1, 2 & 3 Day New York Itineraries

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Day 1: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial & One World Observatory

Morning (08:30 - 12:30)

Statue of Liberty, New York, NY

Start early at Battery Park for the ferry to Liberty Island and Ellis Island. General Admission covers both islands' museums; book ahead for a guaranteed departure time.

Tickets: Recommended in advance; walk-up availability is limited.

Duration: 3 - 4 h (round trip)

Afternoon (13:00 - 15:30)

9/11 Memorial & Museum, New York, NY

Take the ferry back to Battery Park and walk north to the Memorial plaza and Museum. The outdoor Memorial is free; the Museum requires a mandatory timed ticket.

Tickets: Mandatory timed entry for the Museum, bookable up to 6 months ahead. The outdoor Memorial needs no ticket.

Duration: 2 - 2.5 h

Travel: ~20 min walk from Battery Park

Evening (16:00 - 18:00)

One World Observatory, New York, NY

Finish at One World Observatory, right next to the Memorial, for sunset views over Lower Manhattan and the harbor.

Tickets: Timed-entry ticket for a specific date and time.

Duration: 1 - 1.5 h

Travel: 5 min walk from the 9/11 Memorial

Route Map — Day 1

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Statue of Liberty 2. 9/11 Memorial & Museum 3. One World Observatory

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Book the Statue of Liberty ferry and the 9/11 Memorial Museum in advance — both use timed tickets that can sell out on busy days.
• One World Observatory is included on Go City New York / The New York Pass, but not on any New York CityPASS tier.

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Day 2: The Met, Central Park & MoMA

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Morning (10:00 - 13:00)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Start at The Met on Museum Mile. No advance ticket is required, so this works well as a flexible first stop.

Tickets: Not required — walk directly to any gallery entrance.

Duration: 2.5 - 3 h

Afternoon (13:30 - 15:30)

Central Park, New York, NY

Walk south and west through Central Park for lunch and some downtime between museums.

Duration: 2 h

Travel: 5 min walk from The Met

Evening (16:00 - 19:00)

Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY

End the day at MoMA in Midtown for The Starry Night and the modern collection.

Tickets: Advance timed booking recommended; a limited number of walk-up tickets are sold on-site.

Duration: 2 - 3 h

Travel: ~25 min walk or a short subway ride from Central Park

Route Map — Day 2

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. The Metropolitan Museum of Art 2. Central Park 3. Museum of Modern Art

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• The Met is excluded from every city pass in this comparison — budget for it as a separate admission regardless of which pass you're carrying.
• MoMA stays open until 20:30 on Fridays if you want to shift this day later.

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Day 3: Empire State Building, Times Square & Edge

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Morning (09:00 - 11:00)

Empire State Building, New York, NY

Book an early time slot at the Empire State Building's 86th floor Main Deck before the day's crowds build up.

Tickets: Mandatory reserved time-slot ticket for every visitor.

Duration: 1 - 1.5 h

Afternoon (11:30 - 14:00)

Times Square, New York, NY

Walk north through Times Square for lunch and people-watching.

Duration: 2 h

Travel: 10 min walk from the Empire State Building

Evening (17:00 - 19:00)

Edge, New York, NY

End at Edge in Hudson Yards for sunset over the Hudson River — book an Advance Saver rate at least 14 days ahead for the lowest price.

Tickets: Dated/timed ticket for General Admission; the pricier Flex Admission tier removes the fixed time requirement.

Duration: 1 - 1.5 h

Travel: ~20 min by subway from Times Square

Route Map — Day 3

📍 Pinned landmarks on map:

1. Empire State Building 2. Times Square 3. Edge

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

• Booking Edge's 'Advance Saver' rate 14+ days ahead is meaningfully cheaper than General Admission bought closer to your visit.
• Empire State Building, Top of the Rock, and Edge are all included on both Go City New York and New York CityPASS — worth comparing which one your pass already covers before buying a fourth deck separately.

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1, 2 & 3 Day New York Itineraries

Day 1: Statue of Liberty, 9/11 Memorial & One World Observatory

Statue of Liberty, New York, NY

9/11 Memorial & Museum, New York, NY

One World Observatory, New York, NY

💡 Practical Tips & Recommendations

Day 2: The Met, Central Park & MoMA

The Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Central Park, New York, NY

Museum of Modern Art, New York, NY

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Day 3: Empire State Building, Times Square & Edge

Empire State Building, New York, NY

Times Square, New York, NY

Edge, New York, NY

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