Skyscrapers, Broadway & Central Park
From the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park, Times Square, the Met and the High Line: explore the city that never sleeps, borough by borough and subway stop by subway stop.
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01 / Getting Here & Around
The subway runs 24 hours a day and reaches nearly every neighborhood visitors want to see, and Manhattan's street grid makes walking easy.
JFK connects to the subway and Long Island Rail Road via AirTrain, Newark links to NJ Transit and Amtrak via its AirTrain, and LaGuardia is served by buses, taxis and rideshares.
Allow 45 to 90 minutes to Midtown depending on traffic.
Airport Info ↗Tap a contactless card or phone with OMNY at subway turnstiles and on buses. NYC Ferry routes and the free Staten Island Ferry offer great harbor views.
Weekend service changes are common; check before you ride.
MTA Maps & Fares ↗Free harbor views: The free Staten Island Ferry sails past the Statue of Liberty with skyline views. To set foot on Liberty Island, book the official Statue City Cruises ferry from Battery Park.
02 / Interactive Map
Filter by area or type, tap a pin for details, and save places to download as a shareable image.
03 / Iconic Stops
Landmarks, museums and neighborhoods across the five boroughs.
Take the official ferry from Battery Park to Liberty Island and the Ellis Island National Museum of Immigration; pedestal and crown access require reservations.
Plan Your Visit ↗843 acres of meadows, lakes and landmarks, from Bethesda Terrace and Bow Bridge to Strawberry Fields.
Park Guide ↗One of the world's great museums, with 5,000 years of art on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile.
Plan Your Visit ↗Twin reflecting pools mark the footprints of the Twin Towers, beside a museum that tells the story of September 11.
Visit Info ↗Walk the 1883 bridge's elevated promenade for classic skyline views, then explore DUMBO and Brooklyn Bridge Park.
City Info ↗An elevated park built on a former freight rail line, with gardens and art from the Meatpacking District to Hudson Yards.
Visit the High Line ↗04 / New York Eats
From corner slices to Michelin stars, New York eats around the clock.
Fold a thin-crust New York slice, and start the morning with a hand-rolled bagel with cream cheese and lox from a neighborhood shop.
NYC Food Guide ↗Try pastrami on rye at a classic Jewish deli, graze food halls like Chelsea Market, and explore dumpling shops in Chinatown and Flushing.
Neighborhood Eats ↗05 / 3-Day Plan
Landmarks, museums and neighborhoods in three busy days.
Ferry to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island, visit the 9/11 Memorial, and walk the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO at sunset.
See Grand Central and Rockefeller Center, stroll Central Park, visit the Met, and end in Times Square before a Broadway show.
Walk the High Line, graze at Chelsea Market, and explore Greenwich Village, SoHo and Chinatown.
Crowds, Weather & Street Smarts
Stay aware in crowded spots like Times Square and the subway, keep valuables secure, and only use licensed yellow cabs or app-based rides.
Summers can be hot and humid, and winter brings snow and icy sidewalks. Check subway service changes before late-night or weekend trips.
NWS New York Office ↗ · MTA Service Status ↗
06 / Official Resources
Tourism, transit, landmark and safety links for planning your New York City trip.
The subway is the fastest way across town and runs 24 hours a day; tap a contactless card or phone with OMNY to pay. Walking is easy in Manhattan's grid, and taxis and rideshares fill the gaps.
Yes. Book Statue City Cruises, the official ferry, from Battery Park. Pedestal and crown access are limited and sell out, so reserve early. The free Staten Island Ferry offers views but doesn't stop at the statue.
Spring and fall offer comfortable walking weather. The holiday season is festive but crowded and expensive, while summer is hot and humid.
Clicking "Save" on any location card or map marker stores it directly in your browser's local storage. You can filter the view to "Saved" or choose "Save list as image" in the place list beside the map to generate a clean PNG containing all your chosen stops and addresses for offline navigation.
