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Editorial suggestionPair nearby places instead of hopping across the city: a Midtown day feels different from a Lower Manhattan or Brooklyn day.
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Plan a visit to New York
New York is best understood one neighborhood at a time. Mix a major landmark with smaller streets and a park or waterfront, and allow for the scale of getting between boroughs.
Plan your days
Practical starting points, with current details linked to their source.
Getting around
Official sourceThe MTA publishes subway and bus maps, fare information, and live service changes. Check the route before you travel.
Metropolitan Transportation AuthorityLink checked 2026-10-20Arriving by air
Official sourceJFK Airport publishes current ground transport and terminal information. Check your arrival airport before planning the trip into the city.
John F. Kennedy International AirportLink checked 2026-10-20Access needs
Official sourceThe MTA publishes accessibility information for its stations and vehicles. Check each part of the route, especially during service changes.
MTA accessibilityLink checked 2026-10-20Before you go
Official sourceNew York City Tourism maintains planning information for visitors. Use its current guidance for neighborhoods and events.
New York City TourismLink checked 2026-10-20Places to explore
Save these stops in a trip and arrange them in your own order.
Central Park
Official sourcePick a route through the park rather than trying to cover it all. The Conservancy has maps and current visitor information.
Central Park ConservancyLink checked 2026-10-20Statue of Liberty
Official sourceThe National Park Service explains access and planning for the monument; consult it before choosing a ferry visit.
National Park ServiceLink checked 2026-10-20Brooklyn Bridge Park
Official sourceThe park’s official site has maps, activities, and current visitor information for a waterfront stop.
Brooklyn Bridge ParkLink checked 2026-10-209/11 Memorial & Museum
Official sourceCheck the institution’s site for visiting information and decide whether to include the museum or the outdoor memorial.
9/11 Memorial & MuseumLink checked 2026-10-20Lower Manhattan walk
Editorial suggestionLink the waterfront, historic streets, and nearby public spaces into a relaxed walk.
Routes, access, and availability can change. Confirm current details on the linked official sites.