at least 2 hours.
≈ $30 per personFood
Levain Bakery Upper West Side
Giant cookies, right by Central Park.
≈ $6 per personCulture
American Museum of Natural History
Dinosaurs and the blue whale; ~28 USD for visitors from outside New York.
≈ $28 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Shake Shack Upper West SideBurgers, instead of the cookies.
- Guggenheim MuseumFrank Lloyd Wright's spiral; an alternative to the Natural History Museum.
Day 4 · 09:30–17:30
Brooklyn: DUMBO and Williamsburg
Landmark
DUMBO Washington Street
The classic Manhattan Bridge view; no crowds in the morning.
FreeNature
Brooklyn Bridge Park
A riverside park with Jane's Carousel and the Manhattan skyline.
FreeFood
Juliana's Pizza
Coal-oven pizza in DUMBO from the original Grimaldi's pizzaiolo. Opens at 11:30.
≈ $30 per person- 1 h 15 min · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Williamsburg Bedford Avenue
Vintage shops, record stores and cafes; take the L train.
FreeNature
Domino Park
A riverside park on a former sugar refinery site, with Manhattan sunsets.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- SmorgasburgWilliamsburg's Saturday street food market.
- Brooklyn Heights PromenadeA scenic walkway in front of the brownstone houses.
Day 5 · 09:00–16:30
High Line, Chelsea and Greenwich Village
Nature
The High Line
A park on a former railway line; walk from Gansevoort Street to 34th Street. Quiet in the morning.
FreeFood
Chelsea Market
A food market in the old Nabisco factory; try Los Tacos No. 1 and a lobster roll.
≈ $15 per personCulture
Whitney Museum of American Art
American art, plus terraces with views of the High Line.
≈ $30 per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Washington Square Park
The arch and street musicians; NYU's neighbourhood.
FreeLandmark
Greenwich Village Walk
Bleecker Street, the Friends building and a Magnolia Bakery cupcake.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Joe's Pizza Carmine StreetThe original Joe's, in the Village.
- Little IslandAn artificial island park over the river; an alternative to the Whitney.
Day 6 · 10:00–17:30Day trip
Coney Island
Nature
Coney Island Boardwalk
1 hour by subway; the boardwalk, the Cyclone (~10 USD) and the Wonder Wheel.
FreeFood
Nathan's Famous Coney Island
Hot dogs since 1916; home of the famous eating contest.
≈ $8 per personNature
Coney Island Beach
Swim in the Atlantic; bring a towel and sunscreen.
FreeCulture
New York Aquarium
An aquarium on the boardwalk.
≈ $30 per person
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Totonno's PizzeriaConey Island's pizzeria since 1924.
- Brighton BeachThe beach of the neighbouring Russian district.
Day 7 · 09:00–14:30
Lower East Side: a gentle farewell
Food
Russ & Daughters
Lox and bagels since 1914; the perfect farewell breakfast.
≈ $18 per personCulture
Tenement Museum
A guided tour of an immigrant tenement building; book ahead.
≈ $30 per personLandmark
Little Italy Mulberry Street
Cannoli (at Ferrara) and the Italian quarter.
FreeShopping
Chinatown Canal Street
Souvenirs and dim sum; try Nom Wah Tea Parlor.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Penn Station / AirTrain
AirTrain plus LIRR to JFK takes 45 minutes; time to say goodbye.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Clinton St. Baking CompanyPancake breakfast, instead of Russ & Daughters.
- New MuseumContemporary art on the Bowery.
Getting around: get an OMNY (contactless)
Pay 3 USD per ride on the subway and buses with a contactless card; after 12 rides in a week, the rest are free
Good to know: 6 things that make a New York trip easier
- The subway costs 3 USD with OMNY contactless; after 12 rides in a week, further rides are free. Get to JFK by AirTrain plus LIRR or the E train; a taxi is a flat 70 USD.
- Museums: the Met is 30 USD for visitors from outside New York, the Natural History Museum 28 USD, MoMA 30 USD; many offer 'pay what you wish' on certain days.
- Summers are humid, 28-33°C: head to Coney Island and the riverside parks, and Broadway in the evening. There are fireworks on 4 July.
- Tip 18-22% in restaurants and 1-2 USD per drink at bars; prices exclude tax (8.9%).
- Bagels, slice pizza, pastrami and halal carts: 5-15 USD; a sit-down meal is 30+ USD.
- Book the first Statue of Liberty ferry and crown tickets months ahead; Top of the Rock tickets are timed.
Spending: ≈ $1,050 per person for 7 days
- Food$520
- Entry and tours$330
- Local transport$70
- Other$120
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in New York?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in New York cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about $149 per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in New York?
The first stop is at 08:30. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.